Katie Van Munster
MS Environmental Science, BA Biology
I am a multidisciplinary professional with a background in environmental science, biology, and GIS. I am passionate about helping wildlife and the environment, and transforming our society into one that lives in harmony with nature.
Experience
Wild Garden | Remote | 11/2022-12/2023
Pursued a startup idea to help people plant the right native plants in their yards to support biodiversity and regenerate local ecosystems in residential areas.
Waveguide Fiber (dba Centerline) | Remote | 2/2022-7/2023
Designed and mapped fiber telecommunications networks and wrote technical documentation.
World Wildlife Conservancies Group | Remote | 6/2021-4/2022
Supported a wildlife conservation startup by mapping species distribution, climate models, and other geospatial and environmental data to help locate ideal wildlife conservation sites and inform business decisions.
HNM Systems/Crown Castle | Remote | 3/202-11/2020
Mapped existing fiber telecommunications networks in GIS databases based on construction drawings.
EagleView | Rochester, NY | 11/2017-3/2020
Led a technical documentation team, processed and quality checked aerial imagery and remote sensing products, and participated in and initiated organizational development.
Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | 7/2015-5/2018
Modeled the health effects of emissions from trucks involved in hydrofracking.
FracTracker Alliance | Remote | 1/2017-6/2017
Mapped oil spills and their effect on vulnerable land and habitat.
Rochester Institute of Technology| Rochester, NY | 6/2016-12/2016
Performed institutional data analysis for the Academic Affairs Office.
The Nature Conservancy | Rochester, NY | 2/2016-3/2016
Performed GIS analysis of agricultural land affected by flooding to contribute to flood management solutions.
Rochester Institute of Technology| Rochester, NY | 8/2015-12/2015
Mapped critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR), along with hypothetical emergency situations for local government emergency operations.
Rochester Institute of Technology| Rochester, NY | 8/2015-12/2015
Applications of GIS class teaching assistant.
Rochester Institute of Technology| Rochester, NY | 6/2014-7/2015
Modeled the emissions from diesel trucks involved in fossil fuel development.
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics | Rochester, NY | 11/2012-8/2014
Updated chemical Safety Data Sheets.
Rochester Institute of Technology| Rochester, NY | 6/2013-10/2013
Studied the presence of antibiotic resistant microbes in the environment.
Mutual Aid Film | Rochester, NY | 9/2012-9/2013
Managed budgeting and administrative tasks for the startup Mutual Aid Film, an internationally focused, multi-media platform for social and environmental justice.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN | 8/2010-7/2012
Mouse colony management for a medical research lab.
Veterinary Associates of Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro, TN | 4/2010-8/2010
Assisted with animal care and surgery at a veterinary clinic.
Aquarium Restaurant | Nashville, TN | 10/2009-4/2010
Care of fish and other animals at an aquarium restaurant/animal attraction.
University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | 5/2009 – 10/2009
Lab research at a medical research hospital.
Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | 1/2008-2/2008
Assisted in study of wild dolphin populations by collecting field data.
Boston Museum of Science | Boston, MA | 1/2007-2/2007
Animal care and enrichment.
Wild Burro Rescue | Olancha, CA | 1/2006-2/2006
Care of rescued donkeys and horses.
Bennington College | Bennington, VT | 9/2005-5/2007
Experiment studying the behavior and water preference of wild-caught newts.
Cal Massey | Moorestown, NJ | 1/2005-2/2005
Interned with fine artist Cal Massey. Learned techniques for drawing, painting, matting artwork, and setting up at art shows.
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Education
Degrees
Thesis Research: Modeling Health Effects of Particulate Matter Emissions from Heavy Duty Diesel Trucks Involved in High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing with BenMAP-CE
GPA: 3.77/4
Award: University Transportation Research Center (UTRC) grant
Research: Pond pH, Acid Tolerance, and Water Preference in Newts of Vermont
GPA: 3.53/4
Award: Scholarship for women pursuing careers in science
Leadership: Student Educational Policies Committee Representative for Science and Math
Continuing Education Course Certificates
Projects
