Applied GIS, remote sensing, and spatial analysis projects focused on forest ecology, Tribal land stewardship, and environmental decision support.
Co-led a hands-on GIS workshop for Native youth, introducing mapping, spatial analysis, and land stewardship applications. The program focused on building technical skills while connecting students to their lands and supporting future tribal natural resource leadership.
My Master of Science thesis summarized in an ArcGIS Online StoryMap. This project maps the realized niche of five oak species across the Nantahala Mountains to support management prioritization and silvicultural planning.
Analysis and visualization of a photogrammetrically derived point cloud from a UAS mission in the Arrowhead region of Minnesota. Delivered as an interactive Potree viewer for exploration.
Remote sensing analysis of the health and spatial extent of black ash stands across Tribal and federal lands, supporting forest health monitoring and management decisions.
Spatial analysis of potential contaminant runoff from 152 concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Identified high risk watersheds including Elm Creek and evaluated land suitability.
Tools used included Python for attribute calculations, HEC GeoHMS curve number modeling, and ArcGIS Pro. Data sourced from Minnesota geospatial datasets.
Only 17 of 152 CAFO sites were located on suitable land, highlighting significant environmental risk patterns.