Alyse Opatowski
College Counselor at Denver Jewish Day School- Claim this Profile
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David Russell
I worked with Alyse at NZTE in San Francisco for over a year. She is smart, dedicated, and gets stuff done. She quickly applied what she knew from her prior industry experience to helping companies succeed in the USA. Alyse is very good at empathizing with, and understanding the needs, of clients and customers. She has built a very good network of people that she can bring to bare on new problems. I would recommend any company or investor, to work with Alyse on consulting and improving their business.
Nick Josefowitz
Alyse is one of the most effective people I've had the opportunity to work with. She managed my campaign for BART Board in 2014. Barely knowing the city, she was responsible for hiring over 100 paid volunteers who knocked on over 85'000 doors, distributed almost 50'000 sponges, and hand wrote over 17'000 postcards. She hired and managed a full time campaign team of five, and managed a budget of over $400'000. The campaign was recognized nationally in Campaigns & Elections in a feature article. Alyse is a real self-starter, an amazing recruiter, and excelled at leadership development. Above all, Alyse executes fiercely and just gets it done. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
David Russell
I worked with Alyse at NZTE in San Francisco for over a year. She is smart, dedicated, and gets stuff done. She quickly applied what she knew from her prior industry experience to helping companies succeed in the USA. Alyse is very good at empathizing with, and understanding the needs, of clients and customers. She has built a very good network of people that she can bring to bare on new problems. I would recommend any company or investor, to work with Alyse on consulting and improving their business.
Nick Josefowitz
Alyse is one of the most effective people I've had the opportunity to work with. She managed my campaign for BART Board in 2014. Barely knowing the city, she was responsible for hiring over 100 paid volunteers who knocked on over 85'000 doors, distributed almost 50'000 sponges, and hand wrote over 17'000 postcards. She hired and managed a full time campaign team of five, and managed a budget of over $400'000. The campaign was recognized nationally in Campaigns & Elections in a feature article. Alyse is a real self-starter, an amazing recruiter, and excelled at leadership development. Above all, Alyse executes fiercely and just gets it done. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
David Russell
I worked with Alyse at NZTE in San Francisco for over a year. She is smart, dedicated, and gets stuff done. She quickly applied what she knew from her prior industry experience to helping companies succeed in the USA. Alyse is very good at empathizing with, and understanding the needs, of clients and customers. She has built a very good network of people that she can bring to bare on new problems. I would recommend any company or investor, to work with Alyse on consulting and improving their business.
Nick Josefowitz
Alyse is one of the most effective people I've had the opportunity to work with. She managed my campaign for BART Board in 2014. Barely knowing the city, she was responsible for hiring over 100 paid volunteers who knocked on over 85'000 doors, distributed almost 50'000 sponges, and hand wrote over 17'000 postcards. She hired and managed a full time campaign team of five, and managed a budget of over $400'000. The campaign was recognized nationally in Campaigns & Elections in a feature article. Alyse is a real self-starter, an amazing recruiter, and excelled at leadership development. Above all, Alyse executes fiercely and just gets it done. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
David Russell
I worked with Alyse at NZTE in San Francisco for over a year. She is smart, dedicated, and gets stuff done. She quickly applied what she knew from her prior industry experience to helping companies succeed in the USA. Alyse is very good at empathizing with, and understanding the needs, of clients and customers. She has built a very good network of people that she can bring to bare on new problems. I would recommend any company or investor, to work with Alyse on consulting and improving their business.
Nick Josefowitz
Alyse is one of the most effective people I've had the opportunity to work with. She managed my campaign for BART Board in 2014. Barely knowing the city, she was responsible for hiring over 100 paid volunteers who knocked on over 85'000 doors, distributed almost 50'000 sponges, and hand wrote over 17'000 postcards. She hired and managed a full time campaign team of five, and managed a budget of over $400'000. The campaign was recognized nationally in Campaigns & Elections in a feature article. Alyse is a real self-starter, an amazing recruiter, and excelled at leadership development. Above all, Alyse executes fiercely and just gets it done. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
Credentials
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Green Roof Professional (GRP) Accreditation Training
Green Roofs for Healthy CitiesFeb, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Accredited Green Roof Professional (GRP)
Green Roofs for Healthy CitiesJan, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Design Thinking Course
IDEO UMay, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Data Analytics
General AssemblyApr, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Notary
California Secretary of StateFeb, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Denver Jewish Day School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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College Counselor
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May 2020 - Present
Supporting high school students in the college process and having options they are excited about for college. Supporting high school students in the college process and having options they are excited about for college.
