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Brattleboro, Vermont, United States

-Developed community-based programs and educational materials on climate change solutions using Project Drawdown as a guide and resource.-Researched electric alternatives to gas and fossil-based technologies including for vehicles, town and public works equipment, and home appliances. -Mapped existing town infrastructure like parking lots and public/private lands that are conducive to solar energy and other renewable energy installations.-Worked with local organizations on food sovereignty and security, alternative forms of transport, and invasive species/biodiversity. -Gathered data and assessed local trail and hiking networks.

Worcester, Massachusetts

Community Engagement Coordinator at Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Meadow Brook programming, organizing, and building community in Worcester, Massachusetts. Interests and focus surround climate change, social justice, education, and community organizing. -Educated community members on climate change and environmental issues. -Lead and conduct workshops and teach-ins on several climate change topics-Created and distributed event materials-Promoted events through established networks, social media, and community members.-Chief organizer and facilitator for a Youth Climate Summit (01/20) and a series of climate change community-building events ("Climate Cafes")-Establish and develop relationships with local activists, politicians, media, environmentalists, businesses, and social justice advocates. -Assist with grant proposals and budgeting.-Tabled events, expanded community outreach, and volunteered for events.

New Hampshire, United States

Campaign manager for a grassroots effort in mobilizing people of faith around climate change and the 2020 elections. In this role I: -Developed educational materials for congregations and provided public programming on climate change.-Engaged and trained volunteers to mobilize their own congregations and interact with our electoral efforts. -Organized cross-denominational relationships around a common interest, including partnerships with other environmental and social justice groups. -Used a variety of organizing tools including Empower, VAN, ThruText, among others. -Created and managed social media pages.

St. John'S Newfoundland

Teaching Assistant for two ethics-based courses (Mental Health and Biological Ethics) for first, second, and third-year students. In this role I-Graded students' papers and provided feedback -Conducted research for lectures and learned about two schools of science-based ethics. -Helped professors conduct and facilitate classroom setting and curriculum-Taught my owns weeks' worth of philosophical and ethically-based classes on climate change to undergraduates. Topics such as the history of climate change denial, environmental justice, the science and solutions to climate change, and how students could help lower greenhouse gases, were all covered.This opportunity provided me with enhanced knowledge on questions of mental health and the environment while augmenting my skills as a public speaker, educator, writer, thinker, and presenter.

Auburn, Washington, United States

I served as an Americorps member with a Washington-based nonprofit Neighborhood House, coordinating an afterschool program for low-income children in a public housing neighborhood.In this role, I served as a tutor and teacher, assisted by two colleagues helping run the program. My tasks and responsibilities were:Educational programmingHomework assistancePlanning Community eventsMeeting with parentsOutdoor activitiesYouth mentorshipProviding resources and material goods to struggling families and children

Master Of Arts - Ma, Philosophy, 4.0

Activities and Societies: -Memorial University Philosophy Conference Presenter -Boston College Philosophy Conference Presenter (March.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English And Philosophy, 3.5 Gpa

Activities and Societies: -Cum Laude -Salem State Philosophy Club President (2016-2017) -91.7 WMWM Music Director (2016-2017) -Salem State.