Christine Ann Lynch
clynch13@gmail.com, cell 865-385-2444
2823 Winam Ave Apt I1, Honolulu, HI 96816
EDUCATION
PhD in Entomology, Washington State University Pullman, WA 99164
GPA 3.64/4.0 January 2010- May 4, 2013
Masters of Science in Entomology, University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN 37996
GPA 4.0/4.0 December 17, 2006
Bachelors of Science in Entomology/Nematology, University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611
GPA 3.25/4.0 June 19, 2004
Saint Thomas Aquinas High School Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 May 2000
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
Completed distance learning class ENY 6203 and ENY 6203L Insect Ecology & lab University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611 GPA 4.0/4.0
Grant writing workshop Washington State University October 27, 2012
WORK EXPERIENCE
Junior Researcher (Postdoctoral researcher), University of Hawai‘i Honolulu, HI August 1, 2013 to present
 Collaborated with USDA APHIS PPQ CPHST to change current export restrictions and regulations by
determining if a specialty crop like moringa pods was a fruit fly host
 Contacted growers on small farms to set up meetings and moringa sampling schedule
 Set up field experiment to monitor moringa tree growth and insect pests weekly by removing all the pods
from 88 moringa trees and trimming 40 of these trees for the study
 Collected moringa pods monthly from five commercial growers and two UH research stations
 Brought moringa pods from farms back to laboratory, set up cages with pods inside and observed insect
emergence
 Identified insect specimens that emerged from moringa pods held in the laboratory
 Collected rotting fruit for establishment of fruit fly colonies for Bactrocera dorsalis (oriental fruit fly) and B.
curcurbitae (melon fruit fly) and set up breeding colonies
 Helped mentor three undergraduate students who were conducting independent research projects in the
laboratory and greenhouse
 Wrote an extension publication, quarterly updates for USDA APHIS, and grants for future research
Graduate Research Assistant, Washington State University Pullman, WA January 2010-May 2013
 Set up field experiment by measuring, staking out plots and helping to plant potatoes
 Manipulated Myzus persicae (green peach aphids) and Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Colorado potato beetles)
by spraying pesticides in specific plots and spraying water in control plots to determine if generalist predators
would be more attracted to a one or both target prey species
 Sampled insect and spider community on experimental potato field using D-vac suction sampler
 Manipulated green peach aphids densities and predator combinations in greenhouse and large scale field cage
experiments
 Reared green peach aphids on potatoes in greenhouse and 8 m3 field cages
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Reared Acyrthosiphon pisum (Harris) (pea aphids), Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (western
flower thrips), and Tetranychus urticae Koch (two-spotted spider mites) for feeding trials
Ran feeding trials with Geocoris bullatus (Say) (Large Big-eyed bug) and Nabis alternatus Parshley
(Western damsel bug) to determine how long western flower thrip DNA is detectable at 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 16,
and 24 hours after consumption
Grew potatoes from seed and transplanted young plants in greenhouse
Released green peach aphids into experimental field plots
Counted insects present on ten plants in each field plot and recorded data
Identified insect specimens from field survey and experiment samples
Conducted commercial potato field surveys in 32 total fields over two field seasons where soil samples, leaf
samples, insect community, and generalist predators for molecular gut content analysis were collected
Sampled commercial potato fields for two-spotted spider mites and processed samples to determine if twospotted spider mites were present
Investigated Geocoris bullatus (Say) and Nabis alternatus Parshley behavior and consumption of green peach
aphids at different densities and predator diversity (single or both species) in greenhouse experiments
Examined predator location and consumption when green peach aphids were clumped or dispersed in large
scale field cage experiment (ninety 8 m3 cages)
Entered data from field experiment and commercial field surveys and kept a lab notebook with experimental
data and procedures
Used farm maps to navigate and find correct commercial potato fields
Trained and supervised 8 undergraduate student employees over 3 summer field seasons
Supervised and trained 3 student employees in sorting insect samples from commercial potato fields
Interviewed students for one of the 2011 summer positions and for all 3 fall 2011 positions
Biological Science Technician (Insects), USDA Agricultural Research Service, U. S. Horticultural Research
Laboratory: Subtropical Insects Research Unit Fort Pierce, Florida December 26, 2007- December 22, 2009
April 1, 2009- December 22, 2009 (GS-0404, 07, Step 3-4)
 Started and maintained Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (citrus leafminer) colonies from field collected
