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+ Play a key role in habitat restoration, land management, wildlife camera monitoring, and seed collection along the San Diego River's lower and upper sections+ Remove and treat invasive plant species (i.e., Arundo Donax) using a diverse set of techniques and tools including hand tools, chainsaws, and weed whackers. Herbicide treatment foliar spray used after training by a Qualified Applicator+ Use Canva to create visually appealing and effective brochures and pamphlets in alignment with organizational goals

+ Provide holistic academic advising for undergraduate students of all class levels within the Child & Adolescent Development, Psychological Science, and Social Sciences majors regarding course selection, degree progress, all graduation requirements, complex academic policies & procedures, and more+ Provide appropriate interventions and referrals for students on probation, who are at-risk of disqualification, and/or who are experiencing personal challenges+ Help students understand complex policies / procedures such as course withdrawal, late add, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and more+ Advise students one-on-one in-person, virtually, and via telephone & email+ Document and maintain all advising notes via PeopleSoft+ Participate in LGBTQA Faculty & Staff Association+ Participate in Sustainability Advisory Committee

+ Provide holistic academic advising for undergraduate Compact Scholars and commuter students of all class levels and areas of study regarding course selection, time to degree / degree progress, major / minor / graduation requirements, complex academic campus policies & procedures, and more+ Provide appropriate interventions and referrals for students on probation, who are at-risk of disqualification, and/or who are experiencing matters of a personal nature that may be impacting their academic and personal success+ Help students understand their options as well as complex policies / procedures such as course withdrawal, late add, unit limit policy, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and more+ Collaborate with other advising units on campus (i.e., the Office of Academic Advising & Evaluations) to implement retention efforts for students on probation and those at-risk of losing financial aid eligibility due to SAP+ Advise students one-on-one, during drop-in hours, and virtually via Zoom, telephone and email+ Document and maintain all advising notes via EAB Navigate+ Implement and assess the Compact Academic Mentor Program which serves nearly 100 first-time freshmen Compact Scholars each semester; develop all mentoring curriculum+ Train and supervise 12 Compact Academic Mentors

+ Coordinate all efforts for Commuter Success Programs and the Commuter Resource Center+ Provide in-person and telephone academic advising for first-time freshmen commuter students regarding Commuter Success Pathway placement and first-year General Education requirements+ Place students in appropriate Commuter Success Pathways based on major, incoming academic credit, and other relevant criteria+ Assist with the development and implementation of University Seminar and Commuter Life Academic Mentoring curriculum+ Guide and supervise a team of 6 graduate Student Affairs Assistants

+ Development, implementation, and assessment of all Commuter Life Programs including: Commuter Success Pathways, Academic Mentoring, and Commuter Resource Center workshops+ Teach a University Seminar class for a cohort of freshmen commuter students to aid in transition to college, developing a sense of belonging with campus, and cultivating skills for personal, professional, and academic success+ Interview, hire, supervise, and support Commuter Life Academic Mentors+ Train mentors about appropriate counseling techniques to provide quality social support for commuter mentees+ Plan and facilitate monthly Mentor Professional Development Trainings

+ Planned and executed Fall and Spring mentoring sessions, aimed at preparing youth from the Santa Ana, CA community for college and beyond through supportive relationships with Chapman University student mentors+ Oversaw logistical elements of the program including: mentor/mentee recruitment & retention plans, marketing, program budgeting, etc.+ Trained 17 mentors in preparation for Fall and Spring sessions+ Collaborated with community partners to provide more leadership experiences for youth involved in the program (i.e. Summer Youth-Led Conference)

Master’S Degree, Postsecondary Educational Leadership & Student Affairs

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication Studies, Health And Wellness

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Sustainability