Experience

UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Policy Researcher

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Managing a team of researchers in studying workforce development implications of California's transition to zero-emissions vehicles per CA AB74 for CalEPA. Managing a team of researchers in studying workforce development implications of California's transition to zero-emissions vehicles per CA AB74 for CalEPA.

• Public Administration Analysis Assistant

  • Jul 2018 - Feb 2020

  Graduate student researcher at the Luskin Center for Innovation, a research group in the Luskin School of Public Affairs focused on the intersection of environmental science, policy, and sustainability. Supported student research teams working on sustainable development and studied plastic waste issues for Los Angeles County. Graduate student researcher at the Luskin Center for Innovation, a research group in the Luskin School of Public Affairs focused on the intersection of environmental science, policy, and sustainability. Supported student research teams working on sustainable development and studied plastic waste issues for Los Angeles County.



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Returned Peace Corps Volunteer

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Collaborated with residents to form a “wildlife club” in an Amerindian village, educating youth about biodiversity and environmental issues. Originated curricula and framework for continuing program development. Selected as member of HIV/AIDS Task Force, promoting awareness and anti-stigmatization Collaborated with residents to form a “wildlife club” in an Amerindian village, educating youth about biodiversity and environmental issues. Originated curricula and framework for continuing program development. Selected as member of HIV/AIDS Task Force, promoting awareness and anti-stigmatization



Camp Phoenix

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

• Head Counselor

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

  Trained, supervised and provided support to counseling staff responsible for facilitating 3-week academic and outdoor programs for underprivileged middle school youth. Managed safety and logistics for outdoor activities. Planned and supervised outdoor education activities for youth during school year. Trained, supervised and provided support to counseling staff responsible for facilitating 3-week academic and outdoor programs for underprivileged middle school youth. Managed safety and logistics for outdoor activities. Planned and supervised outdoor education activities for youth during school year.



Thousand Pines Outdoor Science School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Instructor

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Instructed youth ages 10-13 in academic science lessons (ecology, geology, botany, etc). Led and supervised outdoor adventure activities. Responsible for overnight and safety supervision of youth. Instructed youth ages 10-13 in academic science lessons (ecology, geology, botany, etc). Led and supervised outdoor adventure activities. Responsible for overnight and safety supervision of youth.



Teach for America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Science Teacher

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  Selected from more than 45,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools. Teach biology, conceptual physics and environmental studies at Dewey Academy continuation high school. Coach after-school fitness and mixed martial arts. Manage school's urban garden. Selected from more than 45,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools. Teach biology, conceptual physics and environmental studies at Dewey Academy continuation high school. Coach after-school fitness and mixed martial arts. Manage school's urban garden.



UCSD Challenge Course

• Lead Facilitator

  • Apr 2009 - Jun 2014

  Plan, supervise, and execute team-building and high elements programs at the UCSD Challenge Course Train new staff Work with groups ranging from elementary/middle school to adults Plan, supervise, and execute team-building and high elements programs at the UCSD Challenge Course Train new staff Work with groups ranging from elementary/middle school to adults



UCSD Outback Adventures

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Guide

  • Oct 2008 - Jun 2014

  Planned and led outdoor experiences lasting up to 8 days • trained new program guide staff • provided primary medical care during outings • certified as a commercial driver and wilderness first responder. Planned and led outdoor experiences lasting up to 8 days • trained new program guide staff • provided primary medical care during outings • certified as a commercial driver and wilderness first responder.


Camp Emerald Bay, BSA
• High Adventure Director

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010
• High Adventure Counselor

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2009