Vanessa Wyns Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, United States

- Develop virtual, bilingual curriculum and Spanish and English language learning, and the environment and climate change for high school students in Latin America and the United States- Lead recruitment throughout Latin American for program participants- Train seasonal digital facilitators- Manage associated grant awards and reporting

Vermont, Maine, And Washington, Dc, United States

- Led themed experiential education programs for junior high school students- Conducted site visits, wrote daily reports, managed communications with vendors and bus drivers, led reflection activities, managed student travel and safety, and planned meals

Ecuador: The Galápagos Islands And The Andes

- Four-time leader for The Experiment in International Living. 2019 and 2022: leader for the Spanish Culture and Language program in Spain; 2023 and 2024: leader for the program in Ecuador- Led US high school students on month-long study abroad programs involving homestays, service learning, classes, and multi-city travel- Strengthened in-country partner and host family relationships, ensured student safety, developed and led activities, compiled finance reports

Washington, Dc And Kalamazoo, Mi, United States

- Led goal-setting, leadership-building, and reflection activities for Brazilian high school students- Helped students transform what they learned from environmental and social entrepreneurs into 6-month community benefit project plans - Managed student travel and program budget, did financial reporting, and ensured student safety

Sedona, Arizona, United States

- Supported field staff and evacuated students from trips as needed

Palo Alto, California, United States

- Designed and facilitated adult education programs and community events: created schedules, budgets, volunteer guides, and vendor contracts - Oversaw youth programs, including the supervision of 2 staff members, 16 youth interns, and a cohort of education volunteers- Established and invested in strong relationships with students, education institutions, community partners, colleagues, and funding organizations- Ensured that all education programs aligned with Canopy's DEI policy- Contributed to developing a three-year, organization-wide strategic plan- Co-authored and assisted in the implementation of the largest grant in Canopy's history, which promotes environmental justice through community outreach and BIPOC paid green career pathways- Senior Leadership Team member; Education Committee Co-chair; Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) Team member; and Advocacy Committee member

Palo Alto, California, United States

- Tracked grant deliverable progress and deadlines, managed youth programs and staff, and administered the education department budget - Communicated program impact via written grant reports and proposals

Palo Alto, California, United States

- Conducted outreach to 15+ schools in 5 school districts to book lessons - Designed and taught culturally relevant, K-12 bilingual curriculum- Recruited, trained, and managed education volunteers and interns

- Contributed to a global research community sharing best practices in conservation, nature education, and community advocacy effort, including via co-publishing an article in the International Journal of Wildlife

Hereford, Arizona, United States

- Coordinated ecological restoration and cultural events for a park on the AZ-Mexico border- Assisted in the design, marketing, and facilitation of an environmental service program across three AZ national parks for high school students- Increased accessibility by making Spanish-English bilingual native plant guides, youth education programs, and program outreach materials

Espejo, País Vasco, Spain

- Developed and taught science curriculum at a fourth-grade experiential learning eco camp - Supervised field trips, led guided nature hikes, and supported students' English language learning

Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

- Established an organic produce delivery service and operations committee to supply healthy food for on-campus university students: formed farm partnerships, recruited committee members and customers, hosted lectures and events, and developed budget reports

Tucson, Arizona, United States

- Taught hands-on gardening and nutrition workshops for youth at an urban educational farm

Tucson, Arizona, United States

- Created, coordinated, and led events, including surveying residents for feedback and writing reports- Maintained the resident database, tracked participation, and managed the event schedule for one of the largest Atria facilities in the nation

Loveland, Colorado, United States

- Organized 6 years' worth of reports and Continuing Medical Education (CME) Department program data for an external department audit- Recruited presenters, compiled and analyzed CME conference data, and wrote event reports

Santa Fé, Andalucía, Spain

- Planned and facilitated innovative, hands-on science experiments, outdoor field trips, and art projects at a rural, public, bilingual school

Granada, Andalucía, Spain

- Designed and taught after-school English language and comprehension lessons to K-5 students

Master Of Science - Ms, Ethnobotany, Graduated With Distinction

Activities and Societies: BeetBox Food Cooperative Co-Founder & Co-Leader, Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Biodiversity.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language And Literature, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: BU Honors Program, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, BU University Scholars Program, Co-chair of Community &.

Full Spanish Immersion Semester Abroad At Slu'S Madrid Campus