My Experience
My Experience
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I am an enthusiastic and diligent student with experience in sustainable ecology and natural resource studies. On the side, I'm a passionate swim coach for all ages and experience levels.
I am an enthusiastic and diligent student with experience in sustainable ecology and natural resource studies. On the side, I'm a passionate swim coach for all ages and experience levels.
Work and Academic Experience
Work and Academic Experience
2025 - present day
Aquatic Foundations of Alaska
Assistant Coach, Parent-Toddler Program Lead
Assistant Coach, Parent-Toddler Program Lead
2024 - present day
Citizens Climate Lobby
Volunteer (Primary Advocate)
Volunteer (Primary Advocate)
2024 - present day
Bartlett High School Swim Team
Assistant Swim Coach
Assistant Swim Coach
2022 - present day
Combat Climate Change Club (C4)
Officer (2024/25 term Secretary)
Officer (2024/25 term Secretary)
2025
NOAA NCCOS Kasitsna Bay Lab
Marine Ecology Research Intern
Marine Ecology Research Intern
2025
UAA-KPC-Kachemak Bay Campus
Semester By the Bay Participant
Semester By the Bay Participant
2025
UAA Department of Chemistry
Lipidomics Research Assistant
Lipidomics Research Assistant
2025
505 Swimming
Private and Group Swim Instructor
Private and Group Swim Instructor
2022 - 2025
UAA Avis Alaska Sports Complex
Lifeguard & Event Assistance
Lifeguard & Event Assistance
2022
Inspiring Girls Expedition
Student Attendee (Girls on Icy Fjords)
Student Attendee (Girls on Icy Fjords)
2022
Tahoma High School
English Leadership Award (only recipient, class of > 600)
English Leadership Award (only recipient, class of > 600)
2021
Tahoma High School
Swim Captain (State Champions, 4A District & NPSL Competitor)
Swim Captain (State Champions, 4A District & NPSL Competitor)
Education
Education
2022 - 2026
University of Alaska Anchorage
Pursuing a bachelor of science in Natural Science with a concentration in Environmental Science, minor in Cultural & Natural Resource Management, minor in Professional Writing
2025
UAA - KPC - Kachemak Bay Campus
Completed the Semester By the Bay program and earned an Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Conservation Ecology, along with an internship and many volunteering opportunities. 21 credits.
Relevant Coursework/Certifications
Relevant Coursework/Certifications
Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Conservation Ecology (SBB Program, Spring 2025)
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, aka IACUC, Certification (CITI Program)
Wildlife Attack Prevention (USF&W)
Marine Mammal Stranding Response and Necropsy (NOAA/AK Veterinary Services)
Wildlife Telemetry (USF&W)
Standard First Aid (Ellis & Associates)
Preventing Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens (Ellis & Associates)
Supplemental Oxygen Support/HCP BLS (Ellis & Associates)
Certified Lifeguard (Ellis & Associates)
First Aid and CPR (Diver Alert Network)
Foundations of Teaching - Swim Instruction (Swim University)
Swimming 101 (Swim University)
Informal GIS training (self-taught on ArcGIS, see here for example of work... some GIS assignments in courses)
*all coursework through the University of Alaska Anchorage*
Ellis & Associates Certifications '25.pdfI am actively certified in CPR, Basic Life Support, First Aid, and more. Above is an old certificate (current available upon request).
I am actively certified in CPR, Basic Life Support, First Aid, and more. Above is an old certificate (current available upon request).
Awards & Other
Awards & Other
2025 ~ North Pacific Research Board Photography Competition (Photo Story, First Place)
2025 ~ UAA College of Arts and Science Scholar Recipient (Fall Semester)
2025 ~ C4 wins MLK Legacy Award by UA admin for organization's significant impact on community
2025-2026 ~ elected President of C4
2024 ~ One of five CCL full-ride scholarship students to lobby in Washington, D.C.
2024 ~ 'Southwestern's Story' published by UAA's Understory writing collection
2024 ~ UAA College of Arts and Science Scholar Recipient (Fall Semester)
2024 ~ UAA MLK Student Award for individual impact on community
2024-2025 ~ elected Secretary of C4*
2023-2024 ~ C4 voted "best overall" and "most impactful" club, with "best club event" (Climate Conference) by UAA student body
2023-2024 ~ elected President of C4
2022-2023 ~ elected Vice President of C4*
2022 ~ cofounded UAA's only sustainability club, C4
2021-2022 ~ Tahoma High School Swim Captain
*Vice President and Secretary roles were combined in 2023
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