Jillian Petersen Email and Phone Number

Roots & Routes IC Mission Statement: As an educational, scientific research, and charitable organization, we are dedicated to collaborating with on-the-ground communities, community-engaged projects, and cultural-based approaches to sustainability to collectively facilitate a world based in respect, cross cultural trust, and reciprocity. My work at Roots & Routes IC:-Engaged with board members to discuss future initiatives and stay up to date on unfolding events-Communicated with Indigenous communities, environmental groups, and organization partners-Planned agendas and hosted weekly meetings with interns-Created comprehensive budgets for organizational projects-Wrote grants to fund documentary film highlighting the struggles of Indigenous groups in Ecuador-Independently researched philanthropic organizations and identified available grant opportunities-Contacted foundations and grant-giving organizations with proposals and inquiries

In between school sessions.-Served in a fast-paced restaurant, prioritizing customer satisfaction under high pressure conditions-Excelled in interpersonal communication, multitasking, and attention to detail

The Sinervo Lab is dedicated to researching the effects of climate change on reptiles and amphibians. The research spans multiple countries and was highlighted in a nationally recognized ​Tedx Talk​.-Created a sanitary lab environment by AWA and IACUC standards and maintained amphibian enclosures-Provided nutrition for animals based on their biological needs and schedules; attended to animal care-Recorded energy levels, abnormal behavior, and any biological changes in a daily log-Maintained equipment and stocked supplies as necessary

-Served customers at an upscale Mediterranean restaurant in collaboration with others to promote teamwork and efficiency

-Exemplified superb customer service and trained new servers-Assumed managerial tasks and was promoted quickly