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San Francisco Bay Area

• Caring for Alcatraz and Black Point gardens using horticulture best practices; weeding, irrigation, fertilizing, planting, composting, pruning, propagation, and record keeping.• Assisting with various field work; electrofishing, weighing and measuring aquatic species, invasive plant removal, native seeds collection for restoration projects, and migratory bird monitoring. • Engaging the local community to make parks accessible for all through community group programs and tabling with… Show more • Caring for Alcatraz and Black Point gardens using horticulture best practices; weeding, irrigation, fertilizing, planting, composting, pruning, propagation, and record keeping.• Assisting with various field work; electrofishing, weighing and measuring aquatic species, invasive plant removal, native seeds collection for restoration projects, and migratory bird monitoring. • Engaging the local community to make parks accessible for all through community group programs and tabling with the public. • Planning and training volunteer workdays, ensuring safe practices, and inputing data to measure volunteers’ impact. Show less

Petaluma, California, United States

• Taught environmental science curriculum focused on the local ecosystem and endangered Coho salmon in the classroom and outdoors• Guided elementary students on hikes, nature studies, and evening programs to foster excitement about natural science and develop social-emotional skills• Facilitated conflict resolution, delivered first aid, and used sound judgment to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment

Sonoma County, California, United States

• Used knowledge of tree species, tree biology, and environmental factors to inspect vegetation and prescribe tree work around electrical distribution lines • Hiked through inclement weather and operated a 4WD vehicle through rural and suburban high-fire threat areas to collect tree data using ArcGIS Field Maps• Coordinated with homeowners for property access through transparent and educational communication

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Communicated research findings to the public and policymakers by visualizing research data into accessible infographics, flyers, and diagrams• Created tables, maps, and charts for the Sustainable LA Grand Challenge (SLA GC) 2020 Ecosystem Health Report Card• Produced graphics, flyers, and illustrations for Undergraduate Research Scholars Program recruitment and the Sandpit workshop

Used an interdisciplinary, "garden-based" education approach, to develop curriculum for Mark Twain Middle School about carbon sequestration and deforestation, which included lesson plans, power points, activities, and worksheets.

• Spearheaded marketing strategies, designed print and digital graphics, and worked with vendors to create materials for member recruitment and other events like Bruin Tank, a shark-tank style competition • Managed the organization's social media platforms and advertisements to promote professional events

Greater Los Angeles Area

Designed advertisements, field marketing banners, static post templates, and merchandise.

• Indexed feather data for the world’s largest feather collection, preserved for genetic and isotopic studies to support Dr. Tom Smith's Lab Bird Genoscape Project and its wildlife conservation efforts.• Assisted with prepping laboratory materials for conservation research.

• Composed a research paper on Sustainable Transportation and the Environmental Impact of Refugee Camps to guide participants’ preparation and research for debate. • Worked alongside a director to lead a simulation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) where students engage in collaborative debate about critical international issues through public speaking. • NHSMUN is the largest Model United Nations conference in the world, attended by 5,000+ delegates from 80+ countries,… Show more • Composed a research paper on Sustainable Transportation and the Environmental Impact of Refugee Camps to guide participants’ preparation and research for debate. • Worked alongside a director to lead a simulation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) where students engage in collaborative debate about critical international issues through public speaking. • NHSMUN is the largest Model United Nations conference in the world, attended by 5,000+ delegates from 80+ countries, and is a United Nations affiliated organization. Show less

Environmental Science B.S. With A Minor In Conservation Biology

Activities and Societies: Sigma Eta Pi Entrepreneurship Fraternity, Blueprint, RefineLA

Marine Biology And Terrestrial Ecology

Education record

Activities and Societies: Model United Nations - 4 years; Tennis - Captain 1 year, Varsity 3 years, Junior Varsity 1 year; National Honor.