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Sacramento, California, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

Tutor for the Master of Public Policy quantitative methods core sequence focused on econometrics, Decision Analysis, Modeling, and Quantitative Methods I and II.- Conducted 1:1 and small group tutoring sessions with first-year graduate students to review key course concepts. - Held office hours.

Berkeley, CA

Conducted research and developed talking points and presentations for Dr. john a powell using Institute frameworks to analyze current social issues such as the climate crisis, genetic engineering and urban planning inequities. Conducted other research to support reports and initiatives.

Berkeley, California, United States

Supported external evaluations for non-profit community food projects. Conducted interviews and literature reviews, developed survey tools, and analyzed qualitative data, including coding interviews and survey analysis. Supported the development of deliverables such as reports, presentations, and trainings.

Greater New York City Area

Coordinated multi-organizational effort to develop a network of farm/food business technical assistance providers in the Northeast: developed and tracked project workplans, goals, and strategic vision; conducted research to analyze existing services and gaps; facilitated weekly committee calls, conducted outreach, wrote communications materials, and shared.

Greater New York City Area

Facilitated 1.5 hour educational field trips for NYC students (grades k-8) at the Brooklyn Grange, an urban rooftop farm, on food system and farming topics including composting, pollination, and soil health.

North Mississippi Regional Park

Developed and implemented public programming, represented park to the public, and led educational field trips on soil science for various Minneapolis Public School third grade groups.

Ely, MN

Facilitated week-long learning experiences for Twin Cities students (grades 4-8), with programming focused on outdoor skills, animal/forest studies, and navigation.

St. Paul, MN

Worked with Minnesota communities to increase opportunities for access to healthy food and to build a more equitable food system through policy initiatives and community engagement through a SNAP-Ed Community Partnership Project. Developed guide to navigating legal and policy considerations regarding community gardens for advocates.

Minneapolis, MN

New Sector Alliance non-profit professional development training and mentorship program in partnership with Americorps. Participated in trainings, mentorship, and peer learning sessions focused on nonprofit leadership topics such as issue-based problem solving, nonprofit governance, project management, and evaluation.

Northfield, MN

Assessed campus food procurement using the Real Food Challenge's Real Food Calculator to quantify local, ecologically sound, ethical, and humane food. Created a 8-person working group to collaborate with stakeholders on sustainable food policy. Developed a guide to help students implement sustainability projects.

Oakland, CA

Researched and wrote sections of a report on climate change and public health, evaluated CFJC technical assistance projects and met with community partners, and tracked social media metrics and wrote posts across several platforms.

Santa Cruz, CA

Supported several biological control projects at the Environmental Interactions Lab: predator-prey interactions in organic strawberries and broccoli; cabbage root maggot presence in different organic soil treatments in Brussels sprouts.

New Hampshire

Traveled exclusively by bicycle on a team of five raising awareness and catalyzing action on the climate crisis. Performed outreach via blogging, twitter, and photography, and worked with local community leaders/organizations. Organized an action focused on closing a coal-fired power plant with the Sierra Club and 30+ volunteers.

Master Of Public Policy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies (Food And Agriculture)

Activities and Societies: Food Truth, Local Farm Mentorship Program, Carleton Food Alliance

Ecology And Conservation In Ecuador

Studied abroad in Ecuador for 4 months studying tropical ecology, conservation, and Spanish. Performed an independent study to evaluate.