specimens
 Collected new flush branch samples and counted the incidence of canker, leaf mines, and canker in leaf mines
on leaves
 Set up and ran field experiment to determine if canker was found more frequently in citrus leafminer trails or
on the rest of the leaf
 Entered data from branch sample collection and kept a lab notebook with experimental data and procedures
 Dissected Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Asian citrus psyllids) and collected psyllid organs such as
midgut and salivary glands that were tested for presence or absence of HLB using qPCR
 Put out SPLAT CLM for citrus leafminer mating disruption and citrus leafminer traps in commercial
citrus grove trial
December 26, 2007- March 31, 2009 (GS-0404, 07, Step 2, 3)
 Maintained and reared Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Asian citrus psyllid), Toxoptera citricida (Kirkaldy)
(brown citrus aphids), and brown citrus aphid parasitoid colonies
 Setup and completed experiment on the effects of PFR-97 fungus on a parasitoid of brown citrus aphids
 Extracted RNA and DNA from Asian citrus psyllids
 Performed PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA cleaning of samples after extraction of DNA
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Dissected over 400 Asian citrus psyllids and collected psyllid organs such as midgut, ovaries, testes,
mycetocytes, and fat bodies for later use in different cDNA libraries
Completed Asian citrus psyllid midgut cDNA library WHDcMg and testes cDNA library WHDcT using
the Zap-cDNA Synthesis Protocol from Stratagene
Wrote protocol for creating cDNA libraries that included dissections of Asian citrus psyllids for tissue or
organs and made modifications to RNA extraction, DNase treatment, RNA clean up kit, and zap library
protocol
Edited the sequences for midgut and testes libraries in Sequencher 4.8 and sent EST sequences to NCBI
for posting
Removed vector, assembled sequence data, and created FASTA files using Sequencher 4.8 to use for
blastx and blastn searches on the NBCI website
Used digital photography to take pictures of different psyllid eye colors and stained or unstained
tissues/organs from psyllid dissections
Illustrated psyllid anatomy from digital images for use in presentations and papers
Dissected, stained, and photographed psyllid salivary glands under microscopes
Established inbred psyllid colonies by collecting the correct stage of psyllid nymphs, pairing emerged
adults for inbreeding, maintaining colonies, continuing to further inbreed pairs, and maintaining records
of eggs laid, nymph and adult emergence times, and other pertinent information
Processed hundreds of DNA/RNA samples, maintained sample identity, and kept experimental data on
computer and in notes under tight deadlines for the Multivirus project on bee viruses
Coordinated field experiment and sampling with the University of Florida, Beeologics personnel and
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services beekeepers for Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus
field trial to determine if the RNAi product called Remebee would prevent colony collapse disorder
Fed honey bee hives sucrose for controls and added IAPV, Remebee, or IAPV and Remebee to sucrose
in mason jars for field trial
Helped work honey bee hives to sample live bees, count hive forager activity, and determine hive health
on each frame for 100 hives over 6 weeks
Prepared materials for the IAPV field experiments and recorded notes on each session
Maintained accurate experimental data on computer and lab notebooks for Multivirus project
Extraction of RNA, DNase treatments, SuperScript III First Strand Synthesis system for RT-PCR, PCR
and gels, process samples for Multivirus project
Trained one summer volunteer how to use the Nano Drop ND-1000 Spectrophotometer for
quantification of nucleic acids, pick cDNA library colonies for sequencing, water insect colonies down
in the insectary and the lab, and how to use the autoclave
Instructed two summer volunteers on RNA extraction, RNeasy kit use, and Multivirus samples
Provided instruction to post-doctoral researcher on how to import, trim and align sequences in
Sequencher 4.8
Created a poster for demonstration, helped set up poster and table area, greeted the public and answered
questions about demonstration for ARS Open House 2008
Informed the public about importance of HLB to citrus production, the role of Asian citrus psyllids as
vectors and current research done by different technicians in the lab
Helped collect psyllids from citrus trees in the field for various research projects
Provided psyllids from my colony for virus testing and different organs from dissected psyllids for postdoctoral research projects
Recorded and developed protocols, conducted experiments, kept accurate and neat lab notebooks, plus
daily watering and lab maintenance
Produced new flush by pruning Carrizo and Mexican lime plants periodically to ensure insect numbers
for experimental needs
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PPQ Technician (Surveyor), USDA APHIS PPQ CHRP Melbourne, FL October 30, 2006 - December 22, 2007
(GS-0421, 07)
