Writing Pieces
Decolonizing conservation: incorporating Indigenous practices and Traditional knowledge into contemporary conservation practices in California
My undergraduate honors thesis; an analysis of the relationship between the Indigenous Tribes of California and State and Federal organizations as it pertains to Land management and conservation projects. Western scientists, with the backing of colonial history and privilege, far too often "inflict" conservation on Indigenous peoples as opposed to collaborating with them. When considering conservation actions, it is imperative to prioritize Indigenous values and history as it pertains the the Land.
How wolf reintroduction is supposed to go — and how it’s going.
My Journalism Undergraduate Capstone Project. Visit the page on my website dedicated to the piece.
While working with the Botany Department at the National Museum of Natural History, I noticed there was a lot of time that came with processing specimen submissions. In order to ease some pressure, I made an instruction guide for submission guidelines.
Community farm in Boulder promotes sustainability and mental health through dedication to the land.
A feature story on Cameron Genter and Lightroot Community Farm in Boulder, CO. The farm prioritizes carbon sequestering land practices while creating a community space for education and recovery.
Suncor oil refinery poses a dangerous threat to front range residents; Boulder County counters with a lawsuit capable of leaving a lasting impact on climate change laws
Community members and local activists share how the pollution emitted by Suncor oil refinery in Commerce City, CO has affected their neighbors, families and their own health.
A guide to collecting plant specimens for the US National Herbarium.
What’s the biggest barrier for a university going zero-waste? Education.
In one of the nation’s top schools for sustainability, CU Boulder still faces obstacles in becoming completely zero-waste. One of the biggest obstacles are the students; mainly the lack of knowledge surrounding zero-waste practices such as composting.
40+ contributions to The Foothill Dragon Press worth appreciating.
I took my introduction to journalism very seriously and I believed it grew my skill as a writer and awareness as a reporter. I was able to cover mature topics such as school district strikes, pay raise demands, gun violence rallies and vigils for victims of local mass shootings.