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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Develops and manages external contracts and grants for innovative, policy-relevant research projects pertaining to environmental and natural resource economicsSupports the strategic development of Pew’s existing and new environmental and conservation advocacy campaignsProvides economic expertise and research support to campaign teams on issues such as fisheries subsidies, flood mitigation, and industrial economics

Washington, Dc

Led economic and socioeconomic research into strategic topics, including bioeconomic modeling, small-scale fisheries, human well-being, and ecosystem services.Provided technical support to Oceana staff for relevant economic and socioeconomic researchManaged external contracts and internal deliverables for long-term research projects

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Developed a survey instrument and database for evaluating forest management practices on small privately-held properties in Southeastern MichiganSupported a global review of the ecological and socioeconomic impacts of protected areas for the Global Environment Facility (GEF)Conducted a rigorous literature review on global fuel poverty and implications for economic policy

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Taught graduate students in classroom and individual settings for courses on climate change adaptation and environmental policy and politicsFacilitated case-based discussions to help students develop a framework for environmental policy analysisGraded graduate student research papers and legislative policy memos on topics, including wildfire funding, oil and gas drilling, and climate change risk disclosure Developed a new assignment for election forecasting to exercise… Show more Taught graduate students in classroom and individual settings for courses on climate change adaptation and environmental policy and politicsFacilitated case-based discussions to help students develop a framework for environmental policy analysisGraded graduate student research papers and legislative policy memos on topics, including wildfire funding, oil and gas drilling, and climate change risk disclosure Developed a new assignment for election forecasting to exercise students’ political research and analysis skills Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Analyzed the financial and environmental costs and benefits of sustainable agriculture practicesEvaluated opportunities for sustainable agriculture in TNC’s Santa Clara River and Coast Project in Ventura, CADeveloped a decision-support process framework and financial models as a toolkit for optimizing TNC’s management of agricultural lands in CaliforniaMember of the Conservation Investments Department in brainstorming new investment opportunities in order to increase the… Show more Analyzed the financial and environmental costs and benefits of sustainable agriculture practicesEvaluated opportunities for sustainable agriculture in TNC’s Santa Clara River and Coast Project in Ventura, CADeveloped a decision-support process framework and financial models as a toolkit for optimizing TNC’s management of agricultural lands in CaliforniaMember of the Conservation Investments Department in brainstorming new investment opportunities in order to increase the scale of TNC’s conservation programsPresented management recommendations to TNC scientists and project directors, as well as high-level leadership Show less

Bethesda, Maryland

Led the development of several U.S. EPA Climate Change Indicators, including wildfires and Lyme disease Served as the primary contact for several clients at U.S. EPA, such as taking a leadership role in working with the Safer Choice Program and associated industry partnersDesigned and curated web presence for U.S. EPA and OECD with a focus on communicating complex concepts

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Explored conservation management frameworks and their applicability and effectiveness within aquatic systemsReviewed petitions to the Fish & Wildlife Service seeking to list hundreds of new species as endangered under the Endangered Species ActCompiled information on species distribution and habitat characteristics within a logical database to help focus future policy priorities of the Fish & Wildlife Service

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Communicated environmental and scientific research findings to a public audienceShared personal insights on concurrent environmental issues through photography, poetry, creative prose, and opinion pieces

Pellston, Mi

Investigated the cascading effects of the canopy manipulations at FASET on Peromyscus leucopus, or white-footed mousePresented research findings and fielded questions at a final REU symposium attended by senior researchers

Quito, Ecuador/Usa

Assisted the legal case between the indigenous communities of Ecuador and Chevron-Texaco with members of la Frente de la Defensa de la AmazoniaFinalized the legal report on the success and future of the Socio Bosque program in EcuadorProposed a plan of action on water contamination, filtration system distribution and community water usage

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Investigated the fate of organic contaminants in soils following agricultural applications of biosolidsUtilized denitrifier bacterial communities as an indicator of the effects of organic contaminants ecological health

Master Of Science (M.S.), Natural Resource Policy And Conservation Ecology

- Wyss Scholar for the Conservation of the American West - Justin W. Leonard Award - Academic Leadership Fellowship - SNRE Executive.

Bachelor Of Science With Distinction, Environmental Science, Concentration In Conservation And Development

- Study Abroad, Duke in South Africa: Organization for Tropical Studies (Fall 2011) - Duke University Model United Nations Conference.