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Funding and Income
Research Fish Biologist at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Salary is set by federal pay grade: ZP-3 level (equivalent: GS-11/12).
Ph.D. Research at the University of Washington (June 2017 - January 2020):
Funded by NMFS Sea Grant Population and Ecosystem Dynamics Graduate Fellowship, including student salary, conference fees and travel, publication and presentation fees, and UW overhead costs.
Student salary is established by the UW Graduate School and the Graduate Student Union.
Master's Thesis Research at the University of Washington (September 2014 - June 2017; 11 quarters):
Funded by the North Pacific Research Board and the Joint Institute for the Study of Atmosphere and Ocean, including student salary, conference fees and travel, publication and presentation fees, and UW overhead costs.
Student salary is established by the UW Graduate School and the Graduate Student Union.
Hazardous Materials Technician at the University of California, San Diego (November 2012 - June 2014):
I worked as a HazMat Tech and Emergency Responder for the Environment, Health, and Safety Department at UC San Diego. As a technician, I was paid hourly and my wages were set by the UPTE-CWA Union (under the TX category).
Research Scientist for the California Wetfish Producer's Association (April 2011-March 2012):
I was contracted by the CWPA to establish field collections of California market squid paralarvae. I worked with the sportfishing boat, Stardust, in the Channel Islands and along coastal California. Samples are collected quarterly, as close to the timing of the CalCOFI cruises as possible. I also established sample sorting and logging procedures, and began preliminary analysis of collected samples.
Staff Research Associate at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (June 2008 - December 2011):
I worked sorting CalCOFI ichthyoplankton samples, doing data analysis for California market squid, and working on research cruises. Prior to June 2010, I worked under part-time employment (20 hours/week). Following June 2010, I worked as a full-time employee. My position was supported by the NOAA Integrated Ocean Observing System. As a research employee, my wages were set by the UPTE-CWA Union (under the RX category).
Salary is set by federal pay grade: ZP-3 level (equivalent: GS-11/12).
Ph.D. Research at the University of Washington (June 2017 - January 2020):
Funded by NMFS Sea Grant Population and Ecosystem Dynamics Graduate Fellowship, including student salary, conference fees and travel, publication and presentation fees, and UW overhead costs.
Student salary is established by the UW Graduate School and the Graduate Student Union.
Master's Thesis Research at the University of Washington (September 2014 - June 2017; 11 quarters):
Funded by the North Pacific Research Board and the Joint Institute for the Study of Atmosphere and Ocean, including student salary, conference fees and travel, publication and presentation fees, and UW overhead costs.
Student salary is established by the UW Graduate School and the Graduate Student Union.
Hazardous Materials Technician at the University of California, San Diego (November 2012 - June 2014):
I worked as a HazMat Tech and Emergency Responder for the Environment, Health, and Safety Department at UC San Diego. As a technician, I was paid hourly and my wages were set by the UPTE-CWA Union (under the TX category).
Research Scientist for the California Wetfish Producer's Association (April 2011-March 2012):
I was contracted by the CWPA to establish field collections of California market squid paralarvae. I worked with the sportfishing boat, Stardust, in the Channel Islands and along coastal California. Samples are collected quarterly, as close to the timing of the CalCOFI cruises as possible. I also established sample sorting and logging procedures, and began preliminary analysis of collected samples.
Staff Research Associate at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (June 2008 - December 2011):
I worked sorting CalCOFI ichthyoplankton samples, doing data analysis for California market squid, and working on research cruises. Prior to June 2010, I worked under part-time employment (20 hours/week). Following June 2010, I worked as a full-time employee. My position was supported by the NOAA Integrated Ocean Observing System. As a research employee, my wages were set by the UPTE-CWA Union (under the RX category).
Personal Interests
Activities
I am an avid scuba diver and skier. Because of these particular activities, I have a vested interest in ensuring that we:
a) have clean waterways
b) actively work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, which result in climate change, changing ocean temperatures and circulation, and ocean acidification.
I was certified as a Divemaster in November 2012, and worked for Ocean Enterprises teaching PADI courses until leaving San Diego in June 2014.
Experiences
I have personally witnessed a loved one barely survive a Meningococcus infection, and the lasting impact a deadly and highly transmissible bacteria can have on a young child. They were infected by a carrier, someone who is infected with the disease and can transmit it to others, but experiences no symptoms themselves. Several years later, a vaccine was developed and approved for Meningococcus. My family would have given anything to have had this vaccine before this disease took hold of someone we loved. Having personally seen the effects of deadly diseases, I am a strong supporter of full and timely vaccinations.
I am an avid scuba diver and skier. Because of these particular activities, I have a vested interest in ensuring that we:
a) have clean waterways
b) actively work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, which result in climate change, changing ocean temperatures and circulation, and ocean acidification.
I was certified as a Divemaster in November 2012, and worked for Ocean Enterprises teaching PADI courses until leaving San Diego in June 2014.
Experiences
I have personally witnessed a loved one barely survive a Meningococcus infection, and the lasting impact a deadly and highly transmissible bacteria can have on a young child. They were infected by a carrier, someone who is infected with the disease and can transmit it to others, but experiences no symptoms themselves. Several years later, a vaccine was developed and approved for Meningococcus. My family would have given anything to have had this vaccine before this disease took hold of someone we loved. Having personally seen the effects of deadly diseases, I am a strong supporter of full and timely vaccinations.