Xena Itzkowitz Email & Phone Number

Boston, MA, US

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Current PhD student in Northeastern's department of Sociology, studying environmental sociology through the lenses of environmental justice, human relationships with water and plastics, and social drivers of bottled water consumption. Incorporating elements of environmental science, political ecology, environmental justice, and qualitative methods. Special.

Manalapan, New Jersey

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I was a graduate student in American University's School of International Service. As a part of the Natural Resources and Sustainable Development program, I expanded my research in and out of the lab on the intersection of plastic pollution and international water policy. I am passionate about developing an understanding of how science informs water.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Make education plans for over 1,000 SIS students, considering their past credit and current goals
• Mentor students and assist with the transitioning to the college experience, homesickness, academic complications, and various personal challenges
• Manage a wordpress blog and Facebook page for SIS Peer Advisors
• Create and implement events throughout the year to involve first year students and create a sense of community
• Coordinated and trained a team of additional peer advisors, handling meetings and projects

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Research Assistant to Dr. Christina Pondell
• Conduct density separations on sediment samples to identify microplastic pollution using NaCl, NaI, and KOH as isolating mediums
• Collect, treat, weigh, and dry sediment samples with a mix of laboratory equipment
• Maintained high-quality work in a fast-paced, detail oriented environment

Washington, District Of Columbia

• Created and implemented educational programing for K - 8 on environmentally friendly invention
• Facilitate innovation-based programing to thousands of children and parents
• Introduced procedures to eliminate single-use plastics from Spark!Lab invention spaces

Oslo Area, Norway

• Conducted several in-dept literature reviews for the Water and Society branch, focusing on the international elements of the OPTIMAKELP project
• Wrote detailed reports using multiple international relations and environmental science lenses, leading to publication
• Created weekly team schedules, held meetings, and communicated with 4-person international team

Washington, District Of Columbia

• Created an adopted 150-page initiative to begin Federal Work Study Positions for Phi Beta Kappa
• Researched trends in higher education, produced briefs, updated for emails, and created pamphlets
• Coordinated with office staff and interns to ensure resources were available to PBK members

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

• Created the first K-5 physical science program at the aquarium, reaching 200 children
• Interpreted exhibits for the public by providing tours and engaging in informative chats
• Provided animal care for over 50 species of animal, ranging from local fish to saddleback tamarins

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Sociology

Master'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs

Master'S Degree, Natural Resources And Sustainable Development

Bachelor'S Degree, International/Global Studies

Activities and Societies: AU Beekeeping SocietyConcentration: Environmental Sustainability/Global Health Regional Focus: Asia