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New York, United States

Wageningen, Netherlands

Coordination and financial administration of the Open Earth Monitor Cyberinfrastructure project, a €13M European Commission-funded project run by a consortium of 21 organizations, with the aim of increasing the uptake and availability of Earth Observation data to support European and global policy goals and climate targets.

Consulted on two major IRI projects, ACToday and Earth Frontiers, with focus on climate services for pastoralists in East and West Africa. This included creating a comprehensive literature review and stakeholder analysis, data analysis, and co-authoring an article published in the Journal of Arid Environments. Areas of focus included telecommunications.

Conducted exploratory research into the water recycling practices in the Hudson Valley, NY. Using a data-driven, analytical approach, our team generated a report for the WateReuse Association to inform the design of location-specific policy and technology recommendations for appropriate water management in water abundant regions.

Collaborated with staff to implement youth development practices. Oversaw a team of 40 AmeriCorps members, supporting program retention, youth development, and the implementation of sustainability projects throughout NYCHA, including 6 large scale urban farms, compost collection and processing, and energy auditing.

Greater New York City Area

-Supervised team of 8-12 young adults in the field and in office settings for 6- and 10-month AmeriCorps service terms. -Managed field work for 6 large scale farms in NYCHA developments in 4 boroughs, including hosting weekly farm stands, infrastructure projects, on-site composting, culinary demonstrations, engaging with residents and hosting corporate.

Created and researched topics for the True Moringa website's blog and wrote bi-weekly articles on topics ranging from agricultural development to natural beauty and environmental activism.

Dakar, Senegal

Managed the Communications Team at Peace Corps Senegal's main office in Dakar, reporting to the PC/Senegal Country Director. Responsibilities included:Online Presence: Finding compelling ways to share the stories of Peace Corps volunteers and the communities in which they live through through online and multimedia chanels. This includes managing the.

Senegal

Served for two years in a rural village in southern Senegal, working entirely in the Pullo Fuuta language.Responsibilities included: -Extending sustainable agricultural and agroforestry techniques to small farmers-Field research of improved variety seed extension-Designing small infrastructural projects including gardens, wells, and solar pumps-Leading.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Corresponding with USAID representatives-Corresponding with third country nationals-Employee background checks-Basic translation (Spanish to English)-Database management-Editing and filing

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Environmental Science & Policy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Development

Double Minor: International Agriculture and East Asia History

Sustainable Resource Management

Field Study Semester at the Bellairs Research Center in Barbados studying sustainable water management and use of urban space