Experience
Current Projects
2023 - Present
Informal Educator
Project coordinator and informal educator for the Astronomical Society of the Pacific; administrator for NASA Night Sky Network, supporting over 400 astronomy clubs nationwide. Duties include:
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Hosting 'Office Hours' for astronomy clubs
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Content production and distribution of monthly updates and articles
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Social media management
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Scheduling and hosting monthly webinars
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Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program: 2023 Cohort
The Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program (ACEAP) brings amateur astronomers, planetarium personnel, and K-16 formal and informal astronomy educators to US astronomy facilities in Chile. While at these facilities, ACEAP Ambassadors will receive extensive training about the instruments, the science, data products, and communicating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts. When they return home, the Ambassadors share their experiences and observatory resources with schools and community groups across the US.
2022 - 2025
Vice President of Operations - Amateur Astronomers Association
Managing the day to day operation of the AAA including, but not limited to: management of the Membership Committee; the Fundraising Committee; the Technology & Website Committee; the Newsletter Editor(s); the Marketing Committee; the Observatory Director; and the Facilities & Equipment Manager.
2018 - Present
Solar System Ambassador
NASA Solar System Ambassadors program is a public engagement effort that works with motivated volunteers across the nation to communicate the science and excitement of NASA's space exploration missions and discoveries with the people in their communities.
Skills & Expertise
As an amateur astronomer and science communicator, I have developed a wide range of skills. These include:
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Public speaking
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Science writing
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Event organization
Media
Recent works include:
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Night Sky Notes: Night Sky Network
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Reflector Magazine: Night Sky Network
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The Ring of Fire: 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse (Official NASA Broadcast)
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2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA (Official NASA Broadcast)
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Referenced in the following:
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New York Times
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Bloomberg Quicktake
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Business Insider
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Wired Magazine
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​WNYC