Brooke Schwartzman
Blue Acres Research Assistant at Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy- Claim this Profile
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French Limited working proficiency
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Photoshop Essential Skills
General AssemblyApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Excel for Business Level III - Advanced
NYC Career CentersFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Excel for Business Level II - Intermediate
NYC Career CentersOct, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Blue Acres Research Assistant
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Jun 2023 - Present
Blue Acres is a program run by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) that seeks to relocate families in flood prone areas and repurpose the land to prevent future flooding. The Bloustein School has been tasked with studying Blue Acres to identify areas for improvement. o Interview municipal administrators about their experiences in administering the Blue Acres program and collect recommendations on areas for improvement o Analyze interview notes for overarching patterns concerning programmatic successes, challenges, and impacts o Synthesize findings into a published report Show less
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New Jersey Future
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United States
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Public Policy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Municipal Green Infrastructure Researcher
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Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
New Jersey Future is "a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that promotes sensible and equitable growth, redevelopment, and infrastructure investments to foster healthy, strong, resilient communities". o Collect feedback from municipal stormwater administrators on the 2021 SCO amendment released by NJDEP and how said amendment has impacted the municipality’s green infrastructure o Create database of New Jersey municipalities’ SCO’s and the extent to which these SCO’s enforce green infrastructure standards beyond minimum requirements Show less
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New Jersey State Policy Lab
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Mental Health Research Assistant
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Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
The New Jersey Policy Lab works "to conduct rigorous evidence-based research to improve the quality of data used by state policy experts in designing, implementing, and evaluating state policies and programs that address the needs of New Jersey communities". o Compile a report on the condition of youth mental health in New Jersey in response to the state’s proposed NJ4S program o Collect data on measures and influencing factors of youth mental health, and on the expansiveness of the state’s current school-based youth services program (SBYSP) initiative o Research New Jersey’s school-based mental health system at-present and compare to other state-level frameworks Show less
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Air Quality Research Assistant
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Feb 2022 - Dec 2022
The Rutgers Center for Green Building “conducts applied research utilizing planned and existing green building projects and works with industry and government to promote these concepts”. A multi-year study has been conducted in Elizabeth, NJ to explore how residents understand and respond to poor air quality. The research has been a collaboration with the Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth. o Perform literature review of similar case studies, informal science education, and air pollution education o Extract and analyze data from participant surveys o Co-author academic article on various air quality interventions tested during the study period Show less
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Data Analyst
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
The NYC Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice “works to ensure that New York City is prepared to withstand and emerge stronger from the impacts of climate change; mitigate its greenhouse gas emissions; and address needed remediation and environmental coordination efforts from an equity and public health perspective”. o Conduct literature review on citywide organics recycling program structures, composting-related products and markets, and environmental benefits from organics recycling o Analyze a range of flood risks for NYC’s affordable housing stock over time via ArcGIS Pro o Assess high heat resiliency of NYC’s social infrastructure including community centers, libraries, parks, and more Show less
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Ocean Acidification Research Assistant
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Sep 2021 - Jan 2022
The New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center was established to “create and support the use of impartial and actionable science to advance government, public, private, and nongovernmental sector efforts to adapt to, and mitigate, a changing climate.” One of its projects, New Jersey's ocean acidification monitoring network, is run in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. o Produce report on current state of acidification monitoring in New Jersey, recommendations from subject-matter exports related to creating a monitoring network, and feedback from current and future stakeholders Show less
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NYC Service
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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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AmeriCorps VISTA Leader
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Jul 2020 - Aug 2021
NYC Service, an extension of the Mayor's Office of New York City, expands civic engagement amongst NYC residents through volunteer and service programs. We strive to create sustainable solutions for the city's greatest needs. o Mentor 25 + AmeriCorps members through providing resources and networking opportunities. This includes facilitating and creating professional development workshops, completing virtual host site visits, offering individualized assistance, and launching a 10-point community building initiative. o Increase the capacity of NYC Service by improving the efficiency of the VISTA program design. Analyze data collected on members, update orientation materials, and coordinate large-scale volunteer service events. o Recruit both host sites and members for the next service term. Conduct outreach to city agencies for potential future partnerships. Approve VISTA position proposals, advertise said positions, and assist with member interviewing process. Show less