 Identified citrus canker, Huanglongbing (HLB), and other target pest suspects in commercial citrus groves
 Used maps and aerial photos to determine which grove blocks were to be surveyed
 Documented inspection of each grove and any suspect samples
 Updated text submissions from contributors, revised assigned sections, and edited the layout of the CHRP
standard operating procedure for interim and proposed citrus quarantine rules
 Visited package shippers to inform them of citrus shipping regulations
 Inspected citrus fruit in commercial packing houses for citrus canker and followed the proper protocol when a
suspect was found
 Sealed containers containing quarantine citrus for transport to Canada or for export
 Completed paperwork for daily reports and truck manifests
 Entered shipping manifest information into CHRP database
 Maintained professional relationship with packing house management and informed them about regulatory
procedures
Entomology Research Assistant, University of Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Research & Education Center
Fort Lauderdale, Florida September 2006 – October 2006
 Extracted DNA from Homaledra sp. (Lepidoptera) specimens on palms from Florida and Louisiana using
Dneasy kit
 Performed PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA cleaning of samples after extraction of DNA
 Created procedural handout that combined all of the protocols for processing DNA samples
 Located, mapped, numbered and took GPS coordinates for field colonies of Pheidole megacephala
(Fabricius) (Big-headed ants)
 Set up pesticide assay using field colonies of Big-headed ants
 Counted the number of ants in each sample for past pesticide studies
 Prepared food and fed the field colonies of Big-headed ants
 Helped capture mega colony of Big-headed ants and set up laboratory colony
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN August 2004 – August 2006
 Recorded predators of Fiorinia externa Ferris (elongate hemlock scale) in the southern Appalachians
 Identified and assessed Coccinellidae, Mycetophagidae, and Coniopterygidae predators in forest and urban
sites
 Evaluated behavioral feeding responses, consumption, and intraguild competition of six predators
feeding on elongate hemlock scale in laboratory tests
 Collected predators from Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carrière (eastern hemlock) throughout the year using a
beat sheet
 Assessed predator field damage on adult female scales from eastern hemlock branch samples counted in
the laboratory
 Presented research data at scientific meetings
 Recorded GPS readings for precise locations of each block and site
 Used maps to navigate and separate blocks at sites
 Prepared data results for grant update papers
 Searched for scientific papers for use in thesis and presentations
 Documented sites photographically
 Photographed specimens under the microscope
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Career Ambassador UF Career Research Center Gainesville, FL January 2003- May 2004
 Advised students on careers, resumes, and cover letters
 Gave outreach presentations about career topics to classes and organizations
 Conducted mock interviews to assist students with interviewing skills
Entomology/Nematology Research Assistant, University of Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Research & Education
Center Fort Lauderdale, Florida
June 2003 - August 2003
 Maintained captive colonies of Technomyrmex difficilis Forel (white-footed ants) & carpenter ants for future
experiments
 Prepared and replaced vials of sugar water and insecticide in boxes on palm trees for testing of a new possible
control of Technomyrmex difficilis Forel
 Collected new white-footed ant colonies from palm tree crowns
 Cleaned termite samples from Trinidad and Tobago
May 2002 – August 2002
 Cultured nematodes for collecting & DNA testing
 Monitored population of nematodes for stages & growth patterns
 Collected Oxyops vitiosa (Pascoe) (melaleuca weevil) off melaleuca to assist with augmentation of this
biocontrol agent for USDA project
 Checked & maintained specimens in international termite collection
 Prepared food for white-footed ants study
 Organized and prepared specimens for taxonomically arranged Cornell drawers
December 2001 – January 2002
 Optimized photos and clarified drawings for nematode database
May 2001 – August 2001
 Collected & raised Rhynchophorus cruentatus Fabricius (palmetto weevil)
 Helped conduct experiment testing pesticide efficiency on palm weevil larvae
 Entered data on effectiveness of different concentrations of pesticides
 Worked on nematode database by scanning & optimizing slides and drawings
February 2000 – August 2000
 Set up & conducted nematode extractions, prepared culture media
 Recorded data, scanned transmission electron micrographs & slides
 Entered data into computer, updated chemical inventory
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Xie, Y., P. Lambdin, J. Grant, and C. Lynch. 2008. Behavior and consumption of Scymnillus horni (Coleoptera:
Coccinellidae) on the elongate hemlock scale, Fiorinia externa (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), pp. 205-211.
in: Proc. XI International Symposium on Scale Insect Studies.
