Emily Kelderhouse

Experience

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  International Student Volunteers

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2012

  Research Assistant

  Provided assistance on two separate conservation projects. -Supply GPS coordinates for dolphins and whales. Photograph and identify various species of dolphins and whales in the bay. Transcribe information found in the field into the computer. -Supply GPS coordinates for poison dart frogs. Photograph and identify various species of poison dart frogs found in the rainforest. Transcribe information found in the field into the computer.

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  Whale and Dolphin Conservation

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Intern

  Educate public and students about conservation efforts, as well as cetacean biology and ecology. Photograph and identify various wild cetaceans. Log and interpret data.

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  Stony Brook University-Undergraduate Biology Department

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Instructor

  Teach students biological information and proper laboratory techniques. Facilitate laboratory activities. Maintain a safe and clean laboratory environment. Grade student assignments. Proctor student examinations.

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  Wildlife Conservation Society

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Policy Intern

  Assist in stakeholder engagement for the National Ocean Policy and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Body. -Research civic engagement training programs to implement in the Mid-Atlantic -Research and compile list of stakeholders, as well as summarize their public comments in regards to various ocean policy documentsParticipate in the research of the effects of dams on American eels by aiding in electro-fishing and tagging at several sites along the Bronx River.

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  NYC Department of Parks & Recreation

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2022

  Supervise the Wildlife Unit’s Field Team. Oversee various research projects undertaken by the Wildlife Unit. Manage the Rockaway Beach Endangered Species Nesting Area and supervise the piping plover monitoring team. Create schedules and work plans. Write and review reports and other documents. Facilitate public engagement opportunities through educational programs, meetings, events, and outreach. Coordinate with external partner organizations and agencies. Crew leader for the Rockaway Beach piping plover monitoring team. Oversee tasks and team members. Monitor and collect data on piping plover, and other various seabirds’, behaviors and productivity throughout the breeding season. Install and maintain symbolic fencing to protect the endangered species from human influence. Input and interpret behavioral and productivity data. Public education and outreach events.

  • Field Crew Leader

    Oct 2016 - Jun 2022

  • Community Associate

    Mar 2016 - Sept 2016
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  Dutchess Land Conservancy

  Jun 2022 - now

  Land Projects Manager

  Assist in the implementation of DLC’s Land Conservation Program including obtaining new conservation projects, mapping potential projects, drafting conservation easements, and working with landowners from a project’s initiation to its completion.