- Managing the TerraMatch platform for the Global Restoration Initiative of WRI- Elevating local restoration efforts through targeted engagement- Incorporating restoration monitoring into analyses of tree planting efforts- Leading research on high impact restoration techniques and stakeholder engagement practices- Developing processes for managing millions in restoration finance implementation - Vetting and verifying local groups on funding applications for restoration projects- Sharing findings and success stories from platform matches

- Developing the TerraMatch platform for the Global Restoration Initiative- Incorporating restoration monitoring into analyses of tree planting efforts- Vetting and verifying local groups on funding applications for restoration projects- Sharing findings and success stories from platform matches- Coordinating partnership engagement on the TerraMatch platform issues

- Assess the validity and magnitude of carbon benefit claims for natural removal pathways- Prepare findings on natural carbon removal techniques for publication, ranging from peatland carbon removal to national soil health programs- Develop tools for WRI’s institutional understanding of mass timber as a carbon removal pathway- Evaluate existing networks for the deployment of rural climate strategies- Project the impacts and effects of mass timber deployment in the US- Research critical questions on the economic impacts of land sector policy changes- Coordinate, co-hosted, and took notes during emissions inventory webinars

- Researched individual state climate adaptation plans and any relevant policy in place or in progress- Drafted a report to compare state plans against the USDA Adaptation Strategies & our additional categories of efficacy- Summarized policy perspectives for each state, highlighting local successful strategies that can work well nationally- Organized findings for publication and catalogued research & sources

SLP SEEDS' mission is to grow wellness and resiliency in St. Louis Park by empowering youth and community members through action and education.- Led and created presentations to community partners and city government commissions- Drafted grant proposals and letters of intent for a variety of federal and educational grants- Redesigned the SLPSEEDS website and created graphic designs & outreach materials

I supervised a group of 5 students running a project in partnership with the East-West Gateway focused on cataloging traffic-based emissions in the St. Louis area and correlating those emissions with demographic and socioeconomic information. We submitted this work to the East-West Gateway to assist with their regional planning efforts regarding the construction of future forms of transit.

- Investigated mechanisms of brominated phenol degradation through personally designed experiments- Mastered lab analysis techniques such as GC-MS, H-NMR Spectroscopy, and Chromatography- Utilized chemical analysis software such as MINEQL+- Presented results of experimental findings at weekly lab meetings