Lynch, C., P. Lambdin, J. Grant, R. Reardon, & R. Rhea. 2006. Predators of Fiorinia externa Ferris (Hemiptera:
Diaspididae) on eastern hemlock, Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carriere, in urban and forest sites.
National Entomological Society of America meeting. Indianapolis, IN (Dec. 10-13).
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Lynch, C., P. Lambdin, J. Grant, R. Reardon, & R. Rhea. 2006. Predators of Fiorinia externa
(Hemiptera: Diaspididae) on eastern hemlock in southern Appalachians. North American Forest Insect
Work Conference. Asheville, NC (May 22-25).
Lambdin, P., C. Lynch, R. Reardon, B. Onken, R. Rhea & J Grant. 2005. EHS and its natural enemies in
the southern Appalachians. 3rd Symp. HWA in Eastern U. S., Asheville, NC (Feb. 1-3).
Lynch, C., P. Lambdin, P. McNicholas & J. Grant. 2005. Survey for parasitoids and predators of the
elongate hemlock scale in the southern Appalachians. Southeastern Branch meeting of Entomological
Society of America, Tunica, MS (Mar. 6-9).
Lambdin, P., P. McNicholas, C. Lynch & J. Grant. 2005. Density and distribution of the elongate hemlock
scale in the southern Appalachians. Southeastern Branch meeting of Entomological Society of America,
Tunica, MS (Mar. 6-9).
Lynch, C., P. Lambdin, J. Grant, R. Reardon, & R. Rhea. 2005. Predators of Fiorinia externa (Hemiptera:
Diaspididae) on eastern hemlock in urban and forest sites. National Entomological Society of America
meeting. Fort Lauderdale, FL (Dec. 15-18).
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Lynch, C., H. Spafford, and N. Liquido. 2014. Commodity export regulation and emerging
niche markets: moringa tree, Moringa oleifera Lam., and fruit fly species (Family Tephritidae) in
Hawai‘i. Pacific Branch meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Tucson, AZ (April 6-9).
Lynch, C. A., W. E. Snyder, E. G. Chapman & J. D. Harwood. 2012. Manipulation of Myzus persicae, green
peach aphid, and Leptinotarsa decemlineata, Colorado potato beetle, to determine predator distribution
in potatoes. National Entomological Society of America meeting, Knoxville, TN (November 11-15).
Lynch, C. A., W. E. Snyder, E. G. Chapman & J. D. Harwood. 2012. Manipulation of Myzus persicae, green
peach aphid, and Leptinotarsa decemlineata, Colorado potato beetle, to determine predator distribution
in potatoes. Pacific Branch meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Portland, OR
(March 25-28).
Lynch, C. A., W. E. Snyder, E. G. Chapman & J. D. Harwood. 2011. Manipulation of Myzus persicae, green
peach aphid, and Leptinotarsa decemlineata, Colorado potato beetle, in potatoes to determine predator
food preference. National Entomological Society of America meeting, Reno, NV (November 13-16).
Lynch, C., P. Lambdin, J. Grant, R. Reardon, & R. Rhea. 2006. Assessment of established predators on
elongate hemlock scale populations. Southeastern Branch meeting of the Entomological Society of
America, Wilmington, NC (Mar. 5-8).
Lynch, C., P. Lambdin, J. Grant, R. Reardon, & R. Rhea. 2006. Asessment established predators on elongate
hemlock scale populations. SAFEPS, Crossnore, NC (Mar. 9-10).
Lynch, C., P. Lambdin, J. Grant, R. Reardon, B. Onken & R. Rhea. 2005. Natural enemies of the elongate
hemlock scale in the southern Appalachians. SAFEPS, Crossnore, NC (Feb. 17-18).
