Lara Isaacson

Program Manager at Build It Green
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(386) 825-5501
Location
San Francisco, California, United States, US
Languages
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials

  • Certified Regular Mentor Level I
    College Reading & Learning Association
    Nov, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Basics of Biomimicry | Biology to Design Certificate
    Biomimicry 3.8
    Aug, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Silver in Product Design (Sustainable Living/Preservation Equiptment-Recycling Equiptment Category)
    International Design Awards, IDA
    Jan, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Web Course: Learning ArcGIS Desktop (10)
    Esri
    May, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • iLead (leadership workshop series) Certificate of Completion
    UCSD Center for Student Involvement
    Sep, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Bay-Friendly Landscape Qualified Professional
    Bay-Friendly Landscaping & Gardening Coalition
    Mar, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Wilderness First Aid
    NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI)
    Jan, 2016
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Build It Green
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Manager
      • Jun 2022 - Present

      Project managing & facilitation of cross-sector working groupsLeading the Design Team for our CA Housing System Innovators Network Launch

    • Program Associate
      • Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

      Collaboratively developing and implementing regenerative development programs, networks, and educational initiativesProject managingManaging interns & designing intern program

  • Lincoln Street Studios
    • United States
    • Movies, Videos, and Sound
    • Project Manager
      • Mar 2018 - Sep 2021

      Production/set sustainability consultingOffice interior redesign Production/set sustainability consultingOffice interior redesign

  • Bike Walk Savannah
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • Board Member
      • Mar 2019 - Mar 2021

      Advised the Executive Director on how to best prioritize complete street advocacy for Savannah and assist in prompting and finding funding sources for the organization.Board Positions held:Interim Board SecretarySavannah College of Art and Design Graduate Student Liaison Advised the Executive Director on how to best prioritize complete street advocacy for Savannah and assist in prompting and finding funding sources for the organization.Board Positions held:Interim Board SecretarySavannah College of Art and Design Graduate Student Liaison

  • Savannah College of Art and Design
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2020 - Nov 2020

      TA for an undergraduate Design for Sustainability theories and methods classDeveloped and delivered of two lectures with activities and discussionModerated virtual classroom discussion groups on readings and resource sharingHeld office hours and extra help sessions for projectsResearched and shared 'extended learning opportunities' (virtual field trips)Contributed comprehensive suggestions for further development of the course, specifically in making the theories more engaging and concrete

    • Graduate Mentor
      • Sep 2019 - Nov 2020

      One on one holistic mentoring with undergraduate studentsCoaching in design, academic, and personal skill-building

    • Summer Seminar Instructor
      • Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

      Designed a week long Design for Sustainability workshop and all accompanying materialsGuided a group of 18 high school students through a future visioning and backcasting project to address an aspect of Climate Change

  • Savannah Bee Company
    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Bee Educator
      • Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

      Educated diverse audiences about specialty honey, body care bee products, and Mead through running the Honey Bar, Mead Bar, and Food toursAssisted with check out, store organization, merchandizing, and restockingAdvised on sustainable practices (compost, eco supplies, etc) Educated diverse audiences about specialty honey, body care bee products, and Mead through running the Honey Bar, Mead Bar, and Food toursAssisted with check out, store organization, merchandizing, and restockingAdvised on sustainable practices (compost, eco supplies, etc)

  • Fair Trade USA
    • United States
    • International Trade and Development
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Front Office Coordinator
      • Apr 2017 - Feb 2018

      Managed reception, supported office management and organizational resource developmentManaged two teams: Green Team and the all-staff meeting planning groupInitiated and implemented sustainable workspace practices for the office Managed reception, supported office management and organizational resource developmentManaged two teams: Green Team and the all-staff meeting planning groupInitiated and implemented sustainable workspace practices for the office

  • Presidio Trust
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Sustainability and Waste Reduction Intern
      • Sep 2015 - Mar 2017

      Created zero waste programsSupervised volunteer groupsGave presentations and designed outreach materials on waste reduction (solid waste, water, and energy) for all various age groupsCompost yard, residential/commercial waste, and salvage yard management Created zero waste programsSupervised volunteer groupsGave presentations and designed outreach materials on waste reduction (solid waste, water, and energy) for all various age groupsCompost yard, residential/commercial waste, and salvage yard management

  • UC San Diego
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director of Energy and Waste Campaigns for the Student Sustainability Collective
      • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

      Initiated and implemented sustainable projects and policy changes at UCSDBuilt relationships and partnered with campus staff and administratorsEncouraged sustainable waste and energy policies on campus through Reusable Dishware, Fossil Free UC, and Waste Free UCSD projectsSat on The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) grant committeeMentored interns and supervising their projectsPeer education through workshops and events on sustainability and environmental justiceHelped maintain and organize the Sustainable Resource Center

Education

  • Savannah College of Art and Design
    Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Design For Sustainability
    2018 - 2020
  • UCSD
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Human Development
    2011 - 2015

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