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MS in Marine Biology | Freelance Science Writer and Copy Editor | Environmental Consultant

Profile Summary

I am a professional freelance science writer, copy editor, and environmental consultant. I am a monthly contributor to Forbes Science where I have published over fifty articles on topics ranging from microbiology to climate change to food security. As a freelance copy editor, I have edited manuscripts, grant proposals, and protocols in topics ranging from biomedical research to environmental law. I love the challenge of a new editing project. My research background is diverse, lending me expertise in a wide range of topics. I have a Master's in Marine Biology and have conducted research in Antarctica, Panama, the Pacific Northwest, New England, and California. My research background includes work on marine organisms, microbial communities, molecular biology, climate change. As an environmental consultant, I am an expert in helping clients apply for local, regional, state, and federal approvals for a variety of projects. In particular, I focus on advising projects with marine components, such as dredging projects, pier installation projects, and aquaculture facility compliance. My unique research background and strengths in communication have been exemplified in my ability to write about science. I produce appealing, informative content aimed at a broad readership, and particularly enjoy the challenge of distilling complicated molecular and microbial biology research into a compelling story. I am actively seeking to expand my writing to more platforms, and welcome all inquiries.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Oceanography & Marine Science
• ★ Marine Conservation
• ☆ Marine Botany
• ☆ Aquatic Mammals
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Molecular Ecology
• ☆ Marine Biology
• ☆ Aquaculture
• ☆ Climate Science
• ☆ Environmental Policy
• ☆ Applied Ecology
• ☆ Conservation Biology
• ☆ Marine Ecology
• ☆ Industrial Fishing
• ☆ News Writing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing, Newswriting

Research Market Research, Feasibility Study, Fact Checking, Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis

Product Development Formulation

Work Experience

Regulatory Permitting Specialist

WRA, Inc.

November 2019 - Present

Science Contributor

Forbes.com

April 2019 - Present

Laboratory Manager - CRISPR Research Lab

The Gladstone Institutes

April 2019 - August 2019

Research Technician - Antarctic Fish Physiology

Sonoma State University

August 2018 - April 2019

Laboratory Assistant III - Seagrass Microbial Communities

University of California Davis

January 2018 - June 2018

Teaching Assistant - Undergraduate Virus Research Course

The College of William & Mary

August 2013 - May 2016

NSF REU - Protein Expression in Seastar Larvae

Friday Harbor Laboratories

June 2015 - August 2015

NSF REU - Interactions Between Phytoplankton and Viruses

The Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

June 2014 - August 2014

Education

Master of Science, Marine Biology

Northeastern University

September 2016 - December 2017

Bachelor of Science, Biology

The College of William & Mary

August 2012 - May 2016

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.