Resume

Education

2016 – 2019 M. Sc. in Environmental Science, Alaska Pacific University

2006 – 2010 B. A. in Marine Science, Occidental College

Weekend Edition Host

KLCC | August 2025 – Present

Anchor live newscasts with NPR-style delivery for a public radio audience, delivering clear, concise, and accurate local and statewide news
Adapted quickly to breaking news situations and updated scripts in real time
Research, write, and edit news scripts, online articles, newscasts, feature stories, and digital content
Produce original reporting and engaging digital content, including field interviews, sound gathering, clips, and social media posts
Operated studio and field audio equipment, including digital editors, soundboards, and automation systems, also using tools like Audacity, Cool Edit, and Audition
Build strong relationships with local organizations, officials, and listeners to strengthen newsroom sourcing

Present results of different management measure scenario to charter operators in Southeast Alaska and the Gulf of Alaska, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, and the International Pacific Halibut Commission to describe recreational harvest trends and potential outcomes of various management measures

Fisheries Science and Policy Consultant

Wild Pacific Fisheries Research | August 2020 – January 2022

Project manager for various research projects with a variety of organizations and institutions in New Zealand and the United States on conservation engineering fisheries research projects

Fishery Manager

Fisheries Inshore New Zealand | July 2019 – August 2020

Represented participants in New Zealand’s major inshore commercial fisheries, and communicated FINZ’s vision, mission, and core values

North Pacific Groundfish Observer

AIS | Dec 2014 – Jul 2016,

Performed observer duties in the partial coverage fleet in the Gulf of Alaska
Worked on pot grey cod, pollock trawl, grey cod longline, halibut longline, and black cod longline commercial vessels

Port Sampler

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | May 2014 – Jun 2014

Interviewed commercial, charter, and recreational fishermen in Astoria, Oregon on their catch and submitted the data to ODFW to monitor catch in the area

Co-founder of first local chapter based in Newport, Oregon
Managed event logistics, including scheduling venues, booking speakers, preparing materials, and marketing events
Engaged with local scientists, educators, and communicators to participate in chapter events
Managed chapter communications across email newsletters and organizational platforms