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•Developed JavaScript in Google Earth Engine to calculate the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Normalized Difference Moisture Index (NDMI) for spatial and temporal analysis of groundwater-dependent ecosystems.•Analyzed seasonal NDVI and NDMI trends as remote sensing indicators for shallow groundwater levels.•Drafted a 70-page technical report consisting of literature analysis and synthesis of the Santa Clara River watershed, methodology, results, and discussion for project client.•Conducted field surveys of invasive giant reed and native willows in ArcGIS Survey123 for water usage analysis.•Determined environmental DNA (eDNA) detectability of endangered aquatic species for the Integrated Regional Water Management program of Ventura County, CA.

c/o Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)•Geospatially analyzed the Snohomish River Basin and other Puget Sound watersheds for calibration in the EPA Visualizing Ecosystems and Land Management Assessments (VELMA) ecohydrological model. •Collaborated with the Tulalip Tribe of Washington State to provide GIS and modeling support to identify climate change impacts on seasonal streamflow and subsequent disturbances to coho salmon spawning.•Researched the potential of green infrastructure for habitat restoration and pollution prevention & remediation of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in stormwater runoff.•Mapped comparative assessment of prescribed fire vs. wildfire impacts on air quality and health impacts due to smoke from fire for the 438-page EPA CAIF published report.

•Developed a database of 100+ governmental and non-profit links to generate a one-stop sustainability resource shop for the Decision Integration for Strong Communities (DISC) app.•Engaged with 10+ EPA scientists in multiple departments to acquire environmental resources.•Created EPA presentations for sustainability outreach at the 2019 Northwest Climate Conference.•Drafted maps to visualize accessibility of sustainable management resources in underserved communities.•Analyzed environmental outreach in Indigenous communities to increase resource accessibilityand federal governmental support for sustainability goals.

•Prepared soil samples collected from the field for DNA extraction and PCR to determine biodiversity across California.•Collaborated in a research team investigating the presence/absence of species in multiple desert environments in Southern California through examination of environmental DNA (eDNA) from burnt vs. unburnt areas and desert dry washes. •Collected soil samples in multiple elevational gradients at the White Mountain Research Center for spatial analysis of vertebrate species presence. •Collected water samples at the Port of Los Angeles to determine accuracy of eDNA species detection for fish surveys. •Led an independent project investigating the usage of eDNA to detect the presence of invasive European sea lavender in Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve.

•Organized ecological lab samples in the freezers and inventoried samples in Microsoft Excel•Assisted the lab manager in laboratory upkeep

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