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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

With a team of students and alums, I managed a series of projects to increase awareness and build relationships to confront water issues in the Great Lakes region.- Established an internship program to develop the next generation of environmental leaders.- Developed thebackwardriver.org website, a digital storytelling project to examine the Chicago River.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I created an analysis that was used to bargain for funding and support for addressing housing insecurity.Researched and compiled data analysis, including Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping presented at community meetings.

Chicago, IL

I had full responsibility for all Family & Early Childhood programming at a zoo that served 1.3 million visitors annually. - Strategically grew early childhood programming by building a nature place space and creating a new volunteer position that provided free play programming.- Reorganized the use of education staff at general zoo events to use staff.

Chicago, IL

I was charged with increasing attendance at zoo events and expanding programming. - Turned run-of-the-mill, same-every-year campouts into novel zoo experiences that really set us apart from other museums offering overnight events and resulted in sold-out events.- Built reputation as pillar of the department and go-to person to get things done and find.

I was hired to organize and bring structure to the Farm-in-the-Zoo volunteer program that lacked consistency.- Transformed the existing verbal and informal training practices and created a formalized, documented training program that streamlined onboarding and tasks getting done consistently.- Initiated open dialogue that was instrumental in drastically.

In my first job graduating with an environmental studies degree, I was brought in to deliver educational programs and coordinate the activities of the volunteer staff. - Led the daily butterfly release, which was the museum’s signature event.- Delivered and adapted educational programs based on feedback.- Trained volunteer staff on interpretive techniques.

Provided quality customer service through scheduling appointments, explaining tests and surgeries, and caring for boarding pets.

Cook County, Illinois

Eradicated invasive species to restore native prairies throughout Cook County.

Master'S In Urban Planning And Policy, Specialization: Community Development

Ba, Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies