Inclusive SciComm Symposium Planning Committee, Metcalf Institute Present The biennial symposium is an international convening of practitioners, trainers, researchers, educators, and funders who work across diverse disciplines and sectors to prioritize inclusion, equity, and intersectionality in all forms of science communication.
American Museum of Natural History Youth Initiatives Curriculum Development Fall 2019 – Present The American Museum of Natural History – Education Department’s Youth Initiatives program provides after school educational content for high school students throughout the year. As a member of the education team, I am responsible for reviewing science curriculum and incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice narratives and activities into the content. The resulting science courses incorporate issues of social equity and justice into the content to provide a more accurate representation of science history and practice.
Inclusive Conservation Community Initiative (ICON) Coordinator Fall 2018 – Present ICON is a department-wide initiative of the American Museum of Natural History Center for Biodiversity and Conservation that focuses on the recruitment, retention, and representation of historically underrepresented groups in conservation through a combined approach of outreach, mentorship, and conservation research opportunities. As ICON coordinator, I help expand research and educational opportunities for underrepresented students in conservation and facilitate the incorporation of a diversity, equity, and inclusion framework within the Center and the larger conservation community.
American Museum of Natural History Science Research Mentoring Program (SRMP) Fall 2018 – Present My responsibilities as a teacher and mentor in the SRMP are to provide after school programing on biodiversity and conservation to high school students who are traditionally underrepresented in the discipline, while mentoring 2-3 students in an applied biodiversity conservation research project. Here, I meet with a group of 20 students twice a week during the academic year and provide 2 hours of biodiversity conservation educational content. Additionally, I meet with 2-3 mentees twice a week over a calendar year and guide them through the process of research development, analysis, and communication.
Franklin Park Coalition Volunteer Coordinator & Development Associate Fall 2017 - Summer 2018 The FPC is a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to involving underrepresented communities in the stewardship of Franklin Park, Boston’s largest green space. As the Volunteer Coordinator & Development Associate, I reported to the Executive Director and oversaw the organizations volunteer efforts, performed outreach and acted as a liaison to the local community, assisted with fundraising, managed media and advertisement, organized community events, and served as an ambassador of the FPC’s mission.
Yale Office of Graduate Student Development and Diversity (OGSDD) Fellow Fall 2015 – Fall 2017 OGSDD Fellows work in partnership with the University to help build a supportive and inclusive graduate school community where diverse students are supported in their professional, social, and intellectual goals and pursuits. As a Fellow, I was responsible for acting as a liaison between my department and the OGSDD, organizing events open to the graduate school community, and helping facilitate the process of recruiting, retaining, and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.
Yale Queer Womxn & Nonbinary Grads Group Founder Fall 2016 – Fall 2017 The Queer Women & Nonbinary Grads group at Yale was formed to address a need for increased visibility and community for an underserved portion of the Yale LGBTQ+ student body. As the founder, I organized events centered on community cohesion, mentorship, and outreach.
Yale School of Forestry PhD Peer Mentorship Program Director Fall 2015 – Fall 2017 The PhD Peer Mentorship Program is a student-run program in which incoming and current doctoral students are paired in an effort to orient new students to New Haven and the Forestry School while also cultivating a sense of community among the PhD students that make up a small portion of the school. As Director, I matched students together at the beginning of the school year, encouraged them to meet and establish a strong mentorship relationship, and organized events for the wider PhD community to take part in throughout the academic year.
Girls Science Investigation Volunteer Fall 2015 Girls Science Investigations is a free program in New Haven, CT for middle school girls interested in learning more about science. As a volunteer in this program, I engaged with and mentored traditionally underrepresented students while facilitating hands-on activities that allow them to explore various scientific topics and encourage their involvement in STEM fields.
Yale Black Graduate Network Secretary Fall 2014 - Spring 2015 The Black Graduate Network at Yale is a student-run organization uniting Yale graduate and professional school students interested in the African diaspora. The aim is to provide an environment where students can find fellowship, network, and partake in community service. As the Secretary, I was responsible for organizing and advertising events, communicating important information to group members, and establishing key contacts for collaboration and support.