Objective

To obtain an Carl Albert Internship position with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.

Education

1992 - 1997                   Oklahoma State University           Stillwater, OK

Bachelor of Science in Biological Science

1997 - 2000                   Oklahoma State University           Stillwater, OK

Master of Science in Environmental Science

§     Advisor Dr. Will Focht, Political Science Department

Work experience

1998 - 2000                   OSU and OU            Stillwater and Norman, OK

Graduate Research Assistant

§     Participated as a member of an interdisciplinary research team in the conduct of the Impact Management Assessment Protocol / Illinois River Basin Project, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Science Foundation.  The goal of the project is to develop a management plan for the Illinois River Basin.  My specific responsibilities included the following:

§     Development of an expert model showing the various impacts to the Illinois River Basin (including physical, biological, economic, social, and political)

§     Work closely with Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission to obtain important information about the Illinois River Basin.

§     Interviewing of stakeholders and comparison of their knowledge of impacts to those represented in the expert model.

§     Assisting in development of a computerized visualization of the findings of the interdisciplinary team for education of stakeholders.

§     Assisting in preparation for meeting of relevant policymakers (local, state, and federal) to discuss policy options for the Illinois River Basin.

Professional memberships

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Oklahoma State University chapter: Initiated May 2000

Additional Courses

ISO 14000 / EMS Implementation and Auditing Course