EDUCATION
2023-2027
Ph.D: Geography - UC Davis
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2021-2023
MSc: Environmental Policy and Management - UC Davis
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Specializations in City & Regional Planning and Statistics & Data Analysis
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Alva M. Engmund Fellow
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2015-2018
Bachelors in Environmental Science
Minor in Urban Studies - UC Irvine
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Cum Laude honors, Phi Beta Kappa lifetime member, Dean's Honors
GRANTS AND AWARDS
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Geography Graduate Group Fellowship
UC Davis, 2024-2025
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Geography Graduate Group Fellowship
UC Davis, 2023-2024
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Alva M. Engmund Fellowship
UC Davis, 2021-2022
ROADS Award
UC Irvine, 2016-2017
The Green Initiative Fund
UC Irvine, 2016
WORK EXPERIENCE
2024-present
Lecturer
Sonoma State University | Rohnert Park, CA
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Guide students through laboratory procedures, independent hypothesis development, and data analysis.
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​Redesign course, create lesson plans, learning materials, and formative assessments for an active learning environment.
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Facilitate learning and effective study techniques with one on one office hours and written feedback.
2022-present
Teaching Assistant
UC Davis | Davis, CA
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Teach environmental science and policy classes, plant sciences, and biology/ecology labs of 24-45 students in the principles of ecology, experimentation, and environmental impact assessment.
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Create lesson plans, learning materials, and formative assessments for an active learning environment.
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Guide students through laboratory procedures, hypothesis development, and data analysis.
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Facilitate learning and effective study techniques with one on one office hours and written feedback.
2022
Climate Adaptation Researcher
Ocean Science Trust | remote
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Investigate and qualify opportunities, analyze frameworks, and provide recommendations for the implementation of nature-based solutions insurance policies in California.
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Conduct literature review, stakeholder analyses, and synthesis of best practices of using natural infrastructure in climate adaptive insurance policies.
2022
Climate Resilience Policy Researcher
California Native Plant Society | remote
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Assess climate resilience and native plant protection in 58 County General Plans; investigate relationships between the degree of plant protection and spatial and socioeconomic data.
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Define research questions; gather, validate and analyze geospatial and statistical data.
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Author journal publication, a CNPS internal report and presentation, and a policy brief for CA lawmakers.
2020-2022
Head of Climate Change Communications and Outreach
Terra.do | remote/international
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Manage all outward-facing communication via content creation, marketing strategies, and PR.
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Assist in creating and updating educational course material through citation verification, course updating, and student assignment creation.
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Co-head the Women at Terra campaign; organize meetings, events, and outreach to encourage the participation of womxn identifying people in climate solutions.
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Assist in alumni and learner community management, discussion facilitation, and engagement.
2020
Conservation Analyst
Pacific Rivers | remote (Portland, OR)
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Head all research and GIS efforts related to freshwater conservation. Compile sources, data, and success metrics, report suggested best practices for conservation related campaigns.
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Design and implement all efforts related to Pacific River’s Sanctuary campaign including map creation, data analysis report writing, grant acquisition, and public relations materials. Write newsletter articles and social media posts.
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Assist in outreach programs through donor relations management, content creation, and science education.
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Manage Pacific Rivers' intern team, supervise intern work.
2018-2020
Private Tutor &
Environmental Educator
Private Tutoring, Race to Zero Waste |
San Francisco Bay Area, CA​​
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Educate private tutoring students between 2nd Grade and Undergrad in science, math, Spanish, and writing.
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Develop lesson plans, ​achievement checkpoints, and ensure student success through personalized tutoring plans.
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Work with students with learning disabilities to create action plans and successful study strategies for independent learning.
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RTZW: Educate the public about zero waste through learning experiences, setup and monitor zero waste stations, work with Recology team to address and improve waste management systems within Dolores Park.
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​Collaborate with Love Dolores staff members to create educational experiences focused on recycling, composting and proper waste disposal for the public.
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2016-2017
Sustainable Agriculture Researcher
UC Irvine Arboretum/Permaculture Research Area | Irvine, CA
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Manage UCI's permaculture research area and lead all research related activities.
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Spearhead major outreach programs/educational events for undergraduate students.
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Develop research area design and lead all research/restoration efforts.
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Budget and apply for funding, resulting in a $200 in grant for materials and education.
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Certificate in College Teaching. 2022. UC Davis Center For Educational Effectiveness
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Certificate in Inclusive STEM Teaching. 2022. The Inclusive STEM Teaching Project
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Second Place Winner. 2022. United States Forest Service & Net Impact Wildfire Resilience Case Competition
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Lifetime Appointment. 2019. Phi Beta Kappa National Honors Society
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Cum Laude Honors. 2019. UC Irvine
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Dean’s Honors. 2015-2019. UC Irvine
Volunteer Work
November 2024 - present
Committee Member
Engagement Advisory Committee (EAC) for the South Santa Rosa Specific Plan | Santa Rosa, CA
July 2020 - July 2022
Volunteer
Northwest Neighborhood Association | Santa Rosa, CA
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Coordinate meetings with policymakers, city/regional planners and elected officials and make presentations of scientific information, public consensus and policy suggestions to said officials.
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Participate in public meetings and commenting regarding the update of the Santa Rosa general plan.
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Increase the flow of information between local policymakers and the public in regards to local development, land conservation and neighborhood development. Interact with local constituents one on one and act as a resource for information and advocacy. ​
March 2014 - 2020
Board Member
​Uganda AIDS Orphan Children Foundation | Los Angeles, CA & Kabale, Uganda
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Globalize telecommunications processes, collaborate with international colleagues to coordinate organization wide efforts to increase outreach.
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Manage and edit all visual online content via Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere, Google Drive, and Dropbox.
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Create/present speeches, videos, and activities for public outreach and the board, assist in campaign and fundraising efforts.
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March 2016 - January 2017
Environmental Canvasser
Canvasser - CALPIRG | Irvine, CA
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- Collaborate with team members to conduct environmental outreach to UC Irvine students.
- Educate the public about Prop 67, use of glyphosate use in agriculture, and other environmental issues and current events.
- Plan outreach and execute system wide outreach to achieve the goal of reaching all students on the UCI campus.
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