Spatially Connected

I have parallel experience in academia and industry giving me the unique ability to engage in and teach others about scientific and spatial analysis, cartographic design and data visualization.  I take a creative approach to bringing together concepts and spatial thinking.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Manage and implement technical analyses using GIS and remote sensing tools
• Create and maintain GIS databases
• Identify data gaps, compile datasets and conduct analysis using GIS tools  
• Develop  cartographic standards and administer map quality control
• Collect GPS data for spatial analysis and map production
• Advanced skills in GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing, & Database tools

Program Management

• Develop program goals, objectives, budgets, and reports for science and education
   programs
• Participate in program fundraising through grant-writing, corporate and individual
   contributions, and in-kind donations
• Employ staff hiring, training, reviews, and conflict resolution
• Recruit, manage and train volunteers and interns
• Communicate and facilitate with policy makers, community stakeholders, partners,
   educators, school administrators, co-workers, and scientists

Education & Academics

• Teach Cultural and Technical Geography courses
• Mentor students of various ages on Ecological Research Projects
• Design curriculum and assessment tools
• Train Staff on GIS tools, methods, and conservation geography concepts
• Present at professional geographic and scientific conferences

Research

• Conduct independent Geographic field research
• Create and maintain field databases
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analyses
• Employ scientific methodologies for field collection and survey design
• Collaborate with governmental and non-governmental agencies to conduct research

 2009 - present           GIS Consultant / Contractor             
 2007 - present           Adjunct Geography Instructor     Portland Community College
 2006 - present           Adjunct Geography Instructor     Portland State University
 2007 - 2009               Conservation Geographer             Wild Salmon Center
 2004 - 2007               Program Director                             Wolftree, Inc.
 2004 - 2004               Primary Researcher                        Rio Platano, Honduras
 1999 - 2001               Social Studies Teacher                   Enloe High School

2002 - 2005         Portland State University             Portland, OR
Masters of Science in Geography
• Thesis: Forest Resource Use, Land-Use, and Ecotourism in the Río Plátano
Biosphere Reserve, Honduras.

2002 - 2004         Portland State University             Portland, OR
Geographic Information Systems Graduate Certificate
• Course work in GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing, and Map Design and Production.

1995 - 1999         Clemson University                 Clemson, SC
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Secondary Education
• Teaching Certificate in Social Studies, Grades 6-12.

• Association of American Geographers
• Association of Pacific Coast Geographers
• Society for Conservation GIS
• American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
• Oregon Academy of Science
• Portland Conservation GIS
• Women in GIS (WIGIS)

August 2009.  Where the Salmon Rule.  National Geographic. Pgs 29 -55 (Cartographic Contribution)

February 2009. A Process for Establishing a Network of Salmon Strongholds Around the Pacific Rim. State of the Salmon Conference - Bringing the Future Into Focus, Vancouver, BC.

February 2009.  Pacific Salmon Conservation Planning Toolkit at Multiple Scales.  Poster Presentation.  Sate of the Salmon Conference - Bringing the Future Into Focus, Vancouver, BC.

March 2007.  Geographic Fieldwork and Project-Based Learning.  Oregon Geographic Alliance Annual Conference, Seaside, Oregon.

February 2005.  The Role of Ecotourism in the Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve, Honduras.  Oregon Academy of Sciences Annual Conference, Corvallis, Oregon