PROGRAM DESIGN / RESEARCH / CITIZEN SCIENCE
10+ Ocean Expeditions (Design, development, management, fundraising, and research)
Submitted and obtained research permits for many projects (USA and beyond)
Designed citizen science programs and campaigns
Lead on SF Bay Micropalstics Project, 3-year research program to identify sources and pathways
Field protocol development (microfiber, macro / microplastics)
LEADERSHIP / COLLABORATION / FUNDRAISING
Brought together individuals and entities to design and fund large scale plastic pollution projects
Written and assisted with 100s of grants to support ocean conservation
Worked with NGOs, policy makers, wastewater / stormwater agencies, government officials, activists, and the public.
Facilitated and managed process to identify solutions / ideas from different stakeholders
SCIENCE TO POLICY
Supported Bay Area and California-wide policies that protect our ocean and beaches through campaigns, scientific data, and building awareness.
Work has supported policies to eliminate single use plastics from communities around the USA.
Participated in California Ocean Projection Council’s Litter Strategy and Microplastics Strategy, two policies that create space to better understand and address plastic pollution.
COMMUNITY BUILDING / AWARENESS & ACTION
Part of a strong community of scientists, NGOs, regulators, policy folks, and activists that work to solve ocean issues.
I’ve worked to bring this community together for adventure & to identify solutions.
I love connecting projects and people so that their ideas get elevated!