Michigan State University

Masters of Science , Crop and Soil Science

2021 - 2023

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors of Science , Environmental Geology

2012 - 2016

Research Assistant

Michigan State University

Sep 2021 - present

Pursuing a masters in crop and soil science studying agro-ecology and soil health as it pertains to ... livestock integration. For this role I have developed soil science courses, applied statistics, and interpreted data.read more

Soil Technician

US Forest Service

May 2021 - Sep 2021

I monitored soils in Chippewa National Forest that have experienced timber harvest or have yet to un... dergo harvest. I also worked closely with field biologists to conserve rare plants and bumblebees. Lastly, I helped established field sampling protocols and assisted in ecological monitoring.read more

Aquaculture Extension Agent

Peace Corps Zambia

Feb 2018 - Mar 2020

I did community outreach and taught adults how to raise tilapia and other methods of cyclical agricu... lture. Another aspect of my service was adult and youth outreach for HIV and AIDS prevention. Another educational experience I had was co-leading Camp TREE for youths and teachers where I taught principles of environmental science.read more

Farm Hand

Grassy Ridge Farms

Jul 2012 - Nov 2020

*SEASONAL* Planted, pruned, fertilized, and managed ~160 acres of produce and sold them at two locat... ions. Another role was training new staff on both crop management and sales roles.read more

Learning Assistant

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dec 2013 - Dec 2016

I tutored groups ranging from 1 to 60 students in introductory geology courses for over 3 years. I h... ave also been an assistant for paleontology, an upper level course required for certain geology students.read more

Geoarcheology Research Fellow

IUPUI

Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

Worked at an archeology dig site as a undergraduate researcher and studied archeological soils and p... resented my project at a regional conference.read more