I am a professional certificate student in the Earth Data Analytics Foundations program. I earned a B.S. in Environmental Policy & Planning from Virginia Tech. 

Since then, I have worked primarily in the energy efficiency and renewable energy fields, including prior work as a contractor for the EPA, and my current role as a contractor for the Department of Energy. 

In my current role, I support the management of federal R&D projects related to renewable energy, environmental impacts and ecosystem services, and energy analysis and modeling capabilities. 

My professional goal for the certificate is to learn data analytics skills that could be used to inform technology and policy decisions, particularly related to climate and environmental issues.