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Implementing EPA's work on batteries from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.Developing battery labeling guidelines and communication materials for battery producers and consumers (about the reuse and recycling of critical materials from batteries) that are intended to promote battery recycling. The purpose of the labeling guidelines and the communication materials is to improve battery collection and reduce battery waste by—identifying battery collection locations and increasing accessibility to those locations; promoting consumer education about battery collection and recycling; and reducing safety concerns relating to the improper disposal of batteries.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Manage the Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP), a voluntary program that works cooperatively with industry stakeholders and waste officials to reduce or avoid methane emissions from landfills.Maintain expertise regarding relevant technical and economic issues and best practice measures around landfill gas and methane emissions mitigation, abatement, and avoidance. Develop technical and outreach materials for stakeholders to provide guidance on landfill gas energy projects, including the technological, economic, and regulatory considerations that affect the feasibility and success of projects.Lead LMOP’s work on renewable natural gas (RNG), developing outreach and technical assistance materials, connecting with stakeholders, and preparing briefings and talking points.Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including landfills, industry associations, academics, regions, and states.Maintain technical expertise and provide guidance to EPA programs and stakeholders about municipal anaerobic digestion and organics projects.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Work to reduce food loss and waste (FLW) and associated environmental impacts through a sustainable materials management approach.Lead data analysis for Food Recovery Challenge, a national awards program with 1,000 participants in food waste reduction programs, provide analytical and technical support to SMF HQ and Regional team members using database management system.Plan leadership events with multiple agencies highlighting a new initiative to reduce FLW, receiving national press coverage.Prepare briefings, talking points, and other materials for ORCR and OLEM management, respond to public, Congressional, and media inquiries regarding food waste.Serve as EPA lead for 2030 Champions group, coordinating with USDA and planning events and conference calls to convene Champions.Serve as EPA Lead for Further with Food, exploring ways to maximize EPA’s role as a group member and leverage the member resources available to encourage expansion and growth into new areas and identify opportunities to reduce FLW.Work with a collaborative research team at SESYNC (funded by NSF) to contribute to the existing body of knowledge by defining and modeling the environmental, ecological, and economic impacts of food loss and waste within the U.S. food system to determine how best to prioritize waste reduction efforts.Manage work to update EPA's national food loss and waste estimates.Represent Agency interests on international food waste and sustainability work groups.Awards: Bronze Medal Team Award, ORCR’s Office Director’s Special Recognition, National Notable Achievement Award, ORCR Honor Award for Serving the Public with Integrity and a Strong Work Ethic

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as the liaison between CPA and members, providing member services and fostering relationships with members across the nonprofit, corporate, and government sectors.Diversified membership to new sectors including business improvement districts, community development organizations and health organizations, increasing membership by 75%.Managed communications responsibilities: developed collateral materials, managed the development and implementation of CPA’s new logo and rebranding, provided design and functionality feedback for web development.Planned events including conferences, tours, workshops, and board meetings.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Skaneateles, Ny

Bachelor'S, Applied Economics & Management

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Environmental Resource Policy