EDUCATION

MS Geology, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 49931 - 2005-present

Advisor: Dr. Bill Rose

Relevant Course Work: Volcanology, Special Topics in Volcanology, Advanced Natural Hazards, Intercultural Communication of Natural Hazards, Advanced GeoPhysics, Hydrogeology, Spanish

Field Work: Two years of Peace Corps assignment (TBA)

BA Geography; Minor-Geology, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 95521- Fall 1998

Advisor: Dr. Stephen H. Cunha

Relevant Course Work: Geography of the Pacific Basin, Geography of Central America and the Caribbean, Agricultural Geography, Geography of China, Geology of California, Geology of Earth's Resources, Tsunamis, Fault Finding in Humboldt County, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Regional Climatology, Advanced Climatology, Geomorphology

Field Work: 1998, Escalante-Grand Staircase National Monument, Field Methods Camp: Research and investigation of coal deposits, mining and environmental aspects of the Kaiparowits Plateau; 1999, Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary: Benefits of Reclaimed Wetlands.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Volcanic Hazards Mapping Workshop, UNAM, Mexico City, (10/05)

Substitute Teacher/TA for special ed., Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor, MI (11/04-05/05)

Environmental Educator/Naturalist, Pathfinder Ranch, Mt. Center, CA (1/02-5/02 & 1/03-5/04)

Substitute Teacher, Riverside Unified School District, CA, (11/01)

Environmental Education Volunteer, Peace Corps, Jamaica, 7/99-8/01

Interpretive Volunteer, Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, 7/98-5/99

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Led and facilitated academic and recreational day hikes with 5^th and 6^th grade students

Created and implemented environmental education lesson plans.

Facilitated learning experience of thousands of students and teachers in environmental topics (i.e. recycling, composting, pollution, geology, ecology, etc.).

Developed new and enhanced existing national environmental curriculum for Jamaica 4-H Clubs.

Designed and launched Vermicomposting program throughout the Jamaica 4-H Clubs.

Collaborated with environmental non-governmental organizations, schools, and local businesses to fund and mobilize over 250 community members for five environmental cleanups.

Director and counselor of Environmental Education at 4-H Clubs Summer and Winter Camps.

Drafted 4-H project proposal for Yam Stick/Tree Farm aimed at reducing deforestation.

Generated and strengthened an environmental newsletter for children and teachers.

Devised a Yo-Yo Tournament and trained 20 youths in skills for competition.

AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS

Geological Society of America, Member

2nd place paper presentation, California Geographic Society, Annual Conference, 1999