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Anna Soccorsi CV

Curriculum Vitae
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Education

M.A., Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology, May 2022

  • Columbia University, New York, NY

  • Cumulative GPA 4.0507/4.3300

  • Thesis: Mesocarnivores on the move: Assessing spatiotempotal dynamics along an urban-natural gradient

  • Advisor: Dr. Scott LaPoint

  • Relevant Coursework: Introduction to GIS, Landscape Analysis (Google Earth Engine), Introduction to Stats in Ecology (Program R), Introduction to Mammalogy, Introduction to Ecology, Conservation Biology


B.A., Environment, 2017

  • The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

  • Cumulative GPA 3.848/4.000

  • Relevant Coursework: General Ecology, Statistics and Data Analysis, Environmental Politics and Policy, Environmental Communication, Sustainability and Society, Introduction to Geology, Business and the Environment 

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Environmental Positions Held

Teaching Assistant, Columbia University, New York, NY, 2021

  • Assisted in instruction of first-year graduate course in thesis development for ecology, evolution and environmental biology (approx. 25 students). 

  • Supported the development and design of new course material 

  • Helped grade and provide constructive feedback on weekly student assignments

  • Supervisor: Dr. Sara Kross


Graduate Researcher, Wildlife Data Collection and Analysis, Columbia University, New York, NY, 2021

Columbia University, New York, NY;             

  • Deployed 40 motion-activated camera traps along an urban-wild gradient to survey the local carnivore population, alone and while supervising others

  • Collaborated with local landowners and government stakeholders to receive appropriate permits for cameras

  • Organized, managed and identified 100,000+ camera trap images in the online photo repository, eMammal  

  • Used the following software applications in RStudio to perform single-season, single-species occupancy models and temporal analyses: UNMARKED, CORRPLOT, ACTIVITY, and OVERLAP

  • Identified camera trap locations and environmental site characteristics surrounding camera sites using using the Quantum Geographic Information Systems (QGIS) platform and Google Earth Engine satellite imagery 

  • Supervisor: Dr. Scott LaPoint

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Research Intern, Teichos Energy, Seattle, WA, 2016 – 2020

  • Performed market research and conducted landowner outreach to outline potential solar energy locations, customers and partners

  • Developed and presented briefings on regulatory changes and renewable energy policies in the United States

  • Researched environmental protection regulations (i.e., for wetland and forest ecosystems) to assess risks or limitations for the development of solar energy projects

  • Routinely collaborated with internal teams specializing in energy conservation, environmental permitting and renewable energy site development 

  • Supervisor: Dani Torcolacci

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Additional Professional Experience

Menswear Retail Associate, May 2021-July 2022

State and Liberty Clothing Company, New York, NY

  • Strategically managed day-to-day operations of the sales floor, including customer interactions, restocking and organizing products and cleaning fitting rooms

  • Listened to and solve challenging customer concerns with composure and patience  

  • Utilized the Point of Sale system to process payments, make refunds/exchanges and issue gift cards


Senior Account Executive, Healthcare Public Relations, October 2017 – August 2020

Bliss Integrated Communication, New York, NY

  • Actively managed accounts for three healthcare clients, overseeing both strategy and execution in areas such as media relations, website development, social media and survey development 

  • Leveraged strong writing skills to develop and edit content, including bylined articles, blog posts, thought leadership collateral, external marketing collateral and other press materials

  • Participated in client presentations and new business pitches, where strong healthcare and industry media-driven knowledge was required 

  • Helped grow a key senior executive’s LinkedIn followers by 245% in 2019 for Bliss’s largest healthcare client, Aetna. Also supported the development of the executive’s original LinkedIn content, which garnered more than 3 million organic impressions in 2019

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Honors and Awards

  • Outstanding Graduate Student Poster First Place, The Northeast Natural History Conference. Albany, NY, April 2022

  • Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, University of Michigan Division I Women’s Soccer Team, 2015-2017

  • Capital One Academic All-District Five First Team, University of Michigan Division I Women’s Soccer Team, 2015

  • James B. Angell Scholar, University of Michigan, 2015

  • All-Big Ten Second Team and Defensive Most Valuable Player, University of Michigan Division I Women’s Soccer Team, 2014, 2016

  • University Honors, University of Michigan, 2014, 2016

  • NCAA Academic All-American, The Pennington School, 2013

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Research Contributions and Grants

Presentations

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  • Soccorsi, A.S. (2022). Mesocarnivores on the move: Assessing spatiotemporal patterns along an urban-to-natural gradient. Columbia University Women in Science Graduate Research Symposium. New York, NY. April 9, 2022. (Poster Presentation)  

  • Soccorsi, A.S. (2022). Mesocarnivores on the move: Assessing spatiotemporal patterns along an urban-to-natural gradient. The Northeast Natural History Conference. Albany, NY. April 24, 2022. (Poster Presentation)  

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Publications

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  • Soccorsi, A.S. and LaPoint S.D. (2022). (In preparation). Mesocarnivores on the move: Assessing spatiotemporal patterns along an urban-to-natural gradient in Newburgh, NY. Target publication: Journal of Wildlife Management.


Grants and Funding

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  • David Redden Conservation Science Small Grants Fund, Black Rock Forest, 2021; $6,000

  • E3B M.A. Student Research Grant, Columbia University, 2021; $1,500

  • General School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) M.A. Research Funding, Columbia University, 2021; $300

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Relevant Skills and Information

  • Radiotelemetry: Received introduction to telemetry from research scientists at Panthera and applied my skills in the field to track GPS collared bobcats as part of an ongoing project. Also learned about carnivore capture and handling.  

  • Software: RStudio, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, eMammal, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Personal strengths: Detail-oriented, enjoys working in a team environment, physically fit, self-motivated, problem-solver  

  • Languages: English (Fluent); French (Intermediate)

  • Professional Societies:

    • ​The Wildlife Society (2021-Present)

    • American Society of Mammalogists (2020-Present)

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Black Rock Forest

Cornwall, NY

Fieldwork site for my masters thesis

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