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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Consumer Education: Educated consumers on renewable energy options via phone and video conferencing, highlighting benefits and promoting adoption of residential and community solarPartnership Building: Supported and promoted partners; improved processes for communication between internal teams, customers, and partnersCross-Departmental Collaboration: Coordinated with internal teams and external partners to enhance the sales process, communicate customer insights, and contribute to ongoing improvements in the product and customer experienceCRM Database Management: Managed hundreds of customer accounts using a CRM database to track interactions and maintain engagementEnvironmental Justice Initiatives: Co-founded the Environmental Justice Committee, organizing events like webinar viewings, company hikes, and fundraising effortsConsumer First Award Recipient: Received the inaugural Consumer First Award for exemplifying EnergySage's core value of putting the customer firstMy role at EnergySage was a change in direction for my career and has been incredibly beneficial in expanding my skills and experience. EnergySage is an educational resource and online marketplace for homeowners shopping for solar. While I loved working in environmental education, I decided I wanted to have a more direct and measurable impact on the climate crisis. My current role offers that immediate connection between my work and carbon emission reduction.To date, EnergySage’s impact equates to 165 million trees planted and 7 million tons of CO2 emissions offset.

Saco, Maine

Outdoor Education: Taught nature-based lessons to groups of K-8 students, adapting content to meet various learning styles and abilities.Community Building: Fostered a supportive, fun learning environment through interactive programs, skits, and storytelling.Program Coordination: Led day and overnight outdoor programs, supervised students, and contributed to curriculum development.Leadership & Flexibility: Managed diverse responsibilities including dorm supervision, meal facilitation, and site setup, demonstrating adaptability in a dynamic outdoor setting.In an immersive outdoor setting, I designed my lessons to narrate a continuous story of the environment and how humans are a part of nature. Particularly meaningful to me, I guided students that normally struggle in the traditional classroom setting to excelling in the outdoor learning space. Within learning groups, I built a sense of community and belonging, bringing together students that otherwise might not interact.

Hanover, Massachusetts, United States

Poland, Maine, United States

Belmont, Massachusetts, United States

Outdoor Education: Guided groups of 10 students (ages 12-14) on hikes and camping trips across Massachusetts, inspiring a connection to nature and promoting environmental stewardship.Curriculum Development: Researched and created nature-based lessons tailored to the location, encouraging exploration and inspiring curiosity about the world around them.Community Building: Encouraged teamwork and communication among students, building a supportive and inclusive environment that allowed participants to thrive and connect with one another through shared outdoor experiences.My time with Mass Audubon was an incredibly rewarding experience. It was a joy to lead campers in building confidence outdoors and connecting to the natural world. It is the nature of outdoor learning to face unexpected challenges. When a storm rolled in and caused one of the tents to flood, everyone came together in good spirits, helping to move gear and make room for one another in other tents. The unpredictable moments like these shape outdoor experiences, building resourcefulness and highlighting the importance of community.

Stuart, Florida, United States

Volunteer Management: Trained and supervised interns and volunteers, ensuring effective collaboration and support for educational programs while promoting a sense of community and dedication to the missionEvent Coordination: Organized and led a variety of events, including field trips, group tours, and public speaking engagements, delivering impactful presentations to diverse audiencesProgram Development: Developed and improved educational programs and curriculum to effectively market to schools by aligning with state standards, readily adapting programs to learning level, and increasing student involvementCommunity Outreach and Engagement: Conducted community outreach initiatives, fostering engagement and promoting marine conservation through interactive programs and eventsFlorida Oceanographic Society will always be one of my favorite places to have had the privilege to work. This non-profit organization inspires environmental stewardship of Florida's coastal ecosystems through education, research, and advocacy.FOS holds a special place in the community; it wasn't unusual for someone to comment on how they love visiting the Coastal Center if they saw me in my uniform outside of work. As a leader in the fight for clean water and protection of the Everglades, I presented a daily program on the controversy surrounding toxic algae pollution in Lake Okeechobee, adding urgency and nuance to spread awareness and promote public involvement and action.Managing our extensive volunteer network was a joy, allowing me to connect weekly with our regular volunteers and build a collaborative, mission-driven community. However, my favorite role at FOS was leading our nighttime sea turtle walks. This program narrated the story of sea turtle biology and conservation, connecting back to our rescued sea turtle residents, climate change, and how to protect the population.I believe interactive experiences like these are critical to the success of environmental advocacy.

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Research and Data Collection: Collected photographic and observational data on the Gulf of Maine humpback whale population, identifying individual whales and documenting their social associations and behaviors to support long-term conservation effortsData Analysis and Input: Analyzed field data and input results into the database, including identifying individuals and logging their location, feeding and social behaviorsPublic Education and Outreach: Conducted outreach on commercial whale watches to enhance the value of whale sightings and provide public education, while raising awareness of marine mammal conservation effortsAdvocacy and Policy: Promoted and advocated for safe boating and conservation practices including the Whale Sense program, spreading awareness of threats facing whale populations, such as ship strikes and entanglement

Marathon, Florida, United States

Taught invertebrate biodiversity, marine debris, and fish ID programs for grades K-12.Led or facilitated experiential learning activities including snorkeling, marine invertebrate collection, nature scavenger hunts, island stewardship, and kayaking.

Shenandoah, Virginia, United States