Research Assistant at NC State University (2025-01 – 2026-01)
- Conducted freshwater water-quality monitoring under U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protocols, measuring turbidity, dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, and nutrients.
- Performed fish, freshwater mussel, and macroinvertebrate surveys in collaboration with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) and North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC).
- Collected stream samples using multiparameter sondes and grab-sampling methods.
- Applied QA/QC procedures to long-term monitoring datasets and analyzed environmental data in R and GIS to identify spatial patterns and ecological trends.
Research Assistant at UNC Asheville (2021-05 – 2023-05)
- Conducted U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)-funded conservation research on endangered pitcher plants (Sarracenia spp.) in Nantahala National Forest.
- Completed ecological field surveys and identified species and hybrid individuals using diagnostic morphological traits and ecological indicators.
- Collected GPS and environmental data, managed field datasets, and communicated research findings through a thesis defense, conference presentations, and a publication.
- Investigated seed viability and germination rates of two western North Carolina pitcher plants and their hybrids.
Teaching Assistant at NC State University (2023-08 – 2024-05)
- Delivered lectures and facilitated undergraduate laboratory activities in introductory biology, animal phylogeny and diversity, and animal anatomy and physiology.
- Supported course design and assignments while providing feedback on scientific writing and analytical reasoning.
Laboratory Assistant at NC State University (2023-08 – 2023-12)
- Performed microbial culture, streak plating, and aseptic transfers; prepared culture media and reagents under sterile laboratory conditions.
- Conducted yeast growth and metabolism experiments using spectrophotometry and controlled incubation.
Head Crew Leader at Conservation Corps North Carolina (2026-05 – 2026-08)
- Led and supervised a six-member youth conservation crew completing habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and public-land improvement projects in partnership with the City of Raleigh.
Reptile Care Specialist at Morph Menagerie (2023-05 – Present)
- Maintain reptile habitats and monitor animal health, feeding behavior, and environmental conditions.
Wildlife Care Specialist at Appalachian Wildlife Refuge (2023-01 – 2023-08)
- Provided daily care for injured and orphaned native wildlife and monitored health, behavior, and rehabilitation progress.
Reptile Care Specialist at Sundown Reptiles (2019-01 – 2023-05)
- Maintain reptile habitats and monitor animal health, feeding behavior, and environmental conditions.
