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Bozeman, Montana, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

I led a group of 4-6 individuals in environmental restoration projects across the Puget Sound region including invasive species removal (both manual and chemical), and re-vegetation through planting native plants and mixing/spreading native seeds. Other work included trail work (installing small bog bridges over muddy sections of trail, trimming back overgrowth, and installing signage), and installing fencing to protect habitat for an endangered species of butterfly.

Joshua Tree, California, United States

I monitored and collected phenological data on rare plant species, reported and removed invasive plant species, and conducted Early Detection surveys of major trails and key areas in the park for undocumented populations of invasive plant species. Other work included collecting data from long-term vegetation monitoring plots, creating specimen labels for the park's herbarium collection, participating in search and rescue efforts, removing graffiti, and watering restoration plantings using a… Show more I monitored and collected phenological data on rare plant species, reported and removed invasive plant species, and conducted Early Detection surveys of major trails and key areas in the park for undocumented populations of invasive plant species. Other work included collecting data from long-term vegetation monitoring plots, creating specimen labels for the park's herbarium collection, participating in search and rescue efforts, removing graffiti, and watering restoration plantings using a water trailer. Show less

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

I assisted with the logistics of organizing a food and supply distribution that supports 40 families every week through coordinating volunteers, setting up tables, organizing items for distributions, ordering items, and co-writing a narrative for a grant we were offered! Other projects included creating a calendar of local food distributions and food shelf hours, and assisting with harvesting, planting, and coordinating volunteers on a local community farm.

Moab, Utah, United States

I identified species in long-term vegetation research plots, removed invasive plant species, downloaded weather station data using HOBOware technology, salvaged and transplanted native plant species in restoration sites, and collected native seed for storage in the National Park Service's long-term seed bank. I hiked around 1-9 miles in all types of weather over uneven surfaces each work day.

I helped lead 70-minutes tours for PreK-12 school groups and provoked curiosity within visitors that came to The Bell Museum about our natural world. When I was not leading tours, I was engaging with visitors in the Touch and See room about the different specimens and through holding educational animals or I was engaging with visitors in seasonal galleries.

I printed music for the 320 member Pride of Minnesota Marching Band as well as for the University's 3 pep bands along with another Library Manager. Duties included printing, sorting, copying and cutting music culminating in the creation of folders for individual band members. I managed the "Music Request" form for both the marching and pep bands as well as printing music for smaller ensembles that represent the band at special events.

Finland, Minnesota, United States

At Wolf Ridge Environmental Center, I taught 1.5, 3-hour and full-day classes on a wide range of environmental topics including organic farming, astronomy, voyageur life in the fur trade, archery, stream study, and frogs+toads. I taught a specialty eco-artists camp for 3rd-5th graders where we dyed yarn using natural dyes, created art from found materials in the woods and ended with an art showcase to tie together all the pieces they made during the week!

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

I worked with 3rd, 4th and 5th graders both in the classroom and the school's science lab called the "inquiry-zone" with hands-on science lessons. I taught two units on renewable resources and light. I led the aquaponics captains team made up of students from 5 different classrooms in conducting water quality tests and planting vegetables for harvest.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I worked with the Rogers Organic Horticulture Lab to analyze spotted wing drosophila (fruit fly) effects on soft fruits. A blend of field (constructing high tunnels, setting up traps) and lab work (conducting bioassays, data analysis, maintaining fly populations) to help find solutions to protect crops from infestation. I also worked in the Erwin Lab to prepare and weigh tomato roots in partnership with their research on the effects of heat on tomato lifespan and growth rates.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

I helped the Cornercopia Student Organic Farm prepare for their summer season. Work included harvesting, weighing and categorizing microgreens as well as creating soil blocks and planting seeds for germination tests.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

I worked in a multidisciplinary design team with local beekeepers from Bolton Bees to create an environmentally friendly honey on-the-go package. We collaborated within sprints to gather preliminary research and user interviews as well as developed sketches and package design prototypes to present to our client.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

I worked in the Research & Strategy division of Design U, a student design consultancy alongside the Loft Literary Center to gain insights into improving writing class attendance rates and college student involvement in the Loft's programs. Our final deliverables included a document of business and marketing strategies to expand the company's audience.Developed Skills:Conducting Interviews and Focus GroupsPost-it Note IdeationGoal Setting and Problem Definition

Minneapolis, Minnesota

I mentored 26 students from the College of Liberal Arts, helping them navigate their first year as a student at the University. I graded weekly reflection assignments and met with students to talk about their successes and struggles of their first year, pointing them to resources on campus to achieve their goals.

Eastern Shore, Virginia

I helped lead week-long service trips for middle and high school youth. My team of 4 was in charge of site programming, scheduling service projects and evening activities, teaching meal preparation, nightly worship and helping kids pursue questions about their faith. My specific role was to facilitate painting and home repair projects in the community (a personal favorite was building a chicken coop!). Skills Developed:Project coordination and schedulingFacilitating… Show more I helped lead week-long service trips for middle and high school youth. My team of 4 was in charge of site programming, scheduling service projects and evening activities, teaching meal preparation, nightly worship and helping kids pursue questions about their faith. My specific role was to facilitate painting and home repair projects in the community (a personal favorite was building a chicken coop!). Skills Developed:Project coordination and schedulingFacilitating orientations and service projectsMentoring middle and high school youth Show less

Chanhassen, Minnesota

A single day pop-up event in Chanhassen High School's black box theatre showcasing documentary photography from the day of Prince's death at Paisley Park, dance videography displayed by projection, poetry and a collection of portraits captured by me alongside a close artist and friend, Milica Tolimir. We designed lighting, sound and seating for the space, as well as a space for feedback and reflection. Skills Developed:Documentary PhotographyVideography Direction and… Show more A single day pop-up event in Chanhassen High School's black box theatre showcasing documentary photography from the day of Prince's death at Paisley Park, dance videography displayed by projection, poetry and a collection of portraits captured by me alongside a close artist and friend, Milica Tolimir. We designed lighting, sound and seating for the space, as well as a space for feedback and reflection. Skills Developed:Documentary PhotographyVideography Direction and FilmingExhibition Layout Ideation and Execution Show less

Inter-College Program: B.S. Environmental Science, Hecua, And Public Interest Design, Minor: Spanish

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, DesignU, ACARA Changemakers, Orchestra

Ecology, Policy And Social Transformation Semester Program

This semester-long program focuses on permaculture practices, socio-ecological systems, environmental justice, and climate justice..