Resume
Resume
I am an undergraduate researcher specializing in Geography and Environmental Resources with a minor in Computer Science. My interdisciplinary research focus spans GIS, remote sensing, fire ecology, and ecocultural restoration. I aim to contribute to landscape-level conservation and open science initiatives through data-driven, community-engaged research.
2026
BSc Geography & Environmental Resources, minor Computer Science
California State University, Stanislaus
January 2025 – Present
Research Assistant
Human-Environment eXploration (HEX) Lab, California State University, Stanislaus
Built custom mobile workflows using ArcGIS Field Maps for urban tree inventory and environmental assessment.
Collected biometric and spatial data (e.g., DBH canopy spread, species) to support analysis of urban forest ecosystem services.
Designed a participatory research framework integrating citizen science and open-source mapping tools for community engagement.
August 2023 – Present
Field Assistant
Forbes Lab, University of Iowa
Conducted fieldwork on Cynipidae (gall wasps), documenting plant-insect interactions, collecting galls, and studying parasitic insect communities.
Reared insect specimens to monitor life cycles and prepare samples for DNA sequencing and parasitic ecology research.
June 2025 – Present
Ecological Restoration Fellow
October 2024 – Present
GIS Intern
Developed and maintained geodatabases for campus planning projects using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
Collected high-accuracy GNSS data with Trimble Geo7X for campus vegetation and infrastructure mapping.
Automated spatial workflows using Python, improving processing efficiency and reproducibility.
August 2024 – May 2025
Climate Action Fellow
College Corps, California State University, Stanislaus
Participated in ecological restoration projects across California, including native plantings, invasive species removal, and urban green space initiatives.
Maintained the Trans-California Pathway, a native plant arboretum supporting habitat conservation and environmental education.
Engaged in community outreach representing Stanislaus State College Corps and the California Geographical Society at conferences and public events.
Gained applied experience in fire ecology through participation in prescribed fire and cultural fire workshops.
October 2024 – Present
Docent
Led educational nature walks focused on riparian ecology, native species, and habitat restoration.
August 2024 – Present
Northern California Student Representative
Supported 2025 conference planning and outreach.
Led the San Joaquin Valley Wildlands field trips at Dos Rios State Park.
Developed and launched the 2025 conference website.
September 2022 – Present
Contributing Author
Wikimedia Foundation (Wikipedia, Wikispecies, Wikidata, Commons)
Authored and edited entries on arthropod biodiversity and taxonomy.
Contributed structured data and field images.
June 2022 – Present
Citizen Scientist
iNaturalist
Documented and identified species observations as part of biodiversity research.
Supported ecological monitoring through species distribution and phenology tracking.
April 2025 – Present
Community Maps Contributor
ESRI Community Maps & OpenStreetMap
Contributed and validated geospatial data for public basemaps, contributing to open-source and proprietary mapping platforms.
March 2021 – December 2021
Web Developer
Computing Alliance for Hispanic Serving Institutions (CAHSI), California State University, Stanislaus
Designed outreach-focused web content to support Latinx engagement in STEM pathways.