Experience

Solano Land Trust

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stewardship Project Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Present



Humboldt State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer

  • Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

  Taught and prepared course material for the following courses  RRS 306, Introduction to Wildland Resource Principles  RRS 370 Rangeland Ecology Principles  RRS 460 Rangeland and Ranch Planning  RRS 461 Capstone  RRS 420 Animal Science  RRS 285 Rangeland Resources Seminar Taught and prepared course material for the following courses  RRS 306, Introduction to Wildland Resource Principles  RRS 370 Rangeland Ecology Principles  RRS 460 Rangeland and Ranch Planning  RRS 461 Capstone  RRS 420 Animal Science  RRS 285 Rangeland Resources Seminar



Montana State University-Bozeman

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - May 2016

  My research has been the integration of sheep and crop production. Specifically, I designed and implemented grazing systems to terminate cover crops (Pisium sativum and Melilotus officinale) that are part of a rotational cropping system for organic winter wheat production. Cover crops are planted during what used to be the fallow period (between primary cash crops) and are used to protect the soil and compete with weeds while providing other agricultural ecosystem services. When it comes time to plant the next primary crop, the cover crop is usually terminated (killed) using herbicides or tillage, but these are not sustainable systems. Sheep grazing is used in Australia and New Zealand, and has been proposed as a termination method for cropping systems here in the US. Legumes are popular cover crops due to their capacity for biological nitrogen fixation, and they have the potential to provide quality forage. The hope is that we can promote partnerships between sheep and crop producers, to turn the problem of termination into a forage solution. This has given me the wonderful opportunity to integrate my academic background in rangeland ecology with my sheep ranch upbringing while being part of a group that is seeking to improve agricultural sustainability. This has also given me the chance to apply rangeland vegetation monitoring techniques and principles in a way I had not anticipated. I could not be more passionate about my research, so please ask me if you have any questions. Show less



Central Coast Rangelands Coalition

• Student Researcher

  • Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

  - Conducted and prepared a written literature review - Presented summary of management implications to the CCRC - Correspond with editors and CCRC members - Conducted and prepared a written literature review - Presented summary of management implications to the CCRC - Correspond with editors and CCRC members



Humboldt State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Teaching Assistant, Introdution to Soils (SOIL 260)

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  - Maintained soil labs and equipment - Monitored bioassay - Analyzed soil texture using the bouyoucos hydrometer method - Conducted soil pH tests using LaMotte kit -Tutored students in soil science Supervisor: Nate Swenson - Maintained soil labs and equipment - Monitored bioassay - Analyzed soil texture using the bouyoucos hydrometer method - Conducted soil pH tests using LaMotte kit -Tutored students in soil science Supervisor: Nate Swenson



Sonoma State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Speaker

  • Apr 2012 - Apr 2012

  - Presented on rangelands, their management and importance in society - Emphasis on Napa/Sonoma Counties - Part of a lecture series given to future elementary school teachers enrolled in the SSU Hutchins Program -(Not really a month, just the one panel, but the time period system seems to round to the month) Supervisor: Mutombo M'Panya - Presented on rangelands, their management and importance in society - Emphasis on Napa/Sonoma Counties - Part of a lecture series given to future elementary school teachers enrolled in the SSU Hutchins Program -(Not really a month, just the one panel, but the time period system seems to round to the month) Supervisor: Mutombo M'Panya



U.S. Forest Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recreation Intern

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2011

  - Mad River and Lower Trinity Ranger Districts - Appraised campground infrastructure- Campground host (temporary), interacted with public- Maintained trails and campgrounds Supervisor: Ray MacCray

• Youth Conservation Corps Crew Leader

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  - Trained crew of teenage enrollees in a variety of natural resource projects, including rangeland management, fuels treatment, recreation, wildlife management, forestry, invasive species removal - Oversaw environmental awareness component of the MRRD YCC program- Lectured on natural resource management principles, plant identification, geology, soils science- Coordinated projects with other SRNF crews and employees- Completed Basic 32 introductory firefighting course- Mediated enrollee interaction-Evaluated YCC Crew enrollees -Counseled and encouraged troubled teens -Advised enrollees in college and job selection and applicationSupervisor: Ray McCray Show less



Humboldt State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Soils (SOIL 260), Soil Microbiology (SOIL 465)

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  - Maintained soil labs and equipment - Monitored bioassay - Tutored students in soil science Supervisors: Nate Swenson (SOIL 260), Dr. Susan Marshall (SOIL 465) - Maintained soil labs and equipment - Monitored bioassay - Tutored students in soil science Supervisors: Nate Swenson (SOIL 260), Dr. Susan Marshall (SOIL 465)



Arcata Animal Hospital

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Kennel Assistant

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2010

  - Handled animals for a variety of medical procedures - Mediated between clients and veterinary staff - Maintained sanitary facilities for clients, patients, and staff Supervisor: Jeri Lou Oliphant, DVM - Handled animals for a variety of medical procedures - Mediated between clients and veterinary staff - Maintained sanitary facilities for clients, patients, and staff Supervisor: Jeri Lou Oliphant, DVM



U.S. Forest Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Range Technician

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2010

  - Collected data for NEPA - Monitored, evaluated, and installed developments on allotments - Supervised YCC crew - Advised permit holders about land use policies and procedures Supervisor: Roy Bergstrom - Collected data for NEPA - Monitored, evaluated, and installed developments on allotments - Supervised YCC crew - Advised permit holders about land use policies and procedures Supervisor: Roy Bergstrom