Experience

Soulful Synergy, LLC

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Engagement Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Support the promotion of Soulful Synergy’s Clean Energy Academy for workforce development opportunities in clean technology and NYSERDA PON 3715 for energy efficiency throughout the Archdiocese of New York. Support the promotion of Soulful Synergy’s Clean Energy Academy for workforce development opportunities in clean technology and NYSERDA PON 3715 for energy efficiency throughout the Archdiocese of New York.



DNC Environment and Climate Crisis Council

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Engagement Director

  • Feb 2022 - Present



Young Democrats of America

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Environmental Caucus Chair

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  National Environmental Caucus Chairman for the Young Democrats of America, representing millions of registered Democrats between ages 18 - 36 throughout the United States of America.The Environmental Caucus is charged with supporting the Young Democrats of America in programming for environmental protection, the promotion of environmental justice, and the reversal of the effects and impacts of climate change. National Environmental Caucus Chairman for the Young Democrats of America, representing millions of registered Democrats between ages 18 - 36 throughout the United States of America.The Environmental Caucus is charged with supporting the Young Democrats of America in programming for environmental protection, the promotion of environmental justice, and the reversal of the effects and impacts of climate change.



New York State Young Democrats

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Justice Task Force Chairman

  • May 2022 - Present

  Inaugural Environmental Justice Task Force Chairman for the New York State Young Democrats, representing registered democrats between ages 18-36 throughout the State of New York. Inaugural Environmental Justice Task Force Chairman for the New York State Young Democrats, representing registered democrats between ages 18-36 throughout the State of New York.



United Nations Association of Westchester

• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Young Professionals Chairman

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Chairman for the Westchester County Chapter of the United Nations Association of America's Young Professionals Group. I participated in the United Nations inaugural Youth Climate Summit and completed the Emerging Leaders Fellowship with a focus on climate activism.On Monday; February 3rd 2020 l was informed by Tijani Muhammad-Bande, President of the United Nations General Assembly, and Mona Juul, President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of my selection to represent the United States of America at the United Nations’ Youth Plenary and the 9th Session of the ECOSOC Youth Forum.



City of New Rochelle

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Ecology & Natural Resources Advisory Chairman

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Chairman of the City of New Rochelle’s Ecology & Natural Resources Advisory Committee following a merger with the Energy Conservation Advisory Committee. Chairman of the City of New Rochelle’s Ecology & Natural Resources Advisory Committee following a merger with the Energy Conservation Advisory Committee.



United Nations Association of the United States of America

• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Goals Ambassador

  • Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  Global Goals Ambassador for the 13th Sustainable Development Goal of Climate Action. My responsibilities include the support of programming to address climate change among the membership of the United Nations Association of the United States of America and the World Federation of United Nations Associations.Founded in 1943, the mission of the United Nations Association of the United States of America includes advocating for greater U.S. leadership at the United Nations that was founded in 1945, improving and enhancing the UN system, and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Charter in both the U.S. and globally.



Sustainable Westchester, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach Manager

  • Feb 2021 - Jul 2022

  Sustainable Westchester is a membership-based consortium of 44 municipalities that addresses critical sustainability concerns within Westchester County.As Outreach Manager, I organize and execute municipal and community outreach activity for 44 local governments in support of Sustainable Westchester’s portfolio of programs and associated sustainability initiatives to ensure Westchester County’s reduction of carbon emissions and protection of natural resources through the lens of economic prosperity.



College Democrats of America

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Environmental Caucus Chair & Chair Emeritus

  • Sep 2020 - Jul 2021

  Chief Environmental Officer for the College Democrats of America. My responsibilities include environmental support to the 600+ College Democrats chapters across the nation and active communication with the Democratic National Committee’s Council on the Environment and Climate Crisis.I am also proud to be the first person of color to serve the College Democrats of America in this capacity. Chief Environmental Officer for the College Democrats of America. My responsibilities include environmental support to the 600+ College Democrats chapters across the nation and active communication with the Democratic National Committee’s Council on the Environment and Climate Crisis.I am also proud to be the first person of color to serve the College Democrats of America in this capacity.



The State University of New York

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Solve Climate 2030 Steering Committee

  • Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Member of the State University of New York's (SUNY) Steering Committee to support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the 2030 deadline set by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. SUNY is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States of America with 64 campuses across the State of New York and 1.4+ million students. Fellow committee members include: Dr. Mary Mallia (Director of Sustainability, University at Albany), Rachel Kornhauser (Sustainability Coordinator, SUNY Oneonta), Alexander Lykins (SUNY Central Administration), Ryan McPherson (Chief Sustainability Officer, University at Buffalo), Susan Powers (Associate Director of Sustainability, Clarkson University), Hashita Sood (Assistant Director of Campus Sustainability, Rochester Institute of Technology), Bradley Hershenson (SUNY Trustee & SUNY Student Assembly President), and Cameron Hotto (Chief Sustainability Officer, SUNY Student Assembly).



Federated Conservationists of Westchester County

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern & Student Network Coordinator

  • Dec 2018 - Feb 2021

  Provided multifaceted administrative and clerical support to the Managing Director of the oldest environmental education nonprofit within the State of New York. I also founded a Student Network to unite students throughout Westchester County for community engagement in environmental advocacy, and streamline resources for stewardship at academic institutions.Since its inception in 1965, the Federated Conservationists of Westchester County Inc. has brought together concerned citizens, numerous community organizations, educators, and diverse professionals committed to preserving and rehabilitating the natural resources of Westchester County.Please visit our webpage at https://www.fcwc.org/student-network or have any interested students contact us via students@fcwc.org.



City of Mount Vernon

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Consultant

  • Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  Pioneered environmental programs and coalition building for the eighth largest city within the State of New York.● Membership within the International Society of Sustainability Professionals.● Membership within the National Association of Environmental Professionals.● Established municipal membership within Sustainable Westchester, Inc. ● Established municipal membership within the Federated Conservationists of Westchester County, Inc.● Established municipal membership within Arizona State University’s Sustainable Cities Network.● Established municipal membership within the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Association of Conservation Commissions.● Supported recertification for the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA Network. ● Drafted City Council legislation for the creation of a Conservation Advisory Committee and to join Governor Andrew Cuomo’s network of Climate Smart Communities.Email: PPresendieu@ci.mount-vernon.ny.us