CV - ERICKA R. KAY

CURRICULUM VITAE

Education:
Ph.D. Student, Biology (Ecology, Evolution, & Conservation Biology)
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
Completion Expected May 2022
Research Advisor: Dr. Lee Dyer and Dr. Matt Forister

Bachelor of Science
Major: Environmental Science
Minor: Forest Management and Ecology
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
Graduation: May 2014
Awarded Outstanding Graduating Senior in Environmental Science


Scholarships:
Jerry & Betty Wilson Scholarship Recipient 2018-2019
University of Nevada, Reno

Anna C. and Walter Frey Scholarship Endowment Recipient 2017-18
University of Nevada, Reno

Living Routes-Low Carbon Living Scholarship 2011
Amherst, MA

Lake of the Sky Garden Club Scholarship 2010
Tahoe City, CA

Teaching Experience:
Teaching Assistant, Principles of Biological Investigation Lab
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018
Lead laboratory instruction of undergraduates, including the use of research equipment, common investigative techniques, and the fundamentals of scientific writing.

Natural History Museum K-12 Tours & Outreach
Lead and organized guided tours with school classes, scout troops, clubs and other groups at the University of Nevada, Reno's Natural History Museum. Tours are interactive, include hands-on science labs, and align with NV Department of Education Science Standards.

Internships:
Town Manager Intern-Recycling and Solid Waste
Town of Truckee
Truckee, CA
August 2015-August 2016
Worked with local constituents, local governmental and private entities in stakeholder meetings on priorities for the new franchise agreement. Public outreach and education.


Community Involvement:
Cooperative Extension-Master Gardener Volunteer
University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources South Lake Tahoe, CA
Spring 2015-currently active
Facilitate and present free public workshops on high elevation, short season gardening. Assist in conducting phenology studies on local vegetable varieties. Table local events including farmer’s markets.

Truckee Demonstration Garden-Slow Food Lake Tahoe
Truckee, CA
Garden manager 2015
Responsible for overall management and oversight of garden including operations, volunteers, weekly newsletters and workshops.

Sierra Club
Yosemite National Park, CA
June 2010
Restoration of social trails.

International Outreach:
International Volunteer HQ
Chiang Mai, Thailand
May 2013
Worked with rural villages to improve infrastructure and taught English as a second language to elementary age children.

Sadhana Forest
Tamil Nadu, India
December 2011
Worked with the communities surrounding Auroville in reforestation, water conservation and creating “Children’s Land.”


Certifications:
Aldo Leopold Foundations Land Ethic Leader Certification
Baraboo, WI
Sagehen Creek Field Station
Truckee, CA

iNaturalist Citizen Science Training
Sagehen Creek Field Station
Truckee, CA