EDUCATION University of California Santa Barbara-A Research-based University, ranked # 5 in best public university in the country (2018-2022)
Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies with an emphasis in economic-political infrastructures in rural and urban areas in the United States.
Course Work
Environmental Consulting
Wrote an EIR assessing possible significant impacts on biological resources from a hypothetical development project
Environmental Planning
Understand environmental land use planning in California and the United States
Analyzed current issues affecting the natural and built environment, and how local government can address future environmental challenges.
Wrote an evaluation of Alameda CA General Plan’s Land Use + Design and Conservation + Climate Change Elements.
Urban Government and Politics
Gained experience in survey research, obtaining information from government bureaucracies, and analyzing social observations through writing a research paper comparing different cities’ policies regarding the legalization of marijuana.
Smart Green Cities
Evaluated how Smart technologies (infrastructure, mobility, safety, quality of life, and communities) can help cities become more sustainable and resilient.
Writing for Environmental Professions
Analyzed and practiced professional writing in addressing environmental topics
Collaborated with three other peers to write a proposal for incorporating a green roof on top of UCSB’s library.
Introduction to Environmental Econ
Introduced to key theories from micro-and macroeconomics and applied them to a variety of environmental problems. Topics covered include individual preferences, efficiency, valuation, market failures, and policy analysis.
Architecture and the Environment
Analyzed architecture as an act of placemaking through which humans have constructed their relationship with nature.
Looked at Architecture on a multitude of scales and analyzed the movement and flow of people.
The Urban Dilemma
Reflected on "what is a healthy nation" focusing on the Black urban experience in the United States.
Explored topics including space and place, housing, gentrification, education, food access, and community health
Environmental Justice and Community Health in California
Analyze environmental racism and community health in Prisons, Fams, rural, as well as impoverished and wealthy urban communities in California
Gained an understanding of historical and current struggles for environmental justice in California.
Analyze the intersection of environmental justice and community health.
Gained an understanding of the interconnectivity of environmental justice issues to California's political economy.
EXPERIENCE Spark Learning for Organizations- Research Assistant (October 2022 - Current)
Collaborate on comprehensive research initiatives with community-based organizations, contributing to the development of overarching research strategy, innovative research design, and the orchestration of participatory methodologies.
Proficiently recruit, instruct, and orchestrate research participants, ensuring seamless and effective data collection processes.
Architect and implement strategic frameworks for project development, optimizing processes and efficiency within the broader research strategy.
Utilize innovative visual participatory research methodologies, like ripple effects mapping and photovoice.
Apply advanced qualitative data analysis techniques, aligning them with the larger methodology and research design, to extract key insights and drive strategic decision-making.
Contribute to the creation of reports and the delivery of key findings.
developed customized measurement tracking tools, to ensure data integrity and guide project success.
UCSB Hazardous Waste Facility- Receptionist (February 2020 - February 2021)
Greeted visitors who dropped off waste, recorded their information, and informed them about our procedures.
Answered the telephone; took and relaying messages; provided information to callers
UCSB Hazardous Waste Facility- Hazardous Waste Technician (February 2021 - August 2021) and Currently
Inspect, segregate, consolidate, classify and label waste according to federal and state regulations
Carrying out waste sampling, characterization, and profile generation
Assist in preparing waste for shipment
Alameda Arts- Daycare worker assistant (2015 - August 2019)
Worked with a cooperative team to provide a safe and welcoming environment for 45 students to work on homework, play outdoors and express themselves through art
Assisted in creating and implementing art projects
Mediate issues and conflicts that arose throughout the day between childeren
Developed a strong relationship with parents through communicating information about their child’s day, and also was a babysitter for many of the families
Bay Island Gymnastics- Camp Counselor(June 2018 - August 2019)
Works with kids to provide a safe and fun environment to learn gymnastics by organizing circuits, games, and other activities
Sets up and Implements art Project
Oakland Zoo- Teen Wild Guide Volunteer (June 2016 - June 2018)
Provided animal interpretive information for the public using a variety of biofacts and interactive stations
Worked in the goat/sheep barn, monitoring the animals and educating children about animal care
Contributed to animal behavioral enrichment (a principle that seeks to enhance life experience for animals in captivity) by creating toys for a variety of animals at the zoo
SKILLS I have developed the following skills through my educational, work, and volunteer experiences.
Analytical interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data
Understanding of architectural diagrams, including line drawings
Knowledge of General Plans and their elements
Oral and written communication
Cooperation
Organization and time management
PERSONAL INTERESTS During my free time, I enjoy cooking and painting. I like experimenting in the kitchen, making up recipes as I cook and trying new things. In regards to painting, my focus is depicting the beauty in nature through watercolor landscapes. My paintings have an abstract quality because I like showing how colors blend together in nature. Also, partially because I am not very good at realism. But I like painting just the same.