Liam Nigro Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Acting as the community organizing and education arm in the Forestry Department of Openlands: a non-profit conservation organization, that exists to create access to nature for all through land acquisition, policy, and educational programs in NE IL.-Organizing a robust program of over 2,000 highly trained urban forestry advocates in tree care and.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Guided kayaking tours on the Chicago River for schools, companies, and private events.- Provided in-depth paddle-boarding lessons to individuals and groups on Lake Michigan- Managed opening, closing, POS, and customer relations at the North Avenue Beach rental location.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

- Facilitated volunteer events of 30+ people with educational programming - Led trail signage installment projects throughout multiple parks using ArcGIS - Involved with trail restoration and carpentry projects as well as equipment management

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

- Managed a staff of 25 student mentors for the curation of the Freshman orientation course - Implemented community event programming of 10 all-school events for 1,000+ students- Co-presented a series of lectures representing SENR on student experiences to the public- Integrated coursework into the Freshman syllabus focusing on wellness and climate change

Columbus, Ohio, United States

- Wrote and Received two grants from tOSU to work on a humanities-focused sustainability project- Inspired by the intersection of outdoor access and community resilience, documents natural spaces of The Ohio State University campus through the media of poetry and film photography.-Orchestrated a three-week art exhibition at Urban Arts Space with a.

Telluride, Colorado, United States

- Facilitated engaging and educational experiences for groups of students through environmental education, ecological exploration, kayaking, rock climbing, and backpacking. Adventure trips ranged from 2-4 overnights for youth ages 5-14 years-old. Highlights include leading two different 5-day backpacking and rafting trips for 12-14 year-olds..

- Providing support and assistance for the needs of the Blueprint Columbus stormwater research project, performing tasks both individually and alongside other graduate and undergraduate students- Gaining both lab and fieldwork experience as well as learned proper research procedures and techniques, learning to think critically and to problem-solve.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

- Interned at Rust Belt Riders, a mission-driven company to “Feed People, Not Landfills” through composting consumer food scraps and soil regeneration in Cleveland, Ohio- Self-initiated and developed a marketing strategy and matrix to connect RBR with the outdoor sports industry in Cleveland; helped RBR partner with 3 businesses and gain a wider media.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Created the sustainability internship program and served as John Carroll University's first sustainability intern; developed and facilitate education & awareness projects to raise student body/faculty education on campus-wide sustainable practices.This includes:- Created and managed JCU Sustainability's social media platforms - Spearheaded a campus-wide.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Activities and Societies: Minor: Creative WritingPeer Mentor for SENR, RadioHost for AROUSEOSU.com, Volunteer for Students Advocating for.

12,13

Activities and Societies: Arrupe Social Justice Scholars Program, Division III Men's Lacrosse Team, & Sustainability Intern for John.

First Honors & St. Peter Claver, S.J. Service Award

Activities and Societies: Labre Leader, Wilderness Retreat Leader, Lacrosse, Soccer, C.A.T.