Continuing to work with a K-12 school in Austin on sustainable solutions, as needed.

Offering independent consulting on solar, microgrid, and battery design; RFP response; new business development and strategy.

On the Energy and Water team, I developed ideas for events, projects, and programs for better sustainability of UVA’s energy and water systems. This included organizing both the Renewable Energy Expo and the Dorm Energy Race. The Renewable Energy Expo is an event bringing together student groups, research teams, and local businesses and beyond to showcase their work in the field of renewable energy. The Dorm Energy Race educates and empowers lowerclassmen to largely reduce their energy consumption through feasible behavioral changes, establishing these habits for years to come. I was also the designated director of the student partnership between William & Mary and UVA to achieve our joint 2030 carbon neutrality goal, and was highly involved in cross-university discussions of a large body of stakeholders. Additionally, I helped to create and am featured in the WahooWater video series depicting where UVA sources its water from.

On the Promotions Team, I bolstered sustainable practices and events on UVA campus by utilizing community-based campaigning strategy. With Adobe Illustrator and other graphic design software, I created attractive visuals for social media. I also researched and published blog posts on sustainability topics, including plastic use and sustainable food sourcing.

At LibertyHomes I researched and developed a prioritization scheme for 40+ potential funders, efficiently directing time and resources. I built personalized grant application strategies for 7 high priority funders and effectively organized the team’s efforts to submit a complete grant application to the Z Smith Reynold’s Foundation in advance of project deadlines. I imagined new industry partnerships and subsequently developed and proposed a 2030 Climate Challenge plan to LibertyHomes leadership. This resulted in the successful coalition of 6 organizations to create and scale a Virtual Power Plant project with the potential of reducing Virginia residential sector carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 37+ million metric tons by 2030. I also developed and proposed a business strategy for our company’s expansion within the clean energy market.

I formulated an entire internship idea and applied for and secured $5,000 in funding through the American Public Power Association (APPA) to study energy storage systems as part of the Austin SHINES project. I performed extensive excel data analysis on utility-scale energy storage systems aiming to advise future solar + storage installations in the Austin area. Overall I identified battery control system improvements capable of increasing value-adding abilities by 44%. I presented this analysis in a detailed report for the APPA. I additionally synthesized technical presentations on energy storage system design and value acquisition process into white papers to provide informational project distribution materials for team use at conferences/presentations. At the end of the summer I presented on my research and community connections group project to a large body of supervisors.

I organized and executed a research project to develop a bioplastic-based window film for the inhibition of nighttime light pollution emissions from large windows in addition to improved daytime thermal efficiency. I conducted ethnographic research to understand stakeholder needs and further identify and develop marketable aspects of film. To allow this work to happen, I applied for and secured over $12,000 in funding to research, prototype, and market the film.

Running experiments exploring the properties of various membranes created for desalination applications.Staying abreast of modern chemical engineering technologies through literature review.

I researched and performed data analysis to compose a whitepaper exploring the long-term effects of soiling on photovoltaic systems. I also provided general consulting in science and engineering for company services, including site visits and recommendations as to the future direction of the company within the solar operations and maintenance market.

Extensively researched and digitally designed the construction of a sustainable, off-grid capable tiny house.Presented on this project to a group of peers.

Planned and led activities for an environmental education camp meant to serve underprivileged children of the area.Effectively communicated with Spanish-speaking parents and members of camp.Photographed activities and created meaningful and promotional presentations to be shared online. Effectively managed conflict between employees and between campers.Received great praise for work in camp and on presentations.Worked as attendant in store as well as at front desk occasionally.

Effectively organized care for dozens of animals Resolved service, pricing, and technical problems for customers