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Oakland, Ca, Us

San Francisco Bay Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Leading US corporate engagement on palm oil supply chains and cattle / soy in the Amazon. Developing strategy and tactics for market-based campaigns in Southeast Asia and Brazil.Managing all US content for global campaign efforts including donor fundraising and foundation reporting.Coordinating all communications between US, European, and Indonesia global offices.

Collaborated across organized labor in New York City and State to understand key priorities of health service workers and change in disaster response to inform national level projects. Developed a needs assessment in response to climate change among organized labor and worker health & safety organizations to establish the development of the academic Center. Analyzed performance data and presented written recommendations to IPLCE leadership.

San Francisco Bay Area

Produced content for APHA and CDC on a five part webinar series focused on a range of environmental health exposures and the role of the Agency for Toxics Substances and Disease Registry. Managed a team of subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and consistency across presentations. Developed communication materials for health practitioners and physicians introducing key concepts, case studies and resources for states.Other projects include managing a multi-state release for Earthjustice, a leading national legal non-profit, on a national poll of Latino voters and their perceptions on key environmental issues including climate change. Developed a communications plan and the following communication assets: press releases, opinion pieces, briefings, talking points, and FAQs for key media markets in California, Florida, New York, and Illinois.Produced two social-science reports on market based solutions for greenhouse gas emission reductions. Examined project profiles for high forest covered regions and assessed the legitimacy of forest based offsets to inform the development of a publication for a leading political author. Other written work for this project included examining the historical trajectory of big business and leading environmental groups. Evaluated the types of solutions developed through these types of partnerships to address climate change.Client based work includes: Informing the development of sustainability and climate action plans, communication plans, strategic planning focused on program development for non-profits.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed multiple campaign initiatives from legislative communication materials to increasing stakeholder engagement on chemical and refinery regulations. Provided technical assistance to policy makers and federal agencies. Coordinated with key strategic partners and supported communication planning within a diverse national coalition that included: implementing new media components and providing research to generate compelling media coverage.

Washington Dc

Developed campaign in five battle ground states drawing the links between air pollution and the threats to health. Coached physician advocates to advance public health policies. Identified ways to increase partnerships to build a stronger presence in targeted states. Authored op-eds and letters to the editor to increase support for stronger clean air standards. Managed local radio outlets and press outreach to highlight the health hazards of emissions from coal-fired power plants.

Richmond, California

Created a statewide needs assessment to develop a carbon offset program. Represented the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) in interagency efforts to develop a health impact assessment (HIA) on the proposed cap-and-trade policy design for state.

San Francisco, California

Researched and authored materials to create an on-line home energy efficiency resource guide for efficiency.org (Efficiency First) - a national coalition representing industry leaders in standarizing home performance and increasing residential energy efficiency.

Managed the production of an online lecture series on climate and energy policy for public policy professionals.

San Francisco, California

Successfully managed a coalition of more than 10 large non-profit organizations including socially responsible investor groups to educate the broader community of the need for stronger standards to regulate the chemical industry. Led all media communications and organizing efforts for the 20th anniversary commemoration of the Union Carbide chemical disaster in Bhopal, India. Media outreach included national and international papers, radio and television stations. Directed shareholder resolution strategies to expose the toxic hazards of chemical products in the marketplace.

Oakland, California

Coordinated international corporate campaign to seek greater accountability in the gold mining industry focused on operations in Latin America, Indonesia, and Ghana. Managed coalition to support local NGOs to develop a political strategy to influence international mining policies in protected areas. Developed campaign materials to communicate the need for greater oversight and industry reform.

Oakland, California

Strategized and created all aspects of annual giving campaigns aimed at major donors and 75,000 members, resulting in an increase of annual donations of $100K. Recruited volunteers and employees to participate in donor outreach. Worked with consultants to develop branding and messaging for donor appeals.

Quito Ecuador

Recruited and managed several hundred volunteers for international conservation programs at three biological reserves serving over 700 students annually. Generated over $200K in revenue for reserves and main office. Collaborated on funding proposals to increase conservation research and monitoring of restoration sites for Amazonian and Andean biological stations.

Sequoia & Kings Canyon

Worked for two summer seasons supporting research on the links between climate change, fires, and forest pattern in the Sierra Nevada. Performed forest survey data collection and GIS mapping of line transects.

Master Of International Affairs, School Of International And Public Affairs

Bachelor Of Science, College Of Agriculture And Life Sciences