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Education

M.S. Atmospheric Sciences | Texas A&M University | August 2022 - August 2024

• Coursework: Python, Statistics in Research, GIS, Tropical Meteorology, Atmo. Dynamics, Physics, and Chemistry.

• Thesis Project: researched the spatial and temporal changes of a suburb of Dallas, TX by running an urban energy and water model (SUEWS) in Python, QGIS, and ArcGIS Pro with derived LiDAR point cloud data and observational meteorological data to allow for greater understanding of extreme weather preparation and climate change impacts.

 

B.S. Environmental and Atmospheric Science |University of Missouri - Columbia | August 2018 - May 2022

Minors: Mathematics; Sustainable Engineering Certificate: Sustainability

• Dean’s List 8/8 semesters, Magna Cum Laude

• Coursework: Synoptic Meteorology, Atmo. Dynamics, Atmo. Physics, Radar, GIS, Environmental Engineering, Fluids and Dynamics, Sustainable Architecture and Green Building Design – LEED, Sustainability Capstone.

Skills

Languages: Python, R Studio, SQL

Technical Skills: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Office Suite, Tableau, Adobe, Canva Infographics, AWIPS, Meteorological Radar.

Continuing Education / Certifications: GIS in R through George Mason University; Python through Udemy

 

Professional Work Experience

Climate Research Assistant | Southern Regional Climate Center | January 2023 - August 2024

• Managed large environmental datasets and performed trend analysis of global and regional climate models using Python and Excel through statistical and spatial modeling assisting the drought report for the Texas Water Development Board, ultimately aiding NOAA Atlas 14 data.

• Attended stakeholder meetings and conferences of partners across the state of Texas.

 

Sustainability Strategist and Climate Leader | Catholic Climate Covenant | April 2021 - Present

• Organized and led a team of 10 stakeholders to develop a Sustainable Action Plan to strategize for net-zero carbon initiatives among 200+ diocesan-owned buildings and parishes in Austin, TX and St. Louis, MO.

• Served on the executive board for the national Catholic Climate Conference, in charge of marketing and planning the youth and young adult breakout sessions of a three-day conference hosting 500 attendees.

• Created educational resources of the science of climate change and action items for participants.

 

Sustainability Research Assistant | Sustainability Science Lab | December 2018 - May 2021

• Assisted in a water management analysis to predict natural flood cycles and maintain the long-term integrity of the Yellowstone River, a tributary to the Missouri River by transcribing and analyzing 107 interviews of recreationists and civic leaders.

• Led a research project on stakeholders’ perceptions regarding natural resource management of the Yellowstone River and presented at Mizzou’s School of Natural Resources Research Day.

 

Environmental Engineering Intern | U.S.D.A. U.S. Forest Service, Region 9 | May 2020 - July 2020

• Analyzed stream and river gauges by calculating future flow velocity and bank heights in Excel; this analysis provided clear data to use for flood and drought preparation.

• Assisted with climate analysis, creating excel charts with annual and seasonal precipitation and temperature data.