As a Soil Conservationist, I work with landowners and farmers to write conservation plans that will benefit both the land steward and the natural resources. Plans often include conservation practices such as rotational grazing systems, terrace/diversion/waterway controls, and practices to improve soil health principles, and adhere to Federal and State guidance in following the most current Farm Bill financial assistance programs such as EQIP, CSP, and RCPP.

Specialties: Gardening, American Sign Language, Infant DevelopmentI am responsible for creating a safe and stimulating environment for the child and guests at all times. Providing care to the infant through educational play, peer socialization, hygienic practices, healthy eating, and developing challenging play for both mental and physical stimulation as they grow and learn. This role requires intimate understanding of child development and strong interpersonal skills as my audience is both children and adults.

SNAP-Ed is a federally funded grant program, administered through the New Jersey Department of Health. SNAP-Ed teaches SNAP-eligible consumers about nutrition, food budgeting, and how to make physical activity a part of their every day. My goal with RCE in Camden County is to coordinate community partnerships and facilitate in the delivering of SNAP-ed interventions such as Just Say Yes with Virtua's Mobile Market, Cooking Matters for Kids at Camden County elementary schools, and Eat Smart Be Active lessons at temporary housing shelters.

In this position, I collaborated with Rutger's Family and Community Health Sciences, school board, and community organizations to set and achieve nutrition, health, and wellness goals for Loudenslager Elementary School by utilizing the CDC's School Health Index and SNAP-ed programming. My primary role was to recruit community stakeholders and secure funding for the school by writing grants to help the school achieve these wellness goals.

Supervisor: Luanne Hughes, MS, RDNI served in two Gloucester County Schools to achieve the mission of increased availability and utilization of fresh, nutritious foods for all children. My service was fueled by the NJ SNAP-ed Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child PSE. I worked with the students in their school garden, teaching students how to cook and eat nutritious foods using direct education interventions such as Cooking Matters for Kids, hosting taste tests of Jersey Fresh Produce, and creating a school-wide culture of health by encouraging students to be active during my lessons and at recess. My time in Gloucester County Schools, Loudenslager Elementary and Bankbridge Elementary, was supported by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County and the Gloucester County Freeholders.

Actively promoted ASICS apparel, gear, and footwear to assist customers in selecting the most comfortable and efficient gear for them. I helped maintain a clean, presentable store front and an orderly stockroom to uphold the high ASICS standards. Other duties included: checking out customers, completing financial transactions, and performing merchandising and inventory.

Versar, Inc. is a project management and environmental research company that is often contracted by the federal, state, and county governments. While working for Versar Inc., I assisted in mapping streams by taking cross-sections and longitudinal data, geomorphological data, benthic diversity data, storm water monitoring samples and soil samples. I also assisted with Illicit Discharge Drainage Elimination (IDDE) projects by monitoring hotspots and collecting and testing stormwater data. Through Versar I expanded my environmental experience to inclue oyster restoration data collection and entry as well as more diverse Chesapeake Bay projects such as Derelict Crab Pot Removal initiative.

Supervisor: Les FreyAs part of the Greenhouses team in EPCOT, I worked to uphold show quality, maintain plant health, and exceed food safety regulations.I gave guests the Behind the Seeds Tour, which is a 75 minute guided tour of the greenhouses. On this tour, we journeyed throughout all four hydroponic greenhouses and our Aquaculture facility. I talked about the over 70 different variety of plants we have growing hydroponically, what hydroponics means for sustainable agriculture, where our produce was being used around the parks, how our systems work, and even how to build their own home-hydroponic system on a smaller scale. To complete my tasks, I worked closely with entomologists, biotechnology scientists, and plant pathologists.

