EDUCATION

CAROLINA DAY SCHOOL, ASHEVILLE, NC.
• Graduated 2000

DAVIDSON COLLEGE, DAVIDSON, NC.
Bachelor of Science in Biology intended for May 2005.
• Science courses include: Principles of Biology, Organisms, Evolution and Ecosystems, Principles of Chemistry, Inorganic Chemical Analysis, Organic Chemistry, Animal Behavior, Animal Nutrition, Developmental Biology, Animal Physiology, Ecology, Investigations in Herpetology, Independent Research, Biostatistics
• Other environmentally-related courses: Environmental History, Christianity and Nature

Study Abroad
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND, Spring-Summer 2003.
• Studied Animal Diversity, Sociology of NZ Society, Independent Chemistry Research.
• Worked for two weeks on a Thoroughbred training farm, exercised 3-5 race horses per day.

SCHOOL FOR FIELD STUDIES, CENTER FOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, KENYA, Fall 2003.
• Studied Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Environmental Policy, and Directed Research.

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY, DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND, Spring 2003.
• Investigated the effect of UV light on hydrogen-peroxide formation in surface waters.
• Participated in extensive field work involving collecting and analyzing water samples, including one-week stays at both Doubtful Sound and National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) headquarters, Lauder, NZ.

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, KUKU GROUP RANCH, KENYA, Fall 2003.
• Examined the effects of human development on wildlife dispersal and migration.
• Used GPS and GIS (Arch View) to record and map patterns of human settlement and wildlife sightings in Kuku Group Ranch.
• Examined impacts of the bushmeat trade in Southern Kenya.
• Presented research findings to the local community of Kuku Group Ranch and provided suggestions for future land-use plans that would be economically and ecologically sustainable.

HERPETOLOGY RESEARCH, DAVIDSON COLLEGE, DAVIDSON, NC, Summer 2004-present.
• Investigated the effects of urbanization on summer-breeding anuran species using calling surveys.
• Determined the effects of survey protocol on detection probabilities and site-occupancy estimates of summer-breeding anurans.

ACTIVITIES

Equestrian Activities
WORKING STUDENT, WINDFALL FARM INC., SOUTHERN PINES, NC, Fall 2000-Fall 2001, numerous weekends & school holidays 1995-present.
• Gained experience in breeding and training of Irish Sport Horses.
• Provided care (including feeding, cleaning, exercising, and basic veterinary care) for up to twenty horses at a time, 60 hours/week of work.

COMPETITIONS
• Camino Real Three-Day Event, CCI**, completed, May 2002
• Commonwealth International Three-Day Event, CCI*, 2nd place, May 2001.
• North American Young Riders Championships, CCI*, 6th place individual, 2nd place team, August 2001.

Other Activities
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COALITION, DAVISON COLLEGE, DAVIDSON, NC, Fall 2001-present.
• EcoTeam—Teach environmental science lessons to third-graders once a week.
• Organize and conduct various campus-wide environmental projects.

YOUTH LEADER, DAVIDSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, DAVIDSON, NC, Summer 2004-present.
• Assist in planning and leading youth group for middle and high school students on Sunday nights.

METHODIST COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP LEADERSHIP TEAM, DAVIDSON, NC, Fall 2001-present.
• Coordinate and participate in weekly discussions on Christian faith in a college setting.
• Organize service activities and mission trips.

BIO SOCIETY SERVICE CHAIR, DAVIDSON COLLEGE, DAVIDSON, NC, Fall 2004-present.
• Organize service projects, including an ink-cartridge recycling program.

RUSK EATING HOUSE SOCIAL MEMBER, DAVIDSON COLLEGE, DAVIDSON, NC, Spring 2001-Spring 2004.

DAVIDSON WOMEN’S CLUB SOCCER, DAVIDSON COLLEGE, DAVIDSON, NC, Fall 2001-Fall 2002.

VOLUNTEER/WORK EXPERIENCE

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, HERPETOLOGY LAB, DAVIDSON COLLEGE, DAVIDSON, NC, Summer 2004-present.
• Radio-track box turtles and black rat snakes on the Davidson College Ecological Preserve.
• Assist in data collection on local reptile and amphibian species by means of a drift fence, coverboards, and turtle traps.
• Coordinate outreach-- organize and give talks related to herpetology and conservation to local schools and community organizations.
• Assist in collecting and organizing data from the Catawba River Corridor Coverboard Program.
• Assist in facilitating a wetlands creation project on the Davidson College Ecological Preserve.

COLLEGE UNION INFORMATION DESK, DAVIDSON COLLEGE, DAVIDSON, NC, Fall 2004.
• Answered phone, provided information services pertaining to activities at Davidson College.

COUNSELOR, CAMP KAHDALEA, BREVARD, NC, Summer 2002.
• Counseled two sessions of campers (5 girls at a time): First session- 3½ weeks, 14-15 year olds, second session- 5½ weeks, 7-9 year olds.
• Instructed horse-back riding (taught 2-4 group lessons per day).

ANIMAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL OF DAVIDSON, DAVIDSON, NC, Fall 2002.
• Observed and helped with routine veterinary procedures (volunteer work).

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES

MEMBER OF TAU OMEGA CHAPTER OF TRIBETA
• Tribeta is an honors and professional society for students in the biological sciences.

STUDENT MEMBER OF THE NORTH CAROLINA HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY

STUDENT MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEASTERN BIOLOGISTS

STUDENT MEMBER OF A ROCHA USA
• A Rocha is an international non-profit, Christian nature conservation organization.

ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF THE SOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMIT, MOREHOUSE COLLEGE, ATLANTA, GA., February 2005.
• Will present original herpetology research in the form of a poster.

66TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEASTERN BIOLOGISTS, FLORENCE, AL., April 2005.
• Will present original herpetology research in the form of a poster.

A ROCHA USA CONFERENCE, ANNAPOLIS, MD, September 24-26, 2004.
• Participated in a 2-day conference on “Faith, Community and Conservation”.

INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY SEMINAR, SEATTLE, WA, July 2004.
• Participated in a week long seminar on creative approaches to environmental solutions.