Graduate Student Researcher

• Jan 2021 - Present

The Coral Reef Futures LabPI: Dr. Andrew Baker• Current PhD Student• Perform DNA extraction and qPCR on coral and symbiont samples• Utilize IPAM to monitor coral fluorescence• Assist in field sample collection, laboratory maintenance, and coral husbandry

Graduate Research Volunteer

• Sep 2020 - Feb 2021

The Benthic Ecology Lab at the University of MiamiPI: Dr. Diego Lirman• Microfragmented corals for outplanting • Designed and built novel structures for coral nurseries • Cleaned laboratory holding tanks and maintained corals while in laboratory tanks• Assisted with coral out planting and gardening efforts

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2021 - Present

Graduate Teaching Assistant for Coral Reef Biology, Ecology, and Conservation (January - May 2022)Graduate Teaching Assistant for Elasmobranch Field Research Skills (January - May 2022)Graduate Teaching Assistant for Marine Conservation Biology (August - December 2021)• Assist in compiling course content and grading assignments• Co-lead laboratory sections• Facilitate office hours to answer student questions and foster community within the classroom

Student Mentor

• Feb 2021 - Present

GUM Mentor Program• Mentor two undergraduate students interested in Marine Science• Provide advice relevant to research, coursework, and internship opportunities

Volunteer Presenter for Students for Students

• Mar 2022 - Present

Give presentations to local schools and the public on topics concerning marine biology, conservation, and sustainability

Volunteer

• Feb 2022 - Present

Biology Mentorship Program Development Team

• Feb 2023 - Present

Volunteer curriculum development team member and student mentor Volunteer curriculum development team member and student mentor

Sea Turtle Nest Monitoring Volunteer

• May 2022 - Present

Website Manager

• Nov 2020 - May 2021

• Designed and formatted new webpages• Authored and published content and newsletters• Maintained existing webpages

Community Relations Team Member and Content Coordinator

• Oct 2020 - May 2021

• Developed social media campaigns to promote the business and encourage sustainable thinking• Created and designed digital content• Managed the non-profit’s website and helped to design weekly newsletters

Wildlife Conservation and Management Intern Leader

• Jun 2020 - Jul 2020

Pleasant Valley Mass Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary • Led field interns in conducting wildlife surveys and invasive plant removal • Advanced a decade long research initiative to document migratory and seasonal species in Massachusetts • Mentored interns in avian monitoring, point counts, species identification, trail maintenance, and GPS use Pleasant Valley Mass Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary • Led field interns in conducting wildlife surveys and invasive plant removal • Advanced a decade long research initiative to document migratory and seasonal species in Massachusetts • Mentored interns in avian monitoring, point counts, species identification, trail maintenance, and GPS use

Student Representative

• Aug 2019 - May 2020

Wellesley College Department of Biological Sciences • Advocated for student needs and interest at bi-weekly faculty meetings • Participated in strategic planning for the biology department • Communicated key departmental information between faculty and biology students Wellesley College Department of Biological Sciences • Advocated for student needs and interest at bi-weekly faculty meetings • Participated in strategic planning for the biology department • Communicated key departmental information between faculty and biology students

Research Assistant

• Feb 2019 - May 2020

The Biller Lab at Wellesley CollegePI: Dr. Steven Biller• Established the lab, including purchasing, lab cleaning, equipment set up, and chemical cataloging• Examined the role of extracellular vesicles in marine microbial trophic interactions• Designed and developed protocols to conduct controlled growth assay experiments

Data Analyst and Organization Assistant

• Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

Lake Baikal Plankton ProjectPI Dr. Marianne Moore• Analyzed spatiotemporal plankton monitoring data using ArcGIS, JMP, and Microsoft Excel• Collaborated with other assistants to generate a portfolio of accessible data• Mapped plankton densities over time throughout Lake Baikal

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• May 2019 - Aug 2019

The Chisholm Lab at MIT and the Biller Lab • Maintained cultures of Prochlorococcus and marine heterotrophs to assess growth under varying conditions • Examined Prochlorococcus vesicle production under acute light shocks • Conducted laser microscopy to examine interactions between extracellular vesicles and marine microbes The Chisholm Lab at MIT and the Biller Lab • Maintained cultures of Prochlorococcus and marine heterotrophs to assess growth under varying conditions • Examined Prochlorococcus vesicle production under acute light shocks • Conducted laser microscopy to examine interactions between extracellular vesicles and marine microbes

Resident Assistant

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

Wellesley College Office of Residential Life • Mentored first year students and facilitated a residential community throughout the academic year • Planned and executed bi-weekly programing and events • Worked with other residential life staff to develop and execute conflict resolution strategies Wellesley College Office of Residential Life • Mentored first year students and facilitated a residential community throughout the academic year • Planned and executed bi-weekly programing and events • Worked with other residential life staff to develop and execute conflict resolution strategies

Wildlife and Management Intern

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

Pleasant Valley Mass Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary • Conducted wildlife surveys, monitored endangered and protected species, and removed invasive plant species • Developed and provided wildlife education activities and tours for school groups, camps, and visiting tour groups • Compiled bird, reptile, and video survey data and conducted research on the historic role of the organization Pleasant Valley Mass Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary • Conducted wildlife surveys, monitored endangered and protected species, and removed invasive plant species • Developed and provided wildlife education activities and tours for school groups, camps, and visiting tour groups • Compiled bird, reptile, and video survey data and conducted research on the historic role of the organization

Aquarist Intern

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

The Berkshire Museum Aquarium • Fed and maintained habitats for aquatic and terrestrial organisms • Conducted water quality testing and monitoring • Created and presented educational outreach material and displays for visiting school and camp groups The Berkshire Museum Aquarium • Fed and maintained habitats for aquatic and terrestrial organisms • Conducted water quality testing and monitoring • Created and presented educational outreach material and displays for visiting school and camp groups