Megan Strom Email and Phone Number

• Assists with studies associated with environmental review and analysis including environmentally critical areas, land use permitting for prospective development, and marketing research• Writing and formatting EIS documents as well as creating and preparing graphics and visuals for publication• Assists with solar glare analysis, evaluating potential effects from windows and other reflective surfaces on nearby roadways and residential areas

• Led informative and energetic campus tours for prospective students and their families to provide an honest and wholistic perspective of academics and student life at Western Washington University• Prioritized consideration of guests’ unique needs and getting to know them personally to create a supportive atmosphere to deliver individualized information relevant to them and their interests• Encouraged and answered questions of all kinds from guests to help them get the most out of their tour and provide an outstanding overall experience

• Developed a presentation for the Town Council on the Methow Valley Climate Action Plan emphasizing the value of adopting the plan as a basis for prioritizing and funding climate resilience projects• Developed recommendations for goals and policies from the Climate Action Plan that could be incorporated into updates to the Winthrop Comprehensive Plan• Created a report outlining ADA and mobility improvements to public circulation in downtown Winthrop• Collaborated with local organizations to round out perspective on local planning and sustainability

• Supported the Strategic Visioning Committee in evaluating strategies for incorporating accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion in WWU College of the Environment• Took notes at events where students shared their perspectives and experiences in WWU CENV to report to the committee

• Taught children ages 3-12 basic swimming and water safety skills and assisted in improving skill progression of older and more experienced swimmers• Maintained a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for pool patrons and fellow instructors

• Hosted virtual events for writing letters to the editors of local newspapers to raise awareness in relation to the negative environmental impacts of large-scale industrial finfish farming• Spoke in classrooms, collected petition signatures, and created social media posts for the campaign

• Integrated creative and engaging activities to help children ages 3-5 learn a variety of skills including verbal communication and beginning mathematical, reading, and writing concepts• Collaborated with instructors to maintain a steady and punctual schedule to encourage students’ continuous participation in classroom tasks to further their learning

• Evaluated sustainable practices on campus related to energy and water use, as well as waste, to identify areas for improvement• Assisted in the creation of goals for minimizing excess consumption on campus