Experience

Master of Science, ETH Zurich

Sep 2009 - Aug 2012

Thesis: Conservation Genetics of a Rare Plant Species in the Canary Islands.

Bachelor of Science, University of Guelph

Sep 2002 - Apr 2007

Major in Marine and Freshwater Biology

Lab Manager

Development and implementation of genotyping methodologies for understanding the eco-evolutionary trends of different plant study systems. Highlighted projects include: spread of an invasive plant species in the Swiss Alps, species competition and evolution in experimental duckweed communities, and spread of an invasive species to islands in Greece.

Communications Intern

Produced communications material on the status of the WWF European Alpine Programme's conservation activities in the Alps.

Scientific Assistant

A short employment opportunity following the completion of my MSc thesis to continue conducting research on the genetic diversity of a rare plant species in the Canary Islands.

Herbarium Technician

Conducted vegetation surveys in Northern Ontario for a study on the effects of forest management on biodiversity. Collected leaf material from a tree species in Ecuador to help characterise genetic diversity within and between populations.