I engage in outreach and service in a professional and personal capacity. As someone who was fortunate to grow up in diverse and welcoming environments, building community is very important to me. From a science standpoint, my motivation for engaging in outreach stems from a desire to diversify and increase accessibility of STEM fields. In my personal life, I engage with the St. Thomas community through my activities with skateboarding organizations, including teaching local kids to skate, helping revitalize a public park, and mentoring several middle and high school students.

Science Outreach Activities

• Letters to a Pre-scientist
• Skype a Scientist
• Científico Latino Graduate Student Mentorship Initiative
• Speaking to local schools
• Sea Camp lecturer
• AFS Hutton Scholar Pen Pal Program

Skate Community Activities

• SkateThomas weekly community skate sessions which include lessons and a free meal.
• Promoting play and staying active through local children’s organizations
  • Virgin Islands Kids Play Expo
  • Youth outreach with the VI Police Department
• Revitalization of Ezra Fredericks Ballpark including construction of a playground, shade structure, and the Virgin Islands’ first skate and bike park.
  • Park Revitalization Social Media