Leah D. Email & Phone Number

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Environmental Geologist Professional II

Coronado National Memorial

United States

Lead research on Chloride fate and transport on the Root River in Racine, WI. Elucidated the potential sources and hydrogeological pathways for chloride to enter freshwater perennial streams.Responsibilities- Designed and implemented year-round surface water, precipitation, and soil sampling across a watershed.- Prepared, deployed, calibrated, and monitored remote hydrological field equipment.- Performed lab and conceptual analysis of large water and soil sample sets.- Utilized databases and computer programs to retrieve, compile, and analyze large data sets.- Secured grant funds for geological research via the Geological Society of America.- Wrote, defended, and submitted a master’s thesis based on research.

Responsibilities- Led, managed, and supervised interns during field projects, training, and daily responsibilities.- Provided mentorship, training, and assistance to interns and volunteers involved with fieldwork.- Served as the contact for clients and their questions during projects and interacted with the local community.Projects- Invasive Species Removal, Treatment, and Mapping: Removal and treatment of buckthorn, garlic mustard, invasive hops, cow vetch, and crown vetch. Kayaked Lake Zumbro to map and record invasive riparian plants on a field tablet/GPS.- Seed Collection and Tree Planting: Hand-collected native grass seed in Great River Bluff State Park and assisted with tree planting across Rochester, MN.

Responsibilities- Worked on various crews to complete diverse projects and protect natural resources.- Experience with chainsaw cutting, prescribed fire, and wildland fire response.Projects- Prescribed Fire and Wildland Fire Response: Experience on prescribed fires across the diverse landscapes in Minnesota to prevent natural resources from wildfire or mitigate against invasive plants. Took many calls for wildland fire response to mop up, reduce, and secure areas where wildland fires occurred.- Chainsaw Cutting: Utilized skills with chainsaws (hand saw and pole saw) to cut and maintain trails, remove hazardous trees, and remove invasive trees or plants.

United States

Responsibilities - Grade and record assignments - Assist faculty with class instruction - Setup/takedown of lab specimens - Lead and organize review sessions - Retrieve and drive university vehicles for labs located off-campusAssisted Labs - Natural Disasters - Field and Analytical Methods - Earth and Life Through Time

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Responsibilities - Provided peer tutoring for students in general academics and with focus on geology courses - Accommodated for one-on-one tutoring for students with learning disabilities - Provided a summary statement on student success when instructed

Responsibilities - Collaborated on budget concerns for the Sustainability Office and Student Green Fee Grant.- Innovated and hosted Winona’s first Sustainability Fair in the spring of 2019.- Acted as a student representative at Sustainability Office meetings across campus.

United States

Responsibilities- Conducted experimental impact cratering experiments at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.- Specialized in heterogeneous impact targets and effects on crater morphometry and morphology.- Presented results at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, Ramaley Research Celebration, and Minnesota State Undergraduate Scholars Conference.

Master'S Degree, Geosciences, 4.00/4.00

Bachelor'S, Environmental Science, 3.88/4.00