Creating a comprehensive plan for urban agriculture and food systems for the City of Newburgh.

Advocating for an equitable and ecologically regenerative cannabis industry in New York State.

Serving member of an environmental justice-based initiative to encourage the planting and proper management of plants and trees throughout Westchester, including forests, municipal parks and streets, local farms, and community gardens.Oversaw the collection and synthesis of scientific research, educational materials, and community resources on soil health and regenerative agriculture models to be published in an upcoming online county resource center. Collaborated with Soil Health Committee to develop place-based programs to promote agroecology and soil stewardship throughout the county.

Managed the Quaker Ridge Fellowship Program; a cohort of students from New Rochelle High School interested in land use and environmental science. Developed curriculum for fellowship workshops and trainings, and managed day-day operations. Fellows received scholarships, internships, college readiness training, and career development workshops.

Administered the development of a programming regime of community-based events, campaigns, workshops, lectures, and conferences on urban gardening, nutrition and wellness, agriculture, food equity, and environmental stewardship.Developed partnerships and coalitions with a diverse array of community organizations, academic institutions, local politicians and government-appointed advisory groups, schools, small businesses, and cross-sector advocacy campaigns. Leveraged utility of The Center as a community-hub for West Harlem-based partner organizations and the general public.Managed team of 5 educators, 2 greenhouse growers, and countless volunteers/ interns, including a rotating line-up of vendors and contractors for public events. Provided administrative support and coordinated all facility-based needs, and implemented management systems for grant reporting, budget tracking (<$200k), and program development/ facilitation.

Conceptualized focus areas for research through thought partnership with co-Executive Directors. Produced written content for the Center, including policy briefs, op-ed articles, and original research. Edited work from other writers and fact-check research being conducted by research fellows and senior staff.

Produced a final policy report, focused on the co-benefits of agriculture as communal urban infrastructure. Drafted initial project proposal and presented the final report to the Council Member. Spoke on behalf of community groups and academic institutions at public events and hearings, including numerous televised press briefings.Managed an 11-student team to create governance structures for coordinating urban agriculture policy initiatives. Conducted an extensive literature review, stakeholder outreach, and policy analysis on urban agriculture in NYC.

Collaborated with local advocacy organizations, public officials, and private institutions to conduct intersectional, community-driven policy campaigns, including;Gathering Policy Solutions for Kids: Collective impact initiative addressing school retention and racial inequity.Raise the Age NY: Statewide advocacy campaign to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18.Campaign for Kids: Collective of 50+ youth-serving organizations enhancing positive youth development models.Beloved Community Events: Community strategy sessions on actualizing MLK Jr.’s “Beloved Community.”Soul Food Justice: Bi-monthly event inviting communities to learn about agriculture and eat a free meal.Westchester Agricultural Districting: Coalition between farmers and advocates to change agricultural districting laws.Solutions, Not Suspensions: Coalition to pass the School Suspensions bill, addressing the school-to-prison pipeline.Developed and implemented advocacy and leadership curriculum for youth aged 10-18, with focus on youth-led programming. Received training in positive youth development models, citizen-action, holistic management, non-profit management, anti-racism activism, LGBTQ+ ally-ship, and STEM educational initiatives.Managed $75,000 annual budget, wrote annual grant proposals, and conducted membership recruitment.

Coordinated on-site event needs for Arctic Circle breakout forum on Alaskan shipping and fishing industries. Liaised and served as primary coordinator between event production staff, venue staff, and various speaker’s personal staff. Planned dozens of plenary sessions through research and outreach to speakers/organizations. Coordinated scheduling of 50 different events in Reykjavík with a 4-person team. Managed indigenous artist exhibition space during the summit and provided support to attendees. Served as liaison to Arctic Council Board members, Alice Rogoff, and former President Olafur R. Grimsson.

Represented Riverkeeper at various conferences and assemblies on issues impacting the Hudson River watershed and associated tributaries. Developed and maintained partnerships with like-minded institutions and organizations.Facilitated outreach at community events, disseminated campaign information, and conducted fundraising. Managed membership database, researched grants and projects, and coordinated volunteer work.

- Supervised protection, spraying, and clean-up of industrial spray products on construction sites.- Ensured company and safety guidelines were followed on sites and labor regulations were upheld.- Managed office filing and organization, completed payroll, and liaised between office and field staff.