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Manage projects and budgets, environmental permitting, coordinate with regulatory agencies, wetland delineation.

Investigate genome architecture, genetic bases of herbicide resistance, and plant systematics using next-generation sequencing techniques, bioinformatics, Sanger sequencing, and cloning.

• Coordinate four dam removal/aquatic connectivity Hurricane Sandy funded projects and provide technical assistance on three tidal marsh restoration projects.• Review project designs and provide technical guidance on plans.• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Manage compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act including: write and review Environmental Assessment documents, formal correspondence with state historic preservation offices, tribal nations, local governments, and memoranda of understanding.• Manage cooperative agreement compliance on projects receiving Hurricane Sandy resiliency funds. Track project progress and ensure all project components and activities are completed on time. Review financial and project progress reports.

Danbury, Ct

Department of Biological and Environmental SciencesTaught courses in Genetics (lecture and lab), Evolutionary Biology(lecture), and General Biology (lab)

Employed molecular genetic analyses to characterize herbicide resistance and assess genetic diversity in the invasive plant Hydrilla. Identified cryptic species in this genus using phylogenetic and morphological analyses.

Project management for coastal restoration projects: Assessed technical plans, coordinated contractors, drafted press releases. Wrote grants and managed grant funds.

Connecticut

Conducted wildlife surveys and assisted with plant surveys

Ph.D., Ecology And Evolutionary Biology - Aquatic Plant Biology, Invasive Species, Phylogenetics

Activities and Societies: President - EEB Graduate Student Association 2008-2009

Ma, Zoology