-Performed DNA extractions, conventional PCR, and gel electrophoresis on thousands of fungal samples-Prepared vouchers of thousands of fungal and bacterial samples-Assisted in upstream preparation of 100 mangrove root endophyte samples for Next Gen Ilumina sequencing-Prepared MEA and agar media for plating fungal and bacterial endophytes -Managed data spreadsheets for multiple projects -Additional techniques used: micropipetting, sterile hood work, preparation of solutions for extraction and PCR, use of autoclave, light microscopy, using a Qubit

-Identified 202,966 adult mosquitoes across 59 species using a dissecting microscope and dichotomous key-Performed DNA extractions and qPCR on hundreds of mosquito samples to test for West Nile Virus in a BSL-3 laboratory-Processed benthic macroinvertebrate samples -Set mosquito gravid traps.-Experience identifying mosquito larvae, ticks, aquatic insects.-Additional techniques used: use of dissecting microscope, micropipetting, use of Qiagen BioRobot Universal System, sterile hood work

-Checked student athletes in and out of tutoring sessions and study hall.

-Conducted online research about factors that impact eelgrass health and methods of monitoring those factors

-Answered phone calls and emails from students, parents, and staff-Assisted professional staff with projects such as transcribing meeting recordings, calling students, entering data, and creating Excel spreadsheets-Worked with customers who came into the office with questions or problems regarding housing.

-Recruited and trained volunteers for the campaign efforts in Louisiana-Made over 5000 calls to voters to encourage early voting and voting by mail-Staffed the Hillary for Louisiana table at the 2016 Louisiana state Democratic Party dinner-Traveled to Florida to canvas voters and to staff the VIP section at a rally in Pensacola-Assisted State Director with day-to-day functions