Anja Malawi Brandon_________________________________________

________________________________anjabd@stanford.edu (206) 240-1510

EDUCATION STANFORD UNIVERSITY Anticipated B.S. Major: Environmental Engineering HOLY NAMES ACADEMY Diploma, Valedictorian 4.33 GPA Palo Alto, CA June 2016 Seattle, WA June 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE RESEARCH ASSISTANT 2013 SOMERO LAB, HOPKINS MARINE STATION OF STANFORD Monterey, CA Researched effects of hypoxic upwelling on kelp forest animals. Used a variety of wet lab experiments including BCA Assays, Western Blots, and various enzyme assays to test hypothesizes. Created, built, and then used a full respirometry set up to measure oxygen stress on juvenile rockfish. Responsible for the animal husbandry of over 100 individuals of various species at any given time. Collected animals and data from the field. STANFORD CLIMBING GYM SUPERVISOR Maintain safety and fun in the gym environment. Teach essential safety and climbing skills to participants of all ages. Interface with the public. 2013-present

HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEER TEAM LEADER 2009-2012 SEATTLE AQUARIUM Engaged children and youth in study of marine biology and conservation. Participated in marine biology classes and working trips. Interviewed, recruited, and trained incoming high school volunteers. Created and managed youth social media campaign to engage youth in conservation efforts. Wrote and delivered numerous speeches on behalf of Aquarium youth volunteers at major events. CAMP COUNSELOR/YOUTH COACH STONE GARDENS CLIMBING GYM Taught and coached children ages 5-16 to rock climb in safe, fun way. Lead numerous activities to teach and practice climbing skills and techniques. Supported and trained younger staff. RECENT RESEARCH OXYGEN STRESS ON KELP FOREST FISH PI: George Somero; Post Doc: Jody Beers Summers 2008-12 Seattle, WA

2013 Monterey, CA

PTEROPODS IN A COALMINE 2013 Gaining Insights on Acidification in the North Equatorial Pacific Stanford@SEA PI: Anja Brandon; Advisers: Barbara Block (Hopkins Marine Station), Gareth Lawson (WHOI) Research Interests Marine plastics and oceanic gyres. Ocean conservation and remediation technology. AWARDS AND HONORS 2012 Valedictorian, Holy Names Academy. 2012 Seattle Aquarium Splash Keynote speaker. 2012 American Alliance of Museums, Youth Speaker. 2011 National Association of Zoos and Aquariums, first ever youth speaker. SKILLS AND INTERESTS First Aid, CPR, WFA, and SCUBA certified. Stanford@SEA S247 alumna 2013. Experienced with Microsoft Products, MATLAB, social media, digital photography, Apple, and PC platforms. Interests include world travel, diving, animals, ocean conservation, and family. REFERENCES Available upon request