Emma Estrada
Point Reyes Station,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Lead
Great Basin Institute and Point Reyes National Seashore
03.2025 - Current
- Lead highly effective and cohesive crew in the collection of seed from 45 phenologically distinct native plant species
- Implemented the Bureau of Land Management's Seeds of Success protocol and the National Park Service's Plant Community Monitoring (PCM), Invasive Species Early Detection (ISED), Early Detection, Rapid Response protocols
- Collaborated on the development of a target species list to meet post fire and park restoration seed supply goals
- Removed invasive plants mechanically and through the use of herbicide
- Recorded occurrences and mapped populations of rare and invasive plant species
- Planned successful volunteer seed collection events
- Instructed volunteers on proper protocols and ensured quality of data collection
- Prepared quarterly and year end reports for governmental and non-governmental entities
- Mastered knowledge base of plant systematics and Bay Area Flora
- Mastered the use of botanical key
- Educated crew members on San Francisco Bay Area flora and plant systematics
- Proficient in the use ArcGIS, Field Maps, Survey123, NRM, GPS and topographic maps
Crew Lead & Botany Apprentice
American Conservation Experience and Point Reyes National Seashore
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Lead highly effective and cohesive crew in the collection of native seed
- Implemented the Bureau of Land Management's Seeds of Success protocol and the National Park Service's Plant Community Monitoring (PCM), Invasive Species Early Detection (ISED), Early Detection, Rapid Response protocols
- Collected ecological site information including soil, vegetative, and water quality data
- Recorded occurrences and mapped populations of rare and invasive plant species
- Communicated with ranchers and park employees on the collection of native seed on leased land
Botany Technician
Colville National Forest
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Documented, monitored and mapped rare plant and invasive species occurrences
- Conducted rare plant surveys
- Conducted vegetation and soil surveys, wetland delineations and stream quality assessments
- Collected field data on population characteristics and distributions
- Removed invasive species by hand
- Assisted in revegetation efforts (seeding and planting)
- Used botanical key to identify plants in the field
- Collected vegetation samples and native seeds
- Analyzed biological data and its relation to changing environmental conditions
- Knowledge of Eastern Washington / Rocky Mountain flora
- Compiled, analyzed and organized data
- Gained proficiency with ArcGIS, NRM, Field Maps, Avenza, GPS
Assistant Research Officer
Frontier
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Planned and implemented research and monitoring programs for Caye Caulker Marine Reserve
- Managed and trained interdisciplinary group of volunteers
- Analyzed data and prepared quarterly technical reports
- Collected field data on population characteristics and distributions
- Developed and presented volunteer educational lectures
- Worked as a member of positive and productive team
Student Research Assistant
University of Colorado Anschutz
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Planned, implemented, analyzed and presented personal research project
- Worked with multi-disciplinary team to develop and carry out research projects
- Worked independently and as part of a team
Education
Bachelors of Science - Biology
University of Colorado
05.2019
Timeline
Crew Lead
Great Basin Institute and Point Reyes National Seashore
03.2025 - Current
Crew Lead & Botany Apprentice
American Conservation Experience and Point Reyes National Seashore
05.2023 - 10.2024
Botany Technician
Colville National Forest
05.2022 - 11.2022
Assistant Research Officer
Frontier
08.2019 - 11.2019
Student Research Assistant
University of Colorado Anschutz
04.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelors of Science - Biology
University of Colorado
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