Climate Corps Special Project Intern
Kingston, New York, United States
• Built framework for restaurants within the County utilizing local regulations and best practices for sustainability• Performed outreach to local businesses to promote the Ulster County Green Business Champions Program (UCGBC) and share benefits on enrolling in the program• Created a public engagement survey to see knowledge base of energy programs and obtain feedback • Contributed to two different Community Climate Action Plans focused on environmental justice, by creating resource kits with contacts of different programs and providing suggestions based on DEI best practices• Reviewed contracts between Department of the Environment and engineering firm, Barton and Loguidice, and built workplan to meet corporate goals on engaging with community climate plans• Presented the work to the County Executive and her office as well as the Ulster County Legislator• Completed news and radio interviews to educate the public on environmental initiatives within the county