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We Talk Real Talk
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Greater Denver Area
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Founder/CEO
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Feb 2019 - Present
We Talk Real talk is spreading empathy and connection through conversations and stories. I hate surface level conversation and lack of community I felt especially when moving back to Denver two years ago. So we are starting a movement called We Talk Real Talk. The idea is to unplug and talk about things that matter. If you feel the same, sign up at wetalkrealtalk.com to attend an authentic event. We Talk Real talk is spreading empathy and connection through conversations and stories. I hate surface level conversation and lack of community I felt especially when moving back to Denver two years ago. So we are starting a movement called We Talk Real Talk. The idea is to unplug and talk about things that matter. If you feel the same, sign up at wetalkrealtalk.com to attend an authentic event.
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Sow Green LLC
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United States
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Real Estate
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Founder/CEO
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Dec 2017 - Present
While filling various roles in different organizations, my career path has been intentional to gain the relevant skills to start a company that is economically and environmentally beneficial to our cities and communities. Since Denver recently passed Green Roof Ordinance 300, I knew this was an opportunity to move back to my hometown and ensure Denver is a leader in sustainability and green roofs. With my background in real estate, environment, politics, community organizing and consulting, my company Sow Green helps Denver developers navigate the new rules and install a green roof within their needs and budget. My passion and focus has always been in community, sustainability (economically, environmental and health focused) and building authentic, quality relationships to help others realize and understand their potential and opportunities. Please reach out to me at alyse@sowgreen.co if you are interested in discussing building a green roof, partnerships or Denver’s new green roof ordinance. Show less
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New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
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New Zealand
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Early-Stage Technology
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Oct 2016 - Dec 2017
Consulted New Zealand technology companies expanding to the US in business strategy, recruitment, capital and research. Consulted New Zealand technology companies expanding to the US in business strategy, recruitment, capital and research.
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WeWork
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Manager
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Jun 2015 - Oct 2016
• Responsible for day-to-day operations of 1400+ member, 114,000 square foot collaborative co-working space that serves enterprises, startups, non-profits, freelancers, and entrepreneurs • Managed building operations while maintaining a 100% occupancy and overseeing facilities’ budget related to maintenance, janitorial, food and beverage, offices supplies, and events • Solved IT and building issues through working directly with informational technology and maintenance teams on improving the floors’ design and operations • Planned and facilitated 3-7 weekly professional development, health, social and networking events • Hired, trained, and managed a team of thirteen staff members where 90% of the employees I trained were promoted Show less
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Faraday Bicycles
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United States
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Manufacturing
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Marketing Consultant
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Feb 2015 - Apr 2015
• Increased lead generation of test program over 600% through events and digital marketing • Developed participant tracking systems via Insightly which led to stronger market understanding and performance review • Increased lead generation of test program over 600% through events and digital marketing • Developed participant tracking systems via Insightly which led to stronger market understanding and performance review
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Nicholas Josefowitz for BART Board
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Campaign Manager
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Jul 2014 - Nov 2014
• Recruited and managed a team of three Assistant Directors and 120 paid canvass staff who reached over 23,500 people and won more than 12,000 votes for Nick Josefowitz, culminating in a victory against a 24 year incumbent. • Oversaw a $400,000 budget and supervised the campaign’s media, social media, endorsements, scheduling, canvassing, phone banking, website content, mailings, emails, community outreach and fundraising efforts. • Recruited and managed a team of three Assistant Directors and 120 paid canvass staff who reached over 23,500 people and won more than 12,000 votes for Nick Josefowitz, culminating in a victory against a 24 year incumbent. • Oversaw a $400,000 budget and supervised the campaign’s media, social media, endorsements, scheduling, canvassing, phone banking, website content, mailings, emails, community outreach and fundraising efforts.
