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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Expanded UKG’s ESG Program, driving strategic initiatives and impactful outcomes. • Conducted comprehensive research on ESG trends and governance standards, using insights from benchmarking projects to inform strategy. • Managed ESG data collection and reporting for frameworks like EcoVadis, CDP, UNGC, GRI, and TCFD. • Initiated a double materiality assessment to balance financial and environmental/social impacts in strategic planning.• Created engaging communications, including the annual Global Impact Report, to inform both internal and external audiences. • Developed a sustainable procurement plan aligned with ESG goals and best practices. • Launched ESG & U, an internal series educating stakeholders on ESG’s relevance to their work and inspiring actionable change. • Crafted strategic hiring plans to build a diverse, skilled ESG team and established SOPs for efficient operations.

• Conducted comprehensive research and analysis on companies seeking listing on the Long-Term Stock Exchange, evaluating their alignment with LTSE's policy requirements.• Identified and assessed primary competitors for each potential listing, ensuring a holistic understanding of the company’s position in the market.• Provided detailed recommendations to LTSE on the viability and compliance of companies, contributing to the selection process and reinforcing the integrity of the exchange.

• Delivered a detailed industry report on supply chain decarbonization policies, providing recommendations for reducing scope 3 emissions in South East Asia in collaboration with a seven-person team of fellow graduates• Managed project lifecycle effectively, ensuring timely completion of research activities and maintaining project progress updates• Presented data-driven recommendations to senior Dell executives on leveraging policies and investment opportunities to achieve significant reductions in scope 3 emissions

• Collaborated with a cross-functional team to enhance adoption of updated GRI Biodiversity standards, enhancing corporate transparency and accountability for biodiversity risk and impacts• Devised an analytical framework to assess corporate reporting practices on biodiversity topics, applying it to 500 companies' sustainability reports, which led to improved data transparency• Conducted in-depth analysis of corporate-reporting on biodiversity risks and impacts using sustainability/ESG reports, annual reports, and other data sources.

• Analyzed a comprehensive database of over 1500 letters to the SEC on the proposed Climate Disclosure Rule, identifying industry-specific response trends and providing insightful analysis to the team• Provided consultation on Ceres official policy recommendations to the SEC, contributing to the successful delivery of their sustainability reporting initiatives

• Created mapping of metrics and synergies between multiple sustainability reporting frameworks (TCFD, SASB, GRI, DJSI, CDP, SBTi) to streamline PulsESG's reporting platform• Developed framework content to enable the platform's user-friendly interface, facilitating GHG emissions reporting and other sustainability fields• Boosted user productivity and improved the quality of sustainability reports by developing user-centric design solutions based on customer needs analysis.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Assisted in the development of sustainability principles for routine operations, including waste management, events operations, sustainability reporting, and HR policies• Offered proactive support for stakeholder engagement initiatives, including hosting educational sessions on upcoming legislative proposals and regulatory changes• Spearheaded policy staff through the implementation of project and budget management mechanisms, improving accountability and coordination.

Leiden, The Netherlands

• Leading the Leiden MUN Foundation, including its 6 board members• Oversaw six delegations attending conferences at the Universities of Oxford, Hamburg, Barcelona, Maastricht, and Harvard • Responsible for training of 150 delegates for 8 weeks in preparation for the respective MUN Conferences, including weekly skill labs, mock MUN sessions, bi-weekly personal development meetings

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Initiated and led government outreach efforts to promote the use of GRI policy initiatives regarding non-financial disclosures and reporting requirements• Managed a global policy database containing upcoming and passed legislation on sustainability, environmental, and energy policies, ensuring timely updates and accuracy• Contributed to a joint research publication GRI & CSR on EU Non-Financial Reporting Policy Implementation

-Advocated for constituents with Federal Agencies including the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the US Military by processing casework inquiries. -Communicated regularly with Congressional Liaisons to monitor inquiries with Federal Agencies.-Drafted memos and reports to summarize casework for Senior Congressional staffers and potential media publication. -Evaluated applicants and assisted in managing the application process for the Senator's Congressional nomination to service academies.-When returning for another semester I was responsible for the training of new interns in the defence department.-Gained responsibility managing the constituent cases with one other senior intern

Masters Of International Affairs, Energy & Environment

Concentration: Energy & Environment Policy Specialization: Management and Data Analytics & Quantitative Analysis

Eu Affairs

Study Abroad Program

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Sarah Lawrence Swim Team; International Students Union; Pre-Law ProgramConcentrated in public policy.

International Baccalaureate, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies, 11Th, 12Th

Activities and Societies: National Honours Society, Choir, Theatre Program, Prom Organiser, YearbookHigh Level: History, French, Biology.

Primary, Secondary Education