Lauren Highleyman Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Emeryville, California, United States

I serve clients through expertise in:• Behavioral science research & application of insights• Qualitative and quantitative research• Environmental communications• Strategic communications• Social marketing• Community outreach• Public participation• Stakeholder engagementYou have a message. We convey it to the world.For more than two decades we have been delivering communications, engagement campaigns and products to the transportation, water resources, flood control, and construction sectors. We’re proud to champion projects that improve the environment and enhance people’s quality of life.

NNOCCI is a network of communicators dedicated to changing the public discourse on climate change to be positive, civic-minded, and solutions-focused. We share a commitment to using evidenced-based communications methods and providing the social and emotional support needed to engage as climate communicators. By working together, we develop the knowledge, techniques, community, and confidence needed to empower our audiences.

Root Solutions uses behavioral science, environmental psychology, and human-centered design to understand why people do what they do, and harnesses these tools to help the planet.As Assistant Director, I oversaw behavior change projects and partnerships across environmental issues, played a leading role in delivering and developing Root Solutions' trainings.Project Management & Client Services• Led the design and implementation of multiple behavior change initiatives for governmental agencies, universities, and non-profit partners, including: Behavior Design for Transportation (Convey / CCTA), Turning the Page on Campus Paper Use (AASHE), Paper Reduction at Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley), Rise Above Plastic Pollution Month: Pledge and social media toolkit (Surfrider Oregon), and Hold on To Your Butts Cigarette Butt Littering Prevention (Surfrider SF)Workshops, Trainings, and Capacity-Building• Designed and delivered well-rated trainings on behavior change theory and application of interventions.• Co-taught graduate-level Behavior Design course at Middlebury Institute of International Studies.• Present at national conferences and on webinars, including Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Climate and Energy Funders Group, Funders of the Amazon Basin, and Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.• Write and edit concept papers, toolkits, worksheets, and other materials.Business Development, Marketing, and Fundraising• Lead business/partnership development efforts.• Manage creation of grant applications and project proposals.• Manage social media content and strategy, website updates, and newsletter content.Leadership and Operations• Manage and mentor multiple project managers, assistants, and volunteers.• Assist with operations and administration as needed.

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

Root Solutions is a nonprofit organization that bridges the gap between environmental awareness and environmental action. We synthesize decades of research about how humans process information and make decisions – drawing from the fields of psychology, economics, and behavioral science – and turn it into actionable tools and resources for conservationists. Using our evidence-informed tools and processes, our partners have designed and executed more effective behavior change campaigns, policies, and strategies.

Co-Author of the book, Making Shift Happen: Designing for Successful Environmental Behavior Change

Monterey, California

Co-taught the "Behavior Design for Sustainability" course, a graduate-level course in the Masters in International Environmental Policy program.

Ann Arbor, Mi

As researcher for Dr. Kim Wolske (April 2017 - present; University of Chicago):• Using data-driven and evidence-based methods to identify characteristics, motivations, and barriers specific to low-to-moderate income (LMI) solar demand.As researcher for Dr. Kim Wolske (May 2016 - September 2016; University of Michigan):• Summarized literature and developed survey instruments for research project about Millennial driving behaviors and attitudes.As Project Coordinator for Drs. Michaela Zint & Ines Ibanez (April 2015 - October 2016; University of Michigan):• Developed and piloted climate change and phenology modeling curriculum by working with faculty and public school teachers to translate complex scientific information into engaging, grade-appropriate and standard-aligned high school science lessons.• Managed all project logistics, including: budgeting, leading meetings and supervising one graduate student research assistant.• Critically reviewed literature related to effectiveness of communication, marketing and educational interventions for aforementioned curriculum project and other faculty projects.

Ann Arbor, Mi

• Conduct interviews, community survey and data analysis and facilitatestakeholder outreach and engagement processes to inform strategicplanning efforts for local hospital-based farm.• Supervise and mentor one undergraduate research assistant.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for the undergraduate-level course, ENV 361/PSYCH 362: Psychology of Environmental Stewardship• Teach three undergraduate discussion sessions about environmental psychology concepts and behavior change models and interventions strategies. • Advise students in conservation-focused behavior change project.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for the graduate-level course, NRE 562: Environmental Policy, Politics & Organizations• Teach graduate students during supplementary class sessions about policy research and the policy-making process.• Assist students with and evaluate students on their writing assignments, including political analysis research papers and decision memos.The course's primary objectives are to enable students to develop an enhanced ability to: disaggregate complex political and management situations, assess the feasibility of resource policy and organizational management changes, and build strategy to get such changes adopted and implemented.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Communication Specialist (Contractor), Arbor Hospice, Ann Arbor, MI: Nov 2014 - July 2015• Created and edited print and digital marketing materials including website, social media, newsletters, fact sheets, and brochures.• Managed agency-wide communication audit, liaising between Marketing Department and clinical teams to determine redundancies and gaps in communication and marketing materials.

La Jolla, Ca

I advanced fundraising efforts through strategic communication and marketing, planning and executing events, donor relations and partnership development. (I left this job to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan for graduate school.)• Raised more than $200,000 by co-managing all logistics for multiple fundraising events with competing deadlines and priorities, including two 5K walks with attendance of 500+ and multiple smaller events.• Successfully obtained raffle & auction items, in-kind gifts, and sponsorships through partnership development, research, and targeted solicitations.• Managed creation of all marketing and fundraising materials including website, posters, postcards and letters.

La Jolla, Ca

• Provided strategic and tactical support to local, state, and federal clients in the environmental protection, water, public health and safety, military, transportation and construction sectors.• Planned and executed outreach and communication strategies including stakeholder meetings, door-to-door outreach and various forms of written communication, ensuring AP style, technical accuracy, message consistency and readability.• Earned media coverage for high-profile California state water project and earned multiple radio and web placements for a City of San Diego lead safety campaign.• Supported business development efforts through creation of marketing packages and industry award applications.

La Jolla, Ca

• Coordinated all logistics for two international institutes’ events and conferences, including working with sponsors, vendors and campus departments and arranging travel for more than 30 foreign and domestic visitors at a time.• Managed financial reconciliation and ensured compliance with university regulations for multiple conference budgets of more than $150,000 each.• Developed and executed marketing strategies for institutes’ programs and central campus’ transition to a new fundraising constituent relationship management (CRM) system.

La Jolla, Ca

Contributed to the planning and execution of conferences for which I was quickly promoted from an unpaid intern to a paid student worker position. I worked approximately 20 hours per week while attending school full-time.• Supported the coordination and execution of a week-long visit of a dozen North Korean government officials, which required rigorous attention to detail and the use of tactful communication.• Created Excel databases for various purposes, including one that detailed prospective workshop participants and speakers.

M.S., Natural Resources & Environment, Environmental Behavior, Education And Communication; Environmental Policy

Activities and Societies: • GPA: 4.0 • Behavior, Communication, & Education Track Leader • Environmental Psychology Lab (team member) •.

B.A., Political Science; Minored In: Economics; Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Delta Gamma Fraternity, Order of Omega Greek Leadership Honour Society, Rho Lambda National Sorority Leadership.

Education record

After undergrad at UC San Diego and before grad school at University of Michigan, I took courses at UC San Diego Extension to deepen my.