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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Monitored water quality of all aquarium tanks, saltwater and freshwater source water, and discharge water on a weekly basis, including testing such parameters as residual oxidants, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate.Maintained organized data records in written and digital formats in both Excel and Tracks database, and communicated water quality results with relevant departments.Learned desired parameter ranges for individual systems, tailored testing regimes based on data analysis to ensure comprehensive monitoring, and recommended adjustments of tank additions (i.e. soda ash) to maintain water quality.Supervised water quality volunteers, including conducting the onboarding and training process.

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Utilized ArcGIS Pro and publicly available data to analyze the proximity of various waterquality parameters to environmental justice populations in Massachusetts.Analyzed previous program outreach techniques to identify gaps in community contacts, including meeting with specific program sections, and suggested ways to improve the equity of future outreach approaches.Presented results in a written report (109 pages with 25 tables and 29 figures) for continued program usage, as well as in oral presentations and a StoryMap.

Saratoga Springs, New York, United States

Handled front desk duties, including item check outs and returns and guest interactions. Shelved items and maintained stacks.

North Easton, Massachusetts, United States

Compiled public information on PFAS contamination in water sources in Massachusetts towns in an Excelspreadsheet for use by PEER.

Saratoga Springs, New York, United States

Ten-weeks of work in a two-person team for a project directed by TSIP (The Soil Inventory Project), aimed at determining the carbon content of agricultural soils. Collected soil samples from farms in the Hudson River Valley and organized samples for laboratory testing.Provided feedback on sampling equipment to guide redesigns for widespread farm sampling.Interacted with farmers about their agricultural goals and the project scope of TSIP.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta KappaMinors in Environmental Science/Studies and Art History

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Cross Country; Swim Team; Track & Field; National Honors Society