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Performing environmental research with a particular focus on energy, agriculture, and carbon markets

Remote

Reporting on climate solutions as they relate to the agriculture market

Palo Alto, California, United States

Help with content creation and social media for the SpaceshipOne project, advancing accurate and clear climate communication

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Ran social media and website to promote sustainability on campus and in the community
• Organized extension programs to add composting to offices and student apartments
• Implemented a reusable container program on-campus, gaining over 100 participants
• Managed outreach events to educate the campus community about our work

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Promoted the Solarize program, which encourages homeowners to install solar panels
• Researched solar energy and communicated knowledge to potential customers through community-wide presentations and phone calls
• Organized the engagement of over 200 participants in the Solarize program

Conducted research on violence against environmental activists in IndonesiaCoded data regarding protests against wind energy projects in the U.S.

UC Santa Barbara

• Collaborate with students and organizations to work towards the campus-wide goal of Zero Waste 2020
• Plan and execute a quarterly pop-up Thrift Shop using student donations and volunteers
• Spread awareness of zero waste issues and solutions, such as anti-plastic and anti-styrofoam movements

San Francisco Bay Area

• Taught children aged 5-14 various circus skills including juggling, trapeze, and tight wire
• Supervised and entertained campers throughout the day with games and activities
• Quickly developed the skills involved in teaching and spotting circus activities
• Collaborated with team members to create a fun, safe, educational camp structure
• Supervised and trained new counselors on teaching strategies, safety protocol, and camp mission

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Attend weekly Executive Board meetings
• Organize quarterly environmentally-focused events for residents
• Collaborate with fellow Environmental Awareness Chairs to put on campus events
• Meet weekly with hall council to vote on allocation of hall funds, up to $3,000

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Studies And Political Science

Activities and Societies: Letters & Science Honors College

Study Abroad, Environmental Studies

Studied abroad for one semester at Lincoln University, New Zealand's specialist land-based university.

Education record