-Managed the native plant nursery at Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge -Developed 170-page nursery care protocol and conducted regular plant care including fertilizing, identifying and treating for pests, weeding, watering, and pruning -Obtained extensive experience in native plant care/propagation/outplanting and nursery management practices including training with the National Tropical Botanical Gardens to learn nursery systems, plant care, and pesticide handling -Trained… Show more -Managed the native plant nursery at Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge -Developed 170-page nursery care protocol and conducted regular plant care including fertilizing, identifying and treating for pests, weeding, watering, and pruning -Obtained extensive experience in native plant care/propagation/outplanting and nursery management practices including training with the National Tropical Botanical Gardens to learn nursery systems, plant care, and pesticide handling -Trained volunteers with minimal gardening experience through hands-on teaching -Worked directly with volunteers to complete weeding, outplanting, and habitat restoration projects Show less

-Prepped and facilitated bi-weekly outdoor snowshoe and tubing tours for clients -Guided small parties (up to 15 individuals) of children and adults on 2 hour moonlit and daytime snowshoe hikes-Gave oral presentations on the natural history and flora/fauna of the area-Oriented clients to conditions and equipment needs-Worked in exposure to extreme temperatures, rain, snow, wind and direct sunlight

-Instructed groups of 3-4 clients in day-long beginner ski lessons-Oriented clients to conditions and equipment needs-Reported participant progress to parents in a professional and positive demeanor

The Chewonki Foundation strives to inspire transformative growth, teach appreciation and stewardship of the natural world, and challenge people to build thriving, sustainable communities throughout their lives.In my role as an outdoor educator and wilderness trips leaders, I planned, prepped, and facilitated experiences in nature for groups of youth (4th-11th grade). These experiences ranged from 1 week to 5 weeks in length and included a variety of outdoor experiences including… Show more The Chewonki Foundation strives to inspire transformative growth, teach appreciation and stewardship of the natural world, and challenge people to build thriving, sustainable communities throughout their lives.In my role as an outdoor educator and wilderness trips leaders, I planned, prepped, and facilitated experiences in nature for groups of youth (4th-11th grade). These experiences ranged from 1 week to 5 weeks in length and included a variety of outdoor experiences including camping, salt water canoeing, and sea kayaking. Some programs also included an integrative ecology curriculum with lessons on pond ecosystems, estuaries, farm and food systems, astronomy, map and compass, and animal ecology in addition to team building, group challenges, and low/high challenge course elements. Show less

AmeriCorps NCCC is a service organization that mobilizes teams of 18-24 year olds from diverse backgrounds to accomplish the mission of strengthening communities and developing leaders through direct national and community service.As a Team Leader in the Pacific Region, I have led a team of 6-15 individuals from diverse backgrounds in completing service projects in Jacksonville, FL working on recovery from Hurricane Irma, in Willits, CA working on a sustainable agricultural ranch, and… Show more AmeriCorps NCCC is a service organization that mobilizes teams of 18-24 year olds from diverse backgrounds to accomplish the mission of strengthening communities and developing leaders through direct national and community service.As a Team Leader in the Pacific Region, I have led a team of 6-15 individuals from diverse backgrounds in completing service projects in Jacksonville, FL working on recovery from Hurricane Irma, in Willits, CA working on a sustainable agricultural ranch, and in Coeur d'Alene, ID facilitating outdoor education. Show less

AmeriCorps NCCC is a service organization that mobilizes teams of 18-24 year olds from diverse backgrounds to accomplish the mission of strengthening communities and developing leaders through direct national and community service.In my time as an NCCC Corps Member, I have:-Served with Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley in Longmont, CO-Served with the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership in St. Louis, MO tutoring students in five school districts throughout the… Show more AmeriCorps NCCC is a service organization that mobilizes teams of 18-24 year olds from diverse backgrounds to accomplish the mission of strengthening communities and developing leaders through direct national and community service.In my time as an NCCC Corps Member, I have:-Served with Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley in Longmont, CO-Served with the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership in St. Louis, MO tutoring students in five school districts throughout the area and partnering with the Mayor's office to collect data on city vacancy and blight-Served with Homestead Affordable Housing and at Banner Creek Reservoir in Holton, KS to construct affordable housing and complete park maintenance and infrastructure improvements -Acted as Assistant Team Leader-Learned to work and live collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals -Engaged in social issues and community outreach to establish a deeper understanding and appreciation of the impact of our service as a Service Learning Initiator Show less

o Attain and develop customer service skills through interacting with customers o Acquire teamwork skills through coordinating restaurant operations with coworkers o Strengthen organizational skills through managing multiple orders

Engaged with peers to critique, improve, and create written and oral assignments. Developed communication and organizational skills. Served as student assistant director in final year.

Obtained a B.S. in Conservation Biology. Minored in English.

o Developed communication, organizational, and leadership skills as part of the Leadership Development Crew o Improved quality and accessibility of hiking and walking trails throughout Vermont using trail-work, carpentry, and back-country camping skills