Mitchell Hebner Email & Phone Number

Washington, D.C.

Currently supporting two Boards within the Division of Earth and Life Studies at the Academies: the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Board on Animal Health Sciences, Conservation, and Research.Synthesize background research that contributes to a greater understanding of conditions, issues and trends impacting programs, projects, and topics. Prepare preliminary outlines and drafts of projects to determine appropriate methodology, which may involve developing an historical perspective; identifying prevailing social and economic conditions, outlining legislative considerations; regulatory impact; international involvement in issues; and future trends and implications. Perform research and analysis. Document and establishes files on all statistical analyses performed. Prepare data for use in summaries, fact sheets, and reports. Edit report material developed by committee members, senior staff, and consultants. Respond to inquiries about study activities and increases public awareness of studies. Manages related databases, including reference databases. May assist with administrative duties related to programs/projects.Apply professional level knowledge and principals of research. Perform duties requiring the identification and analysis of various factors and independent judgment and discretion to recommend best course of action. Display initiative in compliance with policies, procedures, and practices, but receives guidance or expertise from supervisor or higher-level staff when needed. Lead lower level support employees.

Facilitated NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration interagency collaboration for: The National Ocean Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization Council, the Interagency Working Group for Ocean Exploration, and the National Oceanographic Partnership Program. I served as an executive secretary and was the primary coordinator with senior leadership for multiple federal agencies. In addition, I participated in a research expedition aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer as a mapping watch-stander for 25 days of operations, ROV dive annotator for 19 dives, and assisted with preparation, cataloging, and storage of biological and geological samples.

Anacortes, Washington; Bellingham, Washington, United States

Certificates:Data Science in R. - R Statistical software courses focused on experimental design, multivariate statistics, spatial analysis, data wrangling and visualization, machine learning, and shiny app development.Teaching and Learning. - Workshops and trainings focused on fostering equity and inclusion, and active learning.Research Assistant:Experimental design and execution, support laboratory operations, mentored eight REU students summer 2021 and one student Winter 2021.Teaching Assistant:Instructed 200 non-science major undergraduate students in ten virtual laboratory sections of biology and developed new materials for active learning; fostered equity and inclusion in a virtual environment. Instructed 130 non-science major undergraduate students in six in-person laboratory sections of biology; created and presented materials for active learning.Ocean Research Expeditions:October 2022 - R/V Atlantis, managed a team of of four students to maintain hundreds of live samples; collected and processed data at sea.May 2021 - R/V Thomas G. Thompson, data-logger for eight ROV Jason dives; managed a team of four students to maintain hundreds of live samples; collected and processed data at sea.

Eugene, Oregon; Charleston, Oregon, United States

Pre- and Post-Bac Volunteer Research Assistant:Maintained 180 sea urchins for experimentation and delivered weekly progress reports.Volunteer Research Assistant:Daily care and maintenance of three leaf-cutter ant colonies, and coordinated lab volunteers for research and animal husbandry. Collected data for laboratory research.Ocean Research Expedition:February 2020 - R/V Atlantis, observer for one HOV Alvin dive; managed a team of eight students to maintain hundreds of live samples; collected and processed data at sea.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

My daily responsibilities included assisting customers with nourishment acquisition, food preparation of toppings for pizzas, sliced meat and cheeses for sandwiches, and burrito/taco bar ingredients. As part of food integrity standards, I maintained data logs of my station, temperature regulation, ensuring organic integrity, proper sanitation and cleanliness of my work environment as key aspects of my position. I was praised by Team Leaders, Team Members, and customers for my excellent customer service skills.

Albuquerque, Nm

As a delivery driver for Venezia’s, I was the first contact customers had with our business. I maintained a pleasant and professional attitude, and on occasion, had to resolve immediate customer dissatisfaction. I established a rapport with several customers, and these customers would request my services for delivery. Outside of pizza delivery, my duties included food preparation such as pizza sauce manufacturing, cheese shredding, dough production, also restaurant cleanliness and dishwashing.

Albuquerque, Nm

I received many compliments from both customers and management for my outstanding service and work ethic. My job entailed greeting customers with chips and salsa, taking drink orders, assisting the server and other coworkers, and bussing and cleaning the table for the next customer.

Albuquerque, Nm

My first job, and my duties involved regular pool maintenance, including pool filters and heaters. I can change chlorine and acid barrels. My duties as an employee of the club were also to assist club members with anything they needed, from basic questions to providing first-aid.

Master Of Science - Ms, Biology

Deep-Sea Larval Biology and Ecology.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Marine Biology