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Hartford, Ct, Us

Leads research, statistical analysis, comprehensive plan writing, information management and communication in connection with the Plan of Conservation and Development and other plans and studies related to the development of the Town of Manchester.

Newington, Connecticut, United States

The mission of the Customer Experience Unit is to link customer insights and feedback with public transportation services and solutions to promote positive customer experiences.

Manchester, Connecticut

My role was to direct and oversee membership activities. I also developed programs, initiatives, and policies designed to increase membership, while creating, updating, and distributing information to current members as well as prospective members.

Manchester, Connecitcut

WORK_SPACE is a municipally owned space designed to be part of the ongoing revitalization of Downtown Manchester. It offers professional development resources and personal support to help entrepreneurs clarify and implement their vision in a way that enhances their economic, social, and cultural capital.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

The Hartford Mobile Market is a year-round mobile produce market for targeted low-income neighborhoods, bringing fresh fruits and vegetables into areas with limited healthy food access.

Sow Fresh Organics was a delivery service for produce and gourmet artisan goods sourced from within 100 miles of central Connecticut.

New Britain, Connecticut

Urban Oaks was an urban, organic farm located within the inner-city of New Britain, Connecticut for almost 20 years. Operating as a non-profit, the organization strived to take action as a champion of community-centered agriculture in urban Connecticut.

Rochester, New York Area

Socially Good Business works with companies to implement & communicate everything under the corporate responsibility or "values-driven business" umbrella.

Hinesburg, Vermont

Gears of Change (GEAR) is an educational media collective. The organization employs emerging multimedia technologies to educate the public on new trends in global ecological finance and policy.I assisted in the development of the non-profit organization by way of grant-writing, media production and research on peoples affected by climate change.

Burlington, Vermont

The Office of International Education offers students, faculty and staff the full spectrum of services that promote international understanding, global citizenship and cultural diversity.I participated in panel discussions to educate students on the benefits of studying abroad.

Growing Vermont is a student run store that offers a variety of locally designed goods created by small-scale, start-up entrepreneurs in the State of Vermont. Our mission is to educate the community about the positive impacts of buying local while building awareness of the availability of Vermont products and businesses. We continually strive to build a strong community bond between Growing Vermont, small business and the larger Vermont community.Growing Vermont aims to contribute to sustainable, community-based economic development in the state of Vermont through educational partnerships between UVM students and Vermont entrepreneurs.I began working with the organization as a clerk where my duties included customer service, invoicing, taking inventory and making sales. I became more involved as I took on responsibilities as a leader in the marketing and public relations committee. My duties included advertising, event planning and creative outreach. Additionally, I was a member of the Product Advisory committee which served to interview potential vendors and reach consensus as to the products the organization would highlight within the store.

Master'S Degree, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning, 3.93

International Honors Program, International/Global Studies

International Honors Program (IHP) is a rigorous academic program that gives students a comparative look at critical global issues. This.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Policy And International Development

Activities and Societies: Lawrence Debate Union, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, 350 Vermont

Certificate, Geospatial Information Analysis, 3.97