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New York, New York, United States

New York State

Completed Firefighter 1, Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations with Hazardous Materials & First Responder Operations courses, receiving qualifications to be a first responder to exterior fire situations. Developed decision-making, active listening, problem solving and team communication skills.

Ongoing analysis and research on behavior and energy usage of students for future sustainability work. Organize education and programming around sustainability and justice for engagement at the college.

Designed and successfully proposed new campus landscaping plan to meet sustainable energy goals using GIS mapping. Planned land use and compliance for Middlebury College Organic Garden (Knoll) to expand community access and education.

Working to further Middlebury’s commitment to divesting the endowment into their daily spending money by leading a financial metric campaign about carbon investments.

Completed & presented data accumulation, analysis & policy training on hazardous waste tracking for 1,500 person company. Planned new ISO 14001 environmental management system & corporate compliance documents for merger & policy goals. Accessed market potentials and strategy for new renewable energy portfolio projects, presented to CEO.

Middlebury College

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Studies, Global Health

Activities and Societies: Student Advisor of the Environmental Studies Program, Sunday Night Environmental Group, The Knoll, MiddCORE.

Education record

Semester-long study abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. Took courses pertaining to sustainable food systems, landscape architecture, and city.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Science Research Internship, Varsity Crew & Swimming, Founder of Pelham Eliminates Plastics, Youth Council.

Education record

Semester-long study in Leadville, CO. Education rooted in critical thought. Wilderness and leadership experience in medical and ethical.