Program Specialist, Center for Ocean Leadership

• Oct 2022 - Present

Program Specialist, Interagency Ocean Observation Committee (IOOC)

• Oct 2019 - Sep 2022

Program Associate, Interagency Ocean Observation Committee (IOOC)

• Mar 2016 - Oct 2019

Supports coordination of the Interagency Ocean Observations Committee and the execution of its legislative and collaborative priorities Organizes national and international workshops and events focused on ocean observing strategies and partnershipsDevelops and maintains web-based communications materials to support program activities Conducts research, surveys, and data analysis for IOOC task teams to support work plans and implementation

Government Relations Intern

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

Tracked scientific updates, news releases, upcoming/new legislation, and Congressional hearings/briefings on National Ocean Policy and other environmental and energy issues Developed reports, informational packages, and supporting materials to provide background and establish priorities for meetings and organization-wide campaigns Conducted research and assembled scientific and policy information on various projects Tracked scientific updates, news releases, upcoming/new legislation, and Congressional hearings/briefings on National Ocean Policy and other environmental and energy issues Developed reports, informational packages, and supporting materials to provide background and establish priorities for meetings and organization-wide campaigns Conducted research and assembled scientific and policy information on various projects

Microbiology Analyst

• May 2013 - Aug 2014

Analyze groundwater, surface and drinking water, and soil samples using EPA and NELAC approved procedures for bacterial contaminants Interpret, enter, and review results of tested samples Review and update standard operating procedures and quality control protocols Maintain standards in managing cleanroom and chemical inventories, safely disposing of waste and accurately calibrating laboratory equipment Analyze groundwater, surface and drinking water, and soil samples using EPA and NELAC approved procedures for bacterial contaminants Interpret, enter, and review results of tested samples Review and update standard operating procedures and quality control protocols Maintain standards in managing cleanroom and chemical inventories, safely disposing of waste and accurately calibrating laboratory equipment

Laboratory Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2012 - May 2012

Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory lessons Demonstrated use of laboratory equipment and enforced laboratory rules Provided assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory lessons Demonstrated use of laboratory equipment and enforced laboratory rules Provided assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research