Kendra Beaver
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Credentials
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NAACC Stream Corridor Assessment Observer
North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity CollaborativeMay, 2018- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Merck Family Fund
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Associate
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Sep 2020 - Present
• Review approximately 75 grant proposals and produce 50-60 proposal summaries biannually, culminating in approved grants totaling $2.9m per year• Manage grant awards and reporting requirements in the database Foundant• Collect data, produce graphic visualizations, and write copy to produce the Fund’s 2020 Annual Report• Conduct research on applicant organizations and Board interest areas• Create presentation decks for Board Meetings• Maintain and update the Fund's website… • Review approximately 75 grant proposals and produce 50-60 proposal summaries biannually, culminating in approved grants totaling $2.9m per year• Manage grant awards and reporting requirements in the database Foundant• Collect data, produce graphic visualizations, and write copy to produce the Fund’s 2020 Annual Report• Conduct research on applicant organizations and Board interest areas• Create presentation decks for Board Meetings• Maintain and update the Fund's website using Squarespace Show more Show less
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AmeriCorps VISTA
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Climate Justice & Pandemic Resilience Fellow
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Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
•Collaborated with staff and other Fellows at the Radix Ecological Sustainability Center, an urban environmental education non-profit, to increase local food security and mutual support networks amidst pandemic uncertainty and climate change•Developed and maintained community gardens throughout the South End of Albany to grow nutrient-dense foods to be shared with society’s most vulnerable via local farmers' markets and coordination with food pantries or other local networks for surplus… •Collaborated with staff and other Fellows at the Radix Ecological Sustainability Center, an urban environmental education non-profit, to increase local food security and mutual support networks amidst pandemic uncertainty and climate change•Developed and maintained community gardens throughout the South End of Albany to grow nutrient-dense foods to be shared with society’s most vulnerable via local farmers' markets and coordination with food pantries or other local networks for surplus distribution•Audited the State University of New York at Albany course "Sociology in Action: Ecosystem Justice and Research with Youth in Urban Environments," which applies a social justice analysis to urban ecology•Developed and conducted research that focuses on how race and class pertain to resource equity, social sustainability, food security, food deserts, public health, and environmental toxicity•Facilitated a four-week urban agriculture/environmental justice-themed program for high school aged Albany youth•Assisted with other sustainable systems management — such as microlivestock, composting, bioremediation, apiculture, aquaculture, greenhouse bioshelter, gardening, renewable energy systems, and rainwater collection — at the Radix Center Show more Show less
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Center for Sustainability Education at Dickinson College
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Waste Minimization Intern
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
• Researched, developed, and implemented strategies to improve waste reduction practices across campus while assisting in striving for zero-waste events.• Created and improved waste education programs and promotional materials.• Served as lead liaison to clubs and organizations, academic departments and offices, and college employees for waste-related needs and solution strategies.• Created outreach that highlights waste-related data and progress for the college.• Coordinated… • Researched, developed, and implemented strategies to improve waste reduction practices across campus while assisting in striving for zero-waste events.• Created and improved waste education programs and promotional materials.• Served as lead liaison to clubs and organizations, academic departments and offices, and college employees for waste-related needs and solution strategies.• Created outreach that highlights waste-related data and progress for the college.• Coordinated programming for the Carbon Neutrality campaign in collaboration with other CSE interns and staff.• Directed and managed events and collaborations at the on-campus clothing swap shop.• Assist in waste collection processes of multiple waste streams including compost, plastic bags/film, and corrugated cardboard. Show more Show less
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Sustainable CT
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellow
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
• Aided four (4) Connecticut municipalities in becoming Sustainable CT Bronze-level certified in 2019.• Collaborated with colleagues at Sustainable CT and the Western Connecticut Council of Governments to aid municipalities in the uptake and implementation of Sustainable CT actions.• Researched current and potential sustainability initiatives and implementation strategies for CT municipalities.• Assisted municipal staff and leaders in performing and documenting sustainability… • Aided four (4) Connecticut municipalities in becoming Sustainable CT Bronze-level certified in 2019.• Collaborated with colleagues at Sustainable CT and the Western Connecticut Council of Governments to aid municipalities in the uptake and implementation of Sustainable CT actions.• Researched current and potential sustainability initiatives and implementation strategies for CT municipalities.• Assisted municipal staff and leaders in performing and documenting sustainability initiatives for Sustainable CT certification. • Organized and facilitated regular meetings with relevant stakeholders.• Met with municipal and political representatives and spearheaded discussion with municipalities considering adopting SCT. • Maintained open communication channels among regional partners, municipal staff, community members, local non-profits. Show more Show less
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Didona Associates - Landscape Architects
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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May 2017 - May 2019
• Collected and analyzed extensive native plant data on Excel. • Researched and wrote technical reports on topics such as permaculture and matrix gardens for employer’s development of landscape plans. • Researched and developed posts for social media sites including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. • Advertised company publications by updating website and social medias.
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Housatonic Valley Association
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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River Steward Intern
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
• Visited and assessed road-stream crossings and streams throughout the watershed to identify barriers to fish and wildlife passage.• Conducted water quality monitoring and macroinvertebrate habitat assessments.• Conducted visual surveys of stream reaches to document threats and identify restoration opportunities. • Conducted interviews and collected data on users of the river through the River Information and Outreach program. • Maintained restoration projects and monitored… • Visited and assessed road-stream crossings and streams throughout the watershed to identify barriers to fish and wildlife passage.• Conducted water quality monitoring and macroinvertebrate habitat assessments.• Conducted visual surveys of stream reaches to document threats and identify restoration opportunities. • Conducted interviews and collected data on users of the river through the River Information and Outreach program. • Maintained restoration projects and monitored their success.• Assisted with environmental data management and processing to support report writing and watershed-based planning to conserve and protect the Housatonic Watershed region. Show more Show less
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Project SHARE
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Sep 2017 - May 2018
• Researched and wrote reports on relevant topics such as hunger in the United States to be published in company newsletter and local newspaper.• Regularly updated website with community events and new programs for clients.• Created marketing and promotional material and co-managed social media accounts.• Organized and carried out community outreach events such as fundraisers and volunteer opportunities.
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Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Extern
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
• Shadowed the Bureau Chief. Helped develop DEEP’s 2017 Comprehensive Energy Strategy by reading and consolidating over 3,000 public comments and co-writing a summary to be included in the Strategy’s final publication.• Attended meetings with other state officials and company representatives about energy efficiency budgeting and deploying virtual net metering and electric vehicles.
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Education
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Dickinson College
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DIS - Study Abroad
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Danbury High School
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