Currently interning for Fall 2024 banding season and interned in Spring 2023 for spring banding season.- Extracts birds from mist nets and traps, ensuring birds are handled under proper care- Records various measurements taken by banders- Learns bird identifications of common and uncommon birds in diverse habitats

- Leads tours of campus and the waterfront for prospective students and families- Completes administrative tasks to improve the admissions process- Hosts events such as open houses in collaboration with other generals- Memorizes information about academics and campus life- Trains new tour guides to give campus and waterfront tours

- Collaborated with another student at a leadership summit to improve retention rates by installing a mural- Coordinated with administration to hire artists to spearhead painting projects- Promotes community engagement with the mural by gathering campus and community groups for paint nights- Conducts ecological research on successional species and communicates between artists and scientists- Improves painting, drawing, and printmaking skills by painting the mural- Assists orientation groups at Washington College by teaching them about successional species and painting

- Collaborated with a group during experiential opportunities- Studied Chesapeake Bay through scientific, historical, humanities, and environmental perspectives- Applied classroom knowledge to experiential learning in four “journeys” in the watershed and internationally- Documented experience through ArcGIS StoryMaps and a visual journal- Utilized water sampling technology to assess nitrate, phosphate, dissolved oxygen, and pH levels- Development of camping, hiking, and kayaking skills and field experience through two-week long journeys

- Conducted research on submerged aquatic vegetation by interviewing experts and searching the internal database to compile a master document for harvesting and monitoring best practices for internal use- Harvested, processed, monitored, planted, and managed submerged aquatic vegetation for restoration projects- Guided volunteers and served as a paddle liaison on kayak trips- Monitored water quality in the Chester River using a YSI and Secchi Disc, occasionally operated boat- Tested bacteria levels of the Chester River in the laboratory to communicate safe swimming conditions publicly- Surveyed sites of homeowners to determine where trees could be planted using ArcGIS Survey123

- Collected and organized data from trees in a wood chip study- Used a laser hypsometer to measure sampling sites and assisted field botanists in a baseline study- Ensured maintenance of trails for the safest guest experience- Guided volunteers in removal of invasive plants and pruning tasks- Mastered use of tools for stewardship tasks including hedge trimmers, string trimmers, and electric leaf blowers

- Conducted 2–3-hour long ecotours, engaging groups with the history and ecology of Assateague Island- Identified birds, fish, and other organisms on tours- Taught tour customers how to barefoot clam and sample wildlife with a seine net- Lifted kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards to and from the beach daily and maintained equipment- Provided safety instructions and created a positive customer experience for kayak, canoe, and paddle board rentals- Offered paddle instructions in Spanish for Spanish-speaking customers

- Data collection, validation, transformation, and entry in Microsoft Excel- Maryland highway safety analysis using ArcGIS Pro software- Created Maryland highway safety analysis infographics for Maryland police agencies