Kelsey Poljacik Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

As a Community Energy Analyst, my work is primarily focused on implementing Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy offering for communities in Minnesota and Wisconsin. In this role, I analyze electricity and natural gas utility data, energy efficiency program participation, renewable energy use, energy burden, and greenhouse gas emissions at city-wide and sector levels. Using this data I determine communities' current energy use and energy efficiency program participation, and model their… Show more As a Community Energy Analyst, my work is primarily focused on implementing Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy offering for communities in Minnesota and Wisconsin. In this role, I analyze electricity and natural gas utility data, energy efficiency program participation, renewable energy use, energy burden, and greenhouse gas emissions at city-wide and sector levels. Using this data I determine communities' current energy use and energy efficiency program participation, and model their energy goals. I process utility data for communities using SQL and Postgres, and generate data visualizations using Excel and Tableau. Additional projects include:* Center for Energy and Environment Greenhouse Gas Accounting: accounting for Scope 1, Scope 2, and select Scope 3 emissions to understand CEE's GHG footprint; presenting findings to leadership and all staff* Mayo Clinic Emissions Reduction Goal Modeling for their participation in Department of Energy's Better Climate ChallengeTools include Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint; Postgres, SQL, ArcGIS, Tableau, and Python Show less

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

As the Community Program Coordinator, I worked across projects at CEE focused on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy-related greenhouse gas accounting.Additional projects include:* Data analysis and Tableau support for Focus on Energy Save to Give Challenge* Guest lecture at University of Minnesota course "Environmental Policy, Law, and Human Behavior" on Community Based Social Marketing at CEE* Assisting several Minnesota cities with municipal decarbonization… Show more As the Community Program Coordinator, I worked across projects at CEE focused on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy-related greenhouse gas accounting.Additional projects include:* Data analysis and Tableau support for Focus on Energy Save to Give Challenge* Guest lecture at University of Minnesota course "Environmental Policy, Law, and Human Behavior" on Community Based Social Marketing at CEE* Assisting several Minnesota cities with municipal decarbonization goals Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

M.S. in Natural Resources Science and Management in the Economics, Policy, Management, and Society track. Master's thesis focused on community gardening in the Twin Cities Metro Area as it relates to urban environmental planning, environmental justice, political ecology, and theories of commons management.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Boston Area

Interned on the Policy team, with a focus on energy issues and climate change policy. Researched federal environmental policies, wrote briefs and overviews for higher-level staff, reviewed and summarized relevant congressional hearings, and completed general administrative and organizational tasks as necessary. Learned about the federal environmental policy process, the appropriations process, and the roles of companies and investors in environmental policy. Prepared deliverables for Ceres'… Show more Interned on the Policy team, with a focus on energy issues and climate change policy. Researched federal environmental policies, wrote briefs and overviews for higher-level staff, reviewed and summarized relevant congressional hearings, and completed general administrative and organizational tasks as necessary. Learned about the federal environmental policy process, the appropriations process, and the roles of companies and investors in environmental policy. Prepared deliverables for Ceres' presence at COP23, the UN Climate Change Conference, in Bonn, Germany. Show less

Brookline, Ma

Park Ranger for the Town of Brookline, MA in the Greater Boston Area. Acted as one of three Rangers for the 40 residential parks in Brookline. Duties included: interacting with community members, scheduling volunteer events, outreach and information dissemination, patrolling parks, management of invasive species, assisting with the Brookline Green Dogs Program, and serving as a uniformed employee available to answer patrons' questions and concerns on behalf of the Town.

Ithaca, Ny

Worked in the Cornell Botanic Gardens' Natural Areas, gardens, and greenhouses. Assisted with gardeners on various tasks, including weeding, planting, transplanting, and greenhouse chores. Improving knowledge of local and non-native plants and biology.

Ithaca, Ny

Internship with Cornell University Cooperative Extension on the Invasive Species Statewide Outreach Program. Conducted field and lab research on the invasive plant lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) to advance pesticide treatment and management practices.

Master Of Science - Ms, Natural Resources Science And Management, 4.0

Master’s degree in Natural Resources in the Economics, Policy, and Society track. Completed interdisciplinary coursework focused.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Natural Resources, Cum Laude, Distinction In Research, Graduated With Honors

Activities and Societies: Meinig Family Cornell National Scholar, Meinig Executive Mentoring Program Liaison, Orientation Leader, Cornell.

Study Abroad, Wildlife Management Studies

Semester abroad in Northern Tanzania. I lived in a small town in Rhotia, Tanzania, which served as our base camp for classes.