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Tempe, Az, Us

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Management Intern for University Sustainability Practices at ASU• Coordinate and guide 21 one-hour walking tours to educate stakeholders about sustainability at ASU• Direct, record, and produce a walking tour video to expand the audience of the sustainability walking tours• Manage the university's Sustainability Recognition Program which educates and rewards students for their sustainable practices• Create engaging social media posts to highlight ASU's sustainability efforts and encourage ASU students to get involved• Developed a sustainable alternative merchandise purchasing list to support ASU's single-use plastic reduction initiative• Complete a competitive analysis comparing 7 different reusable container companies to provide insights to ASU leadership in their decision-making to reduce single-use plastic

Research Aide for the Southwest urban Corridor Integrated Field Laboratory (SW-IFL)• Analyzed 7 sustainability, hazard mitigation, and general plans for 3 Arizona cities to inform local decision-makers how they can better mitigate urban heat through various policy tools

• Reviewed and organized data from visioning workshops conducted under the Urban Resilience to Extremes Sustainability Research Network (UREx SRN) into diagrams for analysis• Performed qualitative data analysis using process tracing methods to optimize visioning and planning strategies for building resilient futures• Analyzed and visualized data to form an honors thesis exploring city decision-makers' perception of extreme heat mitigation and management• Presented research findings at 3 symposiums to a variety of stakeholders both within and outside of the field

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

• Established a plan for the City of Scottsdale to complete an application for the LEED for Cities program • Created data visualizations that accurately represent data and tell a compelling story• Collaborated with the city’s GIS department to create a demographic narrative for the city by integrating historical context and spatial data

Arizona, United States

• Led a team of 4 solutioneers by holding meetings and delegating tasks weekly• Researched various carbon offsetting ventures and conducted a cost-benefit analysis to assist our client in making informed business decisions• Presented our project timeline and outcomes at the GLS solutioneer showcase

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Intern for the office of Mayor Kate Gallego• Assisted with constituent correspondence by connecting residents to various public services and City departments• Drafted City documentation like proclamations to recognize organizations, programs, and communities throughout the City of Phoenix • Attended and took notes at various public meetings including city council, policy, and committee meetings

• Ensured that maintenance crews were properly equipped with all essential paperwork and materials to complete emergent maintenance jobs• Expanded knowledge of energy infrastructure at the generation, transmission, and distribution levels• Toured the Palo Verde nuclear energy plant and water reclamation site

Tempe, Arizona, United States

• Research various sustainable ventures for ASU including electric vehicle infrastructure, single use plastic reduction, sustainable procurement, and carbon offset projects• Design and distribute PR materials through social media to clearly communicate ASU’s sustainability goals and progress• Restructure a GIS-based tree tracking system to properly measure tree size and health for ASU's urban forestry program• Develop and facilitate sustainability events and contests to foster a wider understanding of sustainability practices on campus

Tempe, Arizona, United States

• Conducted research regarding regenerative food systems and resilience of Indigenous communities against COVID-19 by contacting and interviewing accomplished professionals in the field• Created numerous informational podcasts by utilizing tools like Zencastr and Audacity and shared the podcasts through Slow Food’s website to be listened to worldwide• Conceptualized and created a podcast exploring the importance of advocacy and public policy in rectifying Arizona’s food issues such as food deserts and water scarcity

Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, Mn (Mayo Clinic Business Accelerator)

• Guide a startup company (Nebulab) around downtown Rochester to assist them in getting to their meetings quickly and effectively • Take notes during meetings using Mayo Clinic's note template • Take video footage during the internship and later edit a video that displays the Techstars++ intern experience

Master Of Sustainability Solutions

Sustainability, Business

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi, GreenLight Solutions Foundation, Honors Research Fellowship

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