Resume
Education
Bachelor of Science in Geology,
Climate Science Concentration
2023 - 2024
Indiana University
Honors and Awards: IUPUI Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar; Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholar; Claire Boothe Luce Scholar for Women in STEM; Hawryluk Family & Simon J. Rhodes Legacy Scholar (IU Indianapolis School of Science); Women in Geology (CACC Geology) Scholarship
Field Camp Experience: Indiana University Bloomington Paleoanthropology and Geology Field School at Olduvai Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site, Tanzania
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Interpretive Programs & Education Intern
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
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Collaborating with the naturalist team to create and improve environmental science and ecology education materials.
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Assisted in planning and launching the park’s “pop-up” temporary nature center.
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Supporting interpretive education efforts through both in-person and remote contributions.
2023 - 2024
STEMLab SciencePort Assistant
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
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Taught diverse STEM topics to families and guests in the museum's education space.
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Led STEM lessons for field trip groups, Pre-K to 8th grade.
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Developed new science programs focused on geology and climate science.
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Designed inclusive, standards-aligned lessons for museum visitors.
2023 - 2024
Climate Summit Student Intern
Midwest Climate Collaborative
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Worked with the planning committee to support Midwest Climate Summit 2024 preparation activities.
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Led the development of student programming for the summit.
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Managed a team to plan and organize student workshop opportunities.
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Created social media content and newsletter blurbs to promote the summit.
2022 - 2023
Student Mentor
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
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Supported freshmen at IUPUI's School of Science in their transition to university life.
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Provided personalized guidance and assistance with goal setting.
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Collaborated with two professors to create engaging weekly class lessons for mentees.
2022 - 2023
Director of Campus Traditions
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
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Served as the student representative leading the committee responsible for planning and orchestrating programs centered around IUPUI traditions.
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Collaborated professionally with university staff from various departments across campus.
2021 - 2023
Substitute Teacher
North Spencer County School Corporation
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Served as the student representative leading the committee responsible for planning and orchestrating programs centered around IUPUI traditions.
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Collaborated professionally with university staff from various departments across campus.
2017 - 2019
Science Show Performer
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
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Served as the student representative leading the committee responsible for planning and orchestrating programs centered around IUPUI traditions.
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Collaborated professionally with university staff from various departments across campus.
Volunteer Activities
2024 - Present
Wild Ambassador
Indianapolis Zoo
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Informal wildlife and conservation interpretation through storytelling, artifacts, and interactive activities.
2023 - Present
River Assessment Team Volunteer
White River Alliance
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Data collection during water sampling events and educational initiatives on environmental conservation.
