Experience

Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Communications

  • Mar 2023 - Present

• Communications Director

  • Feb 2020 - Feb 2023

  Manage IREC’s communication programs to increase awareness of IREC, its mission, programs, and successes among core audiences including state utility regulators and staff, clean energy and allied industry professionals.



Aurora Solar

• United States
• Software Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Content Marketer

  • Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

  -Lead content developer and strategist reporting directly to COO; tracked lead generation and KPIs, supported annual budget development and other marketing activities (email marketing, ads, social, etc.) -Grew the Aurora Blog subscriber base 48x and increased monthly pageviews 9x through relevant and quality content, increased publication frequency, SEO improvements, contractor management. -Managed Aurora’s webinars from content to execution; increased average leads per webinar 61% YOY… Show more -Lead content developer and strategist reporting directly to COO; tracked lead generation and KPIs, supported annual budget development and other marketing activities (email marketing, ads, social, etc.) -Grew the Aurora Blog subscriber base 48x and increased monthly pageviews 9x through relevant and quality content, increased publication frequency, SEO improvements, contractor management. -Managed Aurora’s webinars from content to execution; increased average leads per webinar 61% YOY through industry targeted content, collaboration with speakers, and effective event promotion. -Published 20+ articles in industry publications, fostered relationships with industry publications; built company brand through profiles and applications for speaking opportunities and awards, including Solar Power World's Leadership in Solar program in which Aurora was voted the winner of the Software category.

• Content Marketer

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2019

  As Aurora Solar's Content Marketer, I manage our development of educational resources for solar industry professionals including blogs, webinars, and white papers. You can check out our blog at: http://blog.aurorasolar.com/



Environmental Law Institute

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Research Associate

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

  Fundraising and Project Development: I coordinated foundation fundraising for the Environmental Law Institute’s research department, working closely with the Vice Presidents of Development and Membership and Programs and Publications. Following two years of work at the project level, I transitioned into this role with a focus on bigger-picture work, leveraging my familiarity with ELI’s diverse projects to advance organizational growth and the development of new initiatives. I took a lead role… Show more Fundraising and Project Development: I coordinated foundation fundraising for the Environmental Law Institute’s research department, working closely with the Vice Presidents of Development and Membership and Programs and Publications. Following two years of work at the project level, I transitioned into this role with a focus on bigger-picture work, leveraging my familiarity with ELI’s diverse projects to advance organizational growth and the development of new initiatives. I took a lead role in writing grant proposals and managing proposal submissions for the ~25-person research department. Successful proposals that I helped author include a $325,000 grant from the MacArthur Foundation. I also conducted research on potential funders, coordinated outreach efforts across the organization to ensure effective relationship-building with foundation staff, and facilitated the transition to a donor management database (eTapestry). In-Depth Research: I also took a lead role in a year-long research project for the Inter-American Development Bank to develop a framework for assessing how environmental and social safeguards in the laws of Bank client countries compare to its own safeguard policies. In addition to substantive research, I coordinated with contractors and project directors to ensure efficient progress, presented the results of our work in regular meetings with senior Bank staff, and helped author a final report summarizing the project outcomes.

• Research Associate

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  One of my primary roles was project management for ELI’s Environmental Peacebuilding Initiative. In this role, I recruited and managed a team of 10+ volunteers to support production and publication of a 6-volume book series on natural resource management in post-conflict settings, the first compilation of lessons learned on this topic. In addition to managing this team, I coordinated with project directors, authors, and contractors to ensure efficient progress; helped to develop policy briefs… Show more One of my primary roles was project management for ELI’s Environmental Peacebuilding Initiative. In this role, I recruited and managed a team of 10+ volunteers to support production and publication of a 6-volume book series on natural resource management in post-conflict settings, the first compilation of lessons learned on this topic. In addition to managing this team, I coordinated with project directors, authors, and contractors to ensure efficient progress; helped to develop policy briefs articulating key points from the books; provided research and editing support; and served as the Assistant Managing Editor of the book Water and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding. I also helped run ELI’s National Wetlands Awards program. For two years, I managed publicity and outreach for program, including management of a database of 2000+ contacts; administered day-to-day program activities, including helping to roll out a new nomination process that contributed to a 66% increase in award nominations; and coordinated the annual award ceremony on Capitol Hill attended by ~150 people. I provided research, writing, and administrative support for other ELI programs including a publication on the climate impacts of industrial livestock production, a capacity-building project supporting the implementation of the constitutional right to water in Mexico, and redesign of the webpages for ELI’s Inter-American program, in both English and Spanish.



