Isabella Brafman Email & Phone Number

- Manage Slow Food NYC's urban garden located in East New York, Brooklyn- Distribute produce to community members, local farmers' markets, and neighboring organizations - Plan educational programming and events on health, nutrition, and the environment for elementary students- Run an internship and mentorship program that teaches high school seniors about garden management, job skills, and leadership - Coordinate partnerships and conduct meetings with volunteers and… Show more - Manage Slow Food NYC's urban garden located in East New York, Brooklyn- Distribute produce to community members, local farmers' markets, and neighboring organizations - Plan educational programming and events on health, nutrition, and the environment for elementary students- Run an internship and mentorship program that teaches high school seniors about garden management, job skills, and leadership - Coordinate partnerships and conduct meetings with volunteers and organizational leaders in the community- Partner with the Finance and Development teams to track budget, ensure all program needs are being met, and establish fundraising goals and strategies Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York, New York, United States

- Initiated experiential garden programming and a lunchtime food literacy curriculum for 100 students at Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School (TMALS)- Managed and maintained TMALS’ garden throughout the school year by tracking crop yield and supply stock and assessing the safety of the space - Created and distributed marketing materials for food distribution events at TMALS and Harlem Grown

New York, New York, United States

- Taught after school cooking lessons at an elementary school; the lessons highlighted a specific ingredient, culture, and nutrient throughout the recipe - Represented Butter Beans at their partner school cultural events for students and parents; led food education activities and cooking demonstrations and made/provided samples

- Tracked key legislation development that affects farm labor, agriculture, and child nutrition- Developed the "Food and Farm Policy" page on Slow Food USA's website and authored a "Policy 101" guide that includes congressional committee maps with Farm Bill jurisdiction - Contacted offices of key Congressional members to communicate Slow Food's Child Nutrition Reauthorization priorities - Helped the policy committee recruit, prepare, and host panelists for Immigration and Farm… Show more - Tracked key legislation development that affects farm labor, agriculture, and child nutrition- Developed the "Food and Farm Policy" page on Slow Food USA's website and authored a "Policy 101" guide that includes congressional committee maps with Farm Bill jurisdiction - Contacted offices of key Congressional members to communicate Slow Food's Child Nutrition Reauthorization priorities - Helped the policy committee recruit, prepare, and host panelists for Immigration and Farm Policy events at Slow Food's national conference- Wrote blog posts and calls to action covering food system topics that align with the Slow Food audience Show less

Brooklyn, Ny

- Assisted with food and farm educational programming for community members ages 4 to 14- Mentored two high school interns on building their skills, challenging themselves, and communicating effectively

Ann Arbor, Michigan

- Wrote reports detailing SNAP users' shopping trends, diet quality, and demographics - Tracked Michigan farmers' market information on Salesforce- Organized and helped lead a focus group for Double Up Food Bucks users and SNAP recipients in Flint, MI- Answered the DUFB hotline, documented user experience, and recommended program changes to the DUFB team - Conducted program outreach by visiting participating farmers markets, grocery stores, and food co-ops

Greater New York City Area

- Worked closely with paralegals, associates, and partners- Conducted research and wrote summaries on cases related to bankruptcy clauses, class action suits, and misclassifications of independent contractors - Aided associates with research on New York ethics opinions and case law on lateral attorney moves, screening processes, and the standards for disqualification

Greater New York City Area

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science

Activities and Societies: University Dancers, Pi Beta Phi (Executive Council member), May Thompson Evans Scholarship recipient, Phi Eta.

Certificate Program, The Robins Summer Business Institute

Intensive summer program for non-business majors that provides a foundation in business practices. Courses: Strategy, Accounting, Finance.

Bachelor'S Degree

Study Abroad Semester Fall 2016