Experience and Highlights

Resilience Corps

Gulf of Maine Research Institute

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Led engagement and coordination for the Coastal Flooding Community Science Project, a statewide initiative involving 27 Maine communities to improve understanding of coastal flooding and inform climate resilience planning. I promoted, planned, and delivered 12 public events and trainings to recruit volunteers and support data collection for the project.

Designed and led the Midnight Flood Crawl, a community event where volunteers monitored flooding at several monitoring sites throughout Portland while installing and photographing artwork by 6 local artists alongside the floodwaters. The event was featured on the front page of the Portland Press Herald.

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Engaged and educated youth in climate resilience through 4 classroom visits, 4 community science workshops with Gateway Community Services’ Community Youth Coaltion, a session for the Maine Maritime Museum’s Green Teens program, participation in Cape Elizabeth STEAM Day, and mentorship of two Cape Elizabeth High School students during their Senior Transition Projects.

Delivered 4 public presentations on project work at the Maine Sustainability and Water Conference and at public libraries in Portland, Rockland, and Southwest Harbor.

Climate Conservation Corps

National Parks of Boston

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I spearheaded two group projects (Climate-Resilient Plant Palette and Island Visitor Engagement), managing them from conception to completion by coordinating tasks, timelines, and collaboration among team members.

I helped design four group projects and carry them to completion: Salt Marsh Monitoring, Building Energy Efficiency, Climate Education, and the Lighthouse Webcam Educational Tool.

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As a member of the inaugural cohort, I helped build the program from the ground up. I designed projects, established workflows, and helped build a network of practice to support program growth, all while carrying out project work for proof of concept.

I designed and executed an independent project evaluating habitat suitability for rare plant species Sea Beach Dock on the Boston Harbor Islands. I evaluated 56 potential planting sites across 8 islands to identify optimal locations, and compiled findings and recommendations into a professional report for park management.

Museum Educator

The Tech Interactive

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I delivered 90-minute interactive science lessons for 3rd–8th grade students visiting the museum on field trips. Topics ranged from the physics of roller coasters to earthquake engineering to chemical innovation.

Research Assistant

Stanford University

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I came up with a project to investigate harmful algal bloom species composition, designing and executing the experimental protocol myself.

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I conducted growth assays to elucidate the nutrient and light requirements of a thermophilic bacterium.

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I assisted the lab PI in delivering the undergraduate course Partner with Trees, developing class activities and producing an overview video highlighting course content.

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I designed the lab website using Squarespace.

Professional Accomplishments