Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Education

August 2024 - Present

Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA)

Ph.D. in Geosciences

Graduate certificate in remote sensing

August 2021 - May 2023

West Chester University (West Chester, PA)

M.S. in Geography
Graduate certificate in geographic information systems (GIS)

Thesis: Delineating a stream network at Gale Crater, Mars, on ArcGIS Pro: A geographic information systems approach.

June 2014 - August 2020

Penn State University (University Park, PA)

B.S. in Planetary science & astronomy
B.S. in Applied Spanish

Undergraduate minors: Astrobiology, Geosciences, and Sociology

Research & Projects

April 2023

The West Chester University of Pennsylvania 

Master of Science in Geography 

Delineating a stream network at Gale Crate, Mars, on ArcGIS Pro: A geographic information systems approach

• Analyzed 42 peer-reviewed publications and synthesized key gaps in the applications of GIS tools in planetary exploration.

• Developed and carried out a method to evaluate elevation employing digital elevation models (DEMs) in the Northwestern region of the Gale Crate, Mars, via ArcGIS Pro.

• Delivered, communicated, and successfully defended results and data products that correlated with HiRISE imagery data of hydrologic and geomorphic features in the area of study.

Presentations

April 2025

Geosciences Student Research Symposium (GSRS): How sediment moves: Linking morphodynamics of superimposed bedforms across environments

November 2024

GEOS 5024: Professional development and ethics in geosciences: Mental health through the lens of Adult Mental Health First Aid

April 2024

American Association of Geographers (AAG): Delineating a stream network at Gale Crater, Mars, on ArcGIS Pro: A geographic information systems approach

May 2018

Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA): Unpeeling the onion: Using participatory design processes to discover first-generation student experiences using the library

Professional Experience

August 2024 - Present

Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences: Bedform Dynamics Research Group 

Blacksburg, VA

Research and Teaching Assistant

• Conduct data analysis techniques that aim to link morphodynamics across fluvial and aeolian regimes.

• Engage in weekly group research discussions, inviting ideas and contributing to a positive learning environment.

• Assist the implementation and facilitation of teaching introductory geosciences courses to college undergraduate students.

July 2023 - June 2024

Penn State Student Affairs 

Reading, PA

Residence Life Coordinator

• Managed 6 student housing buildings and supervised 12 resident assistants

• Provided ongoing support to over 400 college residents following the Student Development Theory framework and improving responsible decision-making via Student Conduct

• Trained and met with Resident Assistants in group and one-on-one settings to share information, helping them expand on professional development and public speaking skills

• Maintained and adjudicated a budget of $2,400 used for programming purposes

• Compiled and communicated daily, weekly, monthly, and annual building reports via Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and SharePoint

August 2018 - May 2020

World in Conversation 

University Park, PA

Advanced Dialogue Facilitator

• Facilitated and guided approximately 210 dialogues of up to 15 college students and university staff on socially contentious topics such as privilege, social change, access, etc.

• Engaged college students in facilitated dialogue with students from countries across the globe

• Served in the selection and deliberation of potential facilitators by co-facilitating and providing feedback on facilitation skills and group management techniques

August 2017 - May 2020

Penn State Division of Undergraduate Studies: Engaged Scholars

University Park, PA

Education Program Coordinator

• Tutored and mentored up to 25 incoming college students in entrance to major STEM courses

• Communicated with academic advisers within Penn State’s Division of Undergraduate Studies on a weekly basis to provide insights on student progress and other supportive resources

October 2016 - June 2017

AmeriCorps State and National: Olivet Boys & Girls Club

Reading, PA

AmeriCorps Program Member

•  Served as a volunteer and tutor for children of ages 6 to 14 for 450 hours

• Assisted with local initiatives in programs such as Restore, Habitat for Humanity, local fundraisers, gardening, and an MLK service event

• Developed and maintained relationships with community resources, such as schools and community groups

Awards & Certificates

Department of Geosciences Summer Stipend Award ($1,387)

AGU Bridge Program Award ($400)

Adult Mental Health First Aid Certified (Jul 2023 – Jul 2025)

ESRI Certificates:

• Suitability Modeling: Creating a Simple Suitability Model

• Processing Raster Data Using ArcGIS Pro

• Python for Everyone

• Performing Unsupervised Pixel-Based Image Classification

• Performing Supervised Pixel-Based Image Classification

Middle States American Association of Geographers Student Paper Competition Award ($300)

Award for Excellence in Scholarship and/or Creative Activity

Eberly College of Science Dean’s List

College of the Liberal Arts Dean’s List

Eberly College of Science Merit Award ($18,000)

Gelet Trustee ($10,000)

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar ($2,500)

AmeriCorps Seagal Education Award ($2,000)