Policy Associate

• Aug 2022 - Present

Research Assistant

• Feb 2021 - Present

• Writing a white paper focused on quantifying the impact of science diplomacy in the Arctic as well as best practices for scientists to participate in science diplomacy • Contributed to an academic book chapter reviewing Iceland’s international policy of marine cooperation • Writing a white paper focused on quantifying the impact of science diplomacy in the Arctic as well as best practices for scientists to participate in science diplomacy • Contributed to an academic book chapter reviewing Iceland’s international policy of marine cooperation

Dukakis Fellow

• Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

• Researched the efficacy of Offices of Outdoor Recreation to synthesize the state level impact of these offices • Collaborated with multiple government agencies to create actionable state level recommendations • Interviewed 20 stakeholders on the opportunities and attitudes towards outdoor recreation in North Dakota • Developed options to build out the outdoor recreation economy and support local rural communities • Researched the efficacy of Offices of Outdoor Recreation to synthesize the state level impact of these offices • Collaborated with multiple government agencies to create actionable state level recommendations • Interviewed 20 stakeholders on the opportunities and attitudes towards outdoor recreation in North Dakota • Developed options to build out the outdoor recreation economy and support local rural communities

Regional Collaboration Coordinator with TerraCorps

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

Co-created a new environmental education initiative; engaging 60 participants and leading to 432 species identified over an area of high ecological importance including a species of spider new to the area. Conducted 14 stakeholder interviews with local municipal and land trust volunteers and conducted thematic content analysis to create recommendations for the MetroWest Conservation Alliance. Coordinated a two-day Tools for Engaging Landowners Effectively workshop for 25 municipal and land trust employees, culminating in 3 outreach plans for ongoing projects in the watershed. Co-coordinated the Open Space Conference with 120 registered attendees and 12 workshops. Selected to participate in a 3 day Regional Conservation Partnership leadership training hosted by the Highstead Foundation. Show less

Canvasser

• Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

Montana Engagement Partnership has nothing to do with engagements and everything to do with conservation. The partnership is a coalition of four Montana non-profits; Montana Wilderness Association, Greater Yellowstone Coalition, League of Conservation Voters, and Montana Wildlife Federation. The purpose of Montana Engagement Coalition is to build support for protecting Montana's iconic landscapes, through mobilizing a cadre of conservation-minded decision-makers. As a canvasser, I engaged votes through both phone banking and door-to-door canvassing. Due to the diverse nature of the partnership, we were often working on different issues from week to week, which allowed me to really hone my speaking skills as well as expand my knowledge of conservation issues facing Montanans. Show less

Administrative Intern

• Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

• Coordinated logistics for meetings, conferences, and other travel • Organized and managed shared office space • Assisted with file maintenance and inventory management • Wrote the species spotlight on Prairie Crocus for the Fall newsletter • Independently researched the implementation of conservation easements in ranching communities, which included conducting several interviews with conservation professionals in Colorado and Wyoming. • Coordinated logistics for meetings, conferences, and other travel • Organized and managed shared office space • Assisted with file maintenance and inventory management • Wrote the species spotlight on Prairie Crocus for the Fall newsletter • Independently researched the implementation of conservation easements in ranching communities, which included conducting several interviews with conservation professionals in Colorado and Wyoming.

Naturalist

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

As a naturalist, I take people out into Glacier National Park and focus on educating them about the park. With both large or small groups, I speak on topics ranging from fire ecology to current land management policy. As a naturalist, I take people out into Glacier National Park and focus on educating them about the park. With both large or small groups, I speak on topics ranging from fire ecology to current land management policy.

Hiking Guide

• May 2015 - Sep 2015

Guided over 20 day hikes and overnight backpacking on a variety of trails and up to 5 days. Utilized wilderness skills, substantial knowledge of park history, a thorough understanding of the local ecosystem to lead safe and educational hikes.Leveraged an unflaggingly cheerful attitude, excellent people skills, and an ability to communicate scientific information in an engaging and accessible way to serve as an ambassador and advocate for the Yellowstone environment.Received numerous fantastic reviews, such as “knowledgeable and friendly and a pleasure to be with the whole time” and “a perfect guide - knowledgeable, competent and chatty if you wanted to chat, quiet if you wanted to silently dig the surroundings.” Show less

Undergraduate Researcher

• Sep 2014 - May 2015

Designed a greenhouse study to determine the effects of drought and sunlight on conifer germination rates. Received funding through the undergraduate scholars program (USP). Presented a poster at the Spring Research Symposium at Montana State University. Designed a greenhouse study to determine the effects of drought and sunlight on conifer germination rates. Received funding through the undergraduate scholars program (USP). Presented a poster at the Spring Research Symposium at Montana State University.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

Conducted research into water use by trees in montane ecosystems. Used isotopic analysis to determine if conifers where using water derived from snow or rain water. Understanding how montane ecosystems use types of water has important implications for understanding the affect of climate change. At the end of the summer, prepared and delivered a poster presentation and a talk. Conducted research into water use by trees in montane ecosystems. Used isotopic analysis to determine if conifers where using water derived from snow or rain water. Understanding how montane ecosystems use types of water has important implications for understanding the affect of climate change. At the end of the summer, prepared and delivered a poster presentation and a talk.