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WORK EXPERIENCE

NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICIAN

SKAGIT RIVER SYSTEM COOPERATIVE

OCTOBER 2023 - DECEMBER 2024

Research and restore riparian habitats in accordance with the environmental goals of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. Monitor salmon populations and the success of restoration projects throughout the Skagit Watershed. De sign the composition of new reforestation sites using my knowledge of native ecosystems and lidar mapping. Collaborate with a team to execute restoration projects and manage a native plant nursery.

STORMWATER MONITOR

SALISH SEA STORMWATER MONITORING

JANUARY 2023 - DECEMBER 2024

Produce otherwise absent stormwater quality data for outfalls around Bellingham Bay. My team’s data solely informed a Washington Department of Ecology study which led to the closure of a popular local swimming beach due to high bacteria levels. Use scientific equipment in the field, grow E. coli in a lab, and follow guidelines to produce a consistent, meaningful, organized dataset.

BACKCOUNTRY LEADERSHIP INSTRUCTOR

YMCA OF THE ROCKIES - CAMP CHIEF OURAY

SUMMER 2019, 2021, 2022 (SEASONAL)

Led multi-week backcountry leadership training programs for groups of high school students, including week-long backpacking, rafting, and biking trips. Created an environment that was safe, fun, empowering and inclusive for all.

HEAD TRIP LEADER

ASWWU OUTDOOR CENTER

JANUARY 2022 - JUNE 2023

Designed, organized, and led outdoor excursions for groups of college students with diverse skill levels, identities, and backgrounds. Collaborated with peers in high stress situations, taught technical skills, developed constructive team dynamics, cared for equipment and environment, effectively communicated with participants, co-workers, and supervisors.

CORE GUIDE

WINTER PARK RESORT

DECEMBER 2024 - MAY 2025

Lead skiing, snowshoeing, and ski-biking tours for guests of diverse ages, abilities, identities, and skill levels. Teach new skills with enthusiasm, patience, and care. Provide excellent customer service while managing bookings and phone calls.

CURRENT

COMMUNITY & EXPERIENTIAL ADVISOR

ALZAR SCHOOL

JULY 2025 - PRESENT

Serve semester school students as a mentor, educator, backcountry instructor, and academic advisor. Teach leadership skills and ensure the well being of highschoolers from diverse backgrounds. Collaborate with a team of faculty to solve problems and navigate adversity in remote course areas in both Idaho and Chile.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

IN PLACE ECO-CULTURAL LEARNING INSTITUTE

JULY 2023 - SEPTEMBER 2023 (SEASONAL)

Supervised an international ethnobotany field course for university students. Partnered with a professor to manage logistics, develop organizational systems, teach ecology concepts, and take initiative with ever changing roles and re sponsibilities. Guided group dynamics and ensured student safety during week long sea kayaking, backpacking, canoeing, and car camping excursions

eDUCATION

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BACHELOR OF ARTS: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, 2023

University Honors College, 3.9 GPA

Geographic Information Science Certificate; Design Studies Minor; Honors Minor

I am a multi-disciplinary thinker & creator with passions for community building, environmental justice, and experiential education. Born and raised at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Denver, Colorado, I love connecting with others in the outdoors and have since built community all around the Mountain West.

ACHIEVEMENT

HONORS COLLEGE GRADUATE

WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, 2023

FINALIST: FEATURE WRITING MARK OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS REGION 10, 2021

("DAM IT", THE PLANET MAGAZINE)

TRIPS DEPARTMENT MVP

CAMP CHIEF OURAY, 2021

SERVICE

RESTORATION INTERN

CITY OF BELLINGHAM, 2021-2022

WOMEN'S LACROSSE CAPTAIN