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FEMA
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France
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Internet
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Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance Specialist (AmeriCorps Member)
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Jul 2019 - May 2020
The Federal Emergency Management Agency assists states in the recovery process from both natural and manmade disasters. Dedicated to sustainable recovery, FEMA is involved in all stages of the recovery process, from pre-disaster damage mitigation to building back stronger post-disaster. o Deployment 1: Atlanta, Georgia- Create Excel workbook decision key for the Region 4 Mitigation Department to make evaluations about whether disaster mitigation projects need to be elevated for additional environmental compliance review. Participate in exploratory calls with survivors applying for financial assistance, recording any potential environmental or historic preservation concerns. o Deployment 2: Durham, North Carolina- Review applications for recovery funds to confirm total project compliance with the United States’ federal laws concerning environmental and historic preservation. Consult with Subject Matter Experts and other federal agencies such as USFWS, USACE, and NOAA for concurrence and permitting. Research project’s scope and impact through utilization of electronic mapping tools and databases. o Deployment 3: Kansas City, Missouri- Develop endangered species informational sheets to guide rebuilding efforts so as to work with the natural environment. Research food supply, impacts on local ecosystems, migration patterns, and population threats for each species. Collaborate with team to establish universal format for all future informational sheets developed. Show less
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The College of New Jersey
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
The College of New Jersey’s professorship dedicates itself to the researching of critical topics and encouraging positive change through knowledge. o Conduct background research on academia’s most recent findings of the manipulation of Islam by political leaders and the monopolization of the oil industry within the MENA region.o Critically analyze professor’s manuscript, reviewing each chapter to update metrics and insert additional supporting references located through independent research. Specialize in the political and cultural influences at play in Saudi Arabia. This manuscript is set to be published by 2022. o Present findings each week, covering new information discovered, critiques of the respective manuscript chapter, and recommended changes to the professor’s text. Show less
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Mayo Business Plan Competitor
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
The School of Business at TCNJ hosts the Mayo Business Plan Competition every year. Students form teams and present in-depth plans for innovative start-up businesses in the hopes of capturing investors’ attention. o Create a 25-page charter outlining the team’s plan to begin a mobile app dedicated towards addressing the lack of comprehensive drug education in the US. This includes investigating the need for improved drug education, analyzing the existing market and competitors, creating an advertising strategy, calculating pricing models and their respective profit margins as well as the more technical points to running a startup.o Involve outside expertise including mentorship from a local Small Business Administration representative, an accounting professor for financial documents including cash flows and balance sheets, as well as an app development group to understand the associated costs.o Create 20 minute presentation for roundtable of investors, presenting key points concerning how the mobile application works and projections for the next 10 years in terms of costs, profits, and user base size. Show less
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French Oral Proficiency Instructor
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Sep 2018 - Dec 2018
The College of New Jersey supplements all introductory and intermediate level second language courses with oral proficiency hours to improve students' speaking abilities.o Create semester long curriculum to compliment what students are covering in their respective language courses.o Facilitate various speaking activities, focusing on pronunciation, oral comprehension, and sentence formation.
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KidzArt
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Arts & Crafts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Instructor
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Jun 2017 - May 2019
Kidzart is an afterschool program designed to use art as a conduit for confidence-building amongst youth. o Oversee youth from grade levels Kindergarten through 4th and provide step-by-step instruction on growing students’ artistic skills. Organize curriculum for the class, adjusting as necessary to their prior knowledge and learning speed. o Introduce new art mediums, devise practice activities to become comfortable with said medium, and showcase proper techniques. o Account for all students at the beginning and end of class, contact parents of absentees, and keep an eye on potentially concerning behavior such as bullying. Show less
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Education
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2021 - 2024
Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
Master of City and Regional Planning -
2021 - 2024
Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
Master of Public Policy -
2015 - 2019
The College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts, International/Global Studies -
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Cours de Civilisation Francaise de la Sorbonne
Study Abroad, French Language and Culture -
2011 - 2015
Northern Burlington County Regional High School
High School Diploma, 3.9 GPA
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