The last two months of working in the Coronado National Forest were remarkable. With the end of the fire season and the start of the monsoons creeping up, everyone in the fire crew was either…

Attending the MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences) conference in Chicago this year was a profound and memorable experience. As a resource assistant with the USDA Forest Service through the Hispanic Access…

July was a month of firsts for me. I published my first web map on ArcGIS Online. I created my first map series for use by our Deputy Director of Recreation, Lands, Minerals, and Volunteers…

As a resource assistant I have experienced personal and professional growth. This role, which coincided with the culmination of my Ph.D. studies at Auburn University, has been both challenging and rewarding, providing me with a…

I had the opportunity to attend the 2023 US Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region Public Services employee meeting in the picturesque setting of South Lake Tahoe, California. The meeting was a profound experience for me…

During the first month of my internship, I have felt extremely grateful for the amazing opportunities I have been able to experience. From field work to networking events, I have been able to see the…