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Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Designed, coordinated, and implemented project tasks, services, and deliverables related to a range of EU-funded projects with a focus on behavior change, citizen science, climate change mitigation, climate action planning, place-based approaches, and community engagement, including the CAMPAIGNers, PSLifestyle, NetZeroCities (the implementing project of the EU 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Mission), Urban ReLeaf, ENLIGHTENme, and ROBUST projects. Managed two project budgets totaling… Show more Designed, coordinated, and implemented project tasks, services, and deliverables related to a range of EU-funded projects with a focus on behavior change, citizen science, climate change mitigation, climate action planning, place-based approaches, and community engagement, including the CAMPAIGNers, PSLifestyle, NetZeroCities (the implementing project of the EU 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Mission), Urban ReLeaf, ENLIGHTENme, and ROBUST projects. Managed two project budgets totaling over EUR 450,000. Edited the Informed Cities Newsletter on governance and social innovation research. Representative to the EU Wellbeing Economy Coalition and global Wellbeing Economy Alliance. Show less

The GLF is a knowledge-led multi-sectoral global platform dedicated to promoting the adoption of integrated landscape approaches. It connects diverse stakeholders, facilitates knowledge-sharing, provides learning tools and programs, and accelerates action around 5 cross-cutting themes: rights (gender, tenure, community and Indigenous), foods and livelihoods, landscape restoration, financing sustainable landscapes and measuring progress towards climate and development goals.Key… Show more The GLF is a knowledge-led multi-sectoral global platform dedicated to promoting the adoption of integrated landscape approaches. It connects diverse stakeholders, facilitates knowledge-sharing, provides learning tools and programs, and accelerates action around 5 cross-cutting themes: rights (gender, tenure, community and Indigenous), foods and livelihoods, landscape restoration, financing sustainable landscapes and measuring progress towards climate and development goals.Key responsibilities:- Serving as MEL expert focal point (donor reporting; developing, conducting, and analyzing surveys and stakeholder interviews; project and initiative MEL framework and process development; coordinating external evaluation)- Preparing and reviewing (co-)produced knowledge and learning products (e.g. policy briefs; articles; activity reports and outcome statements; informational videos; case studies; how-to guides; infobriefs) with multiple partners- Input into design and implementation of digital events including conferences, webinars, facilitated networking sessions, workshops, and other formats - Supporting acquisition, grant proposal writing (especially log frame development)- Supervision of knowledge management interns Show less

Bonn Area, Germany

Provided support to GLF partner organizations and stakeholders for the collaborative development of a best practice “Guiding Principles to Rights-Based Approaches” in sustainable development.• Informed the design and management of events including workshops and webinars. • Wrote pieces for media including GLF News and partners’ blogs. • Wrote synthesis reports to inform future event content and structure. • Coordinated meetings and work delivery with partners… Show more Provided support to GLF partner organizations and stakeholders for the collaborative development of a best practice “Guiding Principles to Rights-Based Approaches” in sustainable development.• Informed the design and management of events including workshops and webinars. • Wrote pieces for media including GLF News and partners’ blogs. • Wrote synthesis reports to inform future event content and structure. • Coordinated meetings and work delivery with partners. • Performed research and drafted content for knowledge products.• Provided inputs for event concept notes, journal submissions, and conference outcome statement.• Developed strategy to optimize digital content organization and management.Traineeship supported by the European Forest Institute (EFI) Show less

Freiburg Area, Germany

• Proofread several academic theses in the field of Environmental Governance. • Performed and reviewed German-English translations for companies.

Rome Area, Italy

Developed a journal paper in collaboration with the organization’s Gender Expert.• Conducted a literature review and performed qualitative and quantitative analysis of household surveys and focus group discussions centered around home garden fruit and nut tree care practices, skills, decision-making, and germplasm sourcing in Central Asia.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Performed intake interviews and clerical tasks for a public interest non-profit law firm that serves low income individuals, mostly in the field of Family Law. • Updated database of cases and potential clients.• Performed receptionist duties.• Filed court documents. • Intake interviews involved calling potential clients and preparing short case briefs to be presented to legal partners for consideration.

Freiburg Area, Germany

Aided in the implementation of Community Energy Training Programs for local governments in Europe.• Performed research (e.g. of case studies of community-led renewable energy initiatives around Europe). • Planned and promoted a member and stakeholder workshop.• Edited grant and project proposals. • Translated newsletters from English to German, and then graphically prepared and disseminated newsletters.• Assisted in website maintenance. • Coordinated with project… Show more Aided in the implementation of Community Energy Training Programs for local governments in Europe.• Performed research (e.g. of case studies of community-led renewable energy initiatives around Europe). • Planned and promoted a member and stakeholder workshop.• Edited grant and project proposals. • Translated newsletters from English to German, and then graphically prepared and disseminated newsletters.• Assisted in website maintenance. • Coordinated with project partners on work delivery. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Coordinated outreach events and efforts to involve and educate the greater Twin Cities community in renewable energy issues. • Recruited and trained current Sierra Club members as volunteers for the Beyond Coal campaign. • Coordinated volunteer events including tabling at local venues, clip boarding, door knocking, phone banking, and workshops for writing letters addressed to newspapers and political representatives. • Collected petitions from community members and statements… Show more Coordinated outreach events and efforts to involve and educate the greater Twin Cities community in renewable energy issues. • Recruited and trained current Sierra Club members as volunteers for the Beyond Coal campaign. • Coordinated volunteer events including tabling at local venues, clip boarding, door knocking, phone banking, and workshops for writing letters addressed to newspapers and political representatives. • Collected petitions from community members and statements from medical professionals supporting Beyond Coal efforts. • Maintained database of volunteer and petition-signer information. • Wrote and published blog posts and letters to newspaper editors. • Filmed and edited short video testimonials from community members regarding their concerns about coal pollution. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Wrote research summaries, edited legal briefs, and did clerical work.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Environmental Governance, 1.3 (German System, With“1.0” Being The Highest Possible Mark)

Activities and Societies: Recipient of STIBET-DAAD and “Friends of the University of Freiburg” Scholarships

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies, History, German, 3.98 (American System, With “4.0” Being The Highest Possible Mark)

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Phi Alpha, Greater University Tutoring Service Conversational English Tutor, German Club.