Program Coordinator

• Mar 2021 - Present

Program Associate

• Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

Food Program Supervisor

• Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

Adjunct Faculty

• Jan 2019 - May 2019

Lecturer

• Jun 2018 - May 2019

Senior Sustainability Coordinator, Auxiliary Enterprises

• Aug 2015 - Jun 2018

1. Develop and implement new educational programming (including but not limited to: field trips, campus events, creating promotional videos, delivering class presentations, creating educational signage).2. Oversee UMass Amherst Permaculture Initiative (develop annual program objectives, supervise the Departmental Assistant (Sustainability Coordinator of Campus Gardens), develop strategies to promote the initiative to internal and external stakeholders).3. Implement three consecutive grants to the amount of $1.25 million from 2015-2018.4. Provide recommendations to improve sustainable operations, procurement, and sourcing within UMass Auxiliary Enterprises.5. Promote UMass Auxiliary Enterprises Sustainability programs through presentations and speeches at various college, dining, and sustainability conferences across the country.6. Collaborate with organizations, departments, and student groups on and off campus to advance visible working relationships between UMass Dining/UMass Permaculture and other groups.7. Develop communications materials (website maintenance, brochures, publications, press releases, ads/flyers, other promotional materials).8. Develop and update strategic plans to advance departmental sustainability goals.

Co-Owner

• 2013 - 2015

1. Supervised nine acre operation; beehives, chickens, culinary and medicinal herbs according to Certified Naturally Grown regulations.2. Developed value-added products for regional distribution at Greenmarket farmers markets in New York City.3. Managed annual & perennial crop planning, production, seed saving, greenhouse management, irrigation system installation and maintenance.4. Managed 50 -100 interns, volunteers, and WWOOFER’s annually.5. Coordinated farm events such as workshops, tours, and educational gatherings.6. Increased soil fertility and perennial production by 25%.

Wholesale Manager

• 2010 - 2012

1. Oversaw daily operation of 30-acre family farm focusing on organic vegetable production.2. Assisted animal husbandry including milking goats, ducks and laying hens.3. Organized a community space for programs, workshops, and events to build local farm partnerships.4. Increased restaurant wholesale contacts, accounts, and deliveries by 75%. 1. Oversaw daily operation of 30-acre family farm focusing on organic vegetable production.2. Assisted animal husbandry including milking goats, ducks and laying hens.3. Organized a community space for programs, workshops, and events to build local farm partnerships.4. Increased restaurant wholesale contacts, accounts, and deliveries by 75%.

Supervisor

• Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

• Successful demonstrated ability to lead and oversee supervision of ten staff, 30 children, and multiple classes in NAEYC accredited program. • Successful demonstrated ability to lead and oversee supervision of ten staff, 30 children, and multiple classes in NAEYC accredited program.

Para Professional

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

• Implemented learning programs to transition age students with severe behavioral/ emotional disabilities. • Taught life skills, job placement, culinary arts, and hands-on farm skills to assist student transitions after high school. • Implemented learning programs to transition age students with severe behavioral/ emotional disabilities. • Taught life skills, job placement, culinary arts, and hands-on farm skills to assist student transitions after high school.

Program Coordinator

• Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

1. Oversaw a unique program to enhance undergraduate students environmental awareness.2. Developed curriculum to implement community wide environmental campaigns and initiatives.3. Coordinated all logistical aspects of program including recruitment, housing, dining services, and evaluation / assessment. 1. Oversaw a unique program to enhance undergraduate students environmental awareness.2. Developed curriculum to implement community wide environmental campaigns and initiatives.3. Coordinated all logistical aspects of program including recruitment, housing, dining services, and evaluation / assessment.

Art Program Founder & Coordinator

• Jan 2010 - May 2010

Visionary, creator and director of an expressive art therapy after school program for oppressed students. Raised enough funds to keep programming running for five years. Visionary, creator and director of an expressive art therapy after school program for oppressed students. Raised enough funds to keep programming running for five years.

Intern, Gender Equity Unit

• Jan 2010 - May 2010

Assisted with recruitment and retention of four student programs; peer mentoring, LGBTQ youth, ending student hunger, and a theatre production program. Assisted with recruitment and retention of four student programs; peer mentoring, LGBTQ youth, ending student hunger, and a theatre production program.

Teaching Assistant, Violence Against Women Prevention Program

• 2008 - 2009

The Violence Against Women Prevention Program is dedicated to ending violence against women in all forms through education, outreach and advocacy. Responsibilities include: teaching a 1 credit women's studies course to 30 students, preparing syllabi, facilitating discussions, creating a classroom environment based on respect. The Violence Against Women Prevention Program is dedicated to ending violence against women in all forms through education, outreach and advocacy. Responsibilities include: teaching a 1 credit women's studies course to 30 students, preparing syllabi, facilitating discussions, creating a classroom environment based on respect.