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Orange County, California Area

-Investigated the effect of temperature and humidity changes on the bioaccessibility of arsenic in soil samples collected from Red Hill Mine in Tustin, CA using a programmed environmental chamber and simulated gastric fluid (SGF) extractions-Analyzed arsenic concentration in SGF extractions using ICP-OES to determine the level of bioaccessibility-Co-authored a peer-reviewed journal article and presented at Chapman’s Student Scholar Symposium on arsenic bioaccessibility research-Wrote grant proposals and received two research grants from Chapman’s Center for Undergraduate Excellence

Placentia, Ca

- Tutored and provided homework assistance to elementary students (K-5th grade) from low-income families in math, reading, and science- Led STEAM skill-building projects and activities

Newport Beach, California

- Led habitat restoration projects in the Upper Newport Back Bay- Coordinated volunteers and educational programs for school groups and the public- Partnered with Newport Bay Conservancy to create GIS maps of invasive plant species (Algerian Sea Lavender) for removal efforts

Riverside, Ca

- Data acquisition for Riverside’s sustainability efforts via communication with other departments and utilizing archive resources- Aided in applying for the next tier of the Audubon International Award and STAR Communities Award

Master Of Arts In Teaching With Single Subject Credential, Secondary Education Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Science And Policy

Activities and Societies: The National Society of Leadership and Success, Schmid Student Leadership Council, Net Zero Chapman, Women.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology