Education
B.A. Biological Sciences, Goucher College, 1999
Coursework includes: Biology, Marine Ecology, Animal Physiology, Environmental Toxicology, Ecology, Endocrinology, Resource Management
M.E.M. Coastal Environmental Management, Duke University, 2001
Coursework includes: Invertebrate Zoology, Marine Ecology, Resource Economics, Coastal Zone Management, Experimental Design, Global Information Systems, Environmental Ethics, Marine Mammal Biology
Professional Experience
| 2008-present |
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at FAU Aquaculture
Fort Pierce, FL |
Research Associate |
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2005-2007
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Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution |
Associate |
| 2002-2007 |
Indian River Charter High School,
Vero Beach, FL |
Science and Dance Instructor |
| 2003 - 2004 |
Oceans, Reefs, and Aquariums, HBOI
Fort Pierce, FL
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Conch Production Manager |
| 2001-2005 |
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution
Fort Pierce, FL |
Research Assistant |
| 2001-present |
Conch Heritage Network
Fort Pierce, FL |
Director of Education and Outreach |
| 2001-2003 |
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution
Fort Pierce, FL |
Conch Program Manager |
| Summer 2000 |
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution
Fort Pierce, FL |
Aquaculture Intern |
| Fall 1999 |
School for Field Studies
Turks and Caicos Islands
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Student & Research Assistant
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| 1996-1999 |
National Aquarium of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD |
Aquarist & Marine Mammal Assistant
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Affiliations and Activities
- Indian River Community College, Adjunct Instructor (2006-present)
- IRCC Agricultural Board, Member (2006-present)
- Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute, Member (2001-present)
- World Aquaculture Society, Member (2001, 2006, 2007, 2008)
- National Marine Educators, Member (2004-present)
- Vero Beach High School Agricultural and Environmental Science Advisory Board Member (2006-present)
- Aquaculture Center for Training, Education, and Demonstration, Instructor (2001-present)
- Florida Atlantic University Guest Lecturer (2006 – present)
Publications, Abstracts and Journal Reviewer
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