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California, United States

As an Environmental Planner and Biologist (Assistant Project Manager) at Montrose Environmental Group, I lead and support projects focused on wetland ecology, environmental compliance, and sustainable management practices. My role involves conducting ecological assessments, managing permitting processes, and providing expert guidance on regulatory requirements. I utilize my expertise in GIS applications, plant identification, and field data collection to develop and implement strategies for conservation and restoration projects. With a commitment to preserving natural resources, I collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes and promote environmental stewardship.

Brighton, Michigan, United States

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument: Wetland Ecological Integrity Report -https://doi.org/10.36967/2300778Analyzed biotic and abiotic data on fens and wet meadows to create a wetland ecological integrityassessmentData wrangling, analysis, and visualizations were conducted using Tidyverse, ggplot2, and Quarto packages in RstudioFlorissant Fossil Beds National Monument: Invasive Species InventoryMapped and quantified percent cover of invasive species using Field Maps and Survey123National Wetland Condition Assessment (NWCA)Managed crews in Colorado collecting wetland data according to the 2021 NWCA Field Operation ManualEngaged with private landowners and public land managers for property access and logisticsVerified QA plant samples collected by CO, UT, NV, and CA field crewsFishers Peak State Park, ColoradoRecorded occurrences of threatened and endangered Solidago capulinensis and Herrickia horrida

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Suncor's Oil Sands Mining Operation: 2015 - 2020• Assessed methods for vegetating a reclamation fen on a post-mined sight in Alberta, CA.• Examined the effect of post-mined conditions on annual plant growth. Yellowstone National Park: 2017 - Present• Lead technician and field researcher on a long-term study addressing the impacts of climate, hydrology, and browsing on willow regeneration in Yellowstone National Park.• Coordinated with the park service and Colorado State University staff to collect ungulate utilization, die back, and production metrics on willows throughout the northern region of Yellowstone National Park. White Sands Missile Range: Fall 2017• Identified plant communities above and below various stream crossings to assess impacts to plant diversity.Great Basin National Park: Fall 2016• Developed and implemented a rapid assessment protocol to assess cottonwood die back on a dewatered section of Snake Creek in Great Basin National Park. Rocky Mountain National Park: Fall 2015 and 2016 • Assessed the health and mortality of willow stakes as part of ongoing alpine river floodplain restoration project in Moraine Park.

Horton, Kansas

• Grant proposal writing.• Perform wetland delineations.• Gather water quality data using 6 series and EXO2 Sonde water monitor.• Identify natural features using aerial imagery and GIS layers.• Develop and perform herpetofauna surveys.• Collect GPS data using tremble unit.• Assist with habitat assessments, water quality monitoring, and related CWA 106 projects.• Assist in Section 319 projects by conducting Best Management Practices to limit NPS pollution in Delaware River tributaries.• Assist in tribal outreach programs.

Brighton, Michigan

• Managed invasive species control contracts ($70,000+).• Surveyed streams and property boundaries.• Assembled Part 404 permits.• Utilized ArcGIS 10.1 and Microsoft Excel for data processing and map production.• Collected field data using Garmin Oregon 550t units.• Aerial imagery interpretation and digitization of natural features boundaries.• Conducted foliar and cut-stump herbicide treatments.• Created burn programs, operated as burn boss and volunteered on several prescribed burns.• Authored reports, prepared proposals, and generated project summaries.• Communicated with suppliers to negotiate product pricing and timely delivery.• Developed and streamlining programs and protocol.• Operated, managed, and repaired an array of equipment including Argos, ATVs, Skid steers, etc. • Designed equipment accessories and utilized Mig Welding (gas and flux) for fabrication.• Maintained rigorous safety guidelines for equipment operation and chemical handling.

• Maintained a daily log of activities and communications.• Supervised abatement projects and communications between clients and contractors.• Analyzed PCM samples onsite and participated in quality control readings.• Conducted post abatement asbestos and mold removal visuals.http://tekenvironmental.com/

Michigan

• Managed and maintained plants: sterile planting, fertilizing, pest control, seed harvest, etc.• Performed a variety of assays.• Hand-crossed Arabidopsis thaliana.• Prepared samples for gDNA extraction, PCR, and Mass Spectrometry (MALDI – TOF).

• Analyzed the following sampling methods for fungal presence: Cultures, BioSIS, Zefon Air-O-Cell, Spore Trap, Wipe, Bulk, Tape, Liquid.• Cataloged incoming samples. • Identified fungal spores based on morphological characteristics. • Classified severity of samples according to set criteria. • Data entry in Microsoft Excel. • Experience with basic light microscopy techniques, Köhler illumination, Kodak MSD 100 Digital microscope camera and software.http://www.apexresearch-inc.com/

Master Of Science - Ms, Ecology

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Botany/Plant Biology

Activities and Societies: Michigan State University Ballroom Dance Team

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, And Population Biology