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Roseville, California, United States

Irvine

Mitigation Monitoring of Large-scale Restoration Projects● Manage the mitigation and monitoring program for Lang Management Agreements and large-scale restoration projects (>250 acres)● Coordinate habitat assessment, vegetation, and biological surveys to determine if project-specific plant abundance and species biodiversity success criteria are met● Conduct vegetation sampling (i.e., point-intercept sampling, quadrats, and CNPS Rapid Assessment/Relevé) totaling up to 130 transects per year● Conduct arthropod pitfall and yellow pan trap sampling to serve as an index of ecological and taxonomic complexity Monitoring and Evaluation of Ecosystem Health and Sensitive Species● Facilitate raptor nest monitoring and avian point count programs to determine species richness and abundance ● Coordinate annual monitoring and early detection of invasive pest species (i.e., Invasive Shot Hole Borer and Gold-spotted Oak Borer), conduct field-intensive surveys, and provide land managers with prevention and treatment recommendations● Conduct trail widening and adjacent habitat degradation surveys to inform an adaptive management strategy for managing human access● Support monthly butterfly counts to contribute to The North American Butterfly Monitoring Network databaseProject Management and Reporting● Manage multiple natural resource monitoring and management projects by effectively communicating with contracted biologists, coordinating and training volunteers, facilitating data collection, maintaining accurate maps in ArcGIS, and interpreting environmental analysis results● Contribute to LMA and landowner quarterly and annual reports, identify key issues, and provide management recommendations● Train and supervise biological technicians and volunteers assisting with biological surveys● Project coordination and collaboration with staff, contractors, and local, state, and federal agencies

Irvine, Ca

Assist the Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) Science and Stewardship Department with arthropod and habitat restoration monitoring by collecting, sorting and identifying arthropod orders to be processed for data input and analysis

Irvine, California, United States

● Conducted pre-construction and construction surveys to maintain compliance with project construction and operating permits for a communication tower construction project throughout the Los Angeles region with LA-RICS● Attended WEAP training prior to conducting onsite work● Conducted nesting bird surveys and monitoring in accordance with CDFW guidelines● Identified and monitored rare and listed plant and animal species in a construction setting● Compiled survey reports and communicated effectively with contractors on project status

Lassen Volcanic National Park

● Conducted bi-weekly phenology monitoring using protocol developed by LAVO park managers and the UCSB’s California Phenology Project by recording current phenophase of select species● Surveyed historical pika sites throughout the park and recorded observations of pika nests, calls, scat, or individuals within 25 meters of each site tag● Assisted park vegetation technicians with invasive plant management in remote locations● Supported park biologist with bird banding by recording data on captured songbirds● Assisted park biologist with wildlife monitoring of buffleheads and bald eagles by surveying historically occupied sites● Conducted wilderness character monitoring on backcountry campsites by assessing visitor impact and comparing that with historical data● Collaborated with citizen scientists and natural resource management staff to collect and record dragonfly larvae samples as part of an effort by USGS, NPS, and the University of Maine to monitor mercury levels in the national parks● Created a public flora database on iNaturalist for Lassen Volcanic National Park

Univeristy Of California, Irvine

Participate in environmental research and outreach experiences where academic research links to ecosystem management and stewardship of natural resources.● Conducted independent research and completed senior thesis on the Effectiveness of Seed-sowing Techniques for Sloped Restoration Sites● Assessed health status and woodland structure of Quercus agrifolia throughout the Irvine Ranch Open Space Preserve to measure oak woodland viability and inform land management decisions● Collected data on long-term vegetation transects throughout the historic Irvine Ranch to assess Southern California plant community response to climate change and disturbance● Collaborated in a study to determine the role of non-native removal in the water use and growth of mature coastal sage scrub shrubs in the Crystal Cove State Park Passive Restoration Experiment● Participated in a growth chamber experiment testing the effects of soil inoculants on seed germination of native and non-native species● Assisted with native seed scarification and preparation for a Back Bay Science Center experiment testing the effectiveness of planting seeds and nursery grown seedlings in restoration● Collected water quality measurements (pH, salinity and dissolved oxygen) for a long-term study to determine whether ocean water chemistry is changing over time within the Crystal Cove Marine Conservation area

University Of California Irvine, Student Center

Provide excellent customer service by handling currency and accurately processing customer orders in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor'S Degree, Earth System Science

Activities and Societies: Sigma Kappa, Order of the Omega, Rho Lambda, UC Irvine Women's Club Volleyball, National Society of Collegiate.

High School

Activities and Societies: Interact Club, Key Club, Varsity women's Volleyball (4 years), Varsity Track and Field (4 years), Club Volleyball