I worked in the call center for assistance with the Electronic Voter Identification Devices (EVID) for the presidential primary, primary, and general election. I worked as an Inspector for early voting during the general election. I was responsible for verifying voter eligibility, checking in voters using the EVID, providing voters with documentation so they may obtain a ballot, and assisting in closing down the polling place. I also assisted with ballot proofing before the general election.

Blue Mountain Center is a conference center and artist residency that supports writers, activists, and artists of all disciplines who work on pressing social issues around civil liberties, ecology, environmental health and safety, peace, and economic justice. I helped with the program scheduling and ensuring all guests were informed of the schedule. I helped to facilitate discussions between the residents and conferees and acted as moderator for presentations. I coordinated guests' travel plans… Show more Blue Mountain Center is a conference center and artist residency that supports writers, activists, and artists of all disciplines who work on pressing social issues around civil liberties, ecology, environmental health and safety, peace, and economic justice. I helped with the program scheduling and ensuring all guests were informed of the schedule. I helped to facilitate discussions between the residents and conferees and acted as moderator for presentations. I coordinated guests' travel plans to and from the center and assisted them with any needs during their stay. I helped with the creation of the annual newsletter and organized the database of alumni. I led guests on numerous hikes and canoeing trips in the beautiful Adirondack Park. I also assisted the groundsman with maintenance of the hiking trails on the property. Show less

I started as an intern working on a seagrass ecology project that was studying the function of seagrass beds in the Gulf of Mexico as habitats for Blue Crabs. I helped to gather data in the field and process it in the lab. This involved long days on the water trawling, counting seagrass shoots, taking seagrass cores, performing blue crab mortality experiments, etc. I assisted with gathering data at a site in Crystal River that was part of a seagrass herbivory experiment. Later in my time there… Show more I started as an intern working on a seagrass ecology project that was studying the function of seagrass beds in the Gulf of Mexico as habitats for Blue Crabs. I helped to gather data in the field and process it in the lab. This involved long days on the water trawling, counting seagrass shoots, taking seagrass cores, performing blue crab mortality experiments, etc. I assisted with gathering data at a site in Crystal River that was part of a seagrass herbivory experiment. Later in my time there I worked as the Principal Investigator for a survey project where I developed the framework for a species inventory of two shorelines that were proposed sites for a living shoreline redevelopment project. I gathered all the data and created the submittals for the permit to begin the restoration project. Show less

Florida Alternative Breaks (FAB) is an organization that sends out university students to do service-learning trips. These trips focus on certain social justice issues and incorporate education and reflection about the issue and the specific service. I participated in a week long trip focused on sustainable agriculture. I went through a semester of training to become a site leader which included learning about concepts such as adaptive leadership, cultural awareness, conflict management… Show more Florida Alternative Breaks (FAB) is an organization that sends out university students to do service-learning trips. These trips focus on certain social justice issues and incorporate education and reflection about the issue and the specific service. I participated in a week long trip focused on sustainable agriculture. I went through a semester of training to become a site leader which included learning about concepts such as adaptive leadership, cultural awareness, conflict management, handling group dynamics, diversity, servant leadership, handling controversy with civility, and power and privilege dynamics. After my training I led service trips focused on environmental preservation and community development. Show less

As a City of Clearwater employee I did GIS habitat inventory for Lake Chautauqua Park. I looked at information such as habitat type, species of vegetation and wildlife present, canopy closure, and whether or not any biological, geological, or physical disturbances were present. This was all part of an effort to develop a management plan for the park. At Moccasin Lake I directed and mentored park volunteers in assisting me with park maintenance, invasive plant removal, managing the native… Show more As a City of Clearwater employee I did GIS habitat inventory for Lake Chautauqua Park. I looked at information such as habitat type, species of vegetation and wildlife present, canopy closure, and whether or not any biological, geological, or physical disturbances were present. This was all part of an effort to develop a management plan for the park. At Moccasin Lake I directed and mentored park volunteers in assisting me with park maintenance, invasive plant removal, managing the native butterfly garden, and the care of resident display animals, which were various species of reptiles, amphibians, insects, and injured non-releasable birds of prey. Customer service and education were part of my responsibilities which comprised of making guests feel at ease and answering any questions they may have. I assisted and participated in many environmental programs and lectures at the park on topics such as beekeeping, sea turtle rescue, organic gardening, native plants, and ecosystem restoration. I also did research on more programs to bring to the park to increase visitation and presented these ideas at city staff meetings. Show less