Water Education Coordinator

• Jan 2022 - Present

Deliver thoughtful place-based natural science and water education to PK-12th grade students throughout a 3-county area in Northwest Colorado both in class and in the field; create curriculum to expand lesson offerings based on teacher and student feedback; evaluate current curriculum and modify for improvements; write grant reports every 6 months culminating progress in Yampa-White-Green River Basin-specific water education; independently manage community outreach projects; occasionally lead adult interpretive outdoor programs

Compost Tea Brew Master & Carbon Farming Project Assistant

• May 2020 - Jan 2022

Created a nationally available upper elementary/middle grades citizen science lesson for soil health/composting/carbon farming; Managed volunteers and assisted in soil data collection for Eco-Cycle's piloted carbon farming project, in partnership with Boulder County Parks & Open Space via USDA's LandPKS crowdsourcing app; Upkept a healthy decomposition environment in two large vermi-compost bins throughout the spring, summer, and into fall; Predicted inventory needs: brewed and stocked microbe compost tea for sale at Eco-Cycle's Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM); Researched and compiled data on national and regional compost collection initiatives to inform Eco-Cycle's compost director on future project directions

Master Educator & Green Star Schools Special Projects Coordinator

• Sep 2018 - Jan 2022

Educated PK-12th grade public school students on environmental science and stewardship with one of America's original mission-based recycling non-profits; Managed semester-long projects for the Green Star School program, the most comprehensive zero-waste schools program in the nation.

#SolveClimateBy2030 Social Media Outreach Intern

• Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

Strategized with a small team and worked independently to design, deliver, and evaluate a social media campaign in support of the Solve Climate By 2030 project, an international climate education initiative. #SolveClimateBy2030 Strategized with a small team and worked independently to design, deliver, and evaluate a social media campaign in support of the Solve Climate By 2030 project, an international climate education initiative. #SolveClimateBy2030

Wrangler

• May 2018 - Sep 2018

Cared for 30+ farm animals daily; led guided trail rides through Roosevelt National Forest twice daily; prioritized the guests' authentic Wild West experience; assisted in safe rock climbing adventures on-site Cared for 30+ farm animals daily; led guided trail rides through Roosevelt National Forest twice daily; prioritized the guests' authentic Wild West experience; assisted in safe rock climbing adventures on-site

Environmental Educator

• Feb 2017 - May 2018

Facilitated STEM-based environmental education and team building to field trip groups ranging in ages 2nd to 8th grade in an entirely outdoor setting; presented interpretive lessons with live animals Facilitated STEM-based environmental education and team building to field trip groups ranging in ages 2nd to 8th grade in an entirely outdoor setting; presented interpretive lessons with live animals

Environmental Educator & Recreation Assistant

• Apr 2017 - Nov 2017

Created and taught interpretive environmental education lessons for K-8th grade; facilitated safe outdoor recreation activities such as family night hikes, kayaking, paddle-boarding, canoeing, orienteering, and overnight camp-outs; maintained nature center grounds and cared for animal teaching assistants; presented interpretive lessons with live animals Created and taught interpretive environmental education lessons for K-8th grade; facilitated safe outdoor recreation activities such as family night hikes, kayaking, paddle-boarding, canoeing, orienteering, and overnight camp-outs; maintained nature center grounds and cared for animal teaching assistants; presented interpretive lessons with live animals

Farm Manager

• Mar 2016 - Dec 2016

Cared for 70 farm animals daily; led interpretive tours for the general public; prioritized the customer's learning and shopping experience; independently completed special projects; conducted weekly inventory of feed and farm supplies; oversaw task completion of other employees Cared for 70 farm animals daily; led interpretive tours for the general public; prioritized the customer's learning and shopping experience; independently completed special projects; conducted weekly inventory of feed and farm supplies; oversaw task completion of other employees

Zero Waste & Campus Sustainability Outreach Intern

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

Guided students and guests on proper zero-waste practices on campus; spread the word about sustainability initiatives on campus through face-to-face outreach, events, and on social media Guided students and guests on proper zero-waste practices on campus; spread the word about sustainability initiatives on campus through face-to-face outreach, events, and on social media

Energy Savings Outreach Assistant

• Apr 2015 - Nov 2015

High Country Farm Tour Volunteer Coordinator & Social Media Manager

• May 2014 - Aug 2014