Experience

Gateway Science Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Museum and Garden Curator

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  My primary role at Gateway Science Museum involves the management, design, research, and curation of regionally- and ecologically-focused California native plant garden exhibits and all related activities, education, community outreach, interpretation, programming, and publications. As a member of the museum leadership, I am involved in the production of diverse and accessible exhibits and educational experiences for visitors of all ages, demographics, and levels of scientific understanding… Show more My primary role at Gateway Science Museum involves the management, design, research, and curation of regionally- and ecologically-focused California native plant garden exhibits and all related activities, education, community outreach, interpretation, programming, and publications. As a member of the museum leadership, I am involved in the production of diverse and accessible exhibits and educational experiences for visitors of all ages, demographics, and levels of scientific understanding. Project management responsibilities include work related to operations, exhibit design and content, and programming; coordination of collaborative efforts with community groups and stakeholders; and participation in the supervision, hiring, and training of museum staff and volunteers. Show less My primary role at Gateway Science Museum involves the management, design, research, and curation of regionally- and ecologically-focused California native plant garden exhibits and all related activities, education, community outreach, interpretation, programming, and publications. As a member of the museum leadership, I am involved in the production of diverse and accessible exhibits and educational experiences for visitors of all ages, demographics, and levels of scientific understanding… Show more My primary role at Gateway Science Museum involves the management, design, research, and curation of regionally- and ecologically-focused California native plant garden exhibits and all related activities, education, community outreach, interpretation, programming, and publications. As a member of the museum leadership, I am involved in the production of diverse and accessible exhibits and educational experiences for visitors of all ages, demographics, and levels of scientific understanding. Project management responsibilities include work related to operations, exhibit design and content, and programming; coordination of collaborative efforts with community groups and stakeholders; and participation in the supervision, hiring, and training of museum staff and volunteers. Show less



Kleinfelder

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Botanist / Biologist

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Environmental compliance monitoring and public use surveys related to infrastructure and public utilities projects; wetland habitat assessments and wildlife surveys in post-wildfire burn scar areas; communication of project purposes and impacts to stakeholders including members of the public, industry representatives, and government entities. Environmental compliance monitoring and public use surveys related to infrastructure and public utilities projects; wetland habitat assessments and wildlife surveys in post-wildfire burn scar areas; communication of project purposes and impacts to stakeholders including members of the public, industry representatives, and government entities.



Gallaway Enterprises

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Botanist

  • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  Protocol-level rare plant surveys, habitat assessments, and tree surveys; protocol-level wetland delineations including collection, interpretation, and technical reporting of vegetation, soils, and hydrology data. Protocol-level rare plant surveys, habitat assessments, and tree surveys; protocol-level wetland delineations including collection, interpretation, and technical reporting of vegetation, soils, and hydrology data.



Ellis Art & Engineering Supplies

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • 2017 - 2019



Gallaway Enterprises

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Biologist

  • May 2018 - Nov 2018

  Biological and environmental compliance monitoring; assessment of project compliance with standards and requirements associated with California Environmental Quality Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and permits regulated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Biological and environmental compliance monitoring; assessment of project compliance with standards and requirements associated with California Environmental Quality Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and permits regulated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.



California State University, Chico

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Research assistantship in the Schierenbeck Lab of California State University Chico. Rare plant DNA extraction and analysis with project goals in conservation of rare California serpentine plant species (Darlingtonia californica). Research assistantship in the Schierenbeck Lab of California State University Chico. Rare plant DNA extraction and analysis with project goals in conservation of rare California serpentine plant species (Darlingtonia californica).



California State University, Chico

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Herbarium Technician

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Identification, databasing, and filing of new and historical plant specimens in a large herbarium digitization project. Assistance of herbarium curator, volunteers, and public visitors with use of herbarium resources and associated facilities. Identification, databasing, and filing of new and historical plant specimens in a large herbarium digitization project. Assistance of herbarium curator, volunteers, and public visitors with use of herbarium resources and associated facilities.



The Plant Barn

• Chico, California, United States

• Garden Nursery Assistant

  • 2014 - 2015

  Maintenance, propagation, and general care of nursery plants; development of sustainable nursery practices under drought conditions; public advising related to garden troubleshooting, regionally- and climate-appropriate gardening, plant selection, and pollinator support. Maintenance, propagation, and general care of nursery plants; development of sustainable nursery practices under drought conditions; public advising related to garden troubleshooting, regionally- and climate-appropriate gardening, plant selection, and pollinator support.