Experience

College of Engineering – Oregon State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Postdoctoral Scholar

  • May 2022 - Present



University of Washington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student

  • Aug 2016 - Mar 2022

  I am a PhD candidate in the Sediment Dynamics Group (check out our blog: http://blogs.uw.edu/sediment/). We study the connections between hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and geomorphology. Specifically, we investigate the fate of sediment at the river-ocean interface in diverse environments around the world. We examine the impacts of human alteration (dams, deforestation, dredging, etc) on these environments. My Master's thesis focused on the impact of the 2011-2014 Elwha River dam… Show more I am a PhD candidate in the Sediment Dynamics Group (check out our blog: http://blogs.uw.edu/sediment/). We study the connections between hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and geomorphology. Specifically, we investigate the fate of sediment at the river-ocean interface in diverse environments around the world. We examine the impacts of human alteration (dams, deforestation, dredging, etc) on these environments. My Master's thesis focused on the impact of the 2011-2014 Elwha River dam removals on sediment transport and kelp mortality around the mouth of the river. This work has now been published. My Ph.D. work is focused on sediment transport in the Ayeyarwady River delta, Myanmar, and in Tauranga Harbor, New Zealand. I am investigating the processes which keep lowlying, coastal areas above sea level over large (200 kilometers) to small (centimeters) spatial scales. And, I am investigating the impact of mangrove removal (deforestation) in these locations. I currently help run the Race Talk Book Club, and I am the Outreach Coordinator for the ARGO club.

• Engineering Technician II

  • May 2014 - Jul 2016

  I was an oceanographic field technician in the UW Applied Physics Lab. I built, maintained and repaired the ORCA buoys, which monitor water quality in Puget Sound. I also worked on the ChaBa, NEMO, and ESP buoys which collectively monitor conditions off the Washington coast. I carried out electrical and mechanical engineering projects in the lab, and conducted independent field work on a weekly basis. I collected and processed water samples for dissolved oxygen, DIC, chlorophyll, nutrients.



Forterra

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

• Geospatial Intern

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  I assisted with the update of the Protected Lands Database by acquiring and managing new spatial data. I am enjoyed the challenge of working with multiple data types and learning more about land conservation. I assisted with the update of the Protected Lands Database by acquiring and managing new spatial data. I am enjoyed the challenge of working with multiple data types and learning more about land conservation.



Harpswell Heritage Land Trust

• Intern

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

  I assisted with website updates, create new map products, and perform trailwork. In addition I developed outdoors programs for Harpswell Coastal Academy and Harpswell Community School. I assisted with website updates, create new map products, and perform trailwork. In addition I developed outdoors programs for Harpswell Coastal Academy and Harpswell Community School.



Maine Geological Survey

• Augusta, Maine

• Intern

  • May 2013 - Sep 2013

  I analyzed and interpreted well cuttings to create a state-wide map of geothermal resources. I created a report for the public on the 16 October 2012 earthquake in Maine using ArcGIS. I updated online material and assisted with public outreach programs. I analyzed and interpreted well cuttings to create a state-wide map of geothermal resources. I created a report for the public on the 16 October 2012 earthquake in Maine using ArcGIS. I updated online material and assisted with public outreach programs.



Bowdoin College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  Assisted Oceanography 101 and Structural Geology students with labs and homework assignments.

• Geology Honors Project

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  I examined faults and deformation at two sites in Harpswell, ME and their connection to the Norumbega Fault System.



Schooner Timberwind

• Deckhand

  • Apr 2012 - Jul 2012