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New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Working with Professors and Doctoral Students to assist them with a range of environmental research projects:- Urban Forest Ecology Dynamics: Supported the Primary Investigator in all aspects of field data collection, input and collation, and analyses. Tasks included locating or establishing plots in parks and vacant lots, identifying and measuring woody plant species, collecting and processing soil samples, and collecting and entering field data.- Supported the Primary Investigator in… Show more Working with Professors and Doctoral Students to assist them with a range of environmental research projects:- Urban Forest Ecology Dynamics: Supported the Primary Investigator in all aspects of field data collection, input and collation, and analyses. Tasks included locating or establishing plots in parks and vacant lots, identifying and measuring woody plant species, collecting and processing soil samples, and collecting and entering field data.- Supported the Primary Investigator in her research to assess the impacts of irregular shelterwood harvests on soil carbon and nitrogen availability in a regional forest ecology context. Conducted laboratory-based soil analyses, including net potential nitrification and mineralization assays, carbon mineralization assays, active microbial biomass (estimated by measuring substrate-induced respiration), soil pH, and soil organic matter (loss on ignition).- Supported ongoing work at the Yale-Myers Forest by performing a variety of functions: locating and demarcating research plots; collecting, organizing and analyzing tree measurement data for forest health and species regeneration assessment needs; and invasive species control.- Currently assisting Principal Investigators of a macrosystems biology project with field and laboratory research on soil and leaf litter biogeochemistry. Tasks included assisting with the establishment and maintenance of field plots; collection and measurement of field samples / processes; data entry, checking and organization; and field sample processing and storage in the laboratory. Show less

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Client-based graduate student research/consulting initiatives - led/guided by Professors:- Participated in a rapid ecological assessment of the Quinnipiac Meadows Preserve located in New Haven, Connecticut. Through fieldwork and archival research, the assessment provided the property owner (New Haven Land Trust) with baseline vegetation and wildlife data to inform their intentions for land restoration, wildlife monitoring and protection, and invasive species management.- Participated in… Show more Client-based graduate student research/consulting initiatives - led/guided by Professors:- Participated in a rapid ecological assessment of the Quinnipiac Meadows Preserve located in New Haven, Connecticut. Through fieldwork and archival research, the assessment provided the property owner (New Haven Land Trust) with baseline vegetation and wildlife data to inform their intentions for land restoration, wildlife monitoring and protection, and invasive species management.- Participated in an economic cost-benefit analysis exercise to assess and advise on feasibility of installation of coastal defense structures to protect against future storm surge events and sea level rise. The student team employed generalized extreme valuation distribution modelling and GIS techniques, parameterised by criteria related to storm surge probability, elevation above sea level (as a proxy for flooding susceptibility), and property and infrastructure valuations to assess different coastal segments of the town.- Worked with a small team of students to independently evaluate FEMA’s new Community Resilience: Implementation and Strategic Enhancements (C-RISE) tool intended to assist communities with assessing their vulnerabilities to and resilience/coping strategies for flooding. Specifically explored synergies between C-RISE’s strategy outline and the pre-existing Community Rating System mechanism administered by FEMA. Show less

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Served as one of the Teaching Fellows for the foundation course: Introduction to Physical Sciences for Environmental Managers. Led small-group student sections/sessions and assisted during class meeting times to discuss/clarify lecture material and/or assist with working through problem set questions. Also assisted the professor with lecture material review and checking online platform issues as needed.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Supported the International Climate Policy team with their priority actions over the summer.- Explored linkages between Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Natural Climate Solutions (NCS), to highlight countries with both strong and weak connectivity between these focal areas.- Reviewed countries’ consideration of mangroves within their classification and treatment of forests to inform further country engagement work related to blue… Show more Supported the International Climate Policy team with their priority actions over the summer.- Explored linkages between Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Natural Climate Solutions (NCS), to highlight countries with both strong and weak connectivity between these focal areas.- Reviewed countries’ consideration of mangroves within their classification and treatment of forests to inform further country engagement work related to blue carbon potential within NDCs. Show less

Barbados

Supported project management and implementation activities for climate change adaptation and national reporting initiatives.Project: Grenada’s Second National Communication (report) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).- Led/co-led preparation of three of the six sub-components: National Circumstances, Other Information Relevant to the Convention, and Constraints and Gaps. - Was responsible for final Full Report and National Communication product… Show more Supported project management and implementation activities for climate change adaptation and national reporting initiatives.Project: Grenada’s Second National Communication (report) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).- Led/co-led preparation of three of the six sub-components: National Circumstances, Other Information Relevant to the Convention, and Constraints and Gaps. - Was responsible for final Full Report and National Communication product compilation, formatting and editing.- Supported project management (e.g. drafting ToRs, contracts), communications with external consultants/partners, and stakeholder consultations at national and local levels.Project: Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Energy Programming- Contributed to the preparation of Climate Change Adaptation Reports for utility companies, in four Caribbean countries on behalf of the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC). Assessed and reported on utility infrastructure and operational vulnerability to extreme events and longer-term changes, and contributed recommendations for consideration to build adaptive capacity. Show less

