Amy Yoger

Experience

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  California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2017

  Conducted lab and field work on two projects in Dr. Jennifer O'Leary's Cal Poly Marine Lab: • Assisted field study that evaluated fish populations to compare species diversity after local eelgrass decline• Trawled seven sites to catalog fish species, size, and location, specifically population abundance in bare sand-bottomed areas versus eelgrass beds• Conducted nearshore field sampling of cobbles to investigate correlations between abalone recruitment seasonality and physical oceanography• Facilitated abalone recruitment microscopy in a lab setting & uploaded data using large online database Show less

  • Research Project Leader

    Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Field Research Assistant

    Sept 2015 - Jun 2016
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  The Neighborhood Acaí

  Jan 2016 - May 2017

  Store Manager
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  Rancho El Chorro Outdoor School

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  Naturalist

  • Planned and taught hands-on outdoor science and wilderness classes to diverse groups of students ages 6-14• Guided “Ocean Adventure” experiences by instructing sea kayaking, sandy beach activities and tide pool species identification• Participated in weekly diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops to help build inclusive outdoor learning spaces for under-represented student populations

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  Dixon Marine Services, Inc.

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Marine Scientist

  • Oversaw marine construction monitoring including daily report writing, wildlife monitoring of CA special status species, vegetation management, and site survey mapping with GNSS RTK Rover System• Consulted with project owners, technical staff, and the public to understand project goals and meet overall objectives• Facilitated project planning including mapping areas and interpreting technical project documents and permits to complete work with 100% accuracy• Sampled 8 to 24-foot sediment cores on ocean research vessels and barges at multiple locations in the San Francisco Bay to determine PAH contamination levels • Efficiently prepared job sites by use of power tools and 4-wheel drive vehicles Show less

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  Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC)

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Oversaw entire ETC Youth LEAD Program to offer safe, accessible and fun outdoor experiences for underserved youth and youth with disabilities• Developed partner communications and social media for program outreach and community collaboration• Hired, trained, and managed a 10-15 person staff team, with emphasis on celebrating unique leadership styles and backgrounds to foster inclusive and engaging experiences for youth • Managed program quality and logistics, including oversight of all equipment and vehicles, program budget and financial records, and website/social media outface communications• Implemented outdoor leadership and environmental education curriculum for all youth summer courses and year-long Youth Fellowship Program• Served as a member of ETC’s Risk Management Committee to maintain maximum safety standards through documenting, reporting and evaluating program operations Show less

  • Youth LEAD Program Manager

    Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Outdoor Field Instructor

    Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
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  San Francisco State University, Estuary & Ocean Science Center

  Jun 2023 - now

  • Graduate Student Researcher

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Field Research Assistant

    Jun 2023 - now