I am currently working with Selva International (Selva EcoGardens), as their Landscape Contractor, designing and building CA native gardens, incorporating raingardens and cisterns whenever feasible. Continuing part-time work as a Conservation Biologist at The Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains, performing Southern Steelhead Trout surveys, Western Pond Turtle surveys, water quality monitoring, stream habitat assessments and environmental education in Santa Monica Mountains.In addition, I chair the Ocean Friendly Gardens Program for the LA Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation.I also am a member of the Venice Neighborhood Council, serving on the Land Use and Planning committee.Worked as a biologist/plant ecologist at Channel Islands National Park, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and Golden Gate National Rec Area; native vegetation restoration projects, rare plant surveys, vegetation identification and monitoring. Worked as a Park Ranger with Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, handling permits for Special Park Uses and Events. EarthFlow Permaculture Design Course graduate. Group project: designed a sustainable retrofit for a high school campus (Environmental Charter High School).Skills: sustainable landscaping design and consulting, native plant identification, habitat restoration, erosion control, runoff reduction, water quality monitoring, stream bioengineering, permaculture design, firewise landscapes, council communication