Environmental and Energy Intern

• Oct 2022 - Present

- Assist in the implementation of various grant proposals including those forstate and federal agencies (EPA, MassDOER, and MassDEP). • Assemble and maintain files and environmental data for communities in the region.• Work with municipal leaders and staff to understand local and regional environmental concerns and work to develop solutions.• Understand and communicate environmental best practices.• Help develop and promote partnerships within the region (municipal, non-profit, educational, etc.) to further project development and funding opportunities.• Provide education and outreach on environmental topics of interest to Berkshire County communities including flooding hazard, energy efficiency and climate change.• Conduct surveys and research on environmental issues

Science Communication Intern

• May 2022 - Oct 2022

- Recipient of the Agnes Shedd Andreae Fellowship-Participated in biweekly strategy discussions and provide input on large long-term communications strategies-Designed and illustrated 30 visuals for upcoming book on marine mammals-Created and published web-based content for audience development purposes to highlight conservation and need for ongoing research on baleen whales - Recipient of the Agnes Shedd Andreae Fellowship-Participated in biweekly strategy discussions and provide input on large long-term communications strategies-Designed and illustrated 30 visuals for upcoming book on marine mammals-Created and published web-based content for audience development purposes to highlight conservation and need for ongoing research on baleen whales

Wellness Intern

• Nov 2020 - Jun 2022

● Supported Wellness Director with overall communication for 16-person student volunteer group● Trained 10 new student volunteers in communication and programming ● Designed and executed bi-annual wellness themed art exhibits ● Researched and developed weekly/monthly ongoing programming, newsletter, and social media content

Student

• Sep 2019 - Jun 2022

Field Researcher

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

Collaborated in field research monitoring the health of the Mill River using freshwatermacroinvertebrates to assess Smith College’s sediment management of Paradise Pond. Dutiesincluded managing field surveys, equipment/ supplies, and extensive data entry

Conservation Intern

• Jan 2022 - Jan 2022

Conducted population surveys on wildlife species. Participated in the care, cleaning, and biometric data collection of Giant Tortoises at La Galpaguera Breeding Center. Contributed to the eradication of invasive plant species. Participated in beach clean ups and education programs. Assisted Park Rangers with improving soil conditions and planting of native flora. Conducted population surveys on wildlife species. Participated in the care, cleaning, and biometric data collection of Giant Tortoises at La Galpaguera Breeding Center. Contributed to the eradication of invasive plant species. Participated in beach clean ups and education programs. Assisted Park Rangers with improving soil conditions and planting of native flora.

Communications and Special Projects

• Jul 2020 - May 2021

Conducted ongoing research in various farm sectors, including NGOs, schools, and farmercoalition. Created content for website, weekly newsletter, and social media platforms. Researched and wrote a blog on "The Evolution of Campus Dining Sector through COVID-19 Pandemic.” Built and scheduled content form social media platforms while engaging with audience. Conducted ongoing research in various farm sectors, including NGOs, schools, and farmercoalition. Created content for website, weekly newsletter, and social media platforms. Researched and wrote a blog on "The Evolution of Campus Dining Sector through COVID-19 Pandemic.” Built and scheduled content form social media platforms while engaging with audience.

Administrative Assistant

• Jul 2017 - Apr 2020

chiropractic assistant

• Dec 2006 - Jul 2017

Focused on patient education, administered therapeutic exercises and physical modalities, managed busy time schedule for optimal patient flow and doctor interaction, maintained medical equipment, purchase and ordering duties, basic administrative duties, and insurance billing and coding.

Practice Representative

• Dec 2006 - Jul 2017

Keeping up with your health and the current healthcare standards is absolutely crucial in today's work environment. I strive to keep people informed, motivated, and up to date on health standards and individualized health goals while building businesses' overall wellness programs. Our busy and fast pace office strives on patient education, organizing community partnerships, increasing the prioritization of health in Berkshire County, creating a safer work place environment as well as hosting public/private health fairs and spinal screenings.

Intern

• Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

Collected and logged environmental samples to analyze chemical, biological, & physical data onlakes and lake ecosystems. Helped to maintain and update project database to ensure program requirements. Provided assistance updating spreadsheets and other project documents in MS Word/ Excel to monitor project status. Lead community engaged sessions for education and advocacy on surrounding water quality. Assisted in collecting signatures to propose stricter state guidelines on water parameters. Collected and logged environmental samples to analyze chemical, biological, & physical data onlakes and lake ecosystems. Helped to maintain and update project database to ensure program requirements. Provided assistance updating spreadsheets and other project documents in MS Word/ Excel to monitor project status. Lead community engaged sessions for education and advocacy on surrounding water quality. Assisted in collecting signatures to propose stricter state guidelines on water parameters.