Katia Griffin-Jakymec Email & Phone Number

DEIJA Committee member

Cary, NC

• Build and streamline program data collection processes
• Update environmental program data using Salesforce CRM
• Plan and lead public programming at community gardens
• Review applications for green stormwater incentive grant with N.C. State (NCSU) and Southeast Sustainability Director Networks (SSDN)
• Support urban sustainability communication tools, data visualization, citizen collaboration initiatives
• Support Town-wide sustainable purchasing policy development team

Durham, NC

• Planned, coordinated, and led hands-on environmental science lessons with students of all ages in classroom and outdoor settings with multiple partner organizations
• Planned and filmed video content including interviewing event participants and a third-generation farming family in Chatham County

• Developed and led educational programs on a variety of environmental topics
• Scheduled and created content across multiple social media platforms, leading to an increase in audience engagement
• Helped to write and produce monthly e-newsletters

Raleigh, NC

• Planned and produced videos, press releases, blog posts, and e-mail newsletters to promote the work of APNEP and partners;
• Managed APNEP’s social media platforms and created original multimedia content to increase awareness of estuaries;
• Interviewed scientists, environmental professionals, educators, and members of the public for educational and outreach videos;
• Assisted in updating the communication strategy;
• Provided administrative support to staff.

Raleigh, NC

• Filmed and photographed events, restoration projects, and native wildlife to highlight the region and engage stakeholders;
• Designed and led estuarine-themed lessons and activities at elementary and middle schools in the region;
• Oversaw an AmeriCorps member assisting with video projects;
• Provided logistical and media support for a weeklong teacher conference and a monthly speaker series;
• Filmed, photographed, and assisted with three weeks of estuarine fieldwork with APNEP staff and partners.

David M. Rubenstein Rare Book And Manuscript Library

• Organized, housed and archived rare and fragile incoming materials;
• Assisted with preserving and housing manuscripts, periodicals, and rare book collections;
• Updated collection databases.

Durham, NC

• Tutored undergraduate students enrolled in Introductory Hindi.

Durham, NC

• Fielded phone calls;
• Distributed mail;
• Directed visitors through exhibits;
• Answered questions from visitors and students;
• Maintained a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for visitors, students, faculty, and staff.

B.A., International Comparative Studies (Ics)

Activities and Societies: Certificate in Documentary Studies; Minor in HindiCoursework in international and environmental policy, cultures.

Graduate Certificate, Geospatial Analytics

Coursework in remote sensing, environmental modeling, urban analytics, and cartographic design.

Indian History, Gandhian Ethics, Community Media, Social Entrepreneurship, Hindi Language

Activities and Societies: Aksharavani Community Migrant SchoolDuke Intense Global [DIG] was a year-long immersive study-abroad and civic.

Intensive Foreign Language Study In Japanese And Hindi

Activities and Societies: STARTALK-SIPHUR

High School