Hey there!
I’m Nicole Pepper, a graduate student at the University of California, Santa Barbara, pursuing a Master’s in Environmental Data Science (MEDS) at the Bren School. My passion lies in leveraging spatial and diverse datasets to tackle pressing environmental challenges and inspire meaningful action. When I’m not wrangling data, you’ll find me enjoying the great outdoors, especially in the mountains. Take a look around to learn more about my work and the impact I’m striving to make.
Education
University of California Santa Barbara, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management Masters in Environmental Data Science (Expected June 2025)
University of California Los Angeles B.A. in Geography and Environmental Studies, Minor in Geospatial Information Systems & Technology (June 2018)
Professional Experience
NASA Acres Program and Communications Coordinator (May 2023 - Present)
Colorado Mountain College GIS Teaching Assistant and Tutor (April 2020 - June 2024)
Yampa Valley Sustainability Council Geospatial Analyst & Internship Program Manager (April 2020 - May 2023)
Skills
GIS & Data Science:
- Programming Languages: Python, R, JavaScript, BASH, Markdown
- Software: ESRI Suite Products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, & others), QGIS, RStudio, Visual Studio Code, Google Earth Engine
Graphic Design & Production:
- Graphic Design: Adobe Illustrator, Affinity, Canva
- Video & Audio Production: Adobe Premiere Pro
- Web Design: Wordpress, SquareSpace, GitHub Pages, Quarto Markdown Websites