Postgraduate Student Researcher at Zoological Society of London (2026-05 – Present)
- Performing post-mortem examinations and gastrointestinal (GI) tract dissections on invasive grey squirrels to understand endoparasite community changes across and urbanization gradient
- Examining GI tract contents and mucosa for signs of ulceration and endoparasite infection
- Processing faecal samples and identifying endoparasite eggs and larvae using McMaster faecal egg count technique
- Maintaining strict laboratory and safety protocols while working with biohazardous materials in an ACDP Classification II Laboratory
Postgraduate Student Researcher at Natural History Museum (2026-01 – 2026-04)
- Used molecular phylogenetics to investigate the evolutionary history of the antitropical starfish family Asteriidae
- Conducted DNA extraction and PCR on 40+ available starfish specimens in the museum wet collections
- Constructed the most taxonomically complete multigene phylogenetic tree and first molecular clock analysis for 66 Asteriidae starfish taxa using MEGA12 and BEAST software
Research Assistant at UW School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences (2024-06 – 2025-07)
- Performed 20+ necropsies on terrestrial urban carnivores to understand changes in endoparasite communities in the Puget Sound region
- Accurately sorted and identified endoparasite species from 30+ urban carnivore GI tracts
- Handled and collected organ and tissue samples from necropsied animals for molecular research
Mammal Collections Curatorial Assistant at Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture (2025-03 – 2025-07)
- Skinned and dissected large donated terrestrial mammal specimens for preservation
- Rearticulated, identified, labeled, and organized skeletal collection specimens
- Prepared collection loans for scientific research projects
Editor and Research Assistant at Hilborn Lab, UW School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences (2024-04 – 2025-06)
- Edited and formatted peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts on fisheries management, policy, and conservation
- Provided detailed feedback on article structure, methodology, and clarity to authors and ensured adherence to journal guidelines and styles
- Managed and corrected bibliography citations using EndNote
Senior Intern at Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) (2024-03 – 2025-06)
- Communicated with hundreds of COASST participants in volunteer network via telephone and email to answer survey questions and promote recruitment of new volunteers
- Inputted data from 275+ beached bird and marine debris surveys
- Effectively advertised upcoming training events to local organizations to increase COASST public participation
- Trained new interns on species identification, uploading surveys to the COASST database, and written and verbal communication with COASST volunteers
Editor-in-Chief at FieldNotes Undergraduate Research Journal (2024-03 – 2025-06)
- Oversaw the creation and completion of annual, student-run, environmental science journal which promoted the research of university undergraduates
- Led weekly editorial board meetings to discuss article ideas, editing blogs and journal articles, and improving community engagement
- Provided detailed feedback to co-editors and journal authors on journal articles and online blogs
- Curated engaging social media posts on Instagram and X to improve journal readership
Teaching Assistant at UW School of Oceanography (2024-01 – 2024-03)
- Facilitated weekly discussion sessions with 40 students on subjects such as global marine policy, urban seas, and climate change
- Collaborated with module instructor and fellow Teaching Assistants to plan lectures, coordinate grading assignments, and brainstorm class discussion topics
- Instructed students on how to use ArcGIS StoryMaps software
