Currently a leading fine gardening and horticultural specialist, I have always been inspired by wilderness and nature as well as music and art. I have a vast variety of work experience that I’ve gained after I lived in the Adirondack Mountains earning my AS in Environmental Science and Fisheries and Wildlife Management from Paul Smith’s College. For the past 10+ years I have had much experience working in customer service, environmental education, stewardship, certified wilderness skill programs, nursery management and horticulture, as well as extensive public interaction with a diverse collection of demographics. I have strong leadership, communication, and efficient time management skills, am a fast learner, adaptable, personable, and never fail to utilize strong critical thinking and my vast and varied skill set to thrive in any professional setting that I’m in. In my future work I aspire to continue combining environmental stewardship, sustainable agriculture, and education with community outreach and accessibility. I have skills and a passion for writing and the arts; I feel I would thrive working for a conservation publication that combines social and cultural value with stewardship. I also believe I would thrive in an agricultural organization that considers the social need for intertwining stewardship and sustainability with growing live goods and resources for the community. I have gained my personal and professional experience mostly in the Hudson Valley with various sectors and preserves within NYS Parks, nonprofits, as well as both large and small businesses. Combined with my passion for gaining various field and work experiences, simultaneously I am also furthering my higher education with Unity College with their Bachelor's program in Environmental Studies, with a concentration in Sustainable Food & Farming.