Experience

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Scientist 2

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Work with the Office of Economic Analysis on on a variety of environmental projects for the State. Work with the Office of Economic Analysis on on a variety of environmental projects for the State.



Clean Energy and Sustainability Analytics Center (CESAC)

• Senior Research Associate

  • Aug 2018 - Nov 2021

  Worked on a variety of clean energy and sustainability projects, largely focusing on the implementation of New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan. As part of a research team, led and took part in research and consultation projects, including community solar economic analyses, bioenergy suitability analyses, leakage modeling for RGGI, ecosystem services assessments, offshore wind analytics, and sediment remediation for governmental and professional organizations. In addition, was generally tasked with writing and editing proposals and final deliverables for each project.



Montclair State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - Nov 2021

  Worked with Dr. Pankaj Lal on a variety of research projects and grants. Primary research included ecosystem service based cost-benefit analysis, public preferences for green infrastructure using contingent valuation and discrete choice experiments, and environmental constraint analyses on proposed flood structures in New Jersey. Worked as a teaching assistant for several classes, and assisted in grading, lecturing, planning class materials, and teaching the class. Worked with Dr. Pankaj Lal on a variety of research projects and grants. Primary research included ecosystem service based cost-benefit analysis, public preferences for green infrastructure using contingent valuation and discrete choice experiments, and environmental constraint analyses on proposed flood structures in New Jersey. Worked as a teaching assistant for several classes, and assisted in grading, lecturing, planning class materials, and teaching the class.



Neptune School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2015

  Worked on a regular basis in Shark River Hills Elementary School with children Pre-K-5. Worked with a variety of students and staff, including off campus activities. Worked on a regular basis in Shark River Hills Elementary School with children Pre-K-5. Worked with a variety of students and staff, including off campus activities.



Arborganic Acres

• Intern

  • May 2012 - Jun 2013

  As an intern, gained intimate insight into environmental marketing and business. Took part in all on site composting activities, including creating product, overseeing material drop off, and taking part in material retrieval. Oversaw marketing work and research activities such as customer relations, researching environmental companies and creating marketing materials. Called upon to manage site alone on busy days, and multi-tasked to balance customer management, site upkeep, and research. As an intern, gained intimate insight into environmental marketing and business. Took part in all on site composting activities, including creating product, overseeing material drop off, and taking part in material retrieval. Oversaw marketing work and research activities such as customer relations, researching environmental companies and creating marketing materials. Called upon to manage site alone on busy days, and multi-tasked to balance customer management, site upkeep, and research.