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Stow, Ohio, United States

Ohio, United States

Ohio, United States

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Conducted a field survey of the invasive Flowering rush in partnership with the U.S Army Corp of Engineers to identify restoration strategies at the Mentor Marsh, a premier nature preserve of the Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryAssisted in riverbank and stream restoration assessments of Massasauga Rattlesnake Ranch to determine effective monitoring practices for EPA environmental compliance standardsExecuted a field survey for the presence of Chinese mantises in the Mentor Marsh, utilizing GPS data such as grids and the implementation of unbiased sampling methodologies to ensure accurate data collection

Provided high-level support to the Associate Director by maintaining open lines of communication and implementing department policies.Provided long-time members and first-time visitors with an inspirational and educational experience based on our exhibits, collections, and conservation initiatives.Coordinated with volunteers to ensure all policies, procedures, and programs are executed efficiently and for the educational benefit of the public.Collaborated with Museum divisions and departments to identify new opportunities for public engagement.Developed solutions to all internal and external inquiries to provide exemplary customer service.Implemented strategic multi-level member, donor, and visitor communication to maximize engagement.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Remote

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Oversaw the application process by providing insightful guidance and establishing milestones for potential students.Secured speakers such as alumni for workshops to ensure students were well prepared for the intellectual demands of the program.Created all social media material to effectively communicate the program’s purpose, opportunities, and deadlines.Edited and oversaw the distribution of the Program Director’s newsletters and invitations to ensure messaging prioritization and well organized logistics.Grew a vast network of professional contacts to secure funding and bolster the strength of the program. Served as a link between students and the Program Director by handling all inquiries and helping resolve application related problems.

Remote

Provided high-level support to Dr. Brysk by overseeing task-specific projects, working independently, communicating effectively, and managing time and resources.Oversaw the analysis of primary sources and academic publications to streamline information for our policy report.Created info-graphics to ensure our approach was data-driven, strategic, and an effective use of our resources.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Collected, analyzed, and prepared research materials for multiple scholar’s projects.Created visual aids such as charts and graphs to better present quantitative data.Assisted scholars in their presentations to fellow academics, students, and government officials.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Assisted the Advocacy Director compose a report of birth registration statistics to streamline organizational consensus.Created briefings and meeting notes from attending Human Rights Council Sessions to better inform FI reports.Co-authored advocacy reports based on information from Advocacy Officers in the field and partnering organizations.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Environmental Studies / Gis

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science, International Relations, And Pre-Law, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Washington Program in National Issues, Pi Sigma Alpha