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Durham, North Carolina, United States

Partner with over 25 regulatory Group and Project Leaders to create and review materials to be utilized by EPA divisions. Work with various air quality regulatory programs to evaluate communication activities and assist in developing strategies for communicating and implementing policies and programs to various stakeholders and agencies (public, technical audiences, non-technical audiences, and others).Promote the ability of EPA staff to communicate complicated technical and… Show more Partner with over 25 regulatory Group and Project Leaders to create and review materials to be utilized by EPA divisions. Work with various air quality regulatory programs to evaluate communication activities and assist in developing strategies for communicating and implementing policies and programs to various stakeholders and agencies (public, technical audiences, non-technical audiences, and others).Promote the ability of EPA staff to communicate complicated technical and scientific concepts. Edit and review policy documents, communication materials and internal briefing materials.Assist as requested with review of rulemaking packages, including preambles, response to comments documents, and other supporting documents, as needed, for clarity, completeness, organization and conformance with templates and applicable statutes, regulations, and established policies and procedures.Serve as public hearing coordinator for assigned program areas, in which we coordinate around 6-8 per year. Serve as logistics point of contact for assigned public hearings.Act as the alternate lead of the Consistency Team review process, ensuring review happens efficiently and timely.Work within the SPPD Environmental Justice Team, crafting correspondence and outreach to Tribal Nations impacted by industry and regulatory efforts. Show less

New York, New York, United States

In this role, I developed and implemented precise and appropriate horticultural curriculum which incorporated prevocational and vocational training modalities in the program’s approach to student wellness and learning. I worked with an instructional team to create a routine space for students’ creative design and therapeutic processes. As a unit, we attended to the psychosocial and emotional needs of justice-involved individuals through trauma informed, holistic horticultural practices.… Show more In this role, I developed and implemented precise and appropriate horticultural curriculum which incorporated prevocational and vocational training modalities in the program’s approach to student wellness and learning. I worked with an instructional team to create a routine space for students’ creative design and therapeutic processes. As a unit, we attended to the psychosocial and emotional needs of justice-involved individuals through trauma informed, holistic horticultural practices. Further, we collaborated with correctional officers and directors within the Department of Corrections to ensure logistics coordination and program scheduling amidst consistent changing dynamics at the jail, safety concerns, and program restructuring. Show less

Ithaca, New York, United States

In this position, I served as the Teaching Assistant for the M.P.S. Global Development Capstone Seminar. In this role, I collaborated with lead professors to carry out the development, management, and maintenance of the graduate seminar. I facilitated online discussions, managed course content, and aided students in troubleshooting assignments, research methodology, administrative, and academic logistic guidance.

Collaborated with a group of researchers to assist in planning a regional workshop on food scraps recycling in the Northeast in conjunction with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Cornell Cooperative Extension. Further coordinated with one team member to compile prospective attendees, finalize the workshop agenda, draft resource list for food waste generators and farmers, and draft invites and documents to be sent out to prospective attendees.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

I aided in the facilitation of English courses and curriculum at the Mongolia University of Life Sciences. At this institution, I taught students and faculty alike (general intermediate English, specialized English-"Basics of Engineering"- and a TESOL curriculum based course), and aided the faculty in journal review and editing. During the course of my time, I helped create and lead four separate faculty clubs. They were based on practicing conversational English, as well as reviewing and… Show more I aided in the facilitation of English courses and curriculum at the Mongolia University of Life Sciences. At this institution, I taught students and faculty alike (general intermediate English, specialized English-"Basics of Engineering"- and a TESOL curriculum based course), and aided the faculty in journal review and editing. During the course of my time, I helped create and lead four separate faculty clubs. They were based on practicing conversational English, as well as reviewing and discussing agroecological based scientific articles. Show less

Kasama, Zambia

As a Peace Corps Volunteer Leader (PCVL), I was a member of the Provincial Resource Team that managed two Provinces within the Northern Region of Zambia. As a team, we supported the various administrative staff in identifying and developing sites and placing Volunteers. I also assisted staff with peer support, and general logistic strategy as we operated throughout Northern and Muchinga Provinces. Duties and Responsibilities Include:• Volunteer Support and Advocacy• Budget… Show more As a Peace Corps Volunteer Leader (PCVL), I was a member of the Provincial Resource Team that managed two Provinces within the Northern Region of Zambia. As a team, we supported the various administrative staff in identifying and developing sites and placing Volunteers. I also assisted staff with peer support, and general logistic strategy as we operated throughout Northern and Muchinga Provinces. Duties and Responsibilities Include:• Volunteer Support and Advocacy• Budget Analysis• Logistic Strategy• Policy review through the Volunteer Advocacy Council • Site Development• Peace Corps Liaison• Training Support• Provincial Transit House Management• Resource Development Show less

Zambia

I served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in the Northern Region of Zambia. There, I facilitated grassroots community organization focused around improved nutrition, conservation farming practices, forestry extension, perma-gardening, and income generating activities. During my time as a PCV, I:*Facilitated and led local conservation agriculture, appropriate technology, and income generation activities and worshops (fish farming, beekeeping, and mushroom propagation)… Show more I served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in the Northern Region of Zambia. There, I facilitated grassroots community organization focused around improved nutrition, conservation farming practices, forestry extension, perma-gardening, and income generating activities. During my time as a PCV, I:*Facilitated and led local conservation agriculture, appropriate technology, and income generation activities and worshops (fish farming, beekeeping, and mushroom propagation) workshops and meetings, reaching ~200 farmers over multiple encounters. * Maintained two separate HIV/gender studies clubs over the two years.* Wrote and completed a grant project establishing a new primary school block.* Aided a women’s mango drying production club in logistics and strategy for one year.* Helped put on four regional workshops for Peace Corps Volunteers and their counterparts.* Worked with multiple community-based groups to establish tree lots and nurseries (139 total known trees planted). * Aided in the maintenance and support of a community-based conservation agriculture demo plot. Show less

Black Mountain, Nc

I led a group of 16 individuals in the facilitation, care for, and maintenance of Camp Rockmont. I oversaw construction projects, trail maintenance, general maintenance requests, and service-oriented tasks.

Boone, Nc

I cultivated engaging experiences and maintained personal relationships with our visitors. Additionally, I crafted excellent verbal skills and product knowledge retention through selling a wide variety of merchandise to a wider variety of people.

Master'S Degree, International Agriculture

Bachelor’S Degree, Sustainable Development

Activities and Societies: Reformed University Fellowship: Band Leader, SGA Presidential Campaign Board: Social Media Coordinator.