EDUCATION
- M.S. Environmental Sciences – University of Virginia
- B.S. Biology (Honors) – Marietta College
- McDonough Scholar, McDonough Center for Leadership and Business
STATE GOVERNMENT ROLES
Biological Scientist III – Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Orlando, FL (2005 - 2011)
- Managed state contracts and interagency partnerships for invasive plant management.
- Led aquatic plant management planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance across multiple municipalities.
- Served as curriculum consultant for the University of Florida’s Center for Aquatic & Invasive Plants.
- Advanced public education, outreach, and community engagement.
Biological Scientist II – Florida Park Service, Wekiva River Basin State Parks, Apopka, FL (2004 - 2005)
- Coordinated aquatic resource management and land-use planning, including prescribed fire programs.
- Revised park unit management plans and advised interagency working groups.
- Directed conservation education programs to strengthen Park outreach.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
HEROIC is a globally recognized public speaking and thought leadership training institute based in Lambertville, NJ. The recipient of this badge is an alumnus of the GRAD | Speech Writing Mastery and Stage Performance Mastery program. They have completed the most extensive and rigorous training in speech development and performance mastery. Completed over 40 hours of rigorous speechwriting coursework during GRAD | Speech Writing Mastery. Completed over 80 hours of performance training in GRAD | Stage Performance Mastery.