Community Engagement & Professional Growth
Where passion and leadership meet
My journey in Professional Growth and Community Leadership unfolds across three key areas: Professional Training and Continuing Education, Community Leadership, and Speaking Engagements. Each area represents a facet of my work that has been deeply fulfilling and impactful. In Professional Training and Continuing Education, I’ve embraced opportunities to continually refine and expand my skills, reflecting my dedication to personal and professional growth. Community Leadership showcases my passion for bringing together diverse groups to achieve shared goals, underscoring my commitment to fostering meaningful social change. Lastly, my Speaking Engagements illustrate my ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and inspire others, reinforcing my role as a thought leader who actively contributes to the broader conversation in my field.
Community Leadership
Willamette Women's Farmer Network 2019-2022
Community Ambassador, Austin ComNet19 2019
RVCC Communications Work Group, Western Region 2019
Natural Resource Educator Working Group, OSU Extension 2016-2018
Wild in the Willamette contributing writer, OSU Press 2015
Education Chair, Audubon Society of Corvallis 2014-2016
Food Action Team co-chair, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
ABOVE: Leading an Aquatic Ecology Education series along Oak Creek in partnership with the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University and the Audubon Society. This 3-year springtime program was funded thanks to a National Science Foundation grant. In my role as Program Coordinator and Outreach Manager, the program reached 942 4th and 5th grade students.
