Experience

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  State water resources control board

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2023

  Hydrology field technician

  • Water quality testing, biological analysis, and data collection at 50+ sites throughout California• Data entry & data analysis, flagging parameters• Identification of key water quality indicators from research papers • QA/QC of water quality data

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  Hui o ka wai ola

  May 2020 - May 2021

  Hydrology project manager team lead

  • Water quality testing in 30+ sites – Lahaina, Hawaii • QA/QC and data entry from water quality measurements• Calibration of field equipment and equipment preparation• Training and education of water quality and equipment use for volunteers• SOP and instruction generation for testing equipment

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  Maui nui marine resource council inc

  May 2020 - May 2021

  Project and research coordinator

  • Management of scientific research projects – focused on marine biology, water quality, and organism mortality.• Conducting hands on research (scientific scuba diving, oyster monitoring, fish surveying)• ArcGIS mapping of water quality and project sites• Organic farming research and education - NOFA Certification (National Organic Farming Association)

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  Clean international

  Apr 2021 - Sept 2023

  Director of wash sustainability & engagement

  • Creation and implementation of global water scarcity and conservation projects • Management of global NGO teams (Africa, India, Guatemala, Malaysia, etc.)• Handling collection, organization, and interpretation of project data • Investigating and incorporating cutting-edge technologies and innovations in projects• Verification of project alignment with corporate ESG goals • *Inventor of remote water sensor (climate tech) – prototype created June 2023

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  Climatebase

  Aug 2023 - now

  Climatebase fellow

  Climate career accelerator for mission-driven professionals. Specialized track in climate: science & research, technologies, founders & investors.

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  City of san luis obispo

  Sept 2023 - Aug 2024

  Water resources technician

  • Assist in developing and executing innovative water conservation and supply expansion programs.• Conduct on-site inspections of recycled water irrigation systems to ensure compliance with regulations.• Train contractors on the safe and legal use of recycled water.• Review irrigation plans for compliance with water efficiency ordinances.• Analyze water use data and recommend conservation measures to property owners.• Compile and analyze water usage trends for water conservation programs.• Monitor groundwater levels as per SGMA requirements.• Contribute to the City's water loss reduction initiatives.• Provide technical guidance to City staff and the public to achieve program goals.• Manage cross-departmental projects, coordinate City-wide efforts, and represent the City in various meetings and regulatory activities. Show less

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  Oregon department of environmental quality

  Jul 2024 - now

  Water reuse program developer

  Working as the Water Reuse Program Developer for the DEQ in Portland, Oregon. Assessing current Water Reuse and Recycled Water state standards and regulations and planning for the future of Water Reuse for municipalities and industries across the state.