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About Me
Since I was 5 years old, I knew I wanted to be a marine biologist and study our oceans' whales and dolphins.
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Originally from New Jersey, USA, I've lived, studied, and worked in Maine, North Carolina, California, Florida, Australia, and Canada!
When I'm not doing research, I enjoy playing team sports, including volleyball, kickball, softball, and ultimate frisbee. I am currently an assistant coach for the UNB Saint John Women's Volleyball team.
In addition, I enjoy writing, sketching, arts & crafts, hiking, horse-back riding, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities.
Education
2020 - present
University of New Brunswick Saint John
PhD in Biological Sciences
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar
2012 - 2014
University of North Carolina Wilmington
MSc in Marine Biology
Phi Kappa Phi
2008 - 2012
Bowdoin College
BA in Biology (minor in Chemistry)
Magna cum laude
Phi Beta Kappa
Work Experience
2019 - present
University of New Brunswick Saint John
Research & Teaching Assistant, Guest Lecturer
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2014 - 2019
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission - Marine Mammal Pathobiology Lab
Marine mammal stranding biologist
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2013 - 2014
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Teaching Assistant
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2012
Sarasota Dolphin Research Program
Summer Intern
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2010
New England Aquarium
Rescue/Rehabilitation Summer Intern
Research & Technical Skills
Drone Operations
Genetics Sampling*
Aerial/Vessel Surveys
Public Speaking
Tagging & Telemetry
Necropsy*
Lipid Chemistry
Photo-Identification
Animal Husbandry
Oceanographic Sampling
Vessel Safety & Navigation
Education & Outreach
SCUBA Diving
Statistics & R
Grant Management
*Photos courtesy of FWC, taken under USFWS permit MA773494, section 6 of the Endangered Species Act and section 109(h) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act
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