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Buffalo, Ny, Us

Buffalo, New York, United States

Alamosa, Colorado, United States

As an AmeriCorps case manager and member of the shelter staff, I provided intensive case management to shelter clients seeking stabilization through social services, employment, and housing. I managed confidential client information in EmpowOR and Colorado Homeless Management Information Systems databases. I also helped ensure a clean, welcoming environment at the shelter by preparing and serving meals, resolving conflicts, and meeting immediate needs for community members.

Alamosa, Colorado, United States

At La Puente's Alamosa Food Bank I supplied clients with access to ample, nutritious food options through food rescue from donor businesses, community members, and the regional food bank. I also conducted daily food bank operations including client intakes, volunteer supervision, and general upkeep.

Albany, New York, United States

At the Radix Center I served alongside a team of AmeriCorps fellows to maintain gardens, steward greenspace, redistribute food, and build community resilience in a neighborhood affected by systemic racism, inequality, climate change, and Covid-19. In this role I advised summer youth employment participants through experiential learning to build agricultural and ecological knowledge.

East Aurora, New York, United States

At the historic Roycroft Inn I provided high quality service to enhance the guest experience. Operating the front desk I handled reservations, sales, and phone calls, and kept accurate records.

Chautauqua, New York, United States

Members of the Amphitheater Crew are responsible for facilitating a diverse array of programming that includes lectures, orchestral performance, opera, dance, major concerts, and other entertainment. Amphitheater programs are a highlight of Chautauqua's nine-week summer season.

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

Led a collaboration between the Office of Community Engaged Learning and the Geography Department to promote community geography projects in Poughkeepsie. Organized and hosted numerous group meetings and events over Zoom, bringing together Vassar students and community partners.

New York, United States

Created a graphic map with ArcGIS and Adobe Illustrator for a planned multi-use trail project. Cooperated with a dedicated urban planning team on research tasks including community engagement survey development and addressing barriers to bicycling for minority women.

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

Created a StoryMap to educate CSA members about local food share program and pandemic response. Developed educational material to promote farm-based learning for kids and families. Contributed content to organization social media and YouTube channel on a regular basis.

Chautauqua, New York, United States

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

Prepared an academic paper for publishing through a rigorous editing and formatting process. Organized and compiled citations for a faculty research project. Research on Chinese policy transfer and sustainable cities with a focus on green building practices.

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

Operated theatre tech for Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre and other student dance groups, from equipment setup through rehearsals to the final performance. Assembled equipment for the annual Bardavon gala and worked with a team to produce the shows.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Geography

Activities and Societies: Hudson Valley Mappers [local YouthMappers chapter], Vassar Greens, Students for Equitable Environmental.

Semester Abroad

Studied at the School for Field Studies Center for Himalayan Development and Environment in Paro, Bhutan, with a remote, at-home component.

Regents With Advanced Designation With Honors

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, International Studies Program, New York State Envirothon, Student Theater, Literary.