Clean Energy Leadership Institute

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellow- Spring 2014

  • Feb 2014 - Jul 2014

  Selected for and successfully completed a competitive training program, profiled in Forbes, which aims to provide rising leaders in the clean energy sector with strong interdisciplinary knowledge of energy markets and policy. Attended expert-led seminars on topics including: electricity markets, federal and state energy policy, clean energy/project finance, strategic communications (included blog and memo writing workshops). Selected for and successfully completed a competitive training program, profiled in Forbes, which aims to provide rising leaders in the clean energy sector with strong interdisciplinary knowledge of energy markets and policy. Attended expert-led seminars on topics including: electricity markets, federal and state energy policy, clean energy/project finance, strategic communications (included blog and memo writing workshops).



National Wildlife Federation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• International Climate and Energy Intern

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  As a member of NWF’s International Climate and Energy Team, I provided research and administrative assistance to support the program’s efforts to advance policies and market-based solutions to eliminate the loss of tropical forests around the world, and supported collaboration between NWF and the Geneva-based Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels. I presented, in Spanish, to the sustainability teams of two leading Mexican companies, Grupo Bimbo and Grupo Herdez, to encourage their… Show more As a member of NWF’s International Climate and Energy Team, I provided research and administrative assistance to support the program’s efforts to advance policies and market-based solutions to eliminate the loss of tropical forests around the world, and supported collaboration between NWF and the Geneva-based Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels. I presented, in Spanish, to the sustainability teams of two leading Mexican companies, Grupo Bimbo and Grupo Herdez, to encourage their participation in the Forest Footprint Disclosure Project, one of which participated the next year. I also I managed NWF’s “Bioenergy Wiki,” a hub for information on biofuels sustainability, writing articles and posting news updates. Show less As a member of NWF’s International Climate and Energy Team, I provided research and administrative assistance to support the program’s efforts to advance policies and market-based solutions to eliminate the loss of tropical forests around the world, and supported collaboration between NWF and the Geneva-based Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels. I presented, in Spanish, to the sustainability teams of two leading Mexican companies, Grupo Bimbo and Grupo Herdez, to encourage their… Show more As a member of NWF’s International Climate and Energy Team, I provided research and administrative assistance to support the program’s efforts to advance policies and market-based solutions to eliminate the loss of tropical forests around the world, and supported collaboration between NWF and the Geneva-based Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels. I presented, in Spanish, to the sustainability teams of two leading Mexican companies, Grupo Bimbo and Grupo Herdez, to encourage their participation in the Forest Footprint Disclosure Project, one of which participated the next year. I also I managed NWF’s “Bioenergy Wiki,” a hub for information on biofuels sustainability, writing articles and posting news updates. Show less



Environmental Law Institute

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volume Manager and Research and Publications Intern

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2012

  • Coordinated publication process for the book "Livelihoods and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding." • Conducted supporting research for book and a law review article, assisted with writing introductions to book sections. • Compiled and analyzed results of a survey of Gulf Coast fishermen to assess impact of fisheries management policies. • Provided editing and proofreading assistance for the book "Harnessing Natural Resources for Peacebuilding: Lessons from U.S. and Japanese Assistance." • Coordinated publication process for the book "Livelihoods and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding." • Conducted supporting research for book and a law review article, assisted with writing introductions to book sections. • Compiled and analyzed results of a survey of Gulf Coast fishermen to assess impact of fisheries management policies. • Provided editing and proofreading assistance for the book "Harnessing Natural Resources for Peacebuilding: Lessons from U.S. and Japanese Assistance."



Eisenhower Institute

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Undergraduate Fellow

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

  • Presented political science thesis on indigenous peoples and environmental activism at the Seventh International Conference on Sustainability in Hamilton, New Zealand. • Participated in the Institute’s intensive leadership workshops led by Susan Eisenhower. • Coordinated a speaking event at Gettysburg College by director Josh Fox about risks of hydraulic fracturing. • Presented political science thesis on indigenous peoples and environmental activism at the Seventh International Conference on Sustainability in Hamilton, New Zealand. • Participated in the Institute’s intensive leadership workshops led by Susan Eisenhower. • Coordinated a speaking event at Gettysburg College by director Josh Fox about risks of hydraulic fracturing.



