Taylor Gendel Email & Phone Number

Libertyville, Illinois, United States

• Reviewed requests for approval of special uses, zoning and sign variations, & prepared staff reports
• Coordinated public meetings and hearings as Staff Liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission
• Coordinated notices & prepared mailings for public hearings, produced agendas, drafted memoranda
• Responded to inquiries from local citizens, developers, architects, regarding local zoning regulations

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• MPC serves communities and residents by developing, promoting and implementing solutions for sound regional growth. The Metropolitan Planning Council forges innovative, pragmatic policy solutions, working hand-in-hand.
• Served as a summer research assistant for MPC's Water Team, assisting in the implementation of StormStore, a pilot market for stormwater trading markets in Cook County. Through this work I conducted outreach to key.

Chicago, IL

• The Voorhees Center is a dynamic resource center that engages residents, leaders, and policymakers seeking effective strategies for advancing community livability and vitality.
• Supported research efforts to target green economic development in the Chicago and Calumet Region
• Researched solar manufacturing pipeline to supplement reporting on regional green economy
• Managed center’s websites and communications, authored blog posts and content to promote reports
• Collaborated with community partners to train on and support participatory action research

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Led summer policy research for Ward specific and citywide environmental initiatives
• Created policy briefs and memos to inform Ward staff and help prepare for external communication
• Integrated specific environmental justice goals into COVID-19 recovery planning
• Assisted Ward office staff with outreach and communications to constituents and external partners

Greater Chicago Area

Franklin Energy provides utility clients with a wide range of energy-saving and renewable energy solutions. From individual utility customers and construction contractors, to utilities, municipalities, and government bodies, Franklin's clients depend on customized energy efficiency programs to help them to meet their energy saving goals.As Project.

Chicago, IL

Recruited as 1 of 15 Fellows, I participated in New Sector’s Residency in Social Enterprise (RISE) fellowship program which brought together a cohort of highly-motivated, skilled early career professionals passionate about social impact. Fellows served full-time at non-profit organizations, while joining a peer-learning community which provided training.

Chicago, IL

• MENTOR Illinois is the unifying champion for quality youth mentoring in Illinois, providing resources, expert consultation, heightened public awareness and advocacy for the state's mentoring movement.As a fellow I.
• Provided oversight of program to engage 2,000 new Chicago mentors
• Updated statewide Salesforce database with over 400 new entries
• Maintained quality assurance through training support and technical assistance for local programs
• Managed external communications and curate content for website, social media and newsletters

Illinois

• Coordinated statewide open house to engage stakeholders in raising awareness on solar energy
• Recruited over 100 homes and businesses to participate in aforementioned Illinois Solar Tour
• Led committee to train and manage team of 20+ volunteers as statewide ambassadors of ISEA
• Facilitated public events with local elected officials to advocate for solar legislation
• Provided administrative and technical support to organization and members

• Assisted with program expansion, member communications, event coordination
• Streamlined processes for outreach, worked directly with Executive Director and Board of Directors
• Provided administrative support at educational events throughout the state

Oak Park, Illinois

• Seven Generations Ahead's mission is to promote the development of ecologically sustainable and healthy communities. SGA works with local government, community and private sector leaders to help communities make the.
• Edited original zero waste curriculum and assessed programs in 5 elementary and middle schools
• Organized and facilitated follow ups with local zero waste training participants
• Conducted field observations and assisted with school program implementation

Masters

Bachelor Of Science (Bs)

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