Sally Jernigan-Smith Email & Phone Number

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Implementing the Energy Burden and Emissions Reduction Program in under-resourced neighborhoods in Durham, Orange, and Granville Counties.https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-a-e/engineering-and-environmental-services/sustainability-office/community-resources/energy-burden-emissions-reduction-program-eberp/-fsiteid-1#!/

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Environmental Economics and Policy concentration, with a certificate in Community Based Environmental Management, and a focus on clean energy systems.

- Engaged with NCLCV PowerUp community members to better understand the challenges they face, such as energy burden and air pollution, and their resources.- Participated in various coalitions working in energy policy, energy advocacy, and environmental justice in NC; Led a coalition representing eight nonprofits to create the Carolina Energy Funds For All toolkit.- Assessed all funding opportunities from the [IRA] and [IIJA] for their applicability to target community members. - Built out a conceptual framework and development plan for the toolkit, launched in January, 2024.https://energyfundsforall.org/

Coordinated weekly meetings of Energy and Development Research Group, comprised of PhD students and faculty.Began a literature review of potential benefit pathways linked to renewable energy, agriculture technology, social outcomes, and climate resilience in the Global South.

San Francisco Bay Area

- Created and executed on vision and strategy with the Student Lifecycle and Engagement team to manage the stakeholder co-curricular experience from pre-Orientation to Graduation. - Led cross-departmental team, with two direct reports, to liaise with students and faculty toward co-curricular engagement across two hybrid campuses, resulting in 98% student retention. - Supported the PGS community with engagement strategy and high touch communication to provide opportunities for learning and networking outside the classroom. - Designed content, project managed, and planned events focused on Environmental, Social, and Financial Sustainability subject matter to elevate the student experience and institutional brand.

San Francisco Bay Area

- Oversaw two campuses’ student life, supervising two program coordinators to lead monthly workshops and events. - Independently planned and executed monthly events, for 30 to 300 guests.- Distributed monthly community announcements to student and faculty bodies.- Coordinated Student Disability Services, ensuring accommodations were met and documentation was completed.

San Francisco Bay Area

- Acted as lead for monthly multi-day academic and social workshops; liaised with host campus facilities; distributed informational digest to faculty, students, staff, and guests.- Coordinated with third party events group on five annual showcase events for the PGS community and the public. Independently coordinated monthly events for student body.

26 West St

- Executed data entry and updates. Assisted with daily clerical and financial duties.- Project managed reorganization of office-wide filing process for client information.

Saratoga Springs, Ny

Assistant to Pushkala Prasad, Professor of Management. - Transcribed large documents and correspondences. - Obtained research for an original academic anthology on qualitative research.

- Provided written and verbal translation for Spanish-speaking employees at appointments. - Assisted racetrack backstretch employees with completing medical requests, legal forms, and job applications in English.- Assisted with events, clothing donations, medical appointment coordination, and computer lab use.

Hacienda Concepcion, Puerto Maldonado, Peru

- Taught beginner and intermediate-level English lessons.- Welcomed and assisted travelers in English and Spanish.- Supported nature guides in leading excursions into the rain-forest.- Learned local culture, flaura, and fauna.

Saratoga Springs, Ny

- Researched and cataloged original Spanish documents from 17th-20th century Guatemala. - Created and updated various spreadsheets and organization methods.

Master Of Environmental Management, Environmental Economics And Policy

Graduate Certificate, Leadership For Sustainable Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Relations, Religious Studies, Magna Cum Laude, Deans List Each Semester, Honors In Each Major

Activities and Societies: President of Environmental Action Club, 2012-2013 Phi Beta Kappa