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- Developed and implemented the education program for CleanAIRE NC, including scope, curriculum, and delivery methods- Designed and created educational content on air quality, sustainability, and energy efficiency for a variety of audiences, including K-12 students, teachers, and community members- Collaborated with program partners and community stakeholders to identify opportunities for program expansion and improvement

Boone, Nc

- Work with local weatherization organizations to identify candidate houses to study the financial impact of solar and storage systems for low-income households- Generate cost-benefit analyses by assessing data generated from PV plus storage monitoring systems installed on candidate houses- Evaluate existing literature on "rural resiliency" in regards to potential risks of electrical disconnection or interruption, and collaborated with research team members to develop a comprehensive literature review

- Experimented with a synergistic approach to renewable energy and sustainable practices- Studied feasibility of Ground to Air Heat Transfer (GAHT) systems for greenhouse application in local climate- Analyzed data sets and communicate findings to the target audience- Applied for and received $2,500 in university research grant funding to assist in research project materials for measuring soil characteristics and monitoring differences between soil and greenhouse temperature

- Selected from a competitive pool of womxn undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates.- Engaged in weekly mentoring meetings with womxn in the renewable energy field and professional development- Featured during honorary luncheon and awarded full-financial coverage of attendance in the annual American Clean Power Association’s CLEANPOWER 2021 conference.

Charlotte, Nc

- Managed government permits, utility interconnections, and docket applications for 25+ homeowners on a weekly basis- Enabled 200+ eligible homeowners to successfully apply for Duke Energy Solar Rebate, valued up to $4,000 per eligible homeowner, in July 2021- Analyzed past solar installations data to inform future supply-chain sourcing and management strategies- Examined local policies and incentive models for solar energy projects and efficiency upgrades to minimize the payback period of installed systems for consumers

- President of Appalachian State University's chapter of the American Solar Energy Society - Organized weekly meeting agendas, programming, and lead weekly meetings for 15 members- Collaborated with 5+ local chapters of ASES at other universities across the nation and community entities for educational programming and speaker series

- Established key partnerships with student organizations and university offices- Educated students, faculty, and community members about renewable energy issues- Collaborated with campus organizations to advance efficiency measures and renewable energy adoption on campus

- Educated student and faculty of the work of ASU Office of Sustainability- Promoted sustainability initiatives on campus- Organized Earth Day 2019 Event for Appalachian State University

- Implemented student-led working groups within Student Summit- Developed program to include networking opportunities, highlight speakers, and working sessions- Hosted student summit and introduced all programs

- Recruited student volunteers to work with Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA)- Served as Board Member for BRWIA- Initiated line of communication between key student organizations and BRWIA

- Served on Cabinet of the SGA president and vice-president- Oversaw a committee of SGA senators in developing sustainability-related legislation- Established lasting partnerships with student organizations and university offices

- Founded new ASE program focused on solar energy technology and policy in North Carolina- Collaborated with solar utility companies and policy experts to create program partnerships- Organized and managed full program, itinerary, transportation, budget, housing, and service components

Boone, Nc

• Promote sustainability initiatives on campus• Work towards campus zero-waste initiative at football games and in dining halls• Organize and promote free store and campus food pantry• Assist with on-campus composting facility• Member of the Engagement Team. Coordinate and lead events to engage with community, including: cigarette butt clean ups, river clean ups, etc.

• Organized fundraiser partnered with a local restaurant• Worked with local Girl Scout troop to earn STEM badges• Helped plan a STEAM expo activity for hundreds of students

Boone, Nc

- Managed Woman’s Center volunteer hours/attendance- Connected students and community members with critical resources- Facilitated conversations in the space regarding gender, sex, and the community/society- Provided guidance regarding the center’s resources and volunteer opportunities

Boone, Nc

Boone, Nc

• promoted environmental sustainability in Cone Residence Hall• Volunteered members of residence hall with sustainability events on campus• Liason between Office of Sustainability and Cone Residence Hall

Greensboro, Nc

• Provided youth perspective on committee programming• Organized and led groups to participate in city-wide clean up events

Greensboro, Nc

• Promoted environmental sustainability at Greensboro Day School• Planned and organized structure for Sustainability Council• Recruited representatives from each grade level• Planned and led all meetings and events• Organized Earth Day event and various advocacy campaigns• Authored Council's formalized by-laws

Greensboro, Nc

I shadowed the City of Greensboro's Recycling Education Specialist. We conducted recycling education programs, gave tours of facilities, represented GSO Goes Green at various community events, and began a city-wide campaign for making "plarn" (plastic-yarn which can be made from grocery bags) bed rolls for the homeless.

High Point, Nc

I worked over the summers at the Piedmont Environmental Center where I taught classes regarding environmental stewardship and ecosystems to kids from 1-5th grade. I also accompanied the naturalist on group education hikes.

Bachelor’S Degree, B.S. In Sustainable Development; B.S. In Sustainable Technology

Activities and Societies: Renewable Energy Initiative, Solar Club, Student Government Association, Office of Sustainability, Asian Student.

High School

Activities and Societies: President of Environmental Club, President and founder of Student Sustainability Council, Chair of Environmental.