
CV
A Multidisciplinary Background
Throughout my education and career, my work has spanned many fields, including marine ecology, public policy and veterinary medicine. I have been fortunate to be involved with work published in a variety of journals and media outlets. Check out my resume below, and contact me with your questions or if you’d like more detailed information.
Education
PhD Marine Biology, James Cook University/Australian Institute of Marine Science
MPP Environmental Policy, George Washington University, Washington, DC
BSc Biology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA
AAS Running Start, Edmonds Community College, Edmonds, WA
Recent
Executive Director, Florida Bay Forever, Islamorada FL
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Teaching
Adj. Professor, College of the Florida Keys, 2022-2024:
Introductory to Marine Biology (OCB1000),
Introductory to Oceanography (OCE1001),
Marine Policy and Management, (OCB4074)
Field Ecology (OCB2071),
Fisheries Management (ZOO4894)
Survey of Mariculture (OCB2721)
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Panel member, Science in Policy, University of California, Irvine 2019
Guest Lecturer, Metagenomics, University of Melbourne 2012
Tutor, Life History of Reef Corals, James Cook University 2008 – 2011
Research
University of California, Department Ecology and Evolution, Irvine CA, Postdoctoral Scholar, 2019-2021
University of Melbourne, Department Veterinary Medicine, Melbourne, Postdoctoral Associate, 2011- 2012
James Cook University, School of Marine and Tropical Biology, Townsville, Australia, PhD, 2006- 2011​
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James Cook University, Coral Ecology Lab, Australia, Research Assistant, 2007 - 2010
James Cook University, School of Marine and Tropical Biology, Australia, Tutor, 2007 - 2010
James Cook University, McCormick Lab, Lizard Island Research Station, Research Assistant, 2006
James Cook University, Minke Whale Project, Research Assistant, 2007 - 2008
Veterinary Experience
National Zoo and Aquarium, Canberra, Australia, Exotics/Wildlife Veterinary Technician 2017-2019Â Â
Kippax Veterinary Hospital, Canberra, Australia, Managing/Head Veterinary Technician 2016-2019
Animal Referral Hospital, Canberra, Australia, Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician 2016-2019Â
Caroline Springs Veterinary Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, Senior Veterinary Technician 2015-2016
Centre for Animal Referral and Emergency, Melbourne, Australia, Surgical Vet Technician 2013-2015Â
Flemington Veterinary Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, Veterinary Technician 2012-2013
Policy Experience
CSIRO, Townsville, Australia, Environmental Consultant, 2010- 2011Â
Natural Resources Defense Council, Washington, DC, Research Assistant, 2004 -2006Â
Maryland Environmental Trust, Crownsville, Maryland, Policy Analyst, 2004Â
Oceana, Washington, DC, Public Policy Fellow, 2003 -2004Â
Environmental Defense Fund, Washington DC, Public Policy Fellow, 2002 - 2003Â
Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand, Environmental Consultant, 2001-2002
Conservation Work
National Zoo and Aquarium, Canberra, Australia, 2017-2019
Tidbinbilla Wildlife Sanctuary, Canberra, Australia, 2018
Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, Healesville, Australia, 2016
Greendale Wildlife Shelter, Ballarat, Australia, 2014-2016
Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne, Australia, 2015
New England Aquarium, Boston, MA, 2001