Experience

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  National Aquarium

  • Content Creator
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  Diamon Does

  • Content Creator

    • Jan 2022 - Present

    Visual storytelling where adventure meets science.

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  Black by Nature

  • Baltimore, MD

  • Founder

    • Jan 2021 - Present
    • Baltimore, MD

    Black by Nature is a community engagement program with the mission to elevate Black joy and environmental literacy through naturalist training and outdoor programming. In 2021, Black by Nature certified the first all- Black cohort of Maryland Master Naturalists, hosted professional development fo...

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  Wild Gift

  • Idaho, United States

  • Program Coordinator

    • Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
    • Idaho, United States

    Developed and facilitated 13-week fellowship program for environmental entrepreneurs. 10-week virtual program and 21-day backpacking trip through the Boulder White Clouds Wilderness of Idaho.

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  Baltimore Green Space

  • Baltimore, MD

  • Program Manager

    • Oct 2019 - Oct 2020
    • Baltimore, MD

    Supported community leaders preserve community managed green spaces and supported community engagement in green spaces in Baltimore.

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  National Aquarium

  • Education Specialist

    • Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

    Facilitated educational programs to Baltimore city public school students (grades 4-12) focused on topics of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, water quality, and wildlife. Co-designed curriculum for the Henry Hall Urban Conservation and Marine Science after school program and curated 30 hrs of teache...

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  Chesapeake Research Consortium

  • EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Diversity Workgroup Staffer

    • Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

    Collaborated with local leaders, consulting groups, community organizations, and other Bay Program workgroups to identify opportunities to promote diverse engagement.Facilitated quarterly workgroup calls, monthly steering committee calls, and sent weekly email announcements.

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  Chesapeake Bay Trust

  • Chesapeake Conservation Corps Volunteer

    • Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

    Served as project manager for on and off campus programs including: installation of 6600 sq. ft. native plant garden, campus sustainability assessment, educational outreach, alternative spring break.Served as co-director for SU’s Science Camp for 33 middle school students. Served as reviewer for ...

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  University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras

  • Volunteer Field Technician

    • Jan 2017 - May 2017

    Conducted seedling census in the 16 hectare Luquillo Forest Dynamics Plot.Trained in seedling protocol, identification of approximately 45 species, and database management.

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  National Aquarium

  • Aquarist Intern

    • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

    Maintained optimum water quality, recorded water quality parameters, administered food diet for 19 salt and freshwater aquariums within “Surviving Adaptations” Gallery.Investigated Aquarium visitor engagement through research question titled, “Is the National Aquarium in Baltimore engaging the mi...

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  Parks & People Foundation

  • Assistant Team Leader

    • May 2016 - Aug 2016

    Transported 9 Baltimore City high school students to summer employment project sites for 7 weeks.Led community service projects focused on vacant land reuse, urban forestry, and natural resource conservation.Planned and coordinated 35 youth team members to rejuvenate adopted lot project.

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  Irvine Nature Center

  • Volunteer Naturalist

    • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

    Researched, identified, photo documented, and strategically removed invasive plant species from nature center trails.Published a “Top 10 Invaders” handbook for guests to identify and remove invasive species during their visit.Presented handbook and volunteer experience to Irvine Nature Center Sta...

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  University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras

  • Student Researcher

    • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

    Conducted independent research on tropical wetland tree titled, “Hummock-scale analyses of Pterocarpus officinalis stem structure over time” and wrote manuscript.Volunteered with U.S. Forest Service surveying one hectare permanent plot.

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  Maryland Science Center

  • Public Programs Educator

    • Jun 2012 - Jan 2014

    Presented scripted demonstrations to audiences of school and camp groups traveling from the D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania areas.Educated children and families of science concepts through short interactive and engaging science experiments.