Barbados

Supported project management and implementation for Caribbean regional projects on climate change adaptation, and sustainable, climate-resilient development at local and national levels. Project: Climate Change Vulnerability, Impact and Adaptation Analysis in the Caribbean Region - Contributed to writing and publishing of National and Local Vulnerability, Impact and Adaptation (VIA) Assessment Reports, specifically focusing on the Agriculture, Tourism and Coastal Resources… Show more Supported project management and implementation for Caribbean regional projects on climate change adaptation, and sustainable, climate-resilient development at local and national levels. Project: Climate Change Vulnerability, Impact and Adaptation Analysis in the Caribbean Region - Contributed to writing and publishing of National and Local Vulnerability, Impact and Adaptation (VIA) Assessment Reports, specifically focusing on the Agriculture, Tourism and Coastal Resources sectors.- Supported community and other stakeholder consultations to discern priority sectoral and livelihood vulnerabilities and adaptation needs.Project: Climate Change, Coastal Community Enterprises: Adaptation, Resilience and Knowledge - Co-produced climate change adaptation plans for eight (8) coastal communities and 25 Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSMEs) through extensive community and MSME consultative processes and technical research.- Assisted with organising training for over 300 MSME operators in climate change, adaptation and business development areas.- Supported development and administration of an adaptation finance mechanism that sought to enable 30 community-based organisations and MSME beneficiaries to undertake priority actions outlined within their climate change adaptation plans.- Assisted with drafting of knowledge products and communication outputs incorporating key lessons from project beneficiary and overall implementation experiences. Show less

Barbados

- Assumed additional duties of providing basic Information and Communication Technology (ICT) support to office staff in two countries and other remote staff, including product installations and troubleshooting, network administration, website content management and emergency ICT operation procedures.- Provided office administration support (2012-2014), in conjunction with the International Administrator including accounts payables and receivables, finance reconciliations, record… Show more - Assumed additional duties of providing basic Information and Communication Technology (ICT) support to office staff in two countries and other remote staff, including product installations and troubleshooting, network administration, website content management and emergency ICT operation procedures.- Provided office administration support (2012-2014), in conjunction with the International Administrator including accounts payables and receivables, finance reconciliations, record maintenance and other clerical duties, and arranging travel and logistics for overseas missions. Show less

Barbados

Provided Team Leaders and Project Managers with project research, implementation support and report drafting support.Project: Caribbean Climate Change Risk Atlas- Contributed to the writing and publishing of 15 Full Risk Profiles, Summary Documents and Snapshot Documents, with special focus on research, data collection and analysis, and drafting text for the Community Livelihoods, Gender, Poverty and Development component for each country.- Assisted with logistics of organizing and… Show more Provided Team Leaders and Project Managers with project research, implementation support and report drafting support.Project: Caribbean Climate Change Risk Atlas- Contributed to the writing and publishing of 15 Full Risk Profiles, Summary Documents and Snapshot Documents, with special focus on research, data collection and analysis, and drafting text for the Community Livelihoods, Gender, Poverty and Development component for each country.- Assisted with logistics of organizing and facilitating stakeholder consultations at the community and national levels.- Liaised with project partners and beneficiaries including community members, government agency focal points, private sector and local non-governmental organizations. - Assisting Project Managers/Directors with project management tasks as needed: drafting of terms of reference, contracts and letters of agreement, modifying workplans and timelines, liaising with sub-contractors/consultants. Show less

Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados

Managed day-to-day running of the office and assisted with implementation of project activities in conjunction with the Board of Directors.- Co-ordinated and implemented activities for the Oistins Reef Ball Gardens Project in Oistins, Barbados, in conjunction with the Board of Directors.- Worked closely with the Finance & Fundraising Sub-Committee to raise funds for the organization.- Liaised and maintained relationships with government and non-government entities, and served as the… Show more Managed day-to-day running of the office and assisted with implementation of project activities in conjunction with the Board of Directors.- Co-ordinated and implemented activities for the Oistins Reef Ball Gardens Project in Oistins, Barbados, in conjunction with the Board of Directors.- Worked closely with the Finance & Fundraising Sub-Committee to raise funds for the organization.- Liaised and maintained relationships with government and non-government entities, and served as the organisation's representative on national committees.- Co-ordinated BMT awareness and educational activities (exhibitions, presentations to groups). Show less

Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados

Assisted with planning and implementation of project-specific and organisation-based activities.- Supported the Executive Director with project research, data collection and implementation- Completed administrative tasks and maintained the membership database.- Monitored IT resources (e-mail and e-mail server, computer/printer hardware and software, etc.).

Master Of Environmental Management, Environmental Management

Activities and Societies: Co-Chair - Conference on Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean; Co-Lead - Latin America.

Diploma, Information Technology, Distinction

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Geography, Honours

Activities and Societies: U.W.I. Circle K Club - Mona (Director)

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations, Geography, Mathematics, French, Caribbean Studies, Communication Studies