Environmental Studies major at Northern Illinois University, headed for a career in local government. Her focus is the point where sustainability policy meets the people it affects — she presented research at CURE 2026 on making the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus’ Greenest Region Compact measurable, and has kept working with the Caucus since.
A former NIU Orientation Leader, she is a practiced facilitator and the person others turned to when a student or family member needed extra support. At 71 North she wants to sharpen those skills on community-engaged work, and bring a sustainability lens to whatever the studio is building.
Education
- B.S. in Environmental Studies, Emphasis in Biodiversity and Environmental Restoration, Northern Illinois University (Expected May 2027)
Skills
- Community Engagement & Outreach
- Group Facilitation
- Environmental Policy Analysis
- Field Sampling & Water Quality
- Environmental Compliance (OSHA, EPA)
- Technical Writing
- Data Organization & Reporting
Work Experience
- Marine Conservation Intern, Manta Caribbean Project (Jun. 2026)
- Orientation Leader, Northern Illinois University (Feb. 2025 – Aug. 2025)
- Consultant, Environmental Compliance Company LTD, Loves Park IL (Jun. 2024 – Aug. 2024)
Project Experience
- Greenest Region Compact research – presented at CURE 2026 on making the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus sustainability framework more measurable
- Capstone in Environmental Studies – researched municipal sustainability initiatives and wrote policy recommendations (Jan. – May 2026)
- STEMfest – regular volunteer across a range of projects
- NIU Gardening Club and ACLU – member