relevant Experience and coursework
Volunteer at WildCare (2021-2025)
Worked four-hour shifts on Saturday mornings for 4 years at non-profit organization that rescues, treats and rehabilitates wild animals in Marin, Sonoma and Napa counties. WildCare delivers world-class medical care in its open admission wildlife hospital, together with exceptional environmental education, community engagement, and effective advocacy for the protection of wildlife and our shared habitat. https://discoverwildcare.org/
Student Intern at North Bay Veterinary Surgical Services (2025)
Interned under the direction of Dr. James Farese, DVM/DACVS, an orthopedic and oncological surgeon. Assisted with ACL and meniscus repair surgeries - https://www.nbvetsurg.com/
Volunteer at Slide Ranch (2025)
Collaborated on a three week high school senior project caring for goats, sheep, ducks, and chickens as well as facility maintenance- Slide Ranch: two minute video recap of project. Slide Ranch’s mission is to connect children of all ages to nature through hands-on education on its 134-acre coastal ranch and nature preserve. http://slideranch.org
Studied at the University of Miami’s Marine Mammal Program (Summer 2024)
Courses taken: Biology of Marine Megafauna/MSC106 and Marine Conservation/MSC116. https://bulletin.miami.edu/courses-az/msc/
Animal Conservation Volunteer (Summer 2023)
Volunteered at the Bahamas Humane Society, Ardastra Gardens Animal Sanctuary and Dolphin Cay Marine Habitat. Program sponsored by Broadreach.