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Richmond, Virginia, United States

Kent, Ohio, United States

- Founded STEMsapien Games to develop educational board games about anthropology that also include accompanying lesson plans for high school science teachers in underserved communities to use for free- Manage a team for art, legal, and marketing to see the development of EvoHom, the first title, from brainstorming, to playtesting, to kickoff and manufacturing- Develop relationships and communicate with vendors for manufacturing and delivery- Maintain and strengthen a presence in both online gaming communities (Facebook, Twitter, Discord), conventions, and local gaming communities (Boardgamers of Greater Akron)

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

- Was responsible for both content and object stewardship, and active expansion of the natural science collection of 70,000+ specimens - Served as the public-facing scientist for the museum, with the knowledge and expertise to discuss the museum’s natural history holdings to audiences ranging from middle school to adult age groups- Project managed, developed exhibit design, and created natural science content for permanent and traveling/temporary exhibits- Managed and mentored team of interns dedicated to research within the natural science section, and coordinated the Spring 2023 Intern Symposium

Kent, Ohio

- Developed teaching materials and lecture 50 or more students in Anth 18630: Human Evolution and developed an online course for the Forensic Anthropology Lab - Taught 200 or more first year medical students Human Gross Anatomy at Northeast Ohio Medical University- Conceptualized, managed, and completed multiple research projects under tight deadlines, resulting in 4 conference presentations and 1 workshop- Secured grant funding (totaling $140,000), monitored budget spending, and reported results to stakeholders- Oversaw the development of a pen pal outreach program between STEM graduate students and Akron Public Schools- Developed and maintained a department-wide student mentorship program (KAMP) for supporting incoming graduate students- Collaborated on manuscripts to be submitted for publication and present posters at national conferences to disseminate research in the field of biological anthropology

- Virtually mentored 2 high school students from historically marginalized communities, in collaboration with another mentor, to help guide them to leadership and make a difference by implementing projects at the intersection of social justice and STEM

- Engaged in 10 weeks of project management training and discourse in theory, design, implementation, and evaluation to launch an impactful, sustainable science outreach initiative- Developed a logic model, pitch deck, and launched STEMsapien Games, which was presented to stakeholders during Pitch Day

- Completed skeletal analysis of commingled remains from 3 Native American sites in NE Ohio- Created biological profiles for each of the sites in preparation for repatriation under NAGPRA

- Selected as part of a cohort of 100 researchers from around the world to foster research collaborations and conduct research for 10 weeks in Japan, funded through the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Summer Program- Reconstructed and analyzed 75 skeletons for a study of clinal variation in Japanese macaques at Kyoto University Primate Research Center in Inuyama, Aichi, Japan

Belize

- Worked with the Medicinal Trail Archaeological Project within PfBAP- Supervised unit excavations and mentored 13 students in basic protocol for archaeological fieldwork/burial excavations - Excavated burial under standard protocol and documentation processes

Lubbock, Texas

- Maintained Buddy Holly Exhibits, rotating art exhibitions, and J.I. Alison House, including over 1,000 objects - Developed and implemented plan for reorganization, preservation, and digitization of Maria Elena Holly collection (~300 objects), using Past Perfect 5 - Created intake/condition reports and photographed incoming loans - Integrated new loaned objects into existing exhibits - Accessioned and deaccessioned objects stored at the museum - Utilized Microsoft Office Suite and Photoshop to create/edit display and informational materials

Lubbock, Texas

- Presented demonstrations within the museum regarding various topics in science (e.g. live animals, engineering, ecology, biology)- Developed and implemented outreach programs for schools, libraries, and camps in Lubbock and the surrounding areas

Lubbock, Texas Area

- Board Licensed Diplomate of the American Board of Medico-Legal Death Investigators (January 2017)- Certified in Basic Fingerprint Identification through Texas Forensic Associates (March 2017)- Worked 312 cases, servicing 19 counties in Texas- Assisted the pathologist in the performance of forensic and/or hospital requested autopsies, including x-ray imaging, prepping specimens for histology, and evisceration- Conducted medico-legal death investigations in accordance with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures, Article 49.25- Received and processed reports of deaths, maintained legal chain of custody, provided forensically accurate and detailed documentation through written reports and photography - Provided live demonstrations of autopsy processes to nursing students and police cadets

- Surveyed and shovel tested for project areas (cultural resource management), using Trimble GPS units and other GPS devices to find designated locations for testing and documentation- Entered data of shovel test results and environment documentation

Lubbock, Texas Area

- Assisted in ongoing experiments with cotton, peanuts, and tobacco- Prepared and ran lab tests. This included, but was not limited to, RNA extractions, create and run gels, prepare media, PCR, solution prep, and plant transformations (cotton and peanut)- Routine lab and field maintenance - Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste and maintained lab inventory- Dispensed and worked with liquid nitrogen and dry ice

Belize

- Worked with the Medicinal Trail Archaeological Project within PfBAP- Supervised a team of 20 students in unit excavations and taught basic protocol in archaeological fieldwork/burial excavations- Excavated burial under standard protocol and documentation processes- Wrote site report on burial for the 2014 Season

Lubbock, Texas Area

Teach Anth 2100: Physical Anthropology LabCurriculum includes units on: Genetics, Osteology, Primatology, Human Evolution, and Human VariationLecture and prepare activitiesCreate quizzes to assess comprehension

Lubbock, Texas Area

Aid in writing and editing research articlesUtilize Dropbox to organize files and references for future collaborationsConduct literature searches and reviewsOversee and teach undergraduate researchers basic skills for effective research

Ann Arbor

Lead different tours for K-12 school groups and adults based on prehistoric life, rocks and fossils, and Michigan ecologyProvided hands-on educational programs to secondary school students on environmental awareness, geology, weather, and world history through archaeologyHosted dynamic dinosaur and space oriented children's birthday parties

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Mailed and processed museum membership renewals, new memberships, and financial giftsInteracted with museum visitors at events and garnered support through the sales of annual membershipsEntered membership records into FileMaker Pro database softwareMaintained annual membership retention report for development

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Sorted faunal remains excavated from the Henderson Site (LA-1549) in New MexicoDocumented artifacts in the collections catalog for future research and reference

Farmington Hills, Mi

Utilized IWT BedReady system for continuous patient and lab specimen transportTracked inventory and replenished supplies to the floor unitsTransferred deceased patients to the morgueInput supplies usage data for patient medical billing

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biomedical Sciences (Human Evolutionary Biology)

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Physical Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Lambda Alpha National Honor Society, Anthropology SocietyMinor in Geographic Information Systems

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Evolutionary Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Lambda (Honors and Leadership Fraternity), Michigan Pops Orchestra, Peers Utilizing Leadership.