Experience

Ocean Associates, Inc.
• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Oceanographic Technical Specialist in support of NOAA CO-OPS

  • May 2023 - Present

FCMC Management Consulting
• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Grant Manager

  • Feb 2021 - May 2023

University of South Florida
• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Biological Scientist

  • May 2020 - Oct 2020
• Research Assistant - College of Marine Science

  • Jan 2015 - May 2019

  Awarded Marine Resource Assessment Fellowship beginning in January 2015Research efforts include a variety of statistical data analysis techniques and ecological modeling programs(Matlab, R, Ecopath, Excel)Acquired a variety of data from NMFS, SEAMAP, GOMRI, etc. and developed a large database of reef observations and environmental data recorded throughout the eastern Gulf. Thesis examines Artificial Reef community structure and development in the Gulf of Mexico using a suite of multivariate analysis techniques, expanding our current understanding of Artificial Reefs as a conservation and fisheries management tool. Show less

• Science Mentor

  • May 2018 - Jul 2018

  Oceanography Camp for Girls is a 3-week summer camp designed especially for teenaged girls by USF College of Marine Science – Office of Education and Outreach Programs. This camp afforded me the opportunity to reach a younger generation and inspire them to pursue science. Being a part of OCG required rigorous training in social issues associate with middle and high school aged students. During camp, I was able to contribute to the education of young girls using my personal experiences and knowledge in science. I assisted in developing materials for the Fish Ecology Lab as well as lead field trips to help expose the girls to a day in the life of a field scientist. Show less

• OPS Biological Scientist

  • Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

  Working in the Fisheries and Ecosystems Ecology lab.Assisted on various ecological modeling projects examining water quality, impacts of the deep-water horizon oil spill, and fisheries management in the Gulf of Mexico using modeling programs such as R, Ecopath, and Atlantis.



University of Tampa

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2014 - May 2019

  Design and apply curriculum for non-science major courses, Environmental Science and Marine Biology, to ensure that all students pursing a college education acquire a well-rounded science education. It has been my goal to develop an appreciation and understanding of the environmental issues our world faces within each of my students, in hopes that they leave my class with the desire to inspire change and make a difference. Teaching non-science major students has been a truly rewarding experience and a way to help create environmental stewards in all fields of work. Show less



Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation

• Marine Turtle Specialist

  • Mar 2013 - Oct 2013

  Beach Patrol Data Collection Nest Marking and Excavation Stranding Calls Lighting Surveys Community Presentations - Conducted fun and educational presentations about Florida’s sea turtle species prior to performing hatchling releases after 9pm for the general public. Beach Patrol Data Collection Nest Marking and Excavation Stranding Calls Lighting Surveys Community Presentations - Conducted fun and educational presentations about Florida’s sea turtle species prior to performing hatchling releases after 9pm for the general public.