-Taught in-person an online courses in undergraduate public health: Foundations of Public Health, Global Health, Practicum Preparation, & Practicum-Developed new Health Communications course -Advised students on courses, career paths, and navigating life

-Used Adobe InDesign and Illustrator to create layout and graphics for Integrated Assessment of water sustainability, infrastructural integrity, and health in small-scale gold mining communities in Ghana-Assisted in fact-checking, content editing, and compiling of resource database for Natural Sciences and Human Health reports

-Environmental Health Policy (U of M Environmental Health Sciences, Winter 2014): Assisted in course website set-up, record-keeping, and discussion leading with 50 Public Health graduate students-Ecological Issues (U of M Program in the Environment,Fall ‘13): Developed lesson plans and led 3 discussion sessions per week with 45 undergraduate students from mostly non-science disciplines; chose weekly readings in collaboration with 2 other GSIs and the instructor; graded short essays and… Show more -Environmental Health Policy (U of M Environmental Health Sciences, Winter 2014): Assisted in course website set-up, record-keeping, and discussion leading with 50 Public Health graduate students-Ecological Issues (U of M Program in the Environment,Fall ‘13): Developed lesson plans and led 3 discussion sessions per week with 45 undergraduate students from mostly non-science disciplines; chose weekly readings in collaboration with 2 other GSIs and the instructor; graded short essays and helped develop and grade exams; gave 80 minute lecture on sustainable food; supported students in organizing group volunteer service projects with community groups-Masters Project Planning (U of M School of Natural Resources and Environment, Winter 2013): Provided guidance on project scope, project management, and team dynamics for 117 first-year MS students; created surveys and organized results; assisted in planning and hosting Masters Project Client Fair -Introduction to Environmental Justice (U of M Program in the Environment, Fall 2012): Developed lesson plans and led discussion sessions exploring social and environmental inequities with undergraduates students from diverse backgrounds, graded essays and kept records of grades and attendance-Landscape Diversity (Michigan Math and Science Scholars, Summer 2012): Assisted in planning and leading inquiry-based ecology lessons with diverse group of American and international high-achieving high school students Show less

-Co-created the Campus Farm and Friends of The Campus Farm student group - securing land, building infrastructure, growing food, and building relationships to sustain the farm.

-Collaborated to create a Sustainable Food Program that fosters education, community building, and food production and empowers students to work for a sustainable food system in their own spheres of influence on campus and beyond-Established Campus Farm, initiated GAP/GHP certification process, and kept records for first year of production-Managed weekly volunteers and special volunteer events, logging over 600 volunteer hours from70 volunteers and growing over 700lbs of… Show more -Collaborated to create a Sustainable Food Program that fosters education, community building, and food production and empowers students to work for a sustainable food system in their own spheres of influence on campus and beyond-Established Campus Farm, initiated GAP/GHP certification process, and kept records for first year of production-Managed weekly volunteers and special volunteer events, logging over 600 volunteer hours from70 volunteers and growing over 700lbs of produce in a 600 sq. ft. pilot plot and indoorgreenhouse space at the Campus Farm in the 2012-2013 school year-Engaged university stakeholders (students, faculty, staff, and community members) in developing mission statement, business plan, and guiding documents for program-Developed standard operating procedures for student engagement, volunteer management, and leadership transition-Coordinated and facilitated Advisory Board and Student Leadership Team meetings-Helped grow support for the program through presentations in classes and at special events, expanding the listserv to over 700 recipients in one year-Assisted in managing website, blog, Facebook, and photos-Successfully led two leadership team transitions, mentoring new students to fill roles within the program-Negotiated funding, wrote job description, and served on search committee for the first paid part-time non-student employee for the program Show less

-Synthesized and analyzed reports on the environmental, social, and economic impacts of shale gas development through fracking and its potential for American manufacturing-Compiled list of key stakeholders and symposium invitees to represent all areas of expertise-Summarized draft report on the environmental, social, and political dimensions of fracking in Michigan

-Planned, planted, and tended student-run organic garden on University of Michigan campus-Engaged university student volunteers in daily garden tasks-Organized, publicized, and led education events and field trips on various food related topics, including cooking, fermenting, and berry-picking-Managed record-keeping, finances, and volunteer hours for the program-Raised $300 at garden party featuring appetizers made by student volunteers using garden… Show more -Planned, planted, and tended student-run organic garden on University of Michigan campus-Engaged university student volunteers in daily garden tasks-Organized, publicized, and led education events and field trips on various food related topics, including cooking, fermenting, and berry-picking-Managed record-keeping, finances, and volunteer hours for the program-Raised $300 at garden party featuring appetizers made by student volunteers using garden produce-Taught weekly hands-on gardening lessons with Detroit kids in partnership with Focus:HOPE and Summer in the City non-profit programs Show less

-Assisted in preparation, service, and clean-up of meals for 30-60 people using fresh, local ingredients

-Led educational field trips for elementary school students on trails and in Conservatory-Co-lead and organized seasonal education workshops for groups of 20-100 kids and families

-Coordinated community educational events and fundraisers with 10-500 attendees, managing publicity, volunteers, staff members, and expenses; events included monthly Family Nature Club, spring environmental lecture/workshop series, gingerbread house decorating event, maple syrup tours and pancake brunch, Creation Care Summit, family recreation day, and rain barrel workshop-Led environmental education team and served as host for over 200 visiting schools and adult groups… Show more -Coordinated community educational events and fundraisers with 10-500 attendees, managing publicity, volunteers, staff members, and expenses; events included monthly Family Nature Club, spring environmental lecture/workshop series, gingerbread house decorating event, maple syrup tours and pancake brunch, Creation Care Summit, family recreation day, and rain barrel workshop-Led environmental education team and served as host for over 200 visiting schools and adult groups annually-Wrote newsletter articles, blogs, and all-employee emails emphasizing connections between environmental stewardship and the YMCA’s goal of strengthening the foundations of communitythrough youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility-Coordinated all-school service day for local middle school, with over 400 students doing work projects and team-building, focusing especially on a tree-planting project and new developments in the garden and composting sites-Assisted in daily operations of year-round camp, including customer service and property maintenance Show less

-Facilitated outdoor and environmental education with diverse elementary to high school aged kids from over 100 private, public, urban, and suburban schools around metropolitan Milwaukee; lessons included ecology, nature appreciation, outdoor skills, rock climbing, high ropes course, and team building-Created new curriculum highlighting the impact of human actions on watersheds

-Facilitated integration of Acid Mine Drainage treatment system into University of Virginia's College at Wise curriculum and campus life activities by forming partnerships with faculty, staff, and students and recruiting over 200 volunteers to clean, monitor, and educate community members about the system-Developed curriculum for local schools focusing on wetlands, ecology, coal mining, and local history-Served as co-advisor to student Environmental Club and National Science… Show more -Facilitated integration of Acid Mine Drainage treatment system into University of Virginia's College at Wise curriculum and campus life activities by forming partnerships with faculty, staff, and students and recruiting over 200 volunteers to clean, monitor, and educate community members about the system-Developed curriculum for local schools focusing on wetlands, ecology, coal mining, and local history-Served as co-advisor to student Environmental Club and National Science Teachers Associationstudent group, helping to organize campaigns and events aimed at sustainability on campus-Created publicity materials, including a website, brochures, and materials for local educators-Presented at and participated in conferences about watershed issues, wetlands, environmental justice, mountain-top removal, rural community development, nonprofit management, grant writing, and energy issues in Appalachia-Assisted local government agencies and community groups in events and workshops Show less