Education
March 2019 - June 2022
Master of Natural Resources
Oregon State University
The culmination of 3 years of study at Oregon State University. My Capstone Project focused on the effects of climate change on New York State's sugar maple population, and how the ecological, social, and economic impacts would affect various shareholders through out the state.
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I participated in representing the online student community in the Graduate Student Council for 2.5 years during my time at Oregon State University and was inducted to the Xi Sigma Pi and Phi Kappa Phi honors societies for maintaining a 4.0 gpa throughout the program.
March 2019 - December 2020
Sustainable Natural Resources
Graduate Certificate
Oregon State University
The graduate certificate focuses on Sustainability and implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in contemporary land management and environmental governance.
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I also participated in representing the online student community in the Graduate Student Council for 2.5 years during my time at Oregon State University and was inducted into the Xi Sigma Pi and Phi Kappa Phi honors societies for maintaining a 4.0 gpa throughout the program.
January 2007 - June 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
State University of New York at Purchase
My studies focused on governmental influence in public sectors and advocacy for marginalized populations, as well as globalization's effects on socio-economic institutions in the U.S.
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My thesis examined the role of Fast Food in contemporary American culture, it's influence on childhood obesity, and the targeting of children through advertisement. This thesis was one of a select few that was requested to be presented at SUNY Purchase's 2009 Student Symposium.
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I was also inducted in the Alpha Kappa Delta honors society for my academic achievements.
August 2012 - June 2013
Small Business Entrepreneurship Certificate
Westchester Community College
This certificate represents an education in small business law, organizational structure, marketing, and management. The goal of obtaining this certificate is to learn more about small businesses, their unique needs and how best to utilize their positions within local markets.
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I graduated with the highest gpa in the program for my year (2012 - 2013), and was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa.
