Jake Bergen Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Office of Water, Office of Science and Technology, Standards and Health Protection Division

Denver, Colorado, United States

- Advanced sustainability research projects on campus through peer collaboration with the on-campus thrift store, food pantry, and other student organizations.- Promoted the usage of alternative transportation through word of mouth, tabling events, and social media usage.- Made use of old clothing from the on-campus thrift store as mechanic rags.- Spearheaded the expansion of on-campus recycling to include the recycling of bike tires and tubes.- Connected with external partners such as Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action.- Proficient in generating comprehensive quarterly and yearly reports to provide insightful data and facilitate informed decision-making for sustainability initiatives.- Mentored and supervised a team of four undergraduate bike shop support staff, ensuring their professional growth and enhancing overall team productivity.- Conducted equipment inventory to ensure the proper management and maintenance of tools and resources in the bike shop.- Assisted in the transition from the ‘Center for Sustainability’ to ‘Center for a Regenerative Future.’

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

- Provided informative guidance to concertgoers on waste management practices, including trash disposal, recycling, and composting to enhance environmental awareness during Live Nation events.- Implemented effective waste management practices by reorganizing waste collection systems and ensuring proper waste separation, contributing to Live Nation's zero waste initiatives and environmental sustainability goals.

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

- Peer educators are the main line of communication between the University’s Office of Sustainability and the student body. - Educated UNCW students and the campus community on how to work together to pursue sustainable, personal, and institutional policies while focusing on economic vitality, social equity, and environmental stewardship.- Hosted educational programs, tabled to promote various initiatives, ran social media campaigns, and gave presentations to groups on sustainability-related topics.- Led the initiative to install LED lights in Wagoner Dining Hall in 2021 by creating a presentation, including research on return-on-investment statistics and the environmental benefits of the transition, for the Chief Sustainability Officer, Kat Pohlman, to present to university administration. - Collaborated with university officials to collect data, submit applications, and achieve the Bee Campus accolade, personally signed by the Chancellor.- Worked collaboratively with Campus Dining stakeholders on obtaining the Fair-Trade Campus certification.- Aided in the organization and operation of the Sustainability Peer Educator Team by supervising and guiding between four and seven other Peer Educators, leading meetings, taking meeting notes, leading training each semester, and assisting where needed.

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

- Established the program’s social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.- Attended Board of Trustees sessions and took professional minutes for quarterly meetings.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Global Environmental Sustainability

Activities and Societies: Climate Conscious Corps (CCC)- CCC is a student-led organization dedicated to encouraging sustainability.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Global Environmental Sustainability

Activities and Societies: Study abroadCourses: Environmental Economics and Policy Research Seminar on Carbon Pricing in a Globalized World.

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Sciences

Activities and Societies: UNCW Honors College, Lead Sustainability Peer Educator, Bee Keeping Club member Thesis Title: A Study.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Key Club President, Eco Club Member, Varsity Swim Team