Recent graduate and GSSP award winner from North Carolina State University's Master of International Studies program with a concentration in Data Science Analytics and graduate certificates in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Applied Statistics and Data Management. Prior to postgraduate studies, graduated summa cum laude from Illinois State University's History-Social Sciences Education program with 11 years of teaching experience and an endorsement in English as a Second Language from the University of St. Francis. I have experience in project management, research development, and econometrics, as well as data and geospatial analysis. I am passionate about environmental protection and policy, shown in my volunteer experience as an Advisory Board Member and Policy Team Lead at Circular Triangle, including managing interns with a focus on compiling and interpreting data on circular economy policies.