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New York, New York, United States

Toms River, New Jersey, United States

Orchestrated three major fundraising events, each with over 350 guests in attendance, helping to raise $150,000 towards the education and advocacy of the Barnegat Bay ecosystem. Coordinated with sponsors and created partnerships with local businesses to secure donations, organized event locations, acquired auction items, and delegated tasks to volunteers to ensure the events ran smoothly. Assisted with administrative duties including performing ad hoc research, reception of visitors to the SBB EcoCenter, organizing and filing executive documents, and supporting other staff members in their educational programming.

Seaside Park, New Jersey, United States

Taught a group of twelve 8-9-year-old sailors basic racing tactics and skills.

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Led groups of individuals through a high ropes course, ensuring their safety and providing encouragement and support along the way. Responsibilities included conducting safety checks and briefings, demonstrating proper equipment use, and resolving any conflicts or issues that arose among participants.

Elon, North Carolina, United States

Educated peers about global environmental issues and campus sustainability initiatives by delivering weekly information sessions to classes of 20-30 students. Coordinated with Residence Life staff to incorporate sustainable practices into residential programs. Contributed to and promoted Office of Sustainability events such as Sustainability Week and Earth Week.

Elon, North Carolina, United States

Planned and executed an “Earth Week” event for 20 clubs/organizations and over 200 attendees which helped promote the intersection of sustainability and various fields of study. Managed a group of eight Eco-Reps by holding weekly meetings and ensuring that they stayed on task with event planning and other responsibilities.

Toms River, New Jersey, United States

Educated Ocean County residents on current environmental issues in the Barnegat Bay and presented solutions to address these issues; Hosted Q&A sessions to understand and address resident questions and concerns. Delivered screenings of the organization’s documentary, DRIFT, at various venues around the watershed

Lavallette, New Jersey, United States

Instructed a group of approximately 15 sailors aged 7-12 years old each summer, in both fundamental skills and competitive racing. Sailing instruction includes sportsmanship, seamanship, care and maintenance of boating equipment and advanced tactics and skills. Instruction includes both on water training and classroom lessons.

Toms River, New Jersey, United States

Worked on a team to address the growing issue of the overpopulation of Bay Nettles in the Barnegat Bay. Researched and compiled information relating to the issue, created brochures and social media content to spread awareness, and helped plan information-sharing events.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Zeta Tau Alpha, Eco-Reps

High School Diploma