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Washington, DC, US

Handled diverse portfolio of issues for senior appropriator. Met with constituents and interest groups. Tracked legislative developments in issue areas and identified opportunities for further engagement. Collaborated with press team on op-eds, press releases, and social media posts. Worked closely with appropriations committee staff during funding cycle..

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Ensured timely responses to constituent mail. Drafted both form letters on major issues and individual letters to constituents with specific concerns. Researched and fact-checked information to be included in letters. Sorted incoming mail, phone calls, and other correspondence. Oversaw interns. Provided other needed administrative and policy support to.

Vermont, United States

Assisted Vermont and New Hampshire River Steward. Drafted action alerts, public comments, and letters of legislative support. Researched background information to inform writing tasks. Tracked relevant state-level legislation. Watched and prepared summaries on legislative hearings and briefings. Liaised with other advocacy groups on shared relevant issues.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Worked on Snake River salmon recovery project. Drafted constituent response letters, press releases, and op-eds. Researched and consolidated information on issue and materials on other relevant topics. Sorted and categorized incoming constituent opinions. Compiled and distributed press clips on project. Attended and took notes on calls with stakeholders.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Provided general administrative support to office and assisted environmental and public lands staffers. Tracked existing and relevant legislation. Researched background information to help staffers put together future legislation and prepare for committee hearings. Scheduled calls and meetings for senior staff. Answered phone calls and gave Capitol tours.

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Assistant for UVM Course ENSC 160: Pollutant Movement/Air, Land, & Water laboratory portion. Oversaw and consulted on student projects. Graded student lab reports. Provided technical help to students during laboratory sessions. Travelled to field sites for sampling exercises. Set up and took down laboratory equipment.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Worked primarily for the public lands division. Drafted letters to be sent to members of Congress and documents for public use. Analyzed legislation to help determine organization’s position. Researched public lands data for project on national monuments. Accompanied staff to meetings with congressional offices. Attended, took notes at, and live-tweeted.

Master'S Degree, Environmental Law And Policy

Activities and Societies: Executive board member, Environmental Law Society

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Science And Political Science

Activities and Societies: Club football