Honor Society® member
Paige Orna
Summer Ecosystem Restoration Intern for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at Moraine Hills State Park and Volo Bog State Natural Area. - I worked 164.5 hours total over the summer.
- University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
- Forestry - Ecological Restoration and Management
- Class of 2025
- Algonquin, IL
Member since December 2022
About
Hello! My name is Paige Orna and I am an undergraduate student attending University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. I am pursuing a bachelors in Forestry with an emphasis in Ecological Restoration and Management. I am also looking to earn two minors, one in Forest Health and the other in Soil Science. I am looking forward to the opportunities the National Honors Society will provide me and I can't wait to take advantage of this opportunity!
Education
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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Forest Health (MN)
2022 – 2025
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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Forestry - Ecological Restoration and Management (BS)
2022 – 2025
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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Soil Science (MN)
2022 – 2025
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Elgin Community College
Associates in Science
2020 – 2022
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Harry D. Jacobs High School
High School Diploma
2018 – 2022
Honors and awards
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National Honors Society
- I was apart of the National Honors Society chapter at my high school during my Senior Year.
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Honor Roll
- I made honor roll all four years at my high school.
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President's List
- I made President's List the first (Fall 2020) and last semester (Spring 2022) I attended Elgin Community College
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Dean's List
- I made Dean's List the second (Spring 2021) and third semester (Fall 2021) I attended Elgin Community College
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I intend to work in the field of ecological restoration and
conservation. Job titles I am interested in include:
1. Restoration Ecologist
2. Botanist
3. Conservationist
4. Invasive Species Technician
5. Stewardship Director or Manager
6. Environmental Technician
7. Environmental Services Specialist
8. Forest Technician- Graduate school interests
I intend on attending graduate school after I have worked a few
years after earning my undergraduate degree in forestry with an
emphasis in ecological restoration and management.- Outside the classroom
Hiking, Listening to music, Studying plant uses and qualities, Cooking, Baking
Experience
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Summer Ecosystem Restoration Intern for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Moraine Hills State Park and Volo Bog State Natural Area. - I worked 164.5 hours total over the summer.
Jun 2022 – Aug 2022
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Designated Hitter
Walgreens. - I mostly worked in their pharmacy with occasional shifts up front.
Aug 2020 – Jun 2022
Volunteering
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Invasive Species Remover (Volunteer)
Veteran Acres Park
Jan 2020 – Dec 2021
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
