MENTEE WITH EVERYONE OUTDOORS COLORADO
October 2025 — April 2026 | Denver, CO
- Selected as a mentee in Everyone Outdoors Colorado’s six-month Mentorship Program designed to connect emerging and seasoned outdoor leaders of color.
- Leading a session with cohort at the Partners in the Outdoors Conference 2026.
- Participated in a structured program featuring group field trips, trainings, networking events, group projects, and a capstone project — strengthening outdoor leadership, community engagement, and professional development skills.
- Built a growing professional network across Colorado’s outdoor, public lands, recreation, and conservation sectors through cohort interaction and mentor-mentee relationships.
CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP SERIES (CLS) PARTICIPANT
March 2025 — November 2025 | Colorado Open Lands (COL)
- Selected by COL for a competitive, statewide leadership cohort program focused on land conservation, public policy, and environmental stewardship.
- Participated in hands-on field tours and overnight experiences across diverse Colorado landscapes, including Northern Colorado, the Eastern Plains, South Park, Gunnison, and the Southeast.
- Gained practical knowledge of land trust tools, conservation funding, and the ecological, cultural, and economic value of protected lands.
- Collaborated with peers and experts through briefings, volunteer projects, and networking events to deepen professional and personal conservation connections.
AFTER SCHOOL STEM TEACHER WITH SCIENCE MATTERS
August 2024 — April 2025 | Denver, CO
- Led weekly hands-on STEM lessons for elementary students.
- Conducted science demos and assemblies to spark curiosity.
- Created a fun, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
- Acted as a positive role model and mentor for students.
- Encouraged teamwork, critical thinking, and enthusiasm for science.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TROPICS WITH CIEE
June 2019 — July 2019 | Monteverde, Costa Rica
- Fulfilled 4-week study abroad program that explored economic development between the environment and society through community engagement and excursions to points of interest.
- Composed a grant proposal for the Palito Fisher’s Association in the Island of Chira to buy supplies for a solar cooker to increase energy efficiency. Proposal was submitted to the UN Small Grants Program.
- Examined different agricultural methods utilized in the region to determine which farming examples could be implemented in the region to encourage sustainable production.
- Discussed opportunities and threats with local stakeholders to evaluate the changes seen from the community perspective and consider the possible outcomes of development in Monteverde, Costa Rica.
