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Mt. Rainier, Md

 Oversaw launch of a +$250,000 a year community environmental program Applied for, implemented, and tracked deliverables for a $150,000 CBT Urban Tree Program grant Developed tree planting partnerships with municipalities, community leaders, and non-profits in PG County Recruited, trained, and employed young environmental leaders in a green jobs program  Launched an educational campaign and conducted trainings for volunteers on invasive plant removal Hosted or partnered +10 community events around topics of tree planting, native/invasive plants, and water quality

Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

 Conducted M&E across 13 farms, verifying deliverables for a agro-forestry project in an Indigenous Kichwa community in the Ecuadorian Amazon  Created workplans with tenure holders to identify steps to achieve their economic and biodiversity goals  Drafted reports to update supervisor on project status, plan future M&E, and progress on deliverables

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

 Supervised two undergraduate program assistants, communicated responsibilities to ensure completion of projects to best support students Designed and maintained the online application infrastructure in TerraDotta Analyzed and compiled student applicant data, provide reports for administrative needs and to improve student outreach and engagement Led a site visit to San Juan, PR to evaluate potential new program for Clark students, including evaluating academics, health and safety, housing and cultural fit.

 Advised 150+ students about attaining academic credit, budgeting, and funding to meet students’ needs to study abroad Coordinated with on-campus offices and external partners to create and execute 50+ events to communicate university policy to students, such as monthly Study Abroad information sessions, cultural events, and pre-departure orientations Identified areas for improvement in office processes and coordinated with team members to execute improvements efficiently

Pintag, Pichincha, Ecuador

 Secured $10,000 grant funding for Indigenous rights collective Pintag Amaru Implemented community-led projects proposed by Pintag Amaru members by constructing a communal house, promotional video production, and creating tourism maps through participatory mapping in QGIS Documented finances and coordinated expenditures within grant guidelines for reporting to the funder

Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

 Cleaned, analyzed, and visualized temperature data in RStudio, Excel, and ArcMap to determine success of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (Mass DCR) tree planting initiatives in reducing urban heat island effect Generated findings in collaboration with 8 team members that were presented to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and other community stakeholders

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

 Taught hands-on programming that engaged children to think critically about the natural world in their urban space Planned and led 6 guided sanctuary tours, 8 park programs, and 6 events for community outreach in local schools and Elm Park Designed educational programs about invasive species, wetland ecosystems, astronomy, beavers, and bees to encourage youth environmental awareness

 Enforced university policies and addressed student concerns to maintain a safe and inclusive environment  Partnered with campus departments to host informational events with Title IX Office and Academic Advising Arbitrated conflicts between residents and connected them to campus resources to foster healthier living environments

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Science And Policy

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Geography And Spanish, 3.80

Activities and Societies: Human Environmental Research Observatory Fellow (HERO)Institutional Honors: summa cum laude Departmental Honors.