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University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor’s degree in geography and environmental studies (Spring 2025)
Minor: GIS and technologies
Relevant coursework: GIS, remote sensing, ecosystem ecology, natural climate solutions, conservation biology, cartography, spatial analysis
West Los Angeles College
Associate of arts in climate change and environmental studies
Explored climate system operations, human impacts on climate, and data-driven environmental decision-making
Geospatial and ecological researcher | UCLA
Conducting ecological analysis in Google Earth Engine (GEE) to assess species composition recovery in fire-affected landscapes.
Integrating remote sensing, GIS, and ecological modeling for habitat analysis and conservation planning.
Using machine learning models in GEE to analyze species distributions and environmental variables.
Incorporating biodiversity data for species occurrence modeling and conservation research.
Biodiversity and archival data research
Utilizing biodiversity datasets to model species distributions and analyze habitat suitability.
Conducting archival research on environmental history and land-use changes to inform ecological analysis.
Examining historical records, remote sensing data, and species occurrence datasets to understand habitat shifts over time.
Manager | UCLA Educational Greenhouse
Overseeing plant propagation, collection acquisition, and educational outreach initiatives.
Quino Checkerspot remote sensing project | UCLA
Analyzing habitat monitoring data for the endangered Quino checkerspot butterfly.
Using remote sensing to assess vegetation cover, host plant associations, fire history, and precipitation patterns.
Skill Sets
- Geospatial analysis and remote sensing: Google Earth Engine (GEE), ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ENVI
- Satellite and spatial analysis: Satellite imagery processing, cartography, spatial databases
- Programming and data analysis: Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn), SQL
- Biodiversity data science: Species occurrence modeling, ecological datasets, habitat analysis
- Field and ecological methods: Plant identification, ecosystem monitoring
- Photography and visual storytelling: Documentary photography and research
- Graphic design: Adobe Suite
President | UCLA Geography Association
Leading organization efforts to foster engagement in geographic research, GIS applications, and environmental studies.
Organizing speaker events, networking opportunities, and interdisciplinary collaborations for students and faculty.
President | Botanical Club at UCLA
Overseeing club initiatives to promote botanical research, appreciation, and outreach.
Supporting interdisciplinary collaboration across plant systematics and evolution, ecology, conservation, and science communication.
Campus advisory group member | UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden
Provided input on garden programs, plant collections, and community outreach initiatives.