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NEXT: A Division of Birthright Israel Foundation
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Bay Area Community Activator
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Feb 2014 - Jul 2014
• Customized curriculum and launched “Community Connectors” program by recruiting, selecting and training ten outstanding Jewish leaders to mentor young Jewish adults • Consulted with three local community organizations to focus and refine their goals, tactics, communications and marketing strategies • Customized curriculum and launched “Community Connectors” program by recruiting, selecting and training ten outstanding Jewish leaders to mentor young Jewish adults • Consulted with three local community organizations to focus and refine their goals, tactics, communications and marketing strategies
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Adamah
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern and Planning Committee Member
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Dec 2013 - Jun 2014
• Curated content for social media site • Organized office materials and data forms on Excel • Collected, managed and used data pertaining for Hazon’s Golden Gate Bike Ride • Developed creative recruitment tactics for “Setting the Table” program • Curated content for social media site • Organized office materials and data forms on Excel • Collected, managed and used data pertaining for Hazon’s Golden Gate Bike Ride • Developed creative recruitment tactics for “Setting the Table” program
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Green Corps
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Organizer
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
Selected from 2,000 applicants for a year-long environmental organizing fellowship. Received 8 weeks of intensive classroom training on organization building, fundraising, media outreach, recruitment, leadership development, strategic campaign planning, coalition building, and public speaking. Recruited next year’s Green Corps class in first round interviews at the top colleges in the US and played a supporting role in final interviews. The year was split into three campaigns with different organizations in various cities: Assistant Director for Fund for the Public Interest (Apr 2013 – Aug 2013) in St. Louis, MO • Assistant director in grassroots citizen outreach and membership building • Won the campaign to increase protection of the Current River through our overwhelming support Field Organizer for Corporate Accountability International (Jan 2013 – Apr 2013) in San Francisco Bay Area • Generated over 30 media hits including front page coverage in San Francisco Chronicle • Managed and supervised 6 interns and volunteers who worked 10-20 hours/week on the campaign • Coordinated with Supervisor Chiu to pass legislation making SF the largest bottled water free city Field Organizer for Food and Water Watch (Sep 2012 – Dec 2012) in Fort Lauderdale, FL • Recruited community group of 17 volunteers and trained two local leaders, fighting for food issues who continued the campaign when I left and lead to Senator Sobel supporting legislation to label GMOs. • Created alliance of 62 coalition partners in support of labeling genetically engineered foods • Organized a Day of Action that generated 150 calls to Senator Eleanor Sobel Show less
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Green Strategies, Inc.
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
• Produced reports, summarized briefings on congressional hearings and researched climate policies • Researched sustainable development for companies and international financing organizations • Produced reports, summarized briefings on congressional hearings and researched climate policies • Researched sustainable development for companies and international financing organizations
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Docent
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Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
• Taught groups about sustainability and environmentally responsible living through tours of our LEED building • Instilled awareness about life cycle analysis and upholding sustainable practices • Taught groups about sustainability and environmentally responsible living through tours of our LEED building • Instilled awareness about life cycle analysis and upholding sustainable practices
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Food & Water Watch
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United States
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Public Policy
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100 - 200 Employee
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Campus Coordinator for Take Back the Tap
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Oct 2011 - Apr 2012
· Organized events on campus to increase awareness about advantages of tap water including blind water taste tests, movies and comedy sketches on tap versus bottled water · Generated 700 petitions to allow reusable bottles and more water stations in Michigan's football stadium · Organized events on campus to increase awareness about advantages of tap water including blind water taste tests, movies and comedy sketches on tap versus bottled water · Generated 700 petitions to allow reusable bottles and more water stations in Michigan's football stadium
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University of Michigan
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Member of Student Advisory Group for University Unions Food Services
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Oct 2011 - Apr 2012
· Advising the University Unions on healthier, sustainable foods and packaging issues · Learning about purchasing power, vendor contracts and other university food procedures · Advising the University Unions on healthier, sustainable foods and packaging issues · Learning about purchasing power, vendor contracts and other university food procedures
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Renewable Choice Energy
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United States
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Apr 2009 - Oct 2010
• Aided in sales of REC (Renewable Energy Credits) and VER (Verified Emissions Reductions) • Marketed the company through different social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Delicious, StumbleUpon and wrote articles and blogposts • Compiled facts and information about and for client portfolio and tracked through Salesforce • Aided in sales of REC (Renewable Energy Credits) and VER (Verified Emissions Reductions) • Marketed the company through different social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Delicious, StumbleUpon and wrote articles and blogposts • Compiled facts and information about and for client portfolio and tracked through Salesforce
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Tamarack Camps
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tripper
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
• Took children ages 12-16 on overnight canoeing and hiking trips ranging from 3-6 days • Helped foster children's appreciation of nature, Judaism and Israel • Took children ages 12-16 on overnight canoeing and hiking trips ranging from 3-6 days • Helped foster children's appreciation of nature, Judaism and Israel
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Alpha Epsilon Phi
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Ann Arbor, MI
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VP Recruitment and House Manager/Environmental Chair
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Oct 2008 - Apr 2010
· Made a more environmentally friendly house through recycling, reducing food waste and buying local · Taught the women of this sorority recruitment techniques and effectively recruited new members · Made a more environmentally friendly house through recycling, reducing food waste and buying local · Taught the women of this sorority recruitment techniques and effectively recruited new members
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Vail Associates
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Vail, CO
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Ski Instructor
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Nov 2005 - Feb 2009
· Taught ski techniques and mountain safety to classes that ranged from 4-8 students, ages 3-6 · Taught ski techniques and mountain safety to classes that ranged from 4-8 students, ages 3-6
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Education
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University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Studies in Global Environment and Health (focus region: Middle East) -
The Hebrew University
Study Abroad
