Natasha De La Cruz
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Credentials
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Climate Reality Leader
The Climate Reality ProjectJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Experienced Recognition Program
FSU Career CenterMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
CLEO Climate Speaker Certificate
The CLEO InstituteMar, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Global Citizenship Certificate
FSU Center for Global Engagement CGEApr, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Green Dot Training
Center for Health Advocacy and WellnessSep, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Social Ally Justice Training
The Center for Leadership and Social ChangeSep, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
National Engaged Leadership Award (NELA)
The National Society of Leadership and SuccessApr, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Vermont Law and Graduate School
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Student Ambassador
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Jun 2022 - Present
Assist current and prospective students by answering questions and providing resources about VLS. Assist current and prospective students by answering questions and providing resources about VLS.
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Student Clinician
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May 2022 - Jul 2022
Assisting attorneys in legal research about environmental justice cases across the country. Assisting attorneys in legal research about environmental justice cases across the country.
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Vermont Law and Graduate School
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Technical TA
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
Recorded each class through a Microsoft Teams page for students to access videos. Recorded each class through a Microsoft Teams page for students to access videos.
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FSU-FAMU FAEP Liasion
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2021
Maintained open communication with students at Florida State University (FSU) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) to coordinate events with their on-campus chapters.Reached out to potential speakers for weekly Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (FAEP) meetings and shared environmental opportunities with students. Maintained open communication with students at Florida State University (FSU) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) to coordinate events with their on-campus chapters.Reached out to potential speakers for weekly Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (FAEP) meetings and shared environmental opportunities with students.
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Riverkeeper
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legislative Advocacy Intern
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Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
Advocated effective environmental legislation to NY legislators and scheduled Zoom meetings.Wrote policy memos that were shared with legislative offices, partner organizations, and constituents.Updated Riverkeeper's policy website to ensure priority legislation was up-to-date during the legislative session.Presented a legislative update about Riverkeeper's priority bills to New York constituents in a virtual webinar. Advocated effective environmental legislation to NY legislators and scheduled Zoom meetings.Wrote policy memos that were shared with legislative offices, partner organizations, and constituents.Updated Riverkeeper's policy website to ensure priority legislation was up-to-date during the legislative session.Presented a legislative update about Riverkeeper's priority bills to New York constituents in a virtual webinar.
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Our Climate
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Advisor
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Aug 2020 - Feb 2021
Mentored a team of 19 field reps and fellows and assisted the team with virtual events.Led the voter suppression mobilization team during weekly Zoom meetings.Reached out to potential speakers for events and sent outreach emails for future events to organizations and universities for student engagement.
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Florida Fellow
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Mar 2020 - Jul 2020
Contacted legislators to support the implementation of a carbon tax. Facilitated more than 10 online webinars to teach the general public environmental issues and how to effectively contact policymakers. Wrote letters to the editor and op/eds for publication in local newspapers and Our Climate blog.Designed graphics on Canva for social media posts.
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National Organization for Women
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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NOW Communications Leader and Co-lead for Climate Crisis Task Force
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Mar 2020 - Jan 2021
Hosted 5 Zoom webinars and Q&As based on the core values of the National Organization for Women (NOW) along with 3 NOW directors across the nation. Acted as moderator for webinars and make surveys to nominate speakers and topics for future events.Created graphics and social media content on Canva for the NOW Racial Justice Task Force and the NOW Virtual Conference on Facebook and Instagram.Wrote newsletters and conduct research topics related to the effects of the climate crisis on women.
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NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Constituent and Legislative Affairs Intern
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Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
Supported the National External Affairs Coordinator by writing newsletters, briefing materials, and annual reports for the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.Created congressional outreach events, reviewed key Congressmembers, tracked legislation and attended related hearings.Assisted in drafting the Earth is Blue magazine rollout plan which reached thousands of constituents and partner organizations with NOAA. Supported the National External Affairs Coordinator by writing newsletters, briefing materials, and annual reports for the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.Created congressional outreach events, reviewed key Congressmembers, tracked legislation and attended related hearings.Assisted in drafting the Earth is Blue magazine rollout plan which reached thousands of constituents and partner organizations with NOAA.
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Policy Research Intern
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Apr 2020 - Sep 2020
Conducted research and wrote 4 policy proposals on water quality issues affecting constituents of the 73rd district of Michigan.Spoke with over 100 local residents of the 73rd district using phone-banking techniques to increase awareness of the candidate's campaign. Conducted research and wrote 4 policy proposals on water quality issues affecting constituents of the 73rd district of Michigan.Spoke with over 100 local residents of the 73rd district using phone-banking techniques to increase awareness of the candidate's campaign.
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Penn State Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Explore Law Fellow
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May 2020 - May 2020
The 2020 Explore Law Program is a 1-week program focused on helping students navigate the law school admissions process.Through this program, I have explored various career options and what steps I can take to apply for law school. The 2020 Explore Law Program is a 1-week program focused on helping students navigate the law school admissions process.Through this program, I have explored various career options and what steps I can take to apply for law school.
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Member
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
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Sierra Club
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United States
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Political Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Legislative Intern
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
Wrote reports on environmental policies in the Senate and House committees during the Florida 2020 legislative session. Organized given data into Excel graphs and PowerPoint presentations depending on what bills were discussed in committee meetings. Wrote reports on environmental policies in the Senate and House committees during the Florida 2020 legislative session. Organized given data into Excel graphs and PowerPoint presentations depending on what bills were discussed in committee meetings.
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Student Assistant
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Jan 2018 - Mar 2020
Assisted resident hall head staff with student conduct cases on Maxient and communicated with students regarding Florida State University rules and regulations. Handled phone calls and sent emails in a professional manner on behalf of University Housing conduct staff.Analyzed survey data gathered from students living in the residence halls for future housing progams. Assisted resident hall head staff with student conduct cases on Maxient and communicated with students regarding Florida State University rules and regulations. Handled phone calls and sent emails in a professional manner on behalf of University Housing conduct staff.Analyzed survey data gathered from students living in the residence halls for future housing progams.
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Undergraduate Researcher
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2019
Conducted experiments with graduate students and collect data for 3 research projects related to biogeochemistry. Analyzed data and wrote metadata to organize information gathered over multiple years. Conducted experiments with graduate students and collect data for 3 research projects related to biogeochemistry. Analyzed data and wrote metadata to organize information gathered over multiple years.
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Maryland Sea Grant
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
Through this internship, I used algorithms on Google Earth Engine with satellite data to track harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Chesapeake Bay. This research experience has allowed me to learn how to code in JavaScript and further develop my communication skills.I presented my research from this project at two scientific conferences (Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation conference of 2019 and the Ocean Sciences Meeting in 2020) and one statewide conference (the Florida Undergraduate Research Association conference in 2020).
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Charleys Philly Steaks
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United States
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Restaurants
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500 - 600 Employee
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Team Member
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
Helped take orders from customers and effectively correspond to team members. Trained 10 employees as cashiers and servers in the restaurant. Helped take orders from customers and effectively correspond to team members. Trained 10 employees as cashiers and servers in the restaurant.
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Education
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Vermont Law School
Doctor of Law - JD, Environmental Law -
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Science