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Projects

Coastal Resilience Research Project at the U.S. EPA

Led strategic communications for a cross-disciplinary research project to build coastal resilience in Crisfield, Maryland. My interactive maps, engaging press releases, and informative webpages built trust between EPA researchers and members of the community.

Science Writing at University of Idaho

Worked as a science writer for the Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences, covering topics such as genomic duplication in sagebrush to adapt to climate change, a new AI-powered trail camera, and the role of the microbiome in Type 2 Diabetes.

Medical Education Advocacy at Georgetown University

As part of this student-run policy advocacy group at Georgetown University, I researched and advocated for expanding medical education opportunities in underserved areas. I created public maps and outreach materials for a policymaker audience.

"Connecting Scientists and Journalists" Thesis

Conducted a survey of 50 scientists to get a feel for their experience working with journalists. Found that journalists contact scientists in labs that values communication and public engagement much more frequently than unaffiliated researchers.

Professional Presentation on Environmental Cleanup

Presented an informative overview of cleanup efforts and environmental challenges at the Hanford Site in the state of Washington at the Nuclear Security Summit

EPA Webpage Redesign

Conducted user experience surveys for users of EPA's exposure assessment website. Used advanced Excel, Google Analytics, and Adobe Illustrator to create content that enhance accessibility.

Publications

Research Highlight

U.S. EPA

Research Highlight

Chesapeake Bay Solutions-Driven Research Project

April 2025

Educational Handout / Research Product

U.S. EPA

Educational Handout / Research Product

Nature-Based Strategies for Coastal Resilience in Crisfield, Maryland

March 2025

Newsletter Article

U.S. EPA

Newsletter Article

Ecosystem Modeling: River Restoration in the Puget Sound

January 2025

Article

University of Idaho

Article

Reaching Across Fields

February 2023

Article

Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences

Article

Climate Change in a Galapagos Snail Shell

January 2023

Article

Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences

Article

Adapting Genomes: Sagebrush Show Resilience in More Ways than One

February 2023

Blog Post

Substack / The Vannevar Group

Blog Post

Meddled in Morals: New Standards for Gene Therapy

March 2024

Academic Paper

Georgetown Medical Review

Academic Paper

A Way Forward for Phage Therapy in the U.S.

May 2024

Article

University of Idaho

Article

Acting Ireland Style

January 2023

Feature Article

Statehood Media / 1889 Magazine

Feature Article

7 of Washington's Best Swimming Holes

August 2021

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