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Berlin, De

Berlin, Germany

Provided editorial support, proofreading and copyediting of policy papers, factsheets and studies on climate diplomacy, as well as research support for publications and training materials. Compiled climate security references in IPCC Working Group II report "Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability" and published synthesis article on Climate Diplomacy platform. Supported relaunch of Climate Diplomacy platform and maintenance of new CMS, keeping platform up to date with… Show more Provided editorial support, proofreading and copyediting of policy papers, factsheets and studies on climate diplomacy, as well as research support for publications and training materials. Compiled climate security references in IPCC Working Group II report "Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability" and published synthesis article on Climate Diplomacy platform. Supported relaunch of Climate Diplomacy platform and maintenance of new CMS, keeping platform up to date with publications, events and news in climate diplomacy. Show less

Calculated carbon and nitrogen footprints of municipal operations using Sustainability Indicator Management & Analysis Platform. Collected data from a wide range of municipal departments, utilities, volunteer committees, and solar providers, organising large quantities of data in Excel. Authored greenhouse gas inventory for Durham based on the calculated footprints, including recommend strategies to reduce municipal emissions. Conducted energy benchmark of municipal buildings using EPA… Show more Calculated carbon and nitrogen footprints of municipal operations using Sustainability Indicator Management & Analysis Platform. Collected data from a wide range of municipal departments, utilities, volunteer committees, and solar providers, organising large quantities of data in Excel. Authored greenhouse gas inventory for Durham based on the calculated footprints, including recommend strategies to reduce municipal emissions. Conducted energy benchmark of municipal buildings using EPA Portfolio Manager and estimated carbon sequestration in town conservation lands using i-Tree Canopy. Show less

Provided teaching support for an undergraduate Natural Resources and Environmental Policy course, designing and leading twice weekly recitation sections. Activities included simulated public hearing debates, policy briefs to legislators, and analyzing primary documents (Habitat Conservation Plans, Environmental Impact Statements, etc.) that students are likely to encounter in their careers. Held twice weekly office hours to meet individually with students regarding course content and writing… Show more Provided teaching support for an undergraduate Natural Resources and Environmental Policy course, designing and leading twice weekly recitation sections. Activities included simulated public hearing debates, policy briefs to legislators, and analyzing primary documents (Habitat Conservation Plans, Environmental Impact Statements, etc.) that students are likely to encounter in their careers. Held twice weekly office hours to meet individually with students regarding course content and writing questions. Graded reflections, papers, and exams. Show less

Greater Boston Area

Cambridge, Ma

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Planning

Thesis: Governance of carbon dioxide removal: state of practice in major emitting countries and implications for international regulation.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Studies/Political Science, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: COP24 Northeastern Delegate, Civic Engagement Program Peer Mentor, Husky Environmental Action Team Director.

Education record

Studied Climate Governance, Environmental Economics, Human Adaptation to Climate Change, Arctic Geoscience. Organized “Copenhagen Climate.

International Baccalaureate Diploma, Gpa 97.642

Activities and Societies: Editor-in-Chief of Inkwell Literary Magazine, National Honors Society, French Honors Society, French Club, Track