Experience

Delta Institute

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate, Programs

  • Apr 2022 - Present



SAE Institute North America

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Science Instructor

  • Oct 2021 - Present



University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Soil Ecology & Cropping Systems Researcher

  • Jan 2021 - Sep 2021



Chicago Botanic Garden

• United States
• Zoos and Botanical Gardens
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Paleobotanical Lab Assistant

  • Oct 2018 - Mar 2021

  Laboratory assistant to Dr. Pat Herendeen and Dr. Fabiany Herrera regarding fossil floras from the Early Cretaceous of Mongolia in a project that is funded by the National Science Foundation. Duties include: microscope imaging, macro-fossil photography and identification, inventory and organization of fossil material.

• Sustainable Agriculture Researcher

  • Oct 2018 - Mar 2021

  Research and site management of a long-term Agroecology study - funded by the National Science Foundation - investigating perennial cereal crops and soil quality.



Shedd Aquarium

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Science Communications Fellow

  • Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

  Work directly with the Conservation Research and Public Relations staff to translate science into a narrative that helps the general public gain an understanding and appreciation for science, while tracking the reach and effectiveness of said contributions. Work directly with the Conservation Research and Public Relations staff to translate science into a narrative that helps the general public gain an understanding and appreciation for science, while tracking the reach and effectiveness of said contributions.



Big Delicious Planet Catering, Canteen & Farm

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Farm Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Oct 2018

  Oversee planting, harvesting, and processing of over 100 heirloom varieties of produce. Maintenance of farm equipment and structures as well as seed ordering and record keeping. Mentor interns for a 14-week apprenticeship through the Windy City Harvest program. Oversee planting, harvesting, and processing of over 100 heirloom varieties of produce. Maintenance of farm equipment and structures as well as seed ordering and record keeping. Mentor interns for a 14-week apprenticeship through the Windy City Harvest program.



Henry's Farm

• Congerville, Illinois, United States

• Farm Apprentice

  • Feb 2012 - Mar 2015