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Los Altos High School’s premier choir, Volare, is a community-focused ensemble that serves as ambassadors of the LAHS Choir Program. Volare performs regularly for school and community events and tours domestically and internationally. They have recently been invited to perform at choral festivals in Lisbon, Seville, Honolulu, and at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Several members of Volare have auditioned and been accepted into prestigious honor choirs at the regional, state, and national levels, and many continue their musical pursuits into college and beyond.

My research focuses on the use of remotely piloted vehicles (RPVs, drones) at the meso-scale. My specific area of focus is the integration of RPVs in fisheries science, revolving around the riverine setting and salmonids (Oncorhynchus spp.) Tying my passion for fisheries, my previous work for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and knowledge of drones, was key in bringing my research ideas together. I have extensive knowledge in drone research and deep learning, having taught and presented on these topics in numerous professional settings. My passion lies in the environment, especially in the aquatic field, and have knowledge in both marine and freshwater ecology. Beyond fisheries, I am a recreational drone and photography enthusiast. My skills include wildlife, water quality, volunteer management, environmental policy, and environmental science. In my free time I enjoy hiking, backpacking, and photography. It is my goal to bridge the gap between science and technology, while inspiring future generations to become involved in fisheries and the environment as a whole.