Fleur Joseph
Castro Valley,CA
Summary
Engaged high school student with experience in environmental research and data collection. Led a team project on environmental analysis, creating a GIS-based map and delivering presentations to peers. Strong skills in communication and collaboration, with a focus on wildlife conservation and community education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Earth Team
Castro Valley, California
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Researched air pollution disparities across Oakland, Hayward, and Castro Valley; presented findings to approximately 15 classrooms and a public farmers market.
- Increased campus waste sorting accuracy by approximately 20% with student guidance and food-waste signs at four monitored bins.
- Presented results to school administration to propose long-term environmental initiatives.
President
BC2M Club – Castro Valley High School
Castro Valley, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Led workshops for 100+ students through hands-on activities and discussions.
- Increased active membership from 10 to 60 students through targeted outreach and engaging events.
- Coordinated materials and volunteers for large-scale events, ensuring positive participant experiences.
Research Scholar
UCLA COSMOS
Los Angeles, California
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted ecosystem climate research; created first independent carbon-13 discrimination map using GIS and ECOSTRESS satellite data under Dr. Joshua Fisher and Dr. Lawren Sack.
- Analyzed vegetation and energy flux datasets; presented findings to faculty and peers.
- Applied remote sensing and spatial analysis skills to a new Alameda County heat inequity project using land surface temperature (LST) and potential evapotranspiration (PET) data.
Research Intern
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley, California
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Modeled real-world climate systems through supervised lab projects, improving quantitative research skills.
- Analyzed environmental datasets and built computational models using Python, contributing to understanding of climate dynamics.
Creative Arts
Castro Valley, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Participated in choir for five years, including advanced ensembles.
- Selected for CASMEC All-State Choir twice.
- Developed conceptual portrait account (@lotuscollective_photography, 30k+ views).
- Photographed people, landscapes, and animals with focus on diversity, inclusivity, and environmental awareness.
- Managed shoots, edited images in Adobe Photoshop, and taught peers studio photography skills.
Education
Castro Valley High School
Castro Valley, CA01-2027
Skills
- Research methodologies
- Data collection
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Wildlife conservation
- Public speaking
- Guest engagement
- Child supervision
- Time management
- Leadership development
Leadership Experience
- BC2M President (2024–Current)
- BC2M Vice President (2023–2024)
- Choir Council, Uniform Management (2024–2025): Managed uniform distribution for 36 members; achieved 95% on-time return rate through organized fittings and tracking systems.
- Choir Council, Social Media Management (2025–Current): Managed social media, photographed and recorded events, and created promotional posts for community outreach.
Languages
English – Full Professional
Spanish – Limited
Malayalam – Professional
Timeline
Research Intern
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
07.2025 - 07.2025
President
BC2M Club – Castro Valley High School
08.2024 - Current
Research Scholar
UCLA COSMOS
06.2024 - 08.2024
Intern
Earth Team
08.2023 - 05.2025
Creative Arts
01.2023 - Current
Castro Valley High School