Programs, Associate

• Apr 2022 - Present

Lead Risk Assessor

• Jun 2020 - Apr 2022

• Execute property inspections for defective and/or lead-based painted surfaces using x-ray fluorescence equipment along with visual, soil and dust wipe tests.• Conduct research on all possible sources of lead exposure for lead poisoned children.• Supervise contractors and property owners regarding proper lead abatement and code compliance.• Convey lead poisoning hazard and prevention information to parents and guardians of lead poisoned children. • Execute property inspections for defective and/or lead-based painted surfaces using x-ray fluorescence equipment along with visual, soil and dust wipe tests.• Conduct research on all possible sources of lead exposure for lead poisoned children.• Supervise contractors and property owners regarding proper lead abatement and code compliance.• Convey lead poisoning hazard and prevention information to parents and guardians of lead poisoned children.

Aquaponic Manager

• Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

• Formulated the farm crop planning and crop rotation planning to optimize plant health and yield.• Performed routine water and parameter testing, seedling care and transplant practices.• Monitored the operating costs vs. budget including vendor invoicing.• Educated community stakeholders about food security, urban farming, and sustainability.• Mobilized greenhouse staff, seasonal and part-time staff, volunteers, and interns on the daily tasks on the farm. • Formulated the farm crop planning and crop rotation planning to optimize plant health and yield.• Performed routine water and parameter testing, seedling care and transplant practices.• Monitored the operating costs vs. budget including vendor invoicing.• Educated community stakeholders about food security, urban farming, and sustainability.• Mobilized greenhouse staff, seasonal and part-time staff, volunteers, and interns on the daily tasks on the farm.

Marine Invasions Research Intern

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

• Investigated the risk of coastal and pelagic fouling communities found on floating plastic debris collected from the North Pacific Subtropical Grye and other non-shoreline environments.• Collaborated on research protocol creation and citizen science program development.• Managed data entry and reviewed database for deficiencies or errors, correcting any incompatibilities.• Analyzed the effects of competition on the abundance of a non-native solitary tunicate, Botryllus Schlosseri, in different diversity settings.

Student Researcher

• May 2017 - May 2018

Advisor: Dr. Reuben KellerProject: Determining the distribution of non-native mollusk species in southern basin Lake Michigan and the Chicago area.• Designed the mollusk sampling program for summer 2017 to create the database of mollusk species distribution in the Chicago area and southern basin of Lake Michigan.• Identified the mollusk species and determined if they are non-native to the region.• Created GIS layers to show the distribution and locations of non-native mollusk species.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2016 - May 2017

• Analyzed the behaviors of two invasive crayfish, Procambarus clarkia and Orconectes rusticus, and evaluated the potential mitigation processes for invasive species.• Implemented the identification of non-native mollusks collected near Lake Michigan.• Quantified the final results of non-native mollusks and summarized possible invasions of Lake Michigan.

Research Assistant Intern

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

Advisor: Dr. Ashley ElginFirst year:• Conducted research on the coexistence of quagga and zebra mussels in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron• Participated in a bethnic survey along the southern basin of Lake Michigan. • Showcased research results and addressed prospective methods in eradicating invasive musselsSecond year:• Examined significant trends in the length distribution of the mussels. • Implemented statistical analysis of the samples collected from Saginaw Bay.• Evaluated potential presence of Round Goby predation on dreissenids.

Doris Duke Conservation Scholar

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

• Participated in a two-year program for undergraduate students completing both researchand internship in the environmental field. • Participated in a two-year program for undergraduate students completing both researchand internship in the environmental field.

Research Intern

• May 2015 - Jun 2015

• Searched variety of Illinois invasive plant species.• Analyzed the most effective means of removing invasive plants species by hand-pulling, cutting, burning, or applying herbicides • Searched variety of Illinois invasive plant species.• Analyzed the most effective means of removing invasive plants species by hand-pulling, cutting, burning, or applying herbicides