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Easton, Pennsylvania, United States

Develop and implement grant-funded programs addressing community resilience to natural hazards and climate change through science-based education, art, and community dialogue.

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Help to coordinate and grade two undergraduate sociology courses per semester. Hold office hours to work through material with students one on oneFall 2021 - Planned and presented a lecture on social problems related to science and technology

Build database of conservation collaboratives dealing with groundwater issuesAnalyze conservation collaborative case studies to test a theory of transformative socio-ecological changeExplore the role of deliberation within successful collaborative effortsCollaborate with EDF Water Team members to ensure project findings support existing and future workCompile final report synthesizing findings and making recommendations for EDF's continued support of groundwater collaboratives

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Worked collaboratively to develop a framework for a transdisciplinary sustainability research network under a planning grant from National Science Foundation's Sustainable Regional Systems – Research Networks (SRS-RN) programConducted literature review on regional systems science, multilevel network analysis, and engaged research networks that are co-created with non-academic community members

Easton, Pennsylvania

Composed online content about environmental topics and upcoming programming for website and social mediaAssisted with gathering community input on perceived risk from natural hazards, local assets, and needsfor resilience for a NOAA Environmental Literacy Grant through interviews, focus groups, and surveysSupported a variety of projects and grants, including development and implementation of a publicengagement strategy for climate action planning in the city of Bethlehem, PADrafted climate change mitigation strategies based on community input for the City of Easton's Climate Action PlanCreated, promoted, and organized new public programs, including a film series and a book clubObtained a NOAA Planet Stewards grant to support an environmental education and hands-on treeplanting program at a local high school

Easton, Pennsylvania

Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to design educational programming using NOAA's Science on a Sphere technology. Programming aims to inspire middle school students' interest in STEM careers through educating about the interconnectedness of earth systems and exploring personal connections to earth science. Assists with community outreach and dialogue concerning natural hazards (e.g. flooding) to increase citizen knowledge and community resiliency.

Bethlehem, Pa

Tutored multiple small groups of students in chemistry and economics. Worked one-on-one with students to develop strong study skills.

Bethlehem, Pa

Assisted in creating and running studies on the psychology of morality and blame with Professor Michael Gill. Gained experience with study design, data analysis, and reporting research findings.

Bethlehem, Pa

Worked to change students’ perceptions of South Bethlehem, the diverse, working-class community that is home to Lehigh, by writing articles celebrating the area’s arts culture for Southsider, an online publication. Supervised team of three student writers and edited and prepared articles for publication.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Chalfont, Pennsylvania

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Graduate Teaching AssistantEnvironmental sociology, community-scale sustainability, local climate action.

Master'S Degree, Environmental Policy, 3.86

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Integrated Degree In Environmental Engineering And Social Sciences, 3.97