Experience

The Sustainability Institute

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Conservation

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  United States Manages the Environmental Conservation Corps (ECC) program that engages young adults as AmeriCorps service members in environmental conservation experiences that promote climate resilience, quality of life and sustainability in both protected places and urban environments within our Lowcountry region. Field work involves habitat restoration and green infrastructure projects focusing mainly on (1) Salt marsh restoration, including cultivating and planting Spartina and restoring oyster reefs and… Show more Manages the Environmental Conservation Corps (ECC) program that engages young adults as AmeriCorps service members in environmental conservation experiences that promote climate resilience, quality of life and sustainability in both protected places and urban environments within our Lowcountry region. Field work involves habitat restoration and green infrastructure projects focusing mainly on (1) Salt marsh restoration, including cultivating and planting Spartina and restoring oyster reefs and constructing living shorelines; (2) Building rain gardens; (3) Water quality monitoring, testing and data collection (salt and fresh water); (4) Planting native trees and plants; (5) Constructing, maintaining and repairing trails, bridges and boardwalks. Corps members also participate in home weatherization and facilitating energy conservation workshops that promote energy & water savings within our community.

• Project Manager of the Environmental Conservation Corps

  • Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

  United States



S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Critical Area Project Manager- Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management

  • Feb 2021 - Feb 2022



Trident Technical College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biology 102 Instructor

  • Oct 2020 - Feb 2022



South Carolina Aquarium

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Distance Programs Interpreter

  • Apr 2018 - Aug 2020

  Charleston, South Carolina Area

• Education Interpreter

  • Mar 2015 - Apr 2018

  Charleston, South Carolina



Adventure Harbor Tours

• Director of Science and Education

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2015

  Charleston, South Carolina Area -Develop school programming relating to state standards -Educate public about estuary, barrier islands, conservation issues, Charleston history



National Aquarium

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Education Specialist/Outreach

  • Sep 2009 - Jul 2012

  Plan, evaluate, coordinate, and present off-site programming, individually and as part of a team, primarily to pre-K through grade 8 schools in MD, DC, VA, and PA Lead teacher workshops (Project WET, WILD/AQUATIC, LEARNING TREE Official Facilitator) and weeklong workshops (Chesapeake Bay summer teacher workshop) Assist in other education departmental activities such as youth programs (summer camps, Aquarium on Wheels) and general visitor programs Create activities according to… Show more Plan, evaluate, coordinate, and present off-site programming, individually and as part of a team, primarily to pre-K through grade 8 schools in MD, DC, VA, and PA Lead teacher workshops (Project WET, WILD/AQUATIC, LEARNING TREE Official Facilitator) and weeklong workshops (Chesapeake Bay summer teacher workshop) Assist in other education departmental activities such as youth programs (summer camps, Aquarium on Wheels) and general visitor programs Create activities according to Maryland State Curriculum Standards for onsite classroom programs as well as themed home-school series Coordinate schedules for volunteers and for our fee-based programs Participate in professional development activities including attending and presenting at professional conferences ( NMEA 2010 and 2011, NSTA 2010)

• Immersion tour guide

  • Jun 2009 - Jul 2012

  Conduct tours(including sleepovers) throughout the Aquarium focusing on specific themes and exhibits

• Education Aide

  • Aug 2008 - Sep 2009

  Accountable for teaching visitors about each of the exhibits using props and artifacts Daily presentations specifically on stingrays, frogs, and Amazon Rainforest insects