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California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

- Represent NRDC's California Oceans team at state agency hearings by delivering public testimony and submitting supplemental documentation that promote ambitious marine conservation efforts- Forward NRDC's coastal California 30x30 initiatives by leading strategic coalition meetings, interfacing with state legislators, and conducting outreach to stakeholders and partners- Oversee and support the creation of two high-level Marine Protected Area (MPA) petitions that aim to expand the state network in ways that enhance climate resilience, recreational access, and Tribal co-management

Davis, California, United States

- Engaged in 8+ hrs of fieldwork per week to clip biomass samples from 10 vegetated experimental plots and to collect plant community data that informed rangelands research- Conducted 5+ hrs of lab work per week to process biomass samples, soil specimens, and collated the resulting data appropriately as per supervisor standards- Erected electric fences to enhance the monitoring and security of 10+ sheep across the designated treatment sites

Davis, California, United States

- Managed 2 Excel spreadsheets containing 500+ entries from the UC Davis Invasives Species List of California to verify the integrity and validity of text and citations - Updated incorrect data points and identified the most up to date document and website citations for listings of invasive species found throughout the state for the UC Statewide IPM Program

West Sacramento, California, United States

- Dissected, processed, and managed over 50 preserved samples of endangered Delta smelt to collect data for a diet study using stable isotope analysis- Maintained organized records of relevant scientific articles and technical reports on Microsoft Endnote to streamline the permit review of high-profile projects like the State Water Project- Collaborated with environmental scientists to manage catch datasets of osmerids and produce relevant figures using RStudio- Facilitated the experimental release of over 500 Delta smelt from the UC Davis Fish Conservation and Culture Laboratory into the Sacramento Delta

Dixon, California, United States

- Administered over 15 gallons of herbicides on invasive Arundo and Himalayan blackberry through backpack spraying and cut stump treatments across several restoration sites- Engaged in the procurement, processing, and propagation of 10+ species of native plant seeds such as yarrow and creeping wildrye - Collaborated with diverse teams from Yolo and Contra Costa RCDs to effectively manage restoration sites through invasive control and maintenance of irrigation systems - Operated field equipment such as hand saws and weed wackers on project sites managed by the Department of Water Resources, the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, and local landowners

Davis, California, United States

- Collaborated with diverse teams of technicians, interns, and volunteers to sustain the health of the conservatory greenhouses and the Biological Orchard and Gardens for 6 hours a week - Maintained the well-being of plant species across a wide range of genera through the application of proper botanical techniques such as pruning, transplanting, and pest management- Directed groups of visitors on tours to promote the appreciation of plant diversity and to engage the public through effective scientific communication - Marketed and facilitated quarterly plant sales to the general public and processed over $5,000 worth of revenue

Davis, California, United States

- Directed a team of 15 chaperones to accompany 60 participants for the 2020 Pilipinx Youth Conference over the course of 2 days - Corresponded with committee members, participants’ families, and Aggie Inn management to secure accommodations and to ensure a successful conference- Managed a collective Drive folder containing vital documents and agendas to track committee progress