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Teach Introduction to Food Systems course with a focus on sustainability and local food.

Conceptualized and implemented marketing campaigns across digital and print channels. Optimized content to exceed customer acquisition goals and managed complex prospect and customer journeys.Doubled marketing email open rates within 6 months by optimizing content and send schedule. Created the content for a crowdfunding campaign that raised $236,535..

Putnam County NY

Managed up to 12 simultaneous projects including budgets, personnel, progress, and evaluation. Provided customer service to county residents via phone and email. Taught hands-on gardening workshops to youth and adults, with participation ranging from 5 participants to over 30. Provided science-based education to the public through presentations.

Developed interdepartmental collaborations to design and deliver workshops and trainings for community members.Wrote action-based content for web, social, and press releases. Oversaw the custom development of a volunteer management CRM and trained users. Created over 25 resources and training materials for volunteer management systems. Collaborated with.

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

Managed recruitment and development of a new student organization to promote community engaged learning opportunities for undergraduate students. Created protocols for community engagement including MOUs, templates for project design, and outreach strategies.Recruited participants and facilitated IRB approved focus groups for research. Generated systems.

Blacksburg, Virginia

Conducted research to build upon the capitals and assets already present in the region. Actively participated in network planning such as concept mapping, logic modeling, and setting strategic goals.Recruited dozens of network members to participate in food systems research. Edited interview transcripts into story-like Practitioner Profiles to be shared.

Sunnyside, Washington

Improved farm infrastructure including fence installation, chicken tractor design and construction, and creation of children's garden. Distributed produce to CSA members and sold at a local farmer's market. Planned for and assisted with on farm workshops and events. Assisted with all aspects of sustainable mixed vegetable production.

United States

Tour 40 Intern. I travelled the country with a team of 9 in an RV to lead conservation service projects in recognition of Southwest Airlines' 40th Anniversary. We trained and managed Southwest Airlines' employees as they executed projects such as native plantings, invasive species removal, trail improvements, and park beautification projects. I also.

North Carolina, United States

Worked as part of a research team to trap, tag, and monitor American Black Bears to understand their habitat use in a busy traffic corridor, with the goal of reducing collisions.

Syracuse, New York, United States

Called university alumni to request charitable contributions in support of the annual fund, which provides scholarships to students.

Master’S Degree, Agricultural, Leadership, And Community Education

Activities and Societies: Community Voices--Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance. Engaging leaders from the public, private.

Bachelor’S Degree, Conservation Biology

Activities and Societies: • Summa Cum Laude distinction, SUNY-ESF (2011) • Top Scholar Award for Conservation Biology, SUNY-ESF (2011) •.