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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Snowbird, Ut

Generate media coverage via proactive pitches and sending of B-roll, serve as a resort spokesperson for on-camera interviews, plan and coordinate FAM tours alongside industry partners and local DMOs, craft effective press releases, provide resort-wide copywriting expertise, implement crisis communications strategies and oversee the day-to-day, including content creation and curation, of Snowbird and Powderbird social media channels.

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Spearheaded and strengthened outreach programs in urban Alaska by working to understand the needs of community stakeholders via strategic planning, developing and facilitating educational programs, and crafting communications products in the form of written documents, oral presentations and social media posts. I completed this 87-week internship with funding through the Student Conservation Association while in graduate school as my third position with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service—an agency… Show more Spearheaded and strengthened outreach programs in urban Alaska by working to understand the needs of community stakeholders via strategic planning, developing and facilitating educational programs, and crafting communications products in the form of written documents, oral presentations and social media posts. I completed this 87-week internship with funding through the Student Conservation Association while in graduate school as my third position with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service—an agency I proudly worked with for 2+ years. Show less

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Contracted through Integrated Statistics, Inc. to work as a part-time public affairs specialist during graduate school, where I planned and implemented weekly social media posts as part of the digital media team and led virtual educational programming with local youth organizations.

Durham, New Hampshire, United States

Created and developed lecture titled “American Rivers and Western Water," provided feedback on written coursework and research papers to over 150 students and supported faculty in UNH's Recreation Management and Policy Department with research and writing to contribute to ongoing quantitative and qualitative research projects, program evaluations and grants.

Durham, New Hampshire, United States

Utilized nearly 2 decades of ski racing experience to build rapport with athletes, supporting them in training and race environments during the NCAA season. I ensured logistical success on both training and race days by preparing athletes’ equipment, maintaining the race arena and communicating with coaches from the start to problem-solve issues

Worked under the immediate supervision of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create educational content and deliver remote programming to urban Alaskan youth. The program aimed to connect youth to fish as important natural and cultural resources of Alaska that can also provide a sustainable food source for their families. In tapping into kids' curiosity and sense of wonder with the natural world, I hoped to inspire them to become lifelong anglers and environmental stewards. This position was… Show more Worked under the immediate supervision of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create educational content and deliver remote programming to urban Alaskan youth. The program aimed to connect youth to fish as important natural and cultural resources of Alaska that can also provide a sustainable food source for their families. In tapping into kids' curiosity and sense of wonder with the natural world, I hoped to inspire them to become lifelong anglers and environmental stewards. This position was funded by a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant to Alaska Geographic. Show less

Canton, New York

Worked both behind the scenes and face-to-face with prospective students and their families by connecting with them via handwritten letters providing information about the University, as well as leading in-person tours tailored to the aspiring student's interests. I also crafted semi-annual blog posts to shed light on my unique experiences as a student at St. Lawrence University.

Canton, New York, United States

Provided academic support to students in GEOL 211: Geomorphology, encouraging them to consider present-day surface expressions of geological processes using field observations and data.

Buena Vista, Colorado

elevateHER, a 501(c)(3), works to empower young women to connect with local outdoor spaces from which they experienced significant barriers to entry . In this role, I facilitated technical skill development in rock climbing, whitewater boating, and hiking/backpacking, while also focusing on stewardship surrounding outdoor ethics and respectful visitor use of public lands and waters (e.g., Leave No Trace). During this time, I established close bonds with youth, and encouraged… Show more elevateHER, a 501(c)(3), works to empower young women to connect with local outdoor spaces from which they experienced significant barriers to entry . In this role, I facilitated technical skill development in rock climbing, whitewater boating, and hiking/backpacking, while also focusing on stewardship surrounding outdoor ethics and respectful visitor use of public lands and waters (e.g., Leave No Trace). During this time, I established close bonds with youth, and encouraged social-emotional skill development that bolstered participants' self-efficacy. Show less

Canton, New York

Mentored with students on a peer-to-peer level, providing feedback on written and oral work.

Anchorage, Alaska Area

Worked in partnership with the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys to collect dendrochronological data to evaluate historical mass movement in an area under consideration for mining, recreational, and residential development. This research eventually culminated in an award-winning presentation at the Geological Society of America Annual Meeting and in my senior honors thesis, titled "Boulder Top Birch Trees as a Means of Dating a Rock Fall Event: Wishbone Hill, southcentral… Show more Worked in partnership with the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys to collect dendrochronological data to evaluate historical mass movement in an area under consideration for mining, recreational, and residential development. This research eventually culminated in an award-winning presentation at the Geological Society of America Annual Meeting and in my senior honors thesis, titled "Boulder Top Birch Trees as a Means of Dating a Rock Fall Event: Wishbone Hill, southcentral Alaska." Show less

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Geology/Earth Science, General

Activities and Societies: NCAA Division I Alpine Skiing (2x Captain, 2x MVP, NCAA Championship qualifier), Omicron Delta Kappa, Sigma.

Master Of Science - Ms, Recreation Management And Policy: Recreation Administration

Activities and Societies: UNH Varsity Alpine Ski Team (assistant coach), research assistant, teaching assistant Master's thesis, titled.

Semester Abroad

Semester spent studying abroad from July to November 2018. Received a grant from private donors via St. Lawrence University to backpack.