Kaia Mellifera Email & Phone Number

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Greater New York City Area

Astoria, Ny

Melville, Ny

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

University at Buffalo (UB): Program and Logistics Coordinator.• Support and lead current events and programs run by the Sustainability Department• Organize events, programs, and initiatives aimed at waste reduction and improvement of the environment• Network and coordinate activities with Campus Administrators• Coordinate and lead volunteers and logistics of student-run programs, including training for specific Environmental eventsAccomplishments:• Co-Founder of UBreUSE, started in 2015. Diverted 6,900 lbs of goods away from landfills in 2016 and raised $1,800. Diverted 7,200 lbs in 2017.• Recycled 7,180 lbs of waste and composted 690 lbs through the Zero Waste Program in 2015 alone, which otherwise would have gone to landfills.• Performed multiple waste audits and organized a multitude of events to engage students.Prior to paid work experience, I was a Student Volunteer Leader and was recognized as "Most valuable and reliable volunteer of 2014-2015 academic year" by UB Sustainability department