Education B.S. in Botany, Western Washington University M.S.

S. in Genetics and Science Writing, University of Montana Research Scallop swimming behavior and physiology, 2001-2003 in Bellingham, WA, with Deborah Donovan Sea anemones and their algal symbionts, 2002 in Anacortes, WA, with Giselle Muller-Parker Antarctic algae and their productivity, 2003-2005 at Palmer Station Antarctica, with Maria Vernet Soil fungi and particle aggregation, 2005 in Missoula, MT, with Matthias Rillig Population genetics in clonal invasive plants, 2005-2007 in Missoula, MT, with Lila Fishman Wilderness character and human impact, 2007-2009 in Missoula, MT, with the Wilderness Institute Regenerative life support systems for space travel, 2009-2010 at Amundson-Scott South Pole Station, with Lane Patterson Regenerative and resilient agricultural systems, 2010 on Orcas Island, WA, with Sam and Doug Bullock Relevant experience Curriculum development and delivery, university 100-300 level courses Curriculum development and delivery, high school level Lesson planning and teaching of survival and primitive skills Leading crews of volunteers in a wilderness research setting Leading groups of students in a wilderness study setting Back-country logistics and trip planning for extended wilderness trips Travel planning and navigation of foreign countries Lab skills: Genetics work (pipetting, PCR, sequencing, etc.) Greenhouse studies (plant cultivation, sampling, etc.) Radioisotope work (14C growth experiments) Algae cultivation and measurement Light microscopy Field skills: Water sample collection Use of various instruments (light, temperature, tree corer, etc.) Soil and sediment sampling Plant identification and sampling Wildlife track identification Rope work (climbing/safety) 2003 2007

Travels Peru: wilderness exploration, history research, adventures Ecuador: Sustainable agriculture, surfing, language, adventures Chile: Mountain travel, wilderness exploration, adventures Argentina: Mountain travel, cultural research, wilderness exploration, adventures Antarctica: Phytoplankton research, sampling cruises, exploration, adventures New Zealand: Wilderness exploration, climbing, adventures Japan: Cultural exchange, historical research, sustainable agriculture, wilderness exploration, adventures Certifications Cybertracker international tracking exam: level 3 Wilderness First Responder (RMI) and CPR