ANNA E. WINDLE

(443) 907-0498

CAREER INTERESTS

Conservation of marine mega fauna; marine spatial planning; integrating new technology/GIS to implement sustainable management practices and conservation strategies

EDUCATION

MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT,Coastal Environmental Management, Expected May 2018

Duke UniversityNicholas School of the Environment, Durham, NC

Concentration: Coastal Environmental Management

Certificate: Geospatial Analysis

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Environmental Science,May 2016

Washington College, Chestertown, MD

Minors in Biology, Anthropology.Departmental Honors

Thesis: The effects of sand characteristics on the clutch survival and hatching success of the loggerhead sea turtle (Carettacaretta)

International Research:Sustainability and Conservation Methods in Galapagos Islands,Ecuador (June 2014); Women’s Health Care, Tanzania(May 2013)

Honors:National Honor Societies for Environmental Science & Studies, Biology, Anthropology and Leadership;Friends of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Sciences Scholarship

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, Bernhardt Lab, Duke University, Durham, NC

Processed water and soil samples from the field and configured data in preparation for various aquaterrestrial biogeochemistryanalyses supporting a long-term project exploring the impacts of saltwater intrusion on coastal marshes. Fall 2016

Campaign Intern, Environment North Carolina,Raleigh, NC

Organized and advocated for local environmental campaigns such as seismic testing, the effects of neonicotinoids on bee populations, and fracking in NC. Generated opinion media in order to communicate and engage the public and policymakers. Summer 2016

Sea Turtle Intern, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Naples, FL

Surveyed, located, and verified nesting activity (false crawls and nests) of the Carettacaretta at 5 shore locations.Maintained database of GPS coordinates and nesting information (mean high water, vegetation, stage of development, depredation).Managed 30Rookery Bay sea turtle volunteers. Summer 2015

Teaching Assistant, Environmental Science & Studies Department

Guided and educated students during fieldtrips and discussion classes; provided professor general course support.2015-2016

LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

Admissions Fellow, Office of Admissions, Washington College, Chestertown, MD

Led tours to prospective students and parents and assisted Admissions Team. 2015-2016

Voyager Ambassador, Office of Alumni Relations, Washington College, Chestertown, MD

Networked with alumni to give insight forthe Office of Alumni Relations. 2015-2016

Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey Volunteer,Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve, Dover, DE

Surveyedspawning horseshoe crabs located on Delaware Bay beaches. May 2016

Student Environmental Alliance Member, Washington College, Chestertown, MD

Actively participated in various campus-wide environmental initiatives including plastic bag drives, community and campus clean ups, and environmental educational events for children. 2014-2016

President of Dance Club, Washington College, Chestertown, MD

Organized weekly dance classes and planned annual dance concert. 2014-2015

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Completion of Marine Planning Advancement Training, Duke Marine Lab, Beaufort, NC (2017)

Proficient in using quantitative (R) data analysis software, geospatial analysis and GIS software (ArcGIS).

Skilled in project management, budget administration, supervision & staff management, strong oral, written interpersonal communication.

Certified to operate Class 2 Watercraft by Florida Department of Environmental Protection Office of Safety & Loss Control (2015)