Job summary and/or description of your work/research:
As Administrative & Outreach Coordinator for the laboratory, my mission is to maintain seamless operations for the team, while supporting my colleagues in their daily needs. Additionally, I manage our youth mentorship programs and support our lab’s communications efforts-all with the collective goal of inspiring and educating communities about the incredible wonders of the ocean and the work that must be done to protect them.
What do you enjoy most about your work/research:
While I was never a “science” person growing up, I was always really intrigued by marine science and the ocean. I love that I get to bring my own unique skills to the table (like connecting with people, thinking creatively about how to message our work, work with students and manage projects) while helping my teammates who work on more of the “hard science” aspects of the job.
Inspiration:
I’m inspired by my colleagues who study the ocean and ways we can continue to keep it healthy, I’m inspired by today’s young students who know more than I ever did at that age about climate change and being a responsible steward of the earth and are making strides to create change.