Research Technician at University of Vermont, Dept. of Agriculture, Landscape, and Environment/Extension (2026-06 – 2026-08)
- Supervising and training undergraduate research assistants in field settings
- Coordinating on-farm trials across multiple research sites throughout the state
- Assisting with experimental design and setup (materials, logistics, standardized protocols for data collection)
Research Assistant at University of Vermont, Dept. of Agriculture, Landscape, and Environment, Crop Genetic Heritage Lab (2023-01 – Present)
- Field work: Designed and implemented pilot project on faba beans winter production in high tunnel and legume-based intercropping project; performed low tech SPAD readings and soil sampling
- Lab work: Performed genetic extraction to characterize soil microbiomes; ran total N/total C analyses using Elementar
Vermont Climate Assessment, Co-author at University of Vermont, Climate Measurements Center of Excellence (2025-09 – 2025-12)
- Chapter on Physical Climate
Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration Project, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Technician at University of Vermont, UVM Extension (2024-06 – 2024-08)
- Field work: Recorded gas exchange rates (using LI-COR trace gas analyzers), collected soil samples, and recorded soil temperature and moisture sensor data
- Lab work: Prepared soil samples for analysis, measured soil samples' pH, and analyzed soil gas content (using Picarro gas concentration analyzers)
GIS Intern at Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, Drinking Water Division (2023-06 – 2023-08)
- Reviewed and updated source protection areas of public water systems using ArcGIS Pro
Tree Nursery Crew at Intervale Conservation Nursery (2022-06 – 2022-08)
- Learned about riparian buffers as potential solutions for climate change mitigation & improved water quality; discovered sustainable agroforestry methods & their challenges
- Seeded & thinned 1000+ silver maples & paper birch seedlings; prepared & planted 750+ dogwood & black willow cuttings; transplanted 250+ bare root saplings
Associate Director of Philanthropy & Communications at CVOEO (Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity) (2019-01 – 2021-12)
- Managed fundraising campaigns for anti-poverty programs such as domestic violence services, food shelves, & emergency heating assistance
- Assisted with grant writing for mobile home, financial education, & food services
- Liaison to REJOICE, a statewide environmental justice project; goal was to identify tangible ways to address environmental justice through CVOEO's programs
Customer Education Manager/Technical Writer at MBF Bioscience (2012-01 – 2019-12)
- Managed online help, context-sensitive help, guides, and video library for product lines of software used in neuroscience research and medical education
- Drafted and edited reference and how-to articles for new products and new or enhanced functionalities; produced supporting graphics, slideshows, and videos
- Coordinated three live webinars per year from planning to follow-up materials and communications
- Assisted in editing grant proposals, improving clarity and increasing process efficiency
Assistant Professor at SUNY New Paltz, Department of Communication (2006-01 – 2008-12)
- Taught courses on media and public communication
- Advisor for Public Relations major
- Research focus: Cultural investigations on the ways online media have reshaped democratic practices and the overall meaning of democracy
