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Conducts water quality sampling throughout the Niagara River WatershedConducts cyanobacterial microtoxin analysis at algal bloom locationsCoordinates and implements restoration projects at Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper’s RestoreCorps sites throughout Western New YorkAssists with Kayak Classroom toursCoordinates outreach and education programs for Community Engagement teamConducts individual outreach to inform communities about ecosystem health, fish consumption safety, and recreational safety within the Niagara River WatershedAssists in the implementation of the Buffalo River Remedial Action PlanCoordinates with municipalities local authorities to conduct events on public land

Maintained and managed all aspects of the Community Action Organization’s Urban Farm Plot in the east side of BuffaloCoordinated, operated, and maintained Mobile Market food truckContacted local organizations, businesses, schools, housing complexes, and churches to set up Mobile Market stopsCoordinated volunteers and part-time employees for farm workAttended monthly meetings of the Western New York Food Security Network, as well as other events relevant to food security and urban farming on behalf of the Community Action OrganizationRecruited partner organizations for CAO events and future collaborationCoordinated with other urban farms and wholesale food distributors to acquire healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food for low-income neighborhoods across BuffaloConducted surveys to assess perceived access to, and desire to eat, healthy food in east side neighborhoods of BuffaloKept track of all documentation and financial information relevant to the Urban Farm, and writes monthly reports on progress

Assisted incubator farmers and community groups with farm tasks, including harvesting, weighing, and documenting crop yieldsFacilitates events on farm propertyCompleted administrative tasks as requestedMaintained demonstration farm plots and areas around incubator farm plotsCommunicated with incubator farmers and community groups to explain goals and requests of Providence Farm Collective Staff

Conducted biological surveys for European Cherry Fruit Fly (Rhagoletis cerasi L.) pest across Western New YorkContacted land owners seeking permission to place insect traps on private propertyDisseminated information about pest life history and threats to agricultural cherry crops via pamphlets and one-on-one conversations with land ownersConducted pest control on orchards throughout Western New York via backpack pesticide spraying.Employed proper and safe practices for mixing pesticide concentrate, spraying pesticide, and cleaning equipment before and after contact with pesticide, as required by New York State and Federal laws.Operated electronic trapping software to digitally map out fly trap locations, and modified existing maps as needed

Assisted in the propagation of ornamental plants, monitored and recorded data on pests/pathogens in greenhouses, operated agricultural equipment to maintain greenhouses and plants .

Guided single and multi-day kayaking and cycling trips around the San Juan Islands in WashingtonEmployed naturalist skills to educate guests about Pacific Northwest ecosystems and natural historyPlanned trips and meals in accordance with guests’ dietary and physical restrictions, and ensured safety of all guests during trips.

Surveyed plant communities in coastal, forested, and suburban environmentsCompiled data in excel, and conducted data analysis in R and R-StudioPrepared preliminary data analysis reports for project leaders

Participated in research on phenotypic plasticity in three Prenanthes speciesMaintained greenhouse facilities, and monitored greenhouse and growth chamber plants

Responsibilities included meeting with multiple tutoring groups for one to two hour sessions weekly, in order to reinforce and elaborate on topics discussed in lecture for Chemistry and Biology, Ecology, and Plant Diversity. Helped students develop study techniques for tests and quizzes, and facilitated the growth of test-taking skills, and strategized with students to develop unique work skills and ethics.

Supervised lab section for a course in plant diversity, biology, and evolution. Reinforced key class concepts, and helped write exams.

Responsibilities included data collection, formatting, and input; created and formatted graphs, tables, and documents to interpret data. Cared for research plants, and assisted in management of greenhouse facilities, and participated in field research on endangered American Harts Tongue Fern.

Facilitated and organized summer day camp activities for kids 5-13. Developed independent project to be integrated into the summer camp schedule, and used interpretation skills during guided tours for school groups.

Prepared food for resident wildlife, while learning some of the basic skills needed to train marine mammals and care for aquarium animals.

Supervised groups of 7-14 children for week-long overnight camp sessionsEducated campers about natural history of the campFacilitated Arts and Crafts activity for every cabin group each weekResponsibilities included supervising activities in which campers had the opportunity to grow emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Focused on developing positive relationships with campers, and creating an environment conducive of creative, emotional, and skill-based growth for campers ranging in ages 7-15. Coordinated daily arts and crafts activities for the entire camp.