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Albany, NY, US

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Key Responsibilities- Lead policy research and advocacy strategy portfolio for key transportation electrification and zero-emissions campaigns across New York State, including electrifying school buses and other medium- and heavy-duty fleets and community-based campaigns related to last-mile warehouses issues.- Build broad-based support for a range of.

Greater New York City Area

San Francisco Bay Area

- Stakeholder engagement: Manage corporate and NGO stakeholder outreach related to natural gas and other energy issues.- Research and analysis: Assess policy options and business options based on continuous engagement with top stakeholders and ongoing research and analysis of energy sector trends.- Project management: Manage successful execution of major.

New York, NY

Assisted the executive director by independently researching and collaboratively drafting a chapter on American environmental politics, for publication later this year. Developed a case study on Japan’s use of nuclear power following this year’s crisis, to be taught in Columbia’s graduate program in Sustainability Management.

Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, served on a team of graduate student consultants to produce a publication for upper-level management on using waste management as a springboard to increase the overall sustainability of their operations. Managed the team's research design and development, which included administering our own tenant surveys.

Pittsburgh, PA

Managed customer relations and store operations, often independently, while serving up to 50 customers an hour for one of Pittsburgh's premier coffee companies. Trained new employees on closing shift protocols, including cash and inventory management.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Conducted broad policy research, as well as detailed regulatory research on a new Pennsylvania health program, in support of the research team. Worked directly under the CEO to research the lending practices of a leading national tax provider.

Shanghai, China

Taught eight classes daily for the Shanghai Public School System, emphasizing spoken language skills using interactive language learning. Developed curriculum, lesson plans and activities designed to match the needs of over 90 students, at four different learning levels, and with varying amounts of prior exposure.

Master Of International Affairs, Environmental Policy And Management

Dual Degree: B.S. & B.A., Mathematics, History And Political Science

Spent the Spring 2004 semester aboard the S.S. Universe Explorer as part of the Semester at Sea program, visiting 10 ports of call around.