N I K K I

I N G L I S

wanderer   writer   wonderer

I'm a journalist, geospatial scientist, ocean addict and wilderness worshipper.

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I love true stories, wind and waves, living simply, still desert nights and foggy mountain mornings. 

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If I could have any superpower, it would be the ability to meet every single person on Earth. 

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 Research assistant and PhD student

North Carolina State University

Center for Geospatial Analytics

Land Change Lab

PI: Dr. Jelena Vukomanovic

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Read about my research: 

The Art of Geospatial Storytelling

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work 

Graduate research assistant | Land Change Lab, Center for Geospatial Analytics, NC State University | 2018 - present

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Fuhs Scholarship intern | KQED Science | 2017

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GIS/Strategic planning intern | Monterey County Parks | 2016- 2017

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Teaching assistant/BIO204 | CSUMB | 2016-2018

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Public relations manager | Steamboat Chamber Resort Assoc. | 2013 - 2015

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Reporter/editor | Steamboat Pilot & Today | 2010 - 2013

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Reporter | Craig Daily Press | 2009 - 2010

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Reporter/intern | Vail Daily/Vail Trail | 2008-2009

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Public relations intern | Outdoor Industry Association | 2008

life

Deckhand/snorkel guide/barefoot cocktail waitress | Palapas Ventana, Baja California Sur | 2016 - present

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Yoga instructor 200RYT | Hawaii Yoga Institute | 2014

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Yes on 2A committee chair | 2013 election | Steamboat Springs

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Choreographer/dancer/board member | Steamboat Dance Theatre | 2010-2015

school

Geospatial Analytics | PhD| NC State University  | 2018 - present

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Applied Marine and Watershed Science | Professional science master's | Cal State Monterey Bay | 2016 - 2018

Sustainability studies | Post-bacc | Colorado Mountain College | Fall 2015

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Journalism, psychology | dual bachelor's degree | University of Colorado at Boulder | 2004 - 2008