Metropolitan Garden Supply

• Greater New York City Area

• Assistant

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010



The Center/El Centro

• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

• Program Assistant

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

  El Centro, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is a an after-school tutoring program for middle school and elementary students, most of whom speak Spanish as their first language. As a student assistant I was responsible for helping to run the program twice a week. Responsibilities included making sure all students were paired with tutors, tutoring students when there were not enough tutors, organizing games, and maintaining a safe and orderly environment for the students. El Centro, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is a an after-school tutoring program for middle school and elementary students, most of whom speak Spanish as their first language. As a student assistant I was responsible for helping to run the program twice a week. Responsibilities included making sure all students were paired with tutors, tutoring students when there were not enough tutors, organizing games, and maintaining a safe and orderly environment for the students.



Foundation for Sustainable Development

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Jun 2009 - Jul 2009

  Through a Gettysburg College program called the Heston Summer Experience, I was one of five Gettysburg students selected to intern in Nicaragua with the Foundation for Sustainable Development. During this internship I lived in Nicaragua for two months in the rural village of Chaguitillo and worked for a community organization called the Asociacion para El Desarollo de Chaguitillo (Association for the Development of Chagiutillo). I worked on ADC's environmental initiatives; I coordinated a small… Show more Through a Gettysburg College program called the Heston Summer Experience, I was one of five Gettysburg students selected to intern in Nicaragua with the Foundation for Sustainable Development. During this internship I lived in Nicaragua for two months in the rural village of Chaguitillo and worked for a community organization called the Asociacion para El Desarollo de Chaguitillo (Association for the Development of Chagiutillo). I worked on ADC's environmental initiatives; I coordinated a small reforestation project in the local nature park and helped in the planning and construction of a community garden. I also taught English to local students from elementary to high school. Show less Through a Gettysburg College program called the Heston Summer Experience, I was one of five Gettysburg students selected to intern in Nicaragua with the Foundation for Sustainable Development. During this internship I lived in Nicaragua for two months in the rural village of Chaguitillo and worked for a community organization called the Asociacion para El Desarollo de Chaguitillo (Association for the Development of Chagiutillo). I worked on ADC's environmental initiatives; I coordinated a small… Show more Through a Gettysburg College program called the Heston Summer Experience, I was one of five Gettysburg students selected to intern in Nicaragua with the Foundation for Sustainable Development. During this internship I lived in Nicaragua for two months in the rural village of Chaguitillo and worked for a community organization called the Asociacion para El Desarollo de Chaguitillo (Association for the Development of Chagiutillo). I worked on ADC's environmental initiatives; I coordinated a small reforestation project in the local nature park and helped in the planning and construction of a community garden. I also taught English to local students from elementary to high school. Show less



Bayshore Discovery Project

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Intern on the Schooner A.J. Meerwald, New Jersey’s official tall ship. Responsible for teaching environmental education lessons (particularly about the Delaware Bay) to students of all ages on a sailing vessel. Environmental subjects taught included basic water chemistry, identification of local species (fish, crabs, horseshoe crabs, etc.), the study of plankton, impacts of oil on marine and estuarine environments, and oyster anatomy. In addition to teaching responsibilities, interns were part… Show more Intern on the Schooner A.J. Meerwald, New Jersey’s official tall ship. Responsible for teaching environmental education lessons (particularly about the Delaware Bay) to students of all ages on a sailing vessel. Environmental subjects taught included basic water chemistry, identification of local species (fish, crabs, horseshoe crabs, etc.), the study of plankton, impacts of oil on marine and estuarine environments, and oyster anatomy. In addition to teaching responsibilities, interns were part of the ship's crew and were responsible for helping to sail the schooner and ensure the safety of passengers. Show less Intern on the Schooner A.J. Meerwald, New Jersey’s official tall ship. Responsible for teaching environmental education lessons (particularly about the Delaware Bay) to students of all ages on a sailing vessel. Environmental subjects taught included basic water chemistry, identification of local species (fish, crabs, horseshoe crabs, etc.), the study of plankton, impacts of oil on marine and estuarine environments, and oyster anatomy. In addition to teaching responsibilities, interns were part… Show more Intern on the Schooner A.J. Meerwald, New Jersey’s official tall ship. Responsible for teaching environmental education lessons (particularly about the Delaware Bay) to students of all ages on a sailing vessel. Environmental subjects taught included basic water chemistry, identification of local species (fish, crabs, horseshoe crabs, etc.), the study of plankton, impacts of oil on marine and estuarine environments, and oyster anatomy. In addition to teaching responsibilities, interns were part of the ship's crew and were responsible for helping to sail the schooner and ensure the safety of passengers. Show less