Education

Coastal Communities and Regional Development, University of Westfjords, Iceland

Multidisciplinary master’s program addressing the opportunities and challenges of coastal communities using principles and practices of Social Sciences and humanities, including Geography, Planning, Sociology and Economics.

Human Ecology, College of the Atlantic, U.S.A, ME

Liberal arts degree investigating relationships between humans and their marine environments via an interdisciplinary approach to maritime anthropology, experiential education, marine science, and theatre. Courses ranged from “Body, Politics, and Representation;” to “Postcolonial Islands;” to “Fishermen, Fisheries, and Fishing Communities.”

Colonisation to Conservation Program, Sea Education Association Program, U.S.A, MA

Exchange program studying and working as scientist and deckhand on tall ship Corwith Cramer. Coursework focused on Oceanography, Atlantic Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, and Maritime History & Culture.

Traditional Skills Leadership Program U.S.A, ME

Program learning technical, leadership, and interpersonal skills through engagement in the outdoors.
Skills include: trip planning & safety, axe handling, fire-building, shelter-building, snow-shoeing, canoeing, winter-camping.

International Baccalaureate, United World College, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Work

Connecting to our Coastal Heritage Research Assistant, Aotearoa JUL 2023 - AUG 2024

Worked as research assistant in collaborative research project on coastal heritage loss and implications for community wellbeing and resilience. This work and personal research culminated in my masters thesis. More information on 'Projects' page.

Monarch Wildlife Cruises Deckhand, Aotearoa (NZ) SEP 2023 - APR 2024

Worked as deckhand onboard M/V Monarch for wildlife cruises. Work included: wildlife spotting, hospitality, naturalist

Drummond Island Tall Ship CO Deckhand, U.S.A, MI APR 2022 - AUG 2022

Worked as deckhand onboard the 78 foot gaff-rigged schooner Huron Jewel doing day and overnight sails on the Great Lakes.

Harvey Gamage Deckhand, U.S.A, FL MAR 2022 - APR 2022

Worked as deckhand onboard 131` schooner, Harvey Gamage, for transit from Pensacola, Florida to Portland, Maine.

Osprey Deckhand, U.S.A, ME JUN 2021 - NOV 2021

Worked as deckhand for M/V Osprey. Work included conducting oceanographic research, boat landings to island research stations; maintenance and repairs to vessels; waterfront management.

Outdoor Leader & Facilitator, U.S.A, ME SEP 2018 - JUN 2021

Worked as core-coordinator for university outdoor program. Work included organising and leading Outdoor Leadership Programs (kayaking & backpacking) and weekly (day and overnight) outdoor trips (hiking and canoeing).

Mapping Ocean’s Stories (MOS) Intern, U.S.A, ME SEP 2018 - NOV 2021

Worked as intern in project documenting oral histories and assembling individual knowledge with geo-referenced mapping. Work included assisting in interviewing community members; transcribing & analysing interviews; and creating ArcGIS maps, story maps, & radio episodes.

Admissions Office Tour Guide, U.S.A, ME SEP 2018 - MAR 2020

Guided walking tours and Zoom conversations for College of the Atlantic's incoming & prospective students.

Jewellery Designer and Maker, UK, Hastings AUG 2017- ONGOING

Set-up and co-own jewellery business called Hanela. Work includes sales, metal smithing, enamelling, and ceramics.

Traditional Leather Worker Intern, Tanner Bates, UK, Totnes NOV 2018 - JAN 2019

Worked as intern for leather shop. Skills include sewing, edge dyeing, leather maintenance, online sales, workshop assistant

Visual Arts Teaching assistant, Colegio Anglo Colombiano, Bogotá JAN 2017 - JUN 2017

Worked as visual arts teaching assistant. Work included supporting class work; creating lesson plans; organising events.

Licences & Certificates

PADI Diver Level 2

RYA Powerboat Level 2

RYA Sail Day Skippers

SLSGB Beach Lifeguarding

Comprehensive First Aid (New Zealand Red Cross)