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California, United States

Berkeley, California, United States

Create a DEIJ framework specifically curated towards Housing and Dining Sustainability (H&DS) operations and facilitate bimonthly H&DS DEIJ Working Group meetings.

Write resolutions on behalf of Eco-Senator China Duff on topics such as fossil fuel dissociation, support for a Green New Deal, plant-based catering options, and decarbonization. Coordinate a staff of six Associates.

• CalRecycle - Office of Environmental Justice, Tribal Relations, and Education and Outreach
• Contribute to Community Engagement Plans in response to environmental health crises.
• Conduct independent research project on plastics in small restaurants and share findings with the SB 54 Needs Assessment Team and the Zero Waste Plan Team; address SB 54 public comments related to environmental justice.
• Conduct research on zero waste initiatives in California tribes and emerging food waste technologies to inform a future CalRecycle tribal consultation guide and potential pilot programs.

Collaborate with Berkeley Dining and GrubHub to implement reusable foodware programs in campus eateries; table at events including Zero Waste Basketball Games, Cal Day, and Earth Day to educate community members on zero waste practices and promote reusables.

Ruhi Lab

Assisted in sorting and identifying macroinvertebrates. Performed fieldwork at Pinnacles National Park to examine food web reassembly and drought response in Chalone Creek.

Zero Waste Lab

Conducted survey research on Cal Day to determine the volume of single-use plastic promotional items distributed, their perceived value, and reusable alternatives. Presented findings during the Zero Waste Symposium.

Berkeley, California, United States

The Robert T. Matsui Center for Politics and Public Service at UC Berkeley offers the Cal-in-Sacramento Program, one of UC Berkeley's most prestigious internship programs. Fellows live and work in an internship in Sacramento over the summer. In addition to the internship, fellows complete an original research project on a topic of their choice.

San Mateo, California, United States

Rock Band Camp counselor and Piano and Rhythms Camp lead counselor.(July 2022, June 2023)

Instructed students ages 6-17 on proper piano technique. Created videos demonstrating pedagogical techniques to share during staff meetings, designed instructional handouts.(June 2022-July 2022, June 2023-July 2024)

San Mateo, California, United States

Instructed ten students ages 6-17 on proper vocal technique. Created videos demonstrating pedagogical techniques to share during staff meetings, designed instructional handouts, and hosted monthly community-building meetings for vocalists.(January 2022-July 2022, June 2023-August 2023)

San Mateo, California, United States

Updated Myriad's online database, managed students during performance events, stocked filing cabinets, assisted the Director and administrative team with additional projects.

• Drafted four resolutions and one ordinance, wrote talking points and memos for the Supervisor for three events, and assisted in briefing the Supervisor on biweekly Board meeting agenda items.
• Was one of a four-person team in charge of the planning and execution of a major inter-agency convening concerning firearm relinquishment and oversaw the event's Restraining Order 101 panel.
• Conducted research on compost sources to determine qualification for the County's compost quota as required by SB 1383, and conducted research on other California counties' reproductive rights initiatives for the.

Conducted three waste audits and presented sorting data to the student body, which led to improved campus waste sorting. Organized two documentary screenings, arranged a clothing swap, liaised with the school administration to provide more compost bins, presented educational slideshows during schoolwide assemblies.

Conservation And Resource Studies (Bs), Music (Ba)

Concentration in Environmental Justice, Science, and Policy

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