Marissa Hanley Email & Phone Number

Amherst, Ma, Us

• Involved member on the planning committee for the first-annual UMass MANRRS Career Fair

• Attend monthly meetings to contribute to national initiatives including serving on the committee for the Giving Campaign• Contribute to the first ever MANRRS Ambassador Podcast

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Manage the Instagram and LinkedIn accounts for the University of Massachusetts Amherst MANRRS Chapter - growing following on each platform• Member of the hiring committee for the Cultivating Agricultural Policy Innovators (CAPI) internship program

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

I have been a graduate TA for the following courses: • Organic Farming and Gardening (Fall '23, 10 Students)• Soil Science and Management (Fall '23, 34 Students; Fall '24, 34 Students)• Plant Nutrition (Fall '23, 18 Students)• Management and Ecology of Plant Diseases (Spring '24, 20 students)• Honors Soil Science (Fall '24, 9 Students)• Botany (Fall '24, 14 Students)• Wetland Soils (Spring ‘25)• Introductory Soil Science (Spring ‘25)

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Formulate, design, and conduct applied research projects to address key research questions and objectives•Lead and mentor undergraduate students through in-field and in-lab research processes

Hadley, Massachusetts, United States

• Assisted with in-field soil health assessments, including sampling and analysis• Gained expertise in federal assistance programs like CSP and EQIP for farmers• Aided in designing conservation plans and recommending soil practices• Engaged in community events to promote soil conservation and sustainable practices

Petersham, Massachusetts, United States

• Led the intern hiring process for my project, including conducting interviews and selecting candidates (2) • Supervised and led a summer research project, guiding (2) undergraduates in field and lab research techniques• Provided direct mentorship for 2 REU (research experience for undergraduate) students

Through the William Lee Science Impact Program grant, I:• Formulated a research study framework by creating a novel research question• Lead field work throughout New England to obtain necessary research samples• Effectively communicated research findings through figures coded in MATLAB software This research is novel and ongoing through my senior year in pursuit of completion of a senior thesis manuscript.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Properly handled hazardous materials by following laboratory protocols• Input and digitally organized data obtained through laboratory processes• Assisted with in-field techniques of gathering research

Massachusetts, United States

• Prepared, scheduled, recruited volunteers to participate in events surrounding building grassroot support• Performed coalition building and facilitated groups through remote campaign actions• Created materials such as slideshows, spreadsheets, infographics, and agendas to assist with event preparation

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Plant & Soil Sciences, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: - Social Media Coordinator for UMass MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences).

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Science, 3.76 Gpa

Activities and Societies: - Member of the Dean of Students Advisory Council - Member of the UMass Chapter of Habitat for Humanity.

Associate'S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences - Environmental Science Focus, 3.94 Gpa

Activities and Societies: - Member of the Sustainability Club - Intern with MASSPIRG on campusRelevant Courses: Statistics, Environmental.

300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy

High School Diploma, 3.95 Gpa