M.S., Soil Science, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, 2002
B.S., Soil Science, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, 1999
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)
Associate Professional Soil Scientist (APSS)

Soil Scientist, CSUS Office of Water Programs, 2000 – present

• Project Coordinator for Caltrans soil stabilization, erosion control, rainfall simulation, new technology, hydroseeding, and current practices projects. Additional responsibilities include managing biostrips and biofilters, and bioretention projects
• Provide technical review, budget preparation, contractual agreements, professional association presentations and expert assistance

Research Assistant, California Polytechnic State University, 1999 – 2000

• Developed literature review for erosion control on disturbed sites, developed procedures manual for Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE)
• Tested effectiveness of rainfall simulators and vegetation on erosion in microplots, performed site analysis for rainfall testing for Vegetation Establishment and Maintenance Study

Professional Interests: Erosion and sediment control, water quality impacts in storm water, soil conservation, soil remediation, vegetation establishment, vegetation in best management practices and slope stability.