Ashley Whipple
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
Master of Public Health with a focus on environmental health and marine conservation including environmental exposures and climate change effects on human and marine health. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Assistant
Marine Conservation Institute
Seattle, WA
02.2024 - Current
- Conducts research on potential donors, tracks grant opportunities, and creates grant proposals.
- Assists in developing, organizing and maintaining internal databases and assessments.
- Produces press releases, fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, and other materials for internal and external communications.
Volunteer Director of Youth Ambassador Program
Marine Conservation Network
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Develops and implements projects and evaluation plans that outline objectives, methods, timelines, and resources needed for successful completion of evaluations.
- Collaborates with other organizations, schools, and community groups to expand the reach and impact of the program.
- Builds and maintains partnerships in providing resources and opportunities for ambassadors.
Environmental Health Mentor
Polygence
02.2022 - Current
- Communicates with individuals, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization.
- Develop and implement interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
- Monitor and evaluate mentees' progress, providing feedback and guidance to ensure success.
Outreach Intern
EPA: Office of Children's Health Protection
Washington, DC
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed a series of health fact sheets and lesson plan regarding the risks of microplastic exposure and climate change impacts on children's health.
- Collaborated with community-based organizations and key stakeholders and implemented comprehensive communication plans to address community initiatives.
- Conducted research on potential target audiences and identified appropriate outreach strategies including draft policy memos.
Marine Endangered Species Observer
REMSA, Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Gathered data on the exposure of anthropogenic sounds on ESA-listed species including marine mammals and sea turtles.
- Developed data collection protocols for NMFS to study the effects of human activities on aquatic ecosystems.
- Conducted abundance research through survey techniques to assess biological and environmental conditions.
Research Assistant
The Surface and Dive Times of Three Common Cetacean Species
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Investigated surfacing and dive times of three vulnerable local dolphin species by collecting reticle and GPS location data, recording demographics, and time monitoring.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on statistical data.
- Created reports, spreadsheets, graphs, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Education
Master of Public Health - Environmental Health
George Washington University
01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Marine Science
Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA01.2018
Skills
- Data Management
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Research and Documentation
- Identifying Environmental Concerns
- Promotional Planning
- Sampling Processes and Field Work
References
Available upon request.
Publications
- Whipple, A. (2021, November). Effects of Ocean Acidification on Marine Health. The One Health Newsletter. https://bit.ly/OHNov2021
Timeline
Development Assistant
Marine Conservation Institute
02.2024 - Current
Volunteer Director of Youth Ambassador Program
Marine Conservation Network
08.2023 - Current
Outreach Intern
EPA: Office of Children's Health Protection
06.2022 - 11.2022
Environmental Health Mentor
Polygence
02.2022 - Current
Marine Endangered Species Observer
REMSA, Inc.
05.2019 - 08.2019
Research Assistant
The Surface and Dive Times of Three Common Cetacean Species
08.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Public Health - Environmental Health
George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Marine Science
Virginia Wesleyan University
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