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San Francisco, CA, US

San Francisco, California, United States

Managing and executing a program to create new bus and rail signs at all 5,000+ transit stops in the City.Designing modern, accessibility-oriented signs for transit stops, using GIS, Python, and Adobe InDesign to do so.Improving public transit by creating maps in Adobe Illustrator to highlight route and stop changes for transit users.Created a web tool in.

Transformed master’s program curriculum by creating and running a fully funded course with 60+ students enrolled in the Winter 2023 semester at Taubman College. This course has been approved for continuation for Year 2. Hired and onboarded four more students to take over this work.Formulated a radical syllabus by holding participatory workshops with.

Working with Dr. Ana Paula Pimentel Walker to advance participatory planning efforts and social justice by coding 20 interviews related to community organizations.

Graduate student instructor for Fiscal Planning and Management, a required course for Master of Urban and Regional Planning candidates. Fiscal Planning and Management is designed to provide urban planners and related professionals with the theories and techniques of public financial management and analysis used in urban planning and public policy contexts.

São Paulo, Brazil

Served as an advisory board member for one of the 2021-2022 Dow Distinguished Awards teams -- Greening Low-Income, Self-Managed Housing in São Paulo, Brazil. Secured a $40,000 grant to pilot a circular economy nursery with community partners. Increased awareness of interconnected circular and solidarity economy efforts from local grassroots organizations.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Worked with the San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve as part of an interdisciplinary team to design a research/higher education/career pipeline program for underserved young adults in Marin and Solano counties to meet client's social equity goals.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Reviewed 150+ peer-reviewed papers to develop innovative metrics for a circular economy in Ann Arbor.Created an in-depth community engagement plan for the development of the Circular Economy Action Plan.

Advised current master's students on degree requirements, course registration, and specializations.Helped to structure and build out the graduate peer advising program within the School for Environment and Sustainability.

Carbondale, Colorado, United States

Supported sustainable vegetable production on a three-acre organic farm focused on climate resilience and adaptation.

Mountain View, California, United States

City Of Mountain View

Started as a Fellow, then hired on as a full-time Analyst.Managed 12+ sustainability initiatives related to small business outreach, volunteer recruitment, public education, policy development, and community engagement, and directly supervised a Climate Corps Fellow for six months.Developed quantitative metrics and conducted budget research for the.

San Francisco Bay Area

Authored several articles for ReGrained’s “UpCyclist” blog to celebrate Earth Week. Photographed products for the company’s Instagram account, newsletter, and giveaways. Engaged with strategic partners via Instagram to spread awareness of ReGrained’s values and products. Prioritized waste reduction goals by engaging with diverse stakeholders to discuss.

UC Berkeley

Led bi-weekly team meetings, managed a team of seven writers, created pitch ideas for articles, managed timelines in order to edit and publish articles every week via WordPress, and assisted with any questions or issues writers faced. Successfully applied for a $10,960 grant from The Green Initiative Fund to create a stronger editorial program. Worked with.

UC Berkeley

Increased awareness of environmental issues by authoring several articles regarding conscious consumerism and personal waste reduction for UC Berkeley’s only student-run environmental publication. Successfully reached over one thousand people per article written.

Berkeley, CA

Epsilon Eta is UC Berkeley's only professional environmental service fraternity, focused on community engagement, building an environmental network both on- and off-campus, and fostering a strong academic support system. As a member of the first-ever pledge class, I took part in numerous volunteer events related to environmental work, attended professional.

Berkeley

Actively cultivated a love of the outdoors and for adventure by providing excellent customer service. Assisted customers with purchase decisions by sharing expertise and personal experiences.

UC Berkeley

Successfully co-led a team of students and groundskeepers to stop the use of herbicides on campus. This laid the groundwork for a nationwide movement, previously known as Herbicide Free Campus and now part of Re:Wild. Universities across the U.S. have followed our framework.Helped to lay the groundwork for on-campus gardens to generate food that can be.

UC Berkeley

Assisted a graduate student team with researching cognitive links between data presentation and climate science acceptance.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supported environmental and social justice efforts by conducting legal and policy research for four attorneys on legislation related to the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Indian Child Welfare Act.Attended 30+ congressional hearings and drafted memos to assist section chiefs and attorneys with pressing cases.

Rosie The Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park

Volunteered with the National Park Service to carry out President Obama’s “Every Kid in a Park” initiative.Promoted climate protection by designing climate change education programming for East Bay fourth graders.Designed and led interactive walks through the park for students to deepen their understanding of climate change.

San Francisco Bay Area

Carried out a professional rebranding of “Green Team Networking Group” with a new name, logo, purpose, and structure. Taught myself how to use Adobe Illustrator to design a new logo from scratch.

Berkeley, CA

Created and kicked off a campaign to incorporate environmental education into UC Berkeley’s freshman orientation.Coordinated efforts between different campus groups to work on environmental education initiatives. Assisted with marketing various office-wide environmental and social justice initiatives.

UC Berkeley

Designed clothing, contracted with vendors, and collected payment for team apparel for 30+ women. Ensured financial longevity by managing the team budget in conjunction with the treasurer.Contributed to player satisfcation by coaching new players, organizing social events, and arranging tournaments.

Managed the sales floor, trained new sales associates, supervised existing sales associates, and tracked hourly sales. A top-performing associate in assisting the store with meeting regional Gap card acquisitions and sales goals. Assisted customers throughout their time in the store and provided expert advice in relevant areas.

San Francisco Bay Area

Received official training in public education and youth development to implement on the public floor. Enhanced guest experiences by providing support around the Academy and engaging guests with the exhibits. Deepened guest engagement with the Naturalist Center by designing a question-based scavenger hunt. Fostered early childhood development through.

UC Berkeley

Taught lessons in Berkeley High School biology classes to convey information about climate change and its effects on redwood forests in the students’ local environment as well as California as a whole. Led Berkeley High School students on a field trip to the Oakland Regional Redwood Park to study redwoods. Designed and led a “BioBlitz” at Franklin.

Facilitated the improvement of basic water polo skills within members of the Gold team, managed the team during practice and tournaments, and focused on building team cohesion through group activities outside of practice.

Master Of Urban And Regional Planning

4.0 GPA - Summa Cum Laude AICP Award Recipient

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Society And The Environment, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Cal Women's Club Water Polo, Cal Climbing Club, Associated Students of University of California, Cal in the.

Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: One semester abroad -- took courses focused on atmospheric science, geology, and hydrology. Went on a.