Leah Wang
Research Analyst at Prison Policy Initiative- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Chinese Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Learn HTML Course
CodecademySep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
R Statistics Essential Training
LinkedInJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Wilderness First Responder
SOLO Wilderness Medical SchoolJan, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Prison Policy Initiative
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Analyst
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May 2021 - Present
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Program Coordinator II - Research and Planning Division
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Jun 2019 - May 2021
Having moved from a PC I to a PC II in under one year, I have come to understand the complex datasets stored in our data warehouse. I have shown that I can query the data and generate meaningful reports for internal committees, non-profit organizations, and media inquiries. I've learned how to think critically about unfamiliar data given the reporting mandates under the 2018 Crime Bill. Finally, I've collaborated with colleagues in the Office of Grants Management as well as our Data Analytics Unit to write grants, audit and test datasets, and establish definitions and protocols. Show less
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Program Coordinator I - Research and Planning Division
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
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The Cambridge School of Weston
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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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Co-Director, Wilderness Program
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2015 - May 2021
● Lead 5 to 7 multi-day and single outdoor expeditions for 30+ high school students each year. ● Coordinate trip logistics (meals, lodging, itinerary, equipment) and liaise with participants, parents, and school staff. ● Cultivate teamwork and leadership in remote environments like the Pemigewasset Wilderness of New Hampshire. ● Teach backcountry skills, local ecology, and Leave No Trace principles. ● Lead 5 to 7 multi-day and single outdoor expeditions for 30+ high school students each year. ● Coordinate trip logistics (meals, lodging, itinerary, equipment) and liaise with participants, parents, and school staff. ● Cultivate teamwork and leadership in remote environments like the Pemigewasset Wilderness of New Hampshire. ● Teach backcountry skills, local ecology, and Leave No Trace principles.
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Brookford Farm
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Greater Boston Area
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Sales Manager - Greater Boston Area
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Feb 2018 - Aug 2018
● Launch long-term brand development projects incorporating member retention, social media marketing, and fundraising. ● Balance up to 4 simultaneous projects spanning marketing, complete sales cycles, and long-term brand development. ● Add 11 new accounts and generated over $20k in wholesale and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) revenue. ● Educate 40+ chefs, wholesale buyers, and customers about our products and sustainable growing practices. ● Expand reach of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program by 30+ members and 3 delivery locations. Show less
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The New Garden Society
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Greater Boston Area
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Outreach Assistant
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2017 - 2018
The New Garden Society is a non-profit organization that provides therapeutic and vocational horticulture training. As a special project volunteer, I collaborated with a board member to conduct research on prison garden programs in existence throughout the Northeast, and present the information gathered in an accessible map and directory (currently unavailable for public viewing for security reasons). The New Garden Society is a non-profit organization that provides therapeutic and vocational horticulture training. As a special project volunteer, I collaborated with a board member to conduct research on prison garden programs in existence throughout the Northeast, and present the information gathered in an accessible map and directory (currently unavailable for public viewing for security reasons).
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
I assist in teaching a college-level course, Introduction to Food Systems, to incarcerated individuals. -Deliver content in a nontraditional environment, using limited resources -Encourage systems thinking and critical engagement in students I assist in teaching a college-level course, Introduction to Food Systems, to incarcerated individuals. -Deliver content in a nontraditional environment, using limited resources -Encourage systems thinking and critical engagement in students
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
Environmental Science 101: Responsible for leading three undergraduate discussion sections per week; track participation; grade exams. Environmental Soil Science: Responsible for assisting in field exercises for undergraduate and graduate students. Environmental Science 101: Responsible for leading three undergraduate discussion sections per week; track participation; grade exams. Environmental Soil Science: Responsible for assisting in field exercises for undergraduate and graduate students.
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Saltbox Farm
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Farmer, Server
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Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
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Formaggio Kitchen
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cheesemonger
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
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Big Picture Farm
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Townshend, Vermont
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Apprentice
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Mar 2014 - Jul 2014
-Managed a herd of about 30 goats, using the method of intensive rotational grazing to provide a nutritious diet and flavorful raw milk. -Produced an aged tomme-style cheese using the goats' milks -Managed a herd of about 30 goats, using the method of intensive rotational grazing to provide a nutritious diet and flavorful raw milk. -Produced an aged tomme-style cheese using the goats' milks
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Dandelion Spring-Straw's Farm
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Newcastle, ME
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Apprentice
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May 2012 - Nov 2013
• All tasks related to organic vegetable farming: greenhouse seeding and monitoring, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, washing and packing, tractor work, tool maintenance, construction projects • Milking small herd of mostly Jersey cows for organic raw milk; daily animal chores (pig, lamb, poultry, and laying hen) • Interacting with eaters at farmers' markets, community supported agriculture (CSA) pick-up, restaurants/small grocers • All tasks related to organic vegetable farming: greenhouse seeding and monitoring, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, washing and packing, tractor work, tool maintenance, construction projects • Milking small herd of mostly Jersey cows for organic raw milk; daily animal chores (pig, lamb, poultry, and laying hen) • Interacting with eaters at farmers' markets, community supported agriculture (CSA) pick-up, restaurants/small grocers
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Grace Restaurant
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Portland, Maine
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Host
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Dec 2012 - Jul 2013
• Represented a high-end restaurant in downtown Portland by greeting dinner guests and answering questions • Maintained each night's reservations using OpenTable software, handling phone, online, and in-person reservations • Ensured that guests were seated in a timely manner and servers had an equal number of tables; collaborated with support staff to prepare tables for large parties or quickly turn tables; notified servers of guests' special requests or needs to provide an excellent dining experience Show less
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Trip Leader
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Jan 2010 - May 2012
Completed the Leadership Training (LT) program in order to lead Bowdoin Outing Club (BOC) trips for students. The LT program covered outdoor skills: operating camp stoves, trail etiquette, sea kayaking technique, and Leave No Trace principles; outdoor leadership and collaborative decision-making; trip planning logistics; emergency protocols and wilderness medicine (WFR certification). Completed the Leadership Training (LT) program in order to lead Bowdoin Outing Club (BOC) trips for students. The LT program covered outdoor skills: operating camp stoves, trail etiquette, sea kayaking technique, and Leave No Trace principles; outdoor leadership and collaborative decision-making; trip planning logistics; emergency protocols and wilderness medicine (WFR certification).
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Writing Assistant
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Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
Completed a seminar on teaching and evaluating writing in order to become a trained Writing Assistant. Engaged in collaborative learning with students on writing in any subject during walk-in conferences; suggested improvements on paper structure, thesis strength, and sentence sophistication. Guided eight students per semester with two essays each, through one-on-one interactive conferences.
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Gibbons Summer Research Fellow
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Collaborated with other Bowdoin interns, faculty, and staff, as well as town employees and area land trusts on a regional trail project. Used GPS technology and ArcGIS software to create a trail and recreation guide for Bowdoin students. Organized existing GIS trail and open space data from the towns of Brunswick, Topsham, Bath, Freeport, and Harpswell, Maine. Extracted information about roads, trail difficulty, distance from Bowdoin College, and scenic views to inform a user-friendly document. Surveyed student cyclists to create a list of popular biking routes, and compiled safety tips for running, biking, and swimming. In the process of discussing online and paper distribution of brochure copies to students, particularly incoming first-years. Show less
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Kennebec Estuary Land Trust
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Bath, Maine
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Psi Upsilon Fellow
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
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Education
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The Resilience Hub
Certificate, Permaculture Design -
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master of Science - MS, Sustainability Science -
Bowdoin College
A.B., Economics and Environmental Studies -
Newton North High School