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Lynch, C., P. Lambdin, J. Grant, and R. Rhea. 2005. Predators of Fiorinia externa (Hemiptera: Diaspididae)
on eastern hemlock in urban & forest sites. TES meeting, Nashville, TN (Oct 13-14)
PUBLISHED PAPERS
Lynch, C. and H. Spafford. Determining fruit fly (Family Tephritidae) host status of moringa tree pods,
Moringa oleifera Lam., in Hawai'i. Hānai‘Ai / The Food Provider. Volume 20: June/July/August 2014.
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/SustainAg/news/articles/V20-Lynch-Spafford-FruitFlyMoringa.pdf
Ammar, D., R. G. Shatters, Jr., C. Lynch, and D. G. Hall. 2011. Detection and relative titer of Candidatus
Liberibacter asiaticus in the salivary glands and alimentary canal of its vector Diaphorina citri
(Hemiptera: Psyllidae) vector of citrus Huanglongbing disease. Annals of Entomological Society of
America. 104(3): 526-533.
Xie, Y., P. Lambdin, J. Grant, and C. Lynch. 2008. Behavior and consumption of Scymnillus horni (Coleoptera:
Coccinellidae) on the elongate hemlock scale, Fiorinia externa (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), pp. 205-211.
in: Proc. XI International Symposium on Scale Insect Studies.
Lynch, C., P. Lambdin, J. Grant, R. Reardon, and R. Rhea. December 2006. Survey for potential predators of
the elongate hemlock scale in Tennessee and North Carolina. Florida Entomol. 89 (4): 527-528.
BOOK CHAPTER
Lynch, C. A, D. W. Crowder, R. Jabbour, and W. E. Snyder. 2013. Spud web: Species interactions and
biodiversity in potatoes, pp. 271-290. In P. Giordanengo and A. Alyokhin (eds.), Insect Pests of
Potatoes: Global perspectives on biology and management. Academic Press (Elsevier) Oxford, UK. ,
Waltham, MA.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
USDA APHIS Ag Discovery Program University of Hawai‘i July 21, 2014
 Taught ten high school students with an interest in agriculture about the field of entomology, ecological
role of insects, agricultural insect pests, careers in entomology and USDA, how to use a dissecting
microscope and fruit fly management strategies
 Prepared lecture materials and directions for microscope use along
 Set up insect display Cornell drawers and live walkingsticks, cockroaches, monarch caterpillar, and fruit
flies
 Showed slides with different arthropods and insects and had students guess which were insects after
teaching them the distinction between insects and other arthropods
 Demonstrated two different types of fruit fly traps through using McPhail traps for collecting female
fruit flies and bucket traps with methyl eugenol male pheromone at two outside locations on UH campus
 Created dichotomous key that separated the four fruit fly species in Hawai‘i by wing patterns that each
student used to identify a live fruit fly to species
 Answered questions about the lecture material and other general questions about insects
ENTOM 340 Agricultural Entomology Laboratory section Washington State University Spring 2011
 Set up lab materials, assisted with lab, answered students’ questions, demonstrated cockroach dissection,
and graded handouts
 Taught laboratory lecture on insects used in biological control
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ENTOM 150 Insects, Science, and World Cultures Washington State University Fall 2010, 2011, & 2012
 Assisted with aquatic insects field trip to Asotin creek in (Fall 2010 and 2011)
 Assisted with forensic entomology field trip to dead animal pit (Fall 2011)
 Taught two week section on biological control that included 2 lectures and 2 labs (Fall 2011)
 Created biocontrol experiment and writing assignment for lab using ladybeetles and aphids (Fall 2011)
 Helped judge final group projects (experiment with milkweed bugs, Fall 2011)
 Assisted with compost and organic farm field trip on WSU campus (Fall 2012)
INFORMAL INSTRUCTION
WSU potato field days (Warden, WA) 2010 and 2011
 Gave one 10 minute talk to other researchers and growers in 2010 and two 10 minute talks in 2011
Other instruction
 Trained researchers at WSU and OSU in proper Dvac suction sampler use for collecting insects on
potatoes
 Supervised and trained 8 student summer employees in greenhouse and field research techniques at
WSU
 Supervised and trained 3 student employees in sorting insect samples from commercial potato fields
 Trained and supervised 2 interns at USDA ARS in laboratory techniques for RNA extraction
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Entomological Society of America, member 2003-present
Hawaiian Entomological Society, member 2013-present
Florida Entomological Society, member 2005-2009
