Experience

RECOFTC

• Thailand
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Project Coordinator

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Chatuchak, Bangkok City, Thailand As the Regional Project Coordinator for the Community-based Fire Management project, I manage and oversee the implementation of community based forest fire management plans for four target countries. This project includes Thailand, Laos PDR, Viet Nam, and Cambodia. I collaborate with the country coordinators to achieve project outcomes within the grant period. This expansive project tackles the severe consequences of forest fire at the landscape level and integrates the capacity and needs of… Show more As the Regional Project Coordinator for the Community-based Fire Management project, I manage and oversee the implementation of community based forest fire management plans for four target countries. This project includes Thailand, Laos PDR, Viet Nam, and Cambodia. I collaborate with the country coordinators to achieve project outcomes within the grant period. This expansive project tackles the severe consequences of forest fire at the landscape level and integrates the capacity and needs of the communities. Not least in this project is the opportunity to readdress the challenges of transboundary haze and worsening air quality in the region. Show less



NatureMind-ED

• Thailand
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Research Manager

  • Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

  Krabi, Thailand In this position, I supported the coordination of graduate and bachelor level research conducted in Krabi in environmental justice issues and environmental science. I developed and coordinated the internship program. I supported the executive director in business development and social enterprise strategy. I will be continuing my role with NatureMindEd as a strategic advisor.



Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF)

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Coordinator

  • Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

  Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand In this role, I facilitate the growth of operations in Southeast Asia, ensuring that the respective country campaigns continue to develop. I also oversee a wider regional approach towards the campaign objectives, specifically focusing on IUU fishing, sustainable fisheries, climate change and blue carbon, and the net free seas initiative. Marina’s existing role in terms of administrative and financial management continues while adding elements of harmonising campaign research efforts… Show more In this role, I facilitate the growth of operations in Southeast Asia, ensuring that the respective country campaigns continue to develop. I also oversee a wider regional approach towards the campaign objectives, specifically focusing on IUU fishing, sustainable fisheries, climate change and blue carbon, and the net free seas initiative. Marina’s existing role in terms of administrative and financial management continues while adding elements of harmonising campaign research efforts, complementing desk-based research across campaigns and working with campaigners to produce briefings and reports on a variety of issues.

• Program Assistant

  • Jun 2021 - Feb 2022

  Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand In this role, I working closely with the Thailand and Indonesia teams to coordinate administrative, finance and budgetary tasks as well as support existing research efforts across campaigns from Net Free Seas to Blue Carbon Initiative. I coordinate among campaigners across the region to ensure that activities and investigations are aligned to EJF's strategic goals. My work is diverse across the team in supporting financial management of multiple grants and programs, database management, proof… Show more In this role, I working closely with the Thailand and Indonesia teams to coordinate administrative, finance and budgetary tasks as well as support existing research efforts across campaigns from Net Free Seas to Blue Carbon Initiative. I coordinate among campaigners across the region to ensure that activities and investigations are aligned to EJF's strategic goals. My work is diverse across the team in supporting financial management of multiple grants and programs, database management, proof and editing reports, and team building meetings.



Social Impact

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  Remote | Southeast Asia ▪ Supported the Supply Chain Resiliency Deep Dive for USAID/RDMA by facilitating and note-taking for key informant interviews, team meetings, organizing and coordinating key informant interviews with contact lists, interview notes, and updating the teams on Microsoft SharePoint platform ▪ Accelerated the data processing and analysis by coding qualitative data from key informant interview using quantitative methods



JUMP! Foundation

• Thailand
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

  Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand As a program manager with Jump! Foundation, I plan, design, and implement specific programs in conjunction with international schools. Specifically, I am designing an environmentally focused conservation program in the north of Thailand for an international school group based in Bangkok. The trip lasts 4 days and will focus on environmental and conservation learning, building leadership skills and confidence as environmental activists, and thorough understanding of leave no trace concepts… Show more As a program manager with Jump! Foundation, I plan, design, and implement specific programs in conjunction with international schools. Specifically, I am designing an environmentally focused conservation program in the north of Thailand for an international school group based in Bangkok. The trip lasts 4 days and will focus on environmental and conservation learning, building leadership skills and confidence as environmental activists, and thorough understanding of leave no trace concepts. Program managing role includes coordination with program partners, vendors, staff/facilitators, and any other players on the ground. Thorough risk management takes place at all aspects of the program from assessment, mitigation, establishment of management plan, and onsite program management. Show less



