Miscellaneous

Bachelors of Fine Arts

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)

Summa Cum Laude

Printmaking & Curatorial Studies

Leadership Training

AmeriCorps National Civilian Conservation Corps (AmeriCorps NCCC)

Pacific Region - Class 17

Oct 2010 - July 2011

Worked on educational, environmental, and historic restoration projects throughout the Western United States. Project sponsors included the Presidio Trust, Pomona YMCA, Camp Sealth, Sacramento Unified School District, Oregon State Parks, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

Student Conversation Association

Backcountry Trail Crew Member

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

June - Aug 2009

Worked on a 16-person trail crew to construct 5+ miles of trail through the Trinity Alps with hand tools over 10 weeks.

National Outdoor Leadership School

Sea Kayaking & Sailing Course

June 2007

Completed 35-day backcountry course that built leadership skills through team-based setting. Challenged through environment to learn hands-on about sea kayaking and sailing, team communication styles, and flexibility.