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Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

- Analyze sustainability data, develop business strategies, and create sustainability/ESG reports and programs - Conduct materiality and gap assessments and define sustainability/ESG programs by applying international sustainability rating systems and frameworks such as GRI, SASB, CDP, EcoVadis, ISO, GRESB, SDGs, etc. - Quantify environmental baseline footprints (e.g., energy/GHG emissions/water/waste), set targets for reduction, and define action plans to achieve goals. - Evaluate sustainability data and information against broad CSR/ESG benchmarks, scorecards, and best practices, to identify opportunities for clients to integrate best practices into projects to drive productive, diverse teams in healthy, high-performing buildings to support strong, responsible business performance

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

- Performed in-depth technical reviews of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance documents for analysis and benchmarking of real estate entities- Verified policies, reports, and data for multiple ESG categories compared to international sustainability standards. - Gained familiarity with several international sustainability rating systems/assessments for the built environment (inc LEED, WELL, BREEAM, GRESB, etc.).

Greater Atlanta Area

- Worked directly with the Director of Repair the World Atlanta to create and launch Repair the World's eighth fellowship program site- Entrusted with program planning and execution, Salesforce CRM database management, volunteer recruitment and management, marketing and communication operations, and fellowship recruitment. - Facilitated 42 events ranging from social justice-themed Shabbat dinners, cultural humility training sessions, and volunteer days with local nonprofits, community gardens, and homeless shelters. One of my proudest accomplishments from my time with Repair in Atlanta is founding the Atlanta Farm Crew, a bi-weekly volunteer group that supports local urban agriculture sites in the city. The Farm Crew has planted hundreds of trees, removed countless invasive species, and even helped to build a chicken coop!

Pittsburgh

- Completed 700+ hours of direct service with food and economic justice organizations in Pittsburgh including Just Harvest, 412 Food Rescue, and the East Liberty Development Incorporation- Recruited 50 volunteers to serve along with me at local non-profits and community groups in an effort to both meet the immediate needs of the organizations and build a larger movement of volunteerism for social change. - Developed contextual learning opportunities to deepen the service experience via coordinating and executing 30 social justice-themed events throughout the year. Some examples of the events I helped to coordinate include a letter writing campaign to end gerrymandering in Pennsylvania, a panel discussion on the impact of the food industry for previously incarcerated individuals, and a Shabbat dinner and discussion on the connection between the Passover story and current issues related to refugee resettlement and immigration.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

- Designed parcel maps to highlight EPA-designated risk areas with elevated soil lead levels - Advised residents with the best safety practices to reduce health risks from lead exposure- Assisted the Programs and Policy Director in community soil-screening events via conducting on-site soil tests to provide residents with immediate results and safety recommendations- Applied for and won a $5,000 BAYER "Feed A Bee" grant to establish 10 pollinator gardens in urban agriculture hubs around Pittsburgh

Hillel Jewish University Center Of Pittsburgh

- Networked with Jewish students across campus to promote the social and spiritual resources of the Hillel Jewish University Center- Initiated volunteering opportunities for students to serve at the Squirrel Hill Food Pantry- Planned social activities and Shabbat dinners to increase student engagement and connection to the local Jewish community

Office Of Career Placement And Development Assistance

- Assisted in planning and executing International Education Week Programming- Presented a session on interning abroad during the Lessons From Abroad: Three Rivers Re-Entry Conference - Organized an Israeli education panel featuring students from Israel studying at Pitt and students from Pitt who studied in Israel, as well as a representative from Masa Israel that described ongoing opportunities for students to engage in Israeli education opportunities

Master'S Degree, Public Policy And Management

-Graduate with highest distinction -Graduate of the Global Pathway Program (year 1 in Adelaide, South Australia) -Teaching Assistant.

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Studies, Sociology, And Global Studies

-Magna Cum Laude Graduate -Dean's List every semester -Inaugural Elsie Hillman Honor Scholar -Honors College Student Ambassador -Phi Beta.

Diploma

-National Honor Society President -Environmental Club Executive Board Member -Student Government Board Class Historian -Varsity Tennis.