GIS Skills

ArcGIS 10.4

IDRISI/TerrSet

GeoDa

QGIS

Google Earth Engine

Python

MATLAB

Humanitarian OpenStreet Map

Google Earth

Field Papers

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

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education

Master of Science in Geographic Information Science for Development and Environment • Expected 2018 •

Clark University

GPA: 4.10

Coverdell Fellow

Relevant Coursework: Advanced Vector GIS, Advanced Raster GIS, Advanced Remote Sensing of the Arctic, Python Programming for GIS, Landscape Ecology, Intro to Remote Sensing

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Bachelor of Science in Geology • May 2013 • Haverford College

GPA: 3.25, Major GPA: 3.6

Thesis: Constraining crust formation at slow-spreading ridges using the composition and morphology of Mt. Eggvin

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Field Geology Course • Summer 2013 • University of Oregon

6- week surveying and mapping course with LiDAR and aerial imagery

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Semester Abroad • Fall 2011 • University of Hawai'i Manoa

 

related experience

Research Assistant • Clark University • Jan 2017 - Present

• Acquires and prepares GIS data for analysis, as well as organizes and consolidates biogeographic and climatic data from past research expeditions

• Digitizes and georeferences maps of historic neighborhoods in Worcester, MA

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GIS Consultant • Wildlife Conservation Society • Oct 2016 - Present

• Assessed success of conservation measures in WCS protected areas in Indonesia using ArcGIS, creates executive reports for WCS leadership

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English and Information Technology Teacher • Peace Corps Vanuatu • Jan 2014 – Feb 2016

• Co-led disaster preparedness assemblies and safety drills in rural nine schools on two remote islands in aftermath of Cyclone Pam, and during El Niño drought, worked alongside the Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office

• Established a school technology center with 11 computers and solar intranet, developed introductory curriculum and trained a community member to teach computer courses for middle school students and adults

• Increased access to English language reading materials for 200 students by collecting and organizing 2,500+ donated books, as well as training a community member to manage library resources

• Created original lesson plans in English and Bislama with seven local teachers, co-taught over 200 students

• Facilitated goal and project development as a founding member and Secretary of Malekula Island's first Library Association

 

Please view my Description of Service (DOS) for more information about my achievements as a Peace Corps Volunteer.

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Research Assistant • Bryn Mawr College Geology Department • Jan 2012 - May 2013​

• Analyzed bathymetry maps in ArcGIS, assisted with collection of dredge samples and bathymetry mapping aboard the R.V. Poseidon North Atlantic research cruise July 2012

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PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

1. Meisenhelder, K., Frey, K., Fiske, G., Holmes, R.M., 2017. Monitoring impacts of fire on permafrost degradation and lake morphology in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska 1985-2015 using satellite imagery, AAG Abstracts. Poster presented April 2017 at the American Association of Geographers Conference.

2. Meisenhelder, K., and E. Hankin (2016), AGU student travel grants help underrepresented groups, Eos, 97,doi:10.1029/2016EO057163. Published on 04 August 2016. https://eos.org/agu-news/agu-student-travel-grants-help-underrepresented-groups

3. Meisenhelder, K., Elkins, L.J., Augustin, N., Yeo, I., Rivers, E., van der Zwan, F., Devey, C., Sims, K.W.W., 2013, Constraining crust formation at slow-spreading ridges using the composition and morphology of Mt. Eggvin, NE GSA Abstracts with Programs v. 45, 58. Poster presented March 2013, at North East Geological Society of America Conference.

4. Rivers, E. Davis, R. Meisenhelder, K, E., Elkins, L., 2012, Investigation into the origin and composition of Jan Mayen Island and adjacent ocean ridges. Poster presented September 2012 at Bryn Mawr College Summer Science Poster Session.

 

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Student Programs Intern • May – Aug 2016 • American Geophysical Union

• Evaluated and reported on AGU’s Student Travel Grants Program and published preliminary results in Eos, AGU’s Earth and Space News Magazine

• Updated and prepared online forms for Student Travel Grant applicants in FluidReview

• Fielded student questions about AGU’s grants and student programs

• Compiled first iteration of Student Programs intern transition document

 

LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Peer Safety Liason • 2014-2016 • Peace Corps Vanuatu

Chosen by the Country Director to be responsible for the health and safety of 6-12 volunteers in Malampa Province, including leading during emergencies and evacuations (Cyclone Pam, 2015)

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Mentor/Peer Advisor • 2010-2011, 2012-2013 • Haverford College

Provided mentoring and academic counseling services for 32 freshmen of classes 2014 and 2016