I have worked at the USA National Phenology Network for the past 10 years leading the USA-NPN's outreach and engagement efforts as well working as the Liaison to the US Fish and Wildlife Service for the Network. I have extensive experience in the field of citizen science and have been invited to speak at national and international events as an expert on the topic. I have published peer-reviewed papers on citizen science program development, the application of phenology in restoration ecology, and multiple analyses of phenological indicators.