Veronica Iordanova

• Established and maintained a certified Comprehensive-level Pollinator habitat supporting native plants, birds, and insects.
• Designed and implemented a long-term, seasonally adaptive landscape plan emphasizing biodiversity, water conservation, and habitat restoration.
• Manage ongoing maintenance, plant selection, and ecological balance.
• Engage with neighbors and community members through educational signage and informal outreach.

• Collecting DNA samples for laboratory analysis
• Interpreting raw mitochondrial DNA data
• Identifying and grouping mitochondrial lineages
• Collecting and cataloging participant biographical, historical, and geographical information
• Researching historical, social, and geographical events related to the settling of Missouri and its contribution to westward expansion
• Analyzing and interpreting inferred familial relationships based on DNA data

•Developed fun and educational activities for 3rd-6th grade students based on Arizona Academic Standards
•Supervised student activities and projects to ensure educational goals are met
•Evaluated student progress for reporting and evaluating Arizona State University’s role in effectively supporting communities

•Planted edible plants in a demonstration herb garden used for Engrained, ASU's organic, locally-sourced restaurant
•Controlled weeds for maximum soil nutrient availability
•Implemented ways to make gardens visible and attractive to the community
Harvested herbs for use in Engrained restaurant

•Directed patrons to interesting and educational exhibits
•Communicated the benefits of Phoenix Zoo Membership to the public
•Advocated for donations to update exhibits and enclosures for animal wellbeing
Operated cash register to sell tickets
Operated cash register to rent mobility devices to patrons