Education
Western Washington University, B.S. Computer Science, expected 2020
Peninsula College, Port Angeles WA, Running Start 2014 – 2016
Experience
Coastal Science Intern, USGS & WA SeaGrant, July 2016 - present
Marrowstone Island, WA
Curated underwater video of seafloor conditions for the Elwha River Restoration Project. Developed content for interactive website documenting biological and habitat changes at the estuary after dam removal.
Website Technician, WWU Mars Spectroscopy Project, January 2017 – present
Bellingham, WA
Design and code website elements using Django, Python, JavaScript, CSS and HTML for interactive visualization of geological data.
Student Intern, Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program, July – August 2015
Adobe, Seattle, WA
Learned four program languages: Python, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Worked closely with a team to program robots, websites, web apps, and games. Learned how to pitch projects and network with guest speakers, guides on class field trips, and Adobe employees.
Volunteer, Port Townsend Marine Science Center, 2007 – 2014
Port Townsend, WA
Participated in a study of marine plastics. Performed field and lab work. Dissected seagull boli, collected and sorted beach plastics. Articulated orca whale and seal pup skeletons for museum display about toxins in the ocean. Marine Mammal Stranding Network responder. Docent for marine exhibits and touch tanks.
Volunteer, Washington Fish and Wildlife, 2010 – current
Snow Creek Research Station, Jefferson County, WA
Identified and counted out-migrating salmon smolts in the spring and spawning adult salmon in the fall. Sampled scales and otoliths, and assisted with beach seining and beach profile surveys.
Sailing Instructor, WWU Physical Education Department, September 2017 – present
Bellingham, WA
Designed and implemented lesson plans for college students.
Honors and Awards
WWU Computer Science and Math Scholar, 2016 – present
Western Washington University Honor Roll, 2016 – present
Peninsula College President’s List, 2014 – 2016
Northwest Sailing Champion/National Sailing Competitor, 2013, 2017, and 2018
Activities and Skills
Proficient in C, Python, Java, Scheme, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud
WA drivers license, perfect record
Drawing and illustration
WWU sailing team skipper and co-captain
Backcountry navigation skills