Experience

iNaturalist.org

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Outreach and Community Coordinator

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  I manage iNaturalist's social media platforms, provide technical support, and help moderate iNaturalist's community and forum. I also speak on behalf of iNat and make most of iNaturalist's videos. I manage iNaturalist's social media platforms, provide technical support, and help moderate iNaturalist's community and forum. I also speak on behalf of iNat and make most of iNaturalist's videos.



Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center

• Naturalist

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2017

  As a Naturalist at the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, I lead and create programming that focuses on wetland education and the specific flora, fauna and history of the Hayward area salt marshes. I teach students ranging in age from preschool to high school and lead age-appropriate field trips for them. In the summer I plan and lead week-long day camps for children, and am a co-leader for our Father's Day overnight campout for families, for which I partner with Hayward Shoreline EBRPD staff. On the weekends I engage with and educate visitors to the Interpretive Center and also lead interpretive programs for both children and families as well as adults. I've also started a "Roving Naturalist" program where I lead interpretive programs at other Hayward Area Recreation and Park District parks, including a Citizen Science program and an interpretive fungus walk. In addition to these duties, I'm in charge of our volunteer/community service program called Restoration Rangers, and have engaged local students and clubs as volunteers for invasive plant removal and litter pick-up on the shoreline. Much of this has been funded by a grant from the California Coastal Conservancy. Finally, I have also been taking care of our resident reptiles and I manage our social media accounts. Show less



Tree Frog Treks

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Teacher/Projects Specialist

  • Oct 2009 - Sep 2015

  I taught children (and adults) about science and nature and presented live animals (reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates) to them in classes and at public fairs and festivals. These lessons involved hand-on activities and student-led approaches to enrich the experience for my students. I led interpretive nature walks for children, families and adults and discussed our observations in an entertaining and informative fashion. I also co-developed and co-led the innovative Digital Nature camps for middle-schoolers, which married nature exploration with digital photography and social media. I managed the social media and online marketing and designed the current website. Show less



EarthTeam

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

• Volunteer

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2014

  Assist the Executive Director and Restoration Program Director with their tasks. Update Constant Contact lists and create newsletters. Consult with Restoration Program Director about curriculum. Work with students on restoration projects. Assist the Executive Director and Restoration Program Director with their tasks. Update Constant Contact lists and create newsletters. Consult with Restoration Program Director about curriculum. Work with students on restoration projects.



DreamSimplicity.com

• Video Editor

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2011

  Edited corporate videos for clients such as Boomi and SellingPowerTV. Edited corporate videos for clients such as Boomi and SellingPowerTV.


Seneca Center
• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Associate Manager

  • Apr 2006 - Sep 2010


Ugly Kids With Guns Productions

• Co-Director/Editor

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2010

  Co-Directed, Edited, and Acted in the Ugly Kids With Guns feature-length film "The Amazing Mr. Excellent." Worked with a team which included industry professionals, edited over 35 hours of footage. The film has been named "Best of Fest" at the Temecula Valley International Film Festival and we are currently shopping for a distributor. Co-Directed, Edited, and Acted in the Ugly Kids With Guns feature-length film "The Amazing Mr. Excellent." Worked with a team which included industry professionals, edited over 35 hours of footage. The film has been named "Best of Fest" at the Temecula Valley International Film Festival and we are currently shopping for a distributor.