Highly organized and self-motivated environmental professional dedicated to advancing environmental management, conservation, and justice goals. Proficient in effective communication, collaborative teamwork, and data-driven decision-making. Committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Eager and fully committed to relocating.
2018-2022 Southern Oregon University
Major: Environmental Science & Policy
Minor: International Studies
Certificate: Sustainable Leadership
Honors: President's Honor Role and graduated magna cum laude
Capstone: Population Modeling and Economic Valuation of A Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) Population in the Scott River Basin, California
May - December 2023 Operations Manager & Interpretive Ranger Friends of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument
• Gained proficiency in Asana through independent learning, taking initiative to seamlessly integrate it into operations. Developed tailored projects, portfolios, and goals in alignment with the organization's strategic plan. Enhanced efficiency by consolidating and centralizing task management for significant projects.
• Optimized efficiency by revamping Google Drive organizational structure and implementing a standardized naming convention, resulting in a significant boost in team efficiency and streamlined access to critical documents.
• Consolidated information of 70+ foundations and grant prospects into an efficient spreadsheet, strategically assessed and prioritized grants based on relevance for effective decision-making.
• Organized and led interpretive hikes at five locations, averaging 15 participants each, while emphasizing the ecological significance of the Monument, advocating for its protection, and achieving a 33% increase in sign-ups compared to the previous year.
June - November 2023 Watershed Intern Medford Water Commission
• Developed a strict DEQ-compliant Sampling Analysis Plan that enhanced data precision by requiring extensive quality control procedures and yielded higher-quality publicly available data for the watershed community and researchers.
• Assisted in systematic monthly collection of source water samples for 30+ parameters while ensuring quality control and supporting the municipal water supply's compliance with state regulations while safeguarding water quality and community health.
• Utilized Excel for water quality data analysis, created seasonal water temperature graphs for 25+ sites. These graphs play a crucial role in water quality assessments, resulting in more informed and effective restoration projects.
• Enhanced the Watershed Technician Standard Operating Procedure by refining and optimizing pre- and post-monitoring preparations, quality control measures, data processing, and submission procedures.
2022 Year-Long Applied Capstone Research
• Analyzed large scientific datasets and technical information of water discharge and salmon migration to perform statistical analyses such as regressions and logarithmic transformations.
• Analyzed scientific and technical information on structure and data of the population model to predict future salmon populations under various hydrologic conditions.
• Routinely briefed advisor and collaborators with oral presentations on the status of the research and final results as well as with written reports.
• Conveyed complex scientific concepts and data to professionals in environmental fields, peers, and the public, through oral presentations.
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