Starting with a new supervisor always comes with a bit of adjustment, but so far, it’s been smooth. I’m kicking off a new project mapping older data on student programs, which is a different angle from what I’ve done before. There’s something satisfying about taking...
DIGITAL TOOLS In my work, digital products are essential in provisioning people with information. In the My work community events I assist in, understanding your audiences is key in being effective in making information useful. The digital products that the Caribbean Climate Hub provides are fact...
December has been a month of transition. I’ve been continuing my Montana project, which has been a cornerstone of my work so far, while also stepping into a new role with the Workforce Development Partnerships Hub (WDP). It’s been a mix of building on what...
It’s funny how things from your past can resurface when you least expect them. A few weeks ago, I had this dream about my childhood ski coach. I hadn’t thought about skiing or him in years—not consciously, anyway. But in the dream, he was there,...
Good Afternoon Everyone. I hope you all had an excellent thanksgiving weekend and are preparing for the end of the year. I know that I have too much leftovers in my fridge that I need to get though. As for work, we are currently working...
It’s good to be back and I’m excited to get going this year. Our first event is tomorrow, so I’ll keep this simple. We’re going to the North Carolina Commodities Conference. It’s in Durham, NC. There’s going to be a few hundred producers and industry...
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area is known for long snowy winters perfect for winter sports. In years past the ski runs and snowshoe trails are snowy and ready for grooming by November. This year everyone anxiously waited for snow all holiday season. We didn’t get...
When I first heard I would be writing a blog for Environment for the Americas I felt daunted, frustrated, even confused. What could I, a mere data analyst sitting at my desk, have to share with the world to excite and inspire? How could I...
Last November I had the opportunity to go to Little Rock Arkansas to attend the 2023 National Alliance of Interpreters Conference. I was so excited to learn from the nation’s best interpreters. This year’s theme was Building Bridges. As Interpreters, we are always trying...
I recently embarked on a unique project in my journey with the Forest Service: restoring the old windows of a historic cabin located in the Uinta- Wasatch- Cache National Forest. This task was not only about the repairs, but also about preserving the cabin's history....