I am an environmental scientist, a community supporter, and a Geographic Information System (GIS) professional. I have a background in both geography and psychology.

 

I began my love for the environment by studying pollinators in the CU Denver Bee Project. I researched pesticides and their potential impacts on pollinators. I furthered this passion by interning at the Milk and Honey Farm and the Butterfly Pavilion. At the farm, I cared for a honeybee hive by testing and treating for mites. While at the Butterfly Pavilion, I created maps to display different qualities of native bee habitat. 

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Through my undergraduate studies at University of Colorado Denver, I developed an interest in geography and received a GIS certification. GIS has given me the opportunity to combine my degree in geography with my environmental passions. For example, at the Butterfly Pavilion I executed s study of native bee habitat and translated that into an atlas. I created 10 maps in total that helped launch a geography project with the Butterfly Pavilion. 

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My passion for community work developed during my numerous volunteer experiences. I was a volunteer with the Boulder Humane Society for 2 years where I have walked hundreds of dogs and led the morning shift. I now volunteer at the Dumb Friends League as an Admissions Volunteer.  Seeing the positive impact I can create with animals and people makes my work meaningful. This is something I would love to carry into my career.

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I currently work at the USGS as a cartographer. I am co-lead of the Elevation Derived Hydrography program for the Continental United States. I love serving my nation through water maps and I am excited for where this career will take me. Also, I am in graduate school pursing my MA in Applied Geography. I plan to graduate in May 2026.

 

In all, I am a dedicated and hardworking individual driven to help my community and expand my knowledge in GIS, the environment, and hydrography. 

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