EXPERIENCE

Nina shadows field research at Acadia National Park with a notebook in hand.

Science Communication and Journalism

Environmental Educator | Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park

August 2025 - Present

  • Lead experiential learning programs for 5th-8th grade students in the multi-day Schoodic Education Adventure program at Acadia National Park, blending outdoor fieldwork with classroom activities to foster critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, scientific literacy, and environmental stewardship.

  • Engage local communities in science education through school visits, public programming, and festivals.

Content Editor | Environmental History Now

September 2024 - Present

  • Review and revise essay submissions for an award-winning platform that showcases the environmental work and expertise of graduate students and early-career scholars who identify as women, transgender, and/or nonbinary.

Plant Humanities Post-Baccalaureate Fellow | Dumbarton Oaks

September 2024 - August 2025

  • Researched, wrote, and created visualizations for essays on the Plant Humanities Lab and JSTOR Daily that enable teachers, students, and the public to explore plant-human interactions across various cultural, scientific, and artistic fields.

  • Designed and facilitated digital humanities workshops for undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty from universities across the globe.

  • Led weekly bird surveys in the gardens with fellows, staff, and experts from the DC Bird Alliance.

  • Assisted with planting, pruning, and maintenance in the estate's world-class gardens.

Science Communication Assistant | National Park Service

May 2024 - August 2024

  • Wrote six web articles for nps.gov about participatory science projects in national parks, how they inform resource management, and how they engage diverse public audiences.

  • Assessed the diversity and abundance of plant and wildlife species in intertidal, meadow, forest, and freshwater ecosystems to support ongoing research projects at Acadia National Park.

  • Attended professional development trainings pertaining to data analysis, participatory science project design, wilderness first aid, team leadership, and other skills.

Copy Editor | Foster Medical Editorial, Inc.

June 2020 - May 2024

  • Copy edited hospital content for consumers about a wide range of health conditions.

  • Proofread web summaries of clinical trials to connect patients with promising new cancer therapies.

  • Performed quality control of brochures and annual reports focused on new facilities, educational initiatives, and community outreach programs.

  • Enhanced clarity of press releases to inform the media about the latest medical advances at major hospitals.

Media & Communications Manager | Smart Surfaces Coalition

July 2023 - February 2024

  • Managed the coalition’s Twitter and LinkedIn accounts, website, and media outreach efforts.

  • Collaborated with internal teams, 40+ coalition partners, and 10 U.S. cities to create communications materials focused on green infrastructure and urban resilience, including newsletters, slide decks, and one-pagers.

  • Streamlined editorial workflows by establishing content calendars, branding guidelines, and a coalition-specific style guide.

Communications Assistant | Harvard College Communications

January 2023 - May 2023

  • Assisted in the writing, editing, and proofreading of university-wide email newsletters and calendar content.

  • Pitched and wrote articles about campus life and student achievements for the Harvard Gazette.

Staff Writer | The Harvard Crimson

January 2020 - May 2023

  • Wrote a variety of articles on music, film, art exhibitions, and more, including investigative features, artist profiles, reviews, and think pieces.

Associate Editor | The Harvard Crimson

January 2022 - January 2023

  •  Mentored student journalists through each step of the editorial process, yielding 7-10 weekly articles for publication in the Books section.

Forest Communications Intern | World Wildlife Fund

June 2022 - August 2022

  • Developed and wrote web stories and other communications materials focused on topics such as deforestation and the protection of endangered species.

  • Verified forest-related facts with scientific papers and interviews with subject matter experts.

  • Created PowerPoint decks and drafted messaging for program staff presentations.

  • Drafted social media posts for promoting projects to over one million followers on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Hikers ascending Sargent Mountain in Acadia National Park.

Outdoor Leadership

Bird Guide | DC Bird Alliance

August 2024 - August 2025

  • Led outdoor education programs for youth and adult participants, including bird walks, backpacking skills workshops, and camping trips.

Trip Leader | Harvard Outing Club

October 2019 - May 2023

  • Guided groups of 8-12 members of the college community on local hiking trips.

  • Trained new leaders on overnight backpacking trips with medical and social simulations.

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Customer Service

Ambassador | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

September 2021 - April 2022

  • Ensured visitors had the best experience by curating visits that matched their interests, answering questions, providing directions, and resolving complaints.

  • Attended training and enrichment classes pertaining to customer service, museum education, and art interpretation.

Assistant Manager and Barista

March 2018 - January 2022

  • Performed key managerial and administrative tasks, such as training new staff in operational procedures and maintaining inventory.

  • Organized and advertised community events including restaurant pop-ups and open mic nights.

Guest Relations Staff | Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts

May 2021 - August 2021

  • Assisted in venue setup and cleanup, enforced venue policies, and answered guest questions.