EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Cruz
Science Communication Master’s Program
Graduation: June 2017
University of Colorado, Boulder
B.A. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List
Graduation: May 2012 GPA: 3.6
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
NOVA PBS, WGBH, Boston, MA
Audience Engagement Editor, 4/18 – Present
- Manages and develops strategy for NOVA‘s Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Reddit and Instagram accounts; increased Facebook engagement by 214%, Instagram traffic by 419%, and website traffic acquisition from social by 312% from FY2018 to FY2019.
- Writes NOVA’s newsletter, helping its subscribers grow from 65K to 105K in a 6-month period (from July 2019-Jan. 2020).
- Writes and reports articles for NOVA’s online publication, NOVA Next.
- Produces science news-focused short-form videos and short-form videos promoting upcoming broadcasts, which have collectively been viewed more than 2 million times.
- Develops headlines, deks, and social language for articles and short-form videos.
- Manages AAAS fellows and interns
Northeastern University School of Journalism, Boston, MA
Multimedia Specialist, 11/17 – 4/18
- Writes and edits features and profiles for School of Journalism website and Storybench.org
- Develops marketing and communications plans for graduate programs
- Produces video and social media content for Facebook and Twitter accounts
- Manages work/study students within department
- Plans departmental events, often working in collaboration with the Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor and other local publications
University of California, San Francisco
Digital Storytelling Intern, 07/17 – 10/17
- Wrote news briefs, features and profiles for University website
- Staged posts and produced multimedia content for UCSF Facebook and Twitter accounts
- Ran Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve Management Plan communications with University Relations team
- Used Google Analytics, Buzzsumo, TrackMaven and Social Studio to analyze audience reach and engagement
The San Jose Mercury News, San Jose, CA
Editorial and Multimedia Intern, 01/17 – 06/17
- Wrote science-themed and breaking news pieces
- Conducted interviews with article and video sources
- Developed video content and infographics with multimedia staff
The Monterey Herald, Monterey, CA
Editorial Intern, 09/16 – 12/16
- Wrote science and environment-based articles for daily paper
- Conducted interviews with article sources
Osa Conservation Sea Turtle Project, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Research Field Assistant, 09/15 – 11/15
- Wrote journal entries for Osa Conservation website (www.osaconservation.org)
- Led night and morning patrols on two sea turtle nesting beaches; relocated eggs to hatchery, triangulated wild nests, flipper tagged nesting females, excavated nests, conducted routine temperature checks within a hatchery and measured, weighed and released hatchlings
- Entered and analyzed data on hatchling emergence success rates, predation and location and frequency of nests using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
- Mentored short-term volunteers and lead tour groups
New England Aquarium, Boston, MA
Visitor Educator, 09/13 – 07/15
- Led exhibit and touch tank interpretations via direct communication with aquarium visitors
- Wrote and delivered conservation-based presentations within main building to audiences between 15 and 500 individuals
- Mentored teen interns, volunteers and new staff members on proper interpretive methods
Program Educator, 10/12 – 07/15
- Educated preschool through high school aged children and community members via scheduled outreach program events; wrote lesson plans and transported live animals to event locations
- Designed and taught childhood marine science courses as part of the Homeschool Ocean Series program
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Amazon Avian Ecology & Biodiversity, Madre de Dios, Peru
Earth Expeditions Master’s Course, 06/13 – 12/13
- Educated indigenous children on biodiversity and conservation
- Conducted avian mist net surveys and soil sampling
- Completed online master’s coursework in Amazonian ecology and environmental issues
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Independent Research in Biology/Departmental Latin Honors, 01/10 – 05/12
- Individually planned and conducted research on the behavioral tendencies of provisioned rock-wallabies in Queensland, AU to be used toward an honors thesis
- Held weekly meetings with honors committee in preparation for defense
SIT World Learning Study Abroad, Queensland, AU
SIT Rainforest, Reef, and Cultural Ecology, 01/11 – 05/11
- Directed a survey of local and indigenous peoples on familial relationships
- Conducted ecological and behavioral studies on birds, corals, damselfish and marsupials