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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.

• 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.

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 and.

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