Description

Description

I am a recent graduate from the University of Washington where I received a B.S. in Biology (Ecology, Conservation, Evolution). Through this degree I added an intellectual  and scientific angle to my natural passion for the outdoors. In addition to my coursework, I spent a semester studying in Costa Rica and volunteered my time in various research labs on campus. After graduation, I spent a year exploring the amazingly diverse ecosystems of Australia through various different methods of travel including WWOOFING (Willing Workers on Organic Farms), backpacking and road tripping. I am enthralled by the outdoors, love physical activity, am passionate about art and kids, and can’t wait to explore more of the world. 

Education

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2010-2014 (MEMBER OF THE HONORS COLLEGE)

·       Earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology: Ecology, Conservation and Evolution with interdisciplinary honors June 2014

·       Grade Point Average: 3.80

 

SEMESTER ABROAD, COSTA RICA (AUGUST 2012-NOVEMBER 2012) CIEE.

·       Tropical Ecology and Conservation program

·       Program based in Monteverde Costa Rica, and included two trips of about two and a half weeks in which we traveled the lengths of both coasts

·       Month long home stay with a local family

·       Coursework included a month long independent research project

·       Coursework: Tropical Diversity (A), Community ecology (A-), Humans in the Tropics (A-), Spanish (A-), Independent research (A-).

Extracurricular Experience

WWOOFING (WILLING WORKER ON ORGANIC FARMS) AUSTRALIA (INTERMITTENTLY 2014-2015)

·       Worked with 6 different Wwoof hosts throughout Australia

·       Practiced and learned farming and gardening skills in a variety of environments

·       Learned flexibility and adaptability

 

ULTIMATE FRISBEE, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (SEPTEMBER 2010-PRESENT)

·       B-team captain, 2011-2013; Organized tournaments, practices, jerseys and social events

·       Member of Element (A-team), 2013-2014 season

 

VOLUNTEER LAB ASSISTANT IN THE LAB OF DR. OLMSTEAD (NOVEMBER 2013-JUNE 2014)

·       Working to reconstruct the phylogeny of the genus Buddleja through DNA extraction, PCR, Gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing and subsequent analysis

 

INTERN THROUGH THE STARS (STUDENTS TACKLING AUTHENTIC AND RELEVANT SCIENCE) PROJECT AT CASCADE MIDDLE SCHOOL (OCTOBER 2013-APRIL 2014)

·       Aiding in the exploration of Hicklin lake pollution, a scientific issue identified by a group of 15-20 middle school girls

 

VOLUNTEER LAB ASSISTANT IN THE SOILS LAB AT UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (FALL 2011-SPRING 2012)

·       Assisted in lab work directed towards characterizing the environmental conditions associated with soil mats in the crown of spruce trees. This experience consisted of both lab and field work.

Work Experience

RECEPTIONIST AT FRIENDLIES EYECARE, PERTH WA, AUSTRALIA (DECEMBER 24TH,2014- FEBUARY 18TH, 2015)

·       Make appointments, process orders, deal with any concerns or complaints by customers, basic frame repairs, open and close shop

FRISBEE TEACHER AND ULTIMATE FRISBEE COACH AT THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL (FEBRUARY 2014-JUNE 2014)

·       Assist and lead practices for 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls.

·       Teach skills, strategy, teamwork and fitness to aid the girls in their ability to play ultimate Frisbee.

·       Coach 6th and 7th grade games. Develop a strategy for subbing that allows for growth for individuals and success for the team as a whole.

·       Head coach for the 9th grade JV ultimate Frisbee coach; lead practices each day and coach games; teach new players basic skills while allowing more experienced players to feel as though they are being challenged physically and strategically.

 

INTERPRETATION AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION INTERN THROUGH THE FOREST SERVICE IN ZIGZAG OREGON (JULY 2013-SPETEMBER 2013)

·       Compiled historical information about Timberline Lodge and ecological information about Mt. Hood

·       Led tours of the Timberline lodge, hiking tours of local areas, informative campfire talks and day camps for local children

 

SERVER AT MALLARDS CAFÉ AND PUB AT THE RESORT ON THE MOUNTAIN, WELCHES OREGON (JUNE 2013-SEPTEMBER 2013)

·       Server; responsible for greeting, taking orders, serving food and cleaning up

 

SUMMER INTERN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO THROUGH THE REACCH PROJECT (REGIONAL APPROACHES TO CLIMATE CHANGE) (JUNE 2012-AUGUST 2012)

·       Computerized 20 years of accumulated aphid abundance data from agricultural areas in the Pacific Northwest

·       Searched for patterns correlating aphid abundance fluctuations with climate change to predict the effects of climate change on pest presence in the Northwest

 

YMCA CAMP COUNSELOR, HORSETHIEF RESEVOIR, IDAHO (JUNE 2011-AUGUST 2011)

·       In charge of a cabin of 8-12 year olds for one week at a time throughout the summer

·       Planned camp activities and assured campers were having a positive experience

·       Expected to write letters home to parents each week highlighting their child’s positive attributes and experiences

Affiliations/Memberships/Awards

·       GAIN Study Abroad Scholarship, Spring 2012

·       Honors College at University of Washington, Fall 2011-present

·       Deans list, All quarters in attendance at University of Washington

·       National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Winter 2011-present