- Driving NAMEPA’s strategic growth through enhanced membership engagement and strategic alliances- Collaborating closely with the Board of Directors to oversee strategic planning- Leading business development initiatives- Ensuring operational excellence across the organization

As Regional Director, I lead the charge in:- Raising Maritime Awareness: Educating the public about the maritime industry's vital role in the economy and the environment.- Combating Marine Debris: Championing collaborative efforts to mitigate pollution and protect our shared marine ecosystems.- Investing in Workforce Development: Cultivating a skilled and environmentally conscious maritime workforce for the future.- Engaging in Public Outreach: Inspiring communities to actively champion the protection of our ocean.I'm excited to connect with others who share my commitment to a sustainable maritime future!

I spearhead the development and implementation of comprehensive programs tailored to the unique needs of diverse maritime audiences. This includes the general public, students, shoreside personnel, and offshore crews. Through strong collaboration with corporate members, partners, NGOs, port user groups, and government agencies, I foster impactful initiatives in critical areas like:-Maritime Regulatory Compliance: Develop and support training programs ensuring industry adherence to regulations.-Workforce Development: Lead programs to cultivate a skilled and knowledgeable maritime workforce.-Marine Environmental Awareness: Spearhead community outreach programs using engaging STEM-focused resources, promoting ocean literacy, marine protection, and industry understanding.By consistently measuring program effectiveness, I facilitate the ongoing improvement of resources and educational frameworks. Furthermore, I build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and maximizing program reach.

• Maintain the digital presence of the organization through social media and website updates• Oversee marketing campaigns to provide public education, develop membership, and drive donations • Engage with target audiences • Create analytical reports to drive decisions• Collaboration with our graphic designer to develop visuals for campaigns

Graduate Student Intern in Trumbull Public Schools where I support instructional assistance with substitute teaching, grade level assistance, tutoring, guiding small instructional groups, and support remediation lessons

Long-term substitute teacher for secondary Biology and Environmental Science.

In this role, I was responsible for developing and executing effective digital media strategies that enhanced visibility within the maritime industry. This included the development of the SHIPPINGInsight conference and event to bring together maritime industry professionals on innovation and optimization in the industry. • Develop and maintain digital engagement with partners and sponsors • Manage website development and social media content• Manage CRM database • Oversee virtual production of conference and exhibition technological components

Support academic institutions in their digital classroom transformations to create an immersive, inclusive, and innovative environment for staff and students. Provide professional development on achieving more with creativity, self-expression, and problem solving while utilizing technology.

Senior Research Assistant at Sacred Heart University Biology DepartmentProject Limulus: • Study the ecology of Limulus polyphemus (American Horseshoe crab) in Long Island Sound• Field work such as daily mark and recapture study, monthly spawning census data collection, species tagging study and collection, and sediment sample collection• Conducted both formal and informal outreach presentations such as museum talks and beach walks to the public and professionals to educate on species, coastal management, and conservation Living Shoreline Project at Stratford Point: • Worked on a large scale, multiple habitat restoration project alongside federal partners NOAA, Nature Conservancy, NFWF, CT DEEP, UCONN, and CZM agencies from New England• Collaborated with environmental professionals to combat erosive forces and strategically place concrete reef balls in the intertidal zone to restore the low and high marsh by native flora reintroduction and creating a self-sustaining dune system • Conducted outreach events, notably with policy makers on city and state levels, to view the site and serve as a guide for designing and constructing living shorelines throughout New England• Supported summer interns along with Botany and Restoration Ecology course students by educating on short and long-term site goals, data collection and analysis