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New York, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

As a member of the Appliance Standards Awareness Project (ASAP) team, my primary function is to collaborate and work with members of Congress to build support, and make advances to the Department of Energy’s appliance and energy efficiency standards program. Additionally, I work closely with a coalition consisting of advocacy and consumer groups, state utility and government actors across the country to bolster our objectives in the energy policy space.

Buffalo, New York, United States

-Responsible for managing PUSH’s NYSERDA Clean Heating and Cooling Communities Campaign. The goal of this statewide initiative is to decarbonize, weatherize and electrify residential and commercial buildings by implementing air source heat pump technology as a sustainable solution to fossil fuel sourced heating and cooling. Through educational materials, consulting, and general outreach, I seek to provide people with information and resources to transition their home or business to be more energy efficient. -Out of Gas in with Justice pilot project lead. This pilot program will look at 20 affordable housing units and analyze the effects of electrification transitioning from gas stoves and furnaces, to induction stoves and air source heat pumps. Through stove use monitoring, air quality analysis and utility bill information, we seek to identify the benefits of electrification in affordable housing as we continue to implement the NYCLCPA. -Responsible for weekly tracking of PUSH’s solar arrays as we work toward executing a community solar project.

Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area

Delivering approximately 200-300 packages in a daily route, servicing communities throughout the Buffalo area.

Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area

Member of the multi-store AP task force in the Buffalo region. Responsible for CCTV surveillance, writing reports, bag checks and initiating and executing both internal and external investigations regarding theft. Also responsible for apprehending suspects and working closely with law enforcement in the prosecution of individuals.

Amherst, New York, United States

Graduate TA for a undergraduate course in ecological methods. Was responsible for helping facilitate weekly labs both remote and in-person. Assisted students with lab activities and held weekly office hours.

Buffalo, New York, United States

Interned for the Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs working on outreach and policy research. In addition, I interned with the Environmental Protection Bureau where I assisted attorneys and a environmental scientist with various projects and ongoing litigation. I primarily was required to conduct research and review data and materials relevant to litigation.

Grand Island, New York, United States

Lead security officer at Fantasy Island amusement park. Worked in tandem with law enforcement and medical first responders. Conducted daily perimeter checks, bag checks, foot and mobile patrols, responding to calls for incidents such as EMS, criminal activity and policy violations to ensure safety of the park, employees and its patrons.

Amherst, New York, United States

Conducted tasks in the realms of stocking, unloading truck shipments, cashiering, basic animal care, customer service, sales.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Sustainability Leadership, 3.8

Master’s Project: “A Comparative Legal and Political Analysis of Select-State Environmental Policy Acts”

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba (Double Major), Political Science And German, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Student Assembly Minor in Environmental Studies

B2/C1 Cefr Proficency Certificate, German Language And Literature

Successfully completed a 6-credit study abroad program in Fulda, Germany where I received Common European Framework of Reference.

High School Diploma, Ap Scholar With Honors

Activities and Societies: President of the German Honor Society, Senior Class Council member, Technology Club Treasurer