Supervisor: Dr. Kate TullyThe UMD Agroecology Lab is currently researching marsh migration and how increasing salinization of the soils will change their behavior and chemical release. In this on-going experiment, I am assisting in chemical titrations and extractions on soil samples from the Eastern shore of Maryland that are transitioning into marshland. For example, the Agroecology lab is running tests such as KCl titrations, and DCB, and Bicarbonate Extractions to test for levels of various cations, phosphorous, and nitrates that are being released from those field soils with different levels of electrical conductivity and pH. I help collect soil samples from the field, mix up reagents, execute extraction methods, filter samples, test pH/EC, and help run the samples on machines like the Lachate and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AA).http://www.agroecologylab.com/

Supervisor: James Cecil/ Tami LeeAs a part time job, I work at Eppley Recreation Center on campus. I assist patrons both in person and over the phone and greet patrons as they enter the gym. I also work at the cash register to complete transactions, rent equipment, and balance the cash register at the end of the end of every shift. I am responsible for helping patrons have the most pleasant work out experience as possible and for representing the University of Maryland Recreation and Wellness with pride.By working at Eppley, I have enhanced my customer service, time management, and communication skills.

Supervisor: Dr. Evelyn CooperWorked with 16 high school students ranging from 14 to 17 years old over the course of the three week program. Through UMD's partnership with USDA, I supervised the students on trips touring Washington, DC, and at destinations such as the National Zoo, Smithsonian Natural History Museum, and UMD Western Maryland Research and Education Center. I aided in their research and was an open resource for them as a Teaching Assistant for AGNR 100 course while also acting as a Peer Mentor in answering questions regarding all things Maryland. In the evening, I was a Resident Assistant for over 300 students in the Terp Young Scholars program where I helped build a positive and safe community for all visiting students in the Terp Young Scholars Program which included the students of Ag Discovery.

Supervisor: Dr. Ray WeilCollect data through chemical titration, fine plant grinding, and preparation of soil samples and plant biomass from Maryland research farms to aid in Dr. Weil's research regarding efficiency of rye, clover, and radish as cover crops.

Supervisor: Dr. Sacoby WilsonWhile interning with CEEJH, I conducted field research around the Maryland and DC area regarding environmental justice and chemical exposure. Through CEEJH, I partnered with the National Parks Service to conduct a study and map sites of known areas of subsistence fishing in the Anacostia watershed, a known toxic waterway. These mapped points were logged along with descriptive field notes into a customized Google Maps form which was translated into ArcGIS.Furthermore, I assisted in the completion of three Health Impact Assessments (HIA) regarding proposed poultry waste incinerator in Somerset County, MD, concentrated animal feeding operations and poultry slaughterhouse in Milsboro, DE, and Hydraulic Fracturing in Western Maryland. I was able to use my knowledge of soil science to aid in my literature review and research for all three of these HIA; however, my main responsibility was the fracking HIA which was inspired by the statewide moratorium placed on fracking. Of the six components that make up an HIA, I was responsible for writing the Baseline Assessment and Scoping section. The Baseline Assessment paper is currently pending publication in an environmental and public health journal.

By using Google Earth, Web Soil Survey, I-Tree Canopy, and National Wetland Inventory, I mapped and analyzed wildlife habitat areas of the College Park campus that included wetlands, non-urban forested areas, and pollinator gardens. I then used this data to apply for national pollinator certificate programs on behalf of UMD. From there, I created a certificate program with the goal of getting the residents of Maryland involved in expanding pollinator habitat. This certificate program is sponsored and supported by the University of Maryland.

During the summer I helped maintain and harvest the Public Health Community Garden on campus as part of my time interning with PollinaTerps. The Community Garden is open to anyone and provides fresh fruits, such as strawberries, vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, squash, green beans, and corn, and herbs such as basil, dill, mint, and mustard.

While interning for Environment America, I assisted canvasing and collecting signatures of health professionals across the nation in support of the Clean Power Plant Plan. I developed a Google Form to collect signatures, developed informative list-serv emails to spread, and called health professionals in an effort to gain their support. These signatures, totaling over 600, were added to a letter hand presented to President Obama during a press conference in 2015.As part of the campaign, I met with Legislative Assistants, and coordinated via email with partners at Physicians for Social Responsibility and Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments.

- Promote Serengetee products through the use of social media and interactive marketing.- Fulfilled transactions

- Greeted Clients, helped resolve client issues- Conducted Sales- Kept dining area clean- Helped wait-staff make salads- Trained new Hosting staff