Tennessee Entomological Society, member 2005-2006
HONOR SOCIETY
Gamma Sigma Delta (The Honor Society of Agriculture) inducted November 8, 2005
LEADERSHIP
Treasurer of WSU Entomology Graduate Student Association 2010-2012
Treasurer of UT Entomology/Plant Pathology Graduate Student Association 2004-2006
Treasurer of Women’s University of Florida Roller Hockey & Gator Outdoor Clubs 2001-2004
AWARDS & HONORS
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Awarded George Tamaki Memorial Scholarship from WSU Entomology Department for travel to ESA
National Meeting in November 2012
Awarded GPSA registration grant for oral presentation at ESA National Meeting in November 2012
Awarded Hallgarth Scholarship from WSU Entomology Department for travel to ESA National Meeting
November 2011
Awarded GPSA travel money for travel and registration for oral presentation at ESA National Meeting
November 2011
Graduate Research assistantship at Washington State University ($19,000 annually)
Allen-Abrahamson Award, Second place in Masters poster competition at the North American Forest
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Work Conference Student Competition
Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America's 2006 photomicroscopy photo salon
winner
Graduate Research assistantship at the University of Tennessee ($13,000 annually)
Awarded travel money from GSA & CASNR for trip and oral presentation to Southeastern Branch of
meeting in March 2006
Milledge Murphey, Sr. Scholarship for scholastic achievements in Entomology
Selected to Serve as a University of Florida Career Ambassador
Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars Award (100%)
COMPUTER SKILLS
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SAS 9.2 and 9.3, JMP 10, and Sigmaplot
Adobe PageMaker 6.0, Illustrator 6.0, PhotoShop 5.0, Quark, Bryce 3-D 4.0
Corel Wordperfect, Microsoft Office 2003, 2007 & 2010; Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7
Sequencher 4.7 and 4.8
CERTIFICATIONS
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First Aid
CPR/AED for adults
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Entomological Society of American Pacific Branch meeting Tucson, AZ April 8, 2013
 Co-moderated General Paper II session
 Kept talks running on time, introduced speakers, and handled equipment problems
University of Hawai‘i Ka Mea Kolo outreach UH Manoa Children’s Center November 22, 2013
 Assisted with presentation about insects to preschool age children
 Answered questions about insect displays and live insects
WSU Cult Classic March 26, 2010
 Helped expand visitors’ knowledge of insects through hands-on exhibits including live insects
Insect Expo March 27, 2010 and April 8 2012
 Helped expand visitors’ knowledge of insects through hands-on exhibits including live insects
 Assisted with cockroach races
 Painted insects on children’s faces
Spoil Island Project Indian River Lagoon work group April 14, 2007 to May 2009
 Assisted with the removal of the invasive plants (Brazilian pepper and Australian pine) on recreational
spoil islands in Indian River lagoon in Brevard and Indian River Counties
 Planted mangroves, sea grapes, and other native vegetation on spoil island IR-36 and others
University of Tennessee Entomology/Plant Pathology outreach Ag Day September 1, 2005, Blooms Day
June 26, 2005, & CASNR Open House April 2005 & 2006
 Helped expand visitors knowledge of insects through hands-on exhibits including live insects
Ijams River Rescue April 2, 2005
 Picked up and disposed of trash from the banks of the Tennessee River
University of Florida Marine Collection Department Fall 2002
 Maintained marine teaching lab tanks, did collections & curations
UF Entomology Nematology Student Organization outreach Morningside Nature Center Spring 2002
 Expanded visitors knowledge of insects through hands-on exhibits including live insects
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University of Florida Museum of Natural History Fall 2001
 Assisted in excavation of Newberry Rhino Dig
Museum of Discovery & Science, 1994-1999
 800 Volunteer hours, educational programs & outreach
LANGUAGE SKILLS
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Spanish: Novice reading, writing, and speaking
OUTDOOR SKILLS
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Driving trucks over tough terrain
Hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, sea kayaking, and whitewater kayaking
Snorkeling, Scuba open water and Advanced certifications
Cross country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowshoeing
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