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New York City Metropolitan Area

- Manage a portfolio of host organization relationships to ensure programmatic execution for an innovative fellowship program (Climate Corps®) that places graduate students into companies, cities, and nonprofits to help advance clean energy projects and climate goals.- Develop and execute professional development workshops to teach Climate Corps network members strategies they can employ to secure green jobs, become effective climate and environmental justice advocates, and excel as sustainability leaders.- Work with EDF's Sustainable Finance team to research the latest cutting-edge decarbonization trends in various industries and communicate the science to business and investor audiences. - Conduct benchmarking projects comparing different net zero pathways among key stakeholders in the airline industry as well as other carbon-intensive industries by taking a deep-dive into ESG/financial reporting and publicly available emissions data.- Research the feasibility of blue/green hydrogen and Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS) applications in heavy industry and the economic, climate, and social risks associated with certain use cases. - Collaborate with EDF’s Political Affairs team to amplify EDF’s climate policy agenda through establishing frequent grassroots engagement with target Members of Congress both in-district and on Capitol Hill.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Launched Climate Corps Advocacy Initiative training hundreds of Climate Corps network alumni and networks of like-minded partners on the fundamentals of climate advocacy at the federal, state, and local level through a series of in-person and virtual workshops.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Helped to engage 6,392 volunteers in my first year, representing more than a 13% increase over the 2015-2016 numbers. - Led the planning, outreach, and on-the-ground logistics for national service, corporate, and alumni events.- Implemented targeted online marketing campaigns via email, social media, blogging, and other media to engage constituents and expand volunteer recruiting capacity.- Tracked and maintained a national network of engaged SCA alumni, volunteers, and service partners to further SCA's mission and support SCA initiatives.- Built relationships with other non-profits and cultivated new public-private partnerships that prioritized engagement with underserved communities.- Hired, trained, and supervised teams of temporary events staff.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Helped coordinate large-scale volunteer service events and managed logistics. - Conducted public outreach through social media and recruited volunteers/leaders for events.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Researched state legislation and public hearings focused on Clean Power Plan implementation. - Reviewed key reports and overviewed resources to develop an understanding of the Clean Power Plan rule and energy efficiency compliance strategies. - Performed research and helped develop resources (webinars, memos) for policymakers and advocates working in target states. - Developed factsheets designed to assist states in assessing progress toward carbon reduction goals.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Supervised crew members and provided emotionally and physically safe work environment. - Taught the proper usage and maintenance of tools as well as methods to manage risk on the worksite. - Maintained relationships with agency partners coordinating logistical and operational work for projects. - Planned and carried out Environmental Education and Diversity and Inclusion lessons.- Managed a budget for trail projects, as well as other administrative aspects such as daily medical and output logs, equipment inventories, and final program evaluations.

New City, Ny

- Served over 600 hours in the Rockland County area working to build a more environmentally conscious community. - Built and maintained nature trails and a native species garden. - Launched several outreach campaigns through Rockland's chief recycling facility to educate the public about proper waste management through recycling, backyard composting, and reusable bag use.

Melville, Ny

- Conducted legislative research and drafted correspondence for the Senator's regional and Washington staffs.- Staffed press conferences and other events that the Senator attended. Represented the office at public forums and meetings. - Aided constituents over the phone and helped expedite any bureaucratic entanglements. Helped many post-Hurricane Sandy victims by getting them connected with the right people at FEMA in addition to ensuring their paperwork was properly submitted.- Collected/analyzed data and stored pertinent information into internal databases.

Master Of Liberal Arts, Sustainability

Courses: Sustainable Business in the 21st Century, Supply Chain Management, Intro to Graduate Studies in Sustainability, Quantitative.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Environmental Resource Policy

For my Capstone Project at GWU, I worked with a team of four peers on a pro bono consulting project for Washington D.C.'s Department.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Major: History - Minor: Political Science

Activities and Societies: H. Lee Dennison Transfer Valedictorian Award, Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society), Hall Council Treasurer.

History

Activities and Societies: History Club; Tutored subjects of History, Political Science and Mathematics.

Advanced Regents Diploma W/ Honors Designation

Activities and Societies: National History Honors Society, Youth Against Cancer, Varsity Bowling Team, Youth Leader at Ramapo Valley Young.