Professional Experience
CV in Brief
Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Masters of the Environment (MENV)
August 2023 – May 2025
Focus: Land, Water, and Wildlife Conservation
Montana State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Concentration in Environmental Studies
Graduated August 2022
University of Utah – Honors College
August 2018 – December 2019
Professional Experience
The Conservation Fund – Denver, CO
Statewide Planning Analysis Intern | Jan 2025 – Present
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Analyzed state policy strategies to identify land conservation opportunities.
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Supported project management through site visits and partner meetings.
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Collaborated on strategic planning to strengthen conservation real estate capacity.
Trust for Public Land – Denver, CO
Forest Builder Fellow | Mar 2023 – Dec 2024
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Led urban reforestation initiatives by developing and implementing Pocket Forests.
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Secured grants and engaged stakeholders to establish Denver's first two pocket forests.
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Created replicable tools and guides for urban forestry projects.
Center for Large Landscape Conservation – Bozeman, MT
Intern | Summer 2023
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Created ecological corridor profiles and StoryMaps for connectivity conservation.
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Contributed writing and analysis for international case studies and digital resources.
Yellowstone Club – Big Sky, MT
Fly Fishing Guide | Summer 2022
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Guided and educated guests on conservation and ecology of the Gallatin watershed.
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Delivered safe and engaging outdoor experiences rooted in environmental awareness.
Turner Enterprises, Inc. – Bozeman, MT
Fisheries Technician | Summer 2021
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Conducted stream monitoring, habitat assessment, and species restoration.
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Collected field data using GPS and electrofishing techniques.
Yellow Dog Community & Conservation Foundation – Bozeman, MT
Intern | Summer 2017
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Conducted stakeholder interviews and analysis to support grantmaking decisions.
River Design Group – Whitefish, MT
Paid Intern | Summer 2017
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Used drone and GPS technology to assess the impact of wetland restoration.
Skills
Research & Analysis
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Field data collection, ecological assessment, policy analysis, critical thinking
Communication & Writing
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Columnist since 2016 for MidCurrent and Mountain Journal
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Persuasive and analytical writing, public speaking, stakeholder engagement
Technical Proficiency
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Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Photoshop
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GIS, GPS, ArcGIS StoryMaps
Project Management
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Strategic planning, grant writing, collaborative leadership, real estate conservation support
Outdoor Leadership
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Fly fishing guide, ski coach, wilderness first aid certified