Experience

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Agriculture Extension Specialist Graduate Student Researcher

  • Aug 2019 - Present

   Developed scoring rubric for evaluating grant proposals from county offices for master gardener grant applications  Evaluated 15-20 grant application packages each every year submitted by county extension offices requesting funds on behalf of master gardeners  Conducted 10 field visits to county master gardens to answer questions related to food safety, delivery, expenditures, and donations  Conducted statistical analysis of program data collected from master gardeners between 2016-2020 and analyzed program performance, identifying areas of opportunity for growth  Developed a report on COVID-19’s impact on master garden program implementation at county level  Entered evaluation data into USDA’s Program Evaluation and Reporting System (PEARS), including people served, number of volunteers and total amount of fruits and vegetables donated to food pantries Show less



EnCompass LLC

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist

  • Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

  U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) | Evaluation of the Promoting Accountability, Inclusivity, and Resiliency Support (PAIRS)  Collaborated on drafting inception report, specifically anticipated challenges of data collection and mitigation measures  Conducted desk review of 200 documents to learn about PAIRS mechanism, created document tracking system, participated in decision-making process with client  Developed and managed online survey, including survey pilot with key informants, managed respondent outreach, observation of survey responses, data cleaning, data analysis and interpretation U.S. Department of State’s Child Protection Compact, Jamaica |  Coded 100 documents from multiple implementing partners using Dedoose software.  Reviewed and revised key informant interview guidelines to reflect the culture and social context of Jamaica  Supported key informant interviews Show less



University of California, Davis

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2012 - 2014

  Introductory Biology 002A): Led lab discussions, with supplemental visual aids, hold office hours, proctoring and grading exams and attending weekly TA-ship meeting with lead professor Introductory Biology 002A): Led lab discussions, with supplemental visual aids, hold office hours, proctoring and grading exams and attending weekly TA-ship meeting with lead professor



UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Agriculture Extension Specialist Lead Instructor

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

   Conducted independent research focusing on the current trends in the fields of fruit production  Used research outcomes to independently develop seminar-type like courses that met for 33 sessions for over two months.  Created handouts, activities, assignments, and hands on exercises as need  Invited guest speakers to supplement what has been taught in class  Organized field visits and accompanied students  Conducted independent research focusing on the current trends in the fields of fruit production  Used research outcomes to independently develop seminar-type like courses that met for 33 sessions for over two months.  Created handouts, activities, assignments, and hands on exercises as need  Invited guest speakers to supplement what has been taught in class  Organized field visits and accompanied students