Fish & Wildlife Administrator

• Sep 2021 - Present

Endangered Species Biologist

• Sep 2017 - Dec 2022

Conduct both informal and formal consultations under the Endangered Species Act.

Federal Programs Officer

• Jun 2015 - Sep 2017

Support competitive and non-competitive grants and cooperative agreements involving the fishing industry and protected species.

Fisheries Biologist

• Jan 2004 - Jun 2015

Maintain the quality control of data collected by fishery observers to authenticate species identification of pelagic fish, sharks and protected species captured in the Hawaii­ based longline fishery.

Fishery observer

• May 2001 - Dec 2004

Collect scientific data on fishing operations and catch composition while working aboard commercial fishing boats in the Hawaii-based pelagic longline fishery. Collect scientific data on fishing operations and catch composition while working aboard commercial fishing boats in the Hawaii-based pelagic longline fishery.

Laboratory Specialist

• Jun 1999 - Mar 2001

Supported the Pfiesteria Cohort Study (PCS), funded by the Center of Disease Control, by collecting fish in bays and rivers using gill and cast nets. Assisted in histology and stomach content analysis of spadefish, using a tissue processor, paraffin dispenser, microtone, Hematoxylin, and Eosin Y stains. Participated in the VIMS Trawl Survey aboard a 28-foot research vessel sorting, counting, and measuring vertebrate and invertebrate species. Supported the Pfiesteria Cohort Study (PCS), funded by the Center of Disease Control, by collecting fish in bays and rivers using gill and cast nets. Assisted in histology and stomach content analysis of spadefish, using a tissue processor, paraffin dispenser, microtone, Hematoxylin, and Eosin Y stains. Participated in the VIMS Trawl Survey aboard a 28-foot research vessel sorting, counting, and measuring vertebrate and invertebrate species.

Laboratory Technician

• Nov 1998 - Apr 1999

Researched population dynamics of the blue crab in the Chesapeake Bay (study funded by CBSAC-NOAA) as part of the Virginia component of the bay wide winter dredge survey. Worked aboard a 65-foot research vessel sorting random and site specific dredge samples collecting morphometrics on blue crabs. Assisted in a clam habitat survey, funded by NSF, by collecting core and suction samples we measured and identified in the lab. Researched population dynamics of the blue crab in the Chesapeake Bay (study funded by CBSAC-NOAA) as part of the Virginia component of the bay wide winter dredge survey. Worked aboard a 65-foot research vessel sorting random and site specific dredge samples collecting morphometrics on blue crabs. Assisted in a clam habitat survey, funded by NSF, by collecting core and suction samples we measured and identified in the lab.