ABOUT ME
As an operations professional of almost 10 years and a top performer in my field, my goal is to continue building a reservoir of diverse skills through curiosity and creativity. My generalist approach allows me to quickly adapt and drives my ambition to be a pivotal resource for support and operational excellence in any role I take on. I care about being dependable; reliability and trustworthiness are always my top priorities.
I am a loyalist to lifelong learning and know that my dual degrees in conflicting fields (Media and Biology) have gifted me a unique and invaluable resource in life and career: perspective. I firmly believe that being capable of molding yourself into a multitude of different shapes is the only way to truly continue building on experience and understanding, both personally and professionally, and I refuse to adopt a singular form.
I consider myself to be both artistically and scientifically driven. I originally graduated from James Madison University in 2016 with a degree in Media Arts and Design, and a concentration in Digital Video and Cinema. As I progressed through the initial stages of my career, I couldn't shake the feeling of needing to know more about the planet and its people. I went back to school and graduated Magna Cum Laude from George Mason University in 2023 with a second bachelors degree in Biology.
My deep love of life sciences permeates everything I do. I'm currently studying to become a Certified Personal Trainer and have a strong desire to help others understand how to take care of their bodies using evidence-based research and strategies. I've also spent the majority of my free time over the last 10 years volunteering at the Smithsonian in various capacities: I am a contributing Science Writer for the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's Shorelines blog, and was previously a Keeper Aide in both the Primate and Elephant houses at the National Zoo.
When I'm not volunteering, the zoo follows me home. I have two dogs, two cats, two frogs, and a gorgeous ball python to keep me on my toes. When I do get the chance to relax, you can catch me tormenting myself via mat Pilates, ranting about Formula 1, or dabbling in cozy video games.