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Raleigh, Nc, Us

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Leading management of Triangle Land Conservancy's owned properties in Wake and Johnston Counties. - Conserving and improving habitat and ecosystem services in a rapidly urbanizing area. - Promoting local, sustainable agriculture and supporting NextGen farmers at Williamson Preserve. - Coordinating prescribed burning and early successional habitat management. - Maintaining trails and recreation/interpretation infrastructure to connect communities with nature.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Assisting landowners with forest management guidance and planning.Wildland fire suppression and prescribed burning.Providing aboriculture advice to homeowners.

Aldie, Va

Developed long-term land stewardship plan for Willowsford Conservancy.Managed 2,000 acres of forest, grassland, and wetland habitat in VA PiedmontEstablished and maintained 35 miles of natural surface trails.Hazard tree removal involving felling, climbing, and addressing storm damage.Invasive species management to encourage habitat conservation and restoration.Developed habitat restoration projects including reforestation, forest habitat management, meadow establishment, and… Show more Developed long-term land stewardship plan for Willowsford Conservancy.Managed 2,000 acres of forest, grassland, and wetland habitat in VA PiedmontEstablished and maintained 35 miles of natural surface trails.Hazard tree removal involving felling, climbing, and addressing storm damage.Invasive species management to encourage habitat conservation and restoration.Developed habitat restoration projects including reforestation, forest habitat management, meadow establishment, and wetland restoration and management.Established network of artificial nesting structures for native cavity nesting bird species.Collected and managed GIS data utilizing ArcGIS software and developed recreational trail app.Developed and led educational programs on a variety of ecology topics.Assisted coordination of Conservancy deer management program. Show less

Cumberland, Oh

Developed and managed ecological research and land management projects. - Forest health analysis, vegetation population surveying, tree seedling growth and survival monitoring.Presented research at 2017 Midwest Society for Ecological Restoration conference. - Title: Tree seedling survival after planting under varying treatments on reclaimed mine landEngaged in invasive species control (mechanical removal and herbicide treatment).Supervised interns and… Show more Developed and managed ecological research and land management projects. - Forest health analysis, vegetation population surveying, tree seedling growth and survival monitoring.Presented research at 2017 Midwest Society for Ecological Restoration conference. - Title: Tree seedling survival after planting under varying treatments on reclaimed mine landEngaged in invasive species control (mechanical removal and herbicide treatment).Supervised interns and volunteers. - Oversaw day-to-day activities, assisted with independent research projects, and provided regular professional development training (GPS/GIS, data collection and analysis, plant identification).Coordinated data collection and conservation activities in forest, grassland, and wetland ecosystems.Developed pollinator garden at visitor’s center with wildflower and pollinator interpretive signs.Managed long-term butterfly monitoring project within on-site established prairie.Coordinated prescribed grassland burns with burn manager. Show less

Lectured on Carbon and Nitrogen cycling and soil conservation in forest and agricultural soils.Coordinated and taught soil laboratory exercises and field trips.Nominated for Department Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award.

Saluda, Nc

Obtained Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification.Led adventure canopy tours and engaged with participants in forest ecology interpretation.Operated and maintained safety equipment and ensured protocol adherence of participants.

Huaraz, Perú

Huascarán National Park (Third Year):- Awarded USAID Small Project Assistance (SPA) grant for composting latrine improvement project within Park. International Peace Corps Innovation Challenge finalist for composting latrine project.- Acting liaison between Huascarán National Park office and Peace Corps Volunteers.- Led workshops for local high school teachers in environmental science.Standard Service (2 years):- Organized high school environmental science project… Show more Huascarán National Park (Third Year):- Awarded USAID Small Project Assistance (SPA) grant for composting latrine improvement project within Park. International Peace Corps Innovation Challenge finalist for composting latrine project.- Acting liaison between Huascarán National Park office and Peace Corps Volunteers.- Led workshops for local high school teachers in environmental science.Standard Service (2 years):- Organized high school environmental science project incorporating student data collection.- Developed community tree nurseries and plantings for conservation and forest products.- Facilitated tree “adoption” program with local high school students and built surrounding fence.- Aided Huascarán National Park with Vicuña population monitoring project using GPS and visual data collection.- Organized conservation-focused youth leadership camp with Huascarán National Park .- Coordinated community-based ecotourism project.- Facilitated district-wide trash collection system with local municipality.- Gave presentations in environmental science and conservation to students and community members. Show less

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, FLO (Fair, Local, Organic).

Master’S Degree, M.S. Forest Resources

Activities and Societies: Penn State Forestry Society, Ecosystem Science and Management Graduate Student Organization Co-Chair.