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Principal Owner
Seris Forest Analytics, LLCPrincipal Owner
May. 2025I work with clients to translate complex forest science and data landscapes into practical insights and credible solutions for sustainable forest management and climate action. Drawing from my passion for developing science delivery solutions, I leverage my experience in forest carbon quantification, greenhouse gas quantification tool development, international forest resources reporting, and national forest sustainability assessments to make sustainable forest management solutions accessible, practical, and meaningful.
Natural Resources Science Specialist
U.S. Forest ServiceNatural Resources Science Specialist
Sep. 2021 - Apr. 2025Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesSubject matter expert and technical advisor on carbon monitoring, accounting, and management and international forest resources reporting. Provided scientific and technical leadership and support national coordination around research, policy, and science delivery on carbon dynamics in U.S. forests and grasslands. Managed the Forest Sustainability Assessment Research program, which centers around reporting on Montreal Process Criteria and Indicators for the Conservation and Management of Temperate and Boreal Forests. Led analysis and reporting for the US submission to the 2025 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's Global Forest Resource Assessment.
Technical Writer, Research and Development
U.S. Forest ServiceTechnical Writer, Research and Development
Apr. 2020 - Sep. 2021Washington DC-Baltimore AreaLead and coordinate science communication and delivery efforts across R&D. Develop science delivery and program materials that communicate the intent and importance of research areas, prepare summary articles and briefing papers that explain scientific or technical subject matter for a broad range of readers, and serve as a liaison with scientists, partners, stakeholders and agency communication staffs.
Senior Program Associate, Ecosystem Services
Winrock InternationalSenior Program Associate, Ecosystem Services
Jun. 2013 - Mar. 2020Arlington, Virginia, USAMember of a team of scientists and economists developing innovative approaches to evaluate and communicate ecosystem services and configure technical components of REDD+ programs worldwide. Supported developing countries and private sector partners improve natural resource management, guide climate change mitigation/adaptation efforts, and advance corporate environmental responsibility. My primary responsibilities were technical analyses, project management, and serving as the communication and knowledge management manager for the Clean Energy, Environment, and Water Group.
ORISE Post-Graduate Research Fellow, Research and Development
U.S. Forest ServiceORISE Post-Graduate Research Fellow, Research and Development
Feb. 2013 - Jun. 2013Washington D.C. Metro AreaServed in the Science Quality Services staff in the US Forest Service Research and Development arm to boost science delivery mechanisms. Managing editor for the US Forest Service 2012-2013 Research Highlights publication.
Forestry Website Content Developer
University of Copenhagen Skov og LandscabeForestry Website Content Developer
Mar. 2011 - Sep. 2011Copenhagen Area, DenmarkSupported the design, population, maintenance, and launch of the Nordic-Baltic forestry website, a research-based information website on Nordic and Baltic forests and forest industry. Responsibilities included aggregating and calculating individual country data on forest extent and forest sector performance from FAO Forest Resource Assessment (FRA) data, reviewing and formatting articles for publication on the website, and assisting in the development and improvement of the website’s user interface.
Program Assistant, International Programs
U.S. Forest ServiceProgram Assistant, International Programs
Jun. 2008 - Jan. 2010Washington DCServed the Outreach and Partnerships program supporting the Technical Cooperation, Policy and Disaster Mitigation teams in developing outreach materials, performing website updates, and in organizing outreach events. Was a core member of the team preparing the US Delegation for their participation in the 2009 World Forestry Congress held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Responsibilities included coordinating the development, design and public interface of the Delegation’s kiosk, organizing general logistics for travel, developing briefing materials, and preparing for meetings with international officials.

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