I have 22 years of experience handling 61 snake species in 6 countries (United States, Costa Rica, Japan, Kosovo, Cyprus, & Australia) including 4 years of experience with venomous snakes, working with 4 organizations and my sole proprietorship to respond to over 65 snake calls in 2023 & 2024 and conduct educational presentations for families and parks. I have completed advanced venomous snake handling training with the most venomous snakes in the world in Queensland, Australia and completed the requirements for a Wildlife Controller License in Victoria. I have helped train 3 fire departments in safe handling of rattlesnakes and was invited to guest lecture on native snakes in a University of San Diego desert biology course in 2023. I am certified as a Master Herpetologist from the Amphibian Foundation (2026).

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My academic background also makes me uniquely qualified to run an environmentally impactful venture. I have 11 years of experience in marketing and content creation to back up a bachelor's degree in Business (Marketing) from Rhodes College and a master's degree in Marketing Management  from Eastern Mediterranean University and 16 years of social impact and entrepreneurship experience supported by a master's degree in Social Innovation from the University of San Diego.