Rustic Pathways

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Leader

  • Feb 2019 - Sep 2019

  Southeast Asia As program leader with RP, I facilitate and execute multi-day up to 2-weeks trips for high school age students. Trip types range from home-stays, service projects, marine and environmental science and education, cultural immersion, and tourist focused destinations. My work includes experience working with local and international staff in Northern and Southern Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. My personal experience in Thailand with Thai culture and language allows me to interact seamlessly with… Show more As program leader with RP, I facilitate and execute multi-day up to 2-weeks trips for high school age students. Trip types range from home-stays, service projects, marine and environmental science and education, cultural immersion, and tourist focused destinations. My work includes experience working with local and international staff in Northern and Southern Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. My personal experience in Thailand with Thai culture and language allows me to interact seamlessly with local staff and community partners. I helped coordinate and manage the inaugural Marine and Rainforest Conservation Trip in summer 2019 with set-up projects, co-organizing agendas and schedules, and helping assess and facilitate service project activities. Show less



Alpine Watershed Group

• Restoration & Monitoring Coordinator

  • Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

  Markleeville, California As R & M Coordinator, I work with past, ongoing, and future stream and meadow restoration projects as well as coordinating and recruiting volunteers. I also facilitate and lead citizen science monitoring programs and upload and process water quality data.



Santa Barbara Rock Gym

• Front Desk Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

  I worked for Santa Barbara Rock Gym as front desk staff first as part time while being a full time student and then full time as a part time student. My knowledge of risk assessment and leadership helped me as a guide and instructor within the climbing facility. I enjoyed teaching guests the basics of climbing from a figure-8 knot to climbing commands and safety to lead climbing basics. I worked for several months as front desk staff which included responsibilities such as leading birthday… Show more I worked for Santa Barbara Rock Gym as front desk staff first as part time while being a full time student and then full time as a part time student. My knowledge of risk assessment and leadership helped me as a guide and instructor within the climbing facility. I enjoyed teaching guests the basics of climbing from a figure-8 knot to climbing commands and safety to lead climbing basics. I worked for several months as front desk staff which included responsibilities such as leading birthday parties, using rock gym pro, giving orientations to new guests, and maintaining general cleanliness and upkeep of equipment. After the first few months, I was promoted to front desk manager which included responsibilities of staff supervisor on shift. As manager, I delegated tasks to staff if needed, taught introductory rock climbing courses, and tested guests on top-rope and lead belay certifications for the facility. Show less



Adventures in Caring Foundation

• Office Intern

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

  I volunteered within the office of a local non-profit, Adventures in Caring Foundation, where I help assist with any active projects involving fundraising, inputting data for their program evaluation system, and constructing and developing the monthly newsletter.



UCSB Adventure Programs

• Service Projects & Volunteer Coordinator

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2017

  I founded the Service Projects and Volunteering branch for UCSB’s Adventure Programs which allowed me to pursue my passion for community service and conservation work. As the project expanded, it developed into a system for organizing up to volunteers to participate in bi-monthly beach clean ups, local land trust work days, and quarterly crag/trail clean ups. Our dedication and commitment was rapidly recognized, culminating in two years of successful grant applications through the Community… Show more I founded the Service Projects and Volunteering branch for UCSB’s Adventure Programs which allowed me to pursue my passion for community service and conservation work. As the project expanded, it developed into a system for organizing up to volunteers to participate in bi-monthly beach clean ups, local land trust work days, and quarterly crag/trail clean ups. Our dedication and commitment was rapidly recognized, culminating in two years of successful grant applications through the Community Affairs Board for stewardship trips. In anticipation of my graduation, I hired and trained three students to take over my position with the intent of further expanding the program. Show less