Rachel Rowlee

My name is Rachel Rowlee and I am from Fulton, New York. I currently attend Pitzer College in Claremont, California, and am double majoring in Environmental Analysis (Sustainability and Built Environment Track) and Anthropology (Sociocultural Track). I am a full-time student, part-time waitress, and part-time assistant equipment manager.

Watercraft Inspection Steward (SLELO PRISM)

May 2023 - Aug 2023 

- Working as summer watercraft inspection steward through a program initiated by the Nature Center, SLELO PRISM, and Thousand Island Land Trust.
- Inspect boats at boat launches for aquatic invasive species that are prevalent in the Saint Lawrence and Eastern Lake Ontario Region.
- Utilize Survey123 to log invasive species that are identified, and ask boaters questions about their familiarity with invasive species and "clean, drain and dry" practices. 
- Accurately identify aquatic species as they are found and explain identification methods to boaters and anglers. 
- Working at an informational table that provides information about various invasive species, and answering any questions or addressing any concerns. 
- Write articles for SLELO PRISM/TILT webpages and newsletters about invasive species in order to increase public knowledge of identification methods, while encouraging readers to engage in hand-pulls and Invasive Species Awareness Week Events. 
- Attend hand pulls to physically remove invasive species such as water chestnuts and yellow irises.- Working as summer watercraft inspection steward through a program initiated by the Nature Center, SLELO PRISM, and Thousand Island Land Trust. - Inspect boats at boat launches for aquatic invasive species that are prevalent in the Saint Lawrence and Eastern Lake Ontario Region. - Utilize Survey123 in order to log invasive species that are identified, and ask boaters questions about their familiarity with invasive species and "clean, drain and dry" practices. - Accurately identify aquatic species as they are found and explain identification methods to boaters and anglers. - Working at an informational table that provides information about various invasive species, and answering any questions or addressing any concerns. - Write articles for SLELO PRISM/TILT webpages and newsletters about invasive species in order to increase public knowledge of identification methods, while encouraging readers to engage in hand-pulls and Invasive Species Awareness Week Events. - Attend hand pulls to physically remove invasive species such as water chestnuts and yellow irises.

Skills: Public Outreach · Species Identification · Invasive Species · Field Work · Web Content Writing

Assistant Equipment Manager (Pomona College)

January 2021- Present

- manage equipment and gear for Pomona-Pitzer athletic teams. 
- answer athlete questions and concerns regarding their gear and equipment- manage equipment and gear for Pomona-Pitzer athletic teams. - answer athlete questions and concerns regarding their gear and equipment

Skills: Team Management

Athletics Mascot (Pomona College)

September 2022 - Present

- Work as our school mascot, "Cecil the Sagehen" by attending events such as graduation, sports events, and human resources events.

I am currently a junior at Pitzer College in Claremont California. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Analysis and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology.