Rachel Lang
Manager, Education Products at Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc.- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Swahili Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Circle Cirlce Facilitator
One Circle FoundationApr, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
CT Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Advocate
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Experience
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Sustainable Forestry Initiative
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager, Education Products
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Dec 2017 - Present
Rachel contributes to the development of PreK-12 grade environmental education materials, as well as youth resources. She oversees PLT’s IT infrastructure and user experience design to support ongoing improvements to the delivery of PLT’s digital education materials and resources. Rachel also presents and exhibits at education and conservation conferences to deliver professional development.
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Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Farm and Education Intern
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2017
• Developed strategies to support logistics and problem solve for educational and outreach programming. • Evaluated curriculum and revised programs to strengthen learning outcomes. • Facilitated presentations related to the education curriculum for students ages K-5. • Conducted research related to community action, eco-art, and innovative sustainable agriculture techniques. • Engineered and completed an eco-art project to revitalize Arcadia Farm’s flood management system.• Executed techniques for sustainable agriculture to support farm maintenance such as harvesting, seeding, pest management, and implementation produce safety when preparing produce for markets.
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The Center for Family Justice
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Prevention Educator
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
• Designed and implemented programs and presentations for the prevention of gender-based violence informed by best practice research, social change theory, and theories of behavioral change. • Wrote and edited content for newsletters, reports, and The Center’s blog. • Worked closely with government, public, and private institutions to integrate The Center's prevention programming across six neighboring cities within the service network. • Developed surveys and pre/post tests to collect qualitative data and measure program success. • Coordinated ongoing community outreach with local schools and organizations including annual events. • Executed contracts regarding high quality deliverables such as staff and community prevention training. • Managed program budgets and communications between the organization, State coalition, and partners. • Tracked legislative action and published communications to lay audiences regarding updates. • Utilized media outlets such as videos, images, TV episodes, and music to provide audiences with relevant examples that generate critical thinking regarding norms of violence. • Created and facilitated bystander scenario activities for audiences to practice intervention methods. • Supervised Youth Advisory Board to engage and encourage youth to become active participants in education and primary prevention. • Co-facilitated girls group at Warde High School called, Empowering Girls Through Language.
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Fairfield University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Office of the Dean of Students Intern
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May 2014 - Jul 2014
• Wrote content for fairfield.edu/survivor upon evaluation of best practices to improve resources for survivors as well as the procedure for campus response to sexual assault. • Produced and shared polished drafts and portfolios of daily work for dissemination to supervisors and Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Members. • Acted as advocate for survivors during Disciplinary Code of Conduct hearing and community mediation. Assisted survivor in preparing victim impact statement and safety planning for effective communication and coping mechanisms.
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Intern and Crisis Counselor
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
• CT certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor and advocate for Milford, West Haven, Seymour, Shelton, Orange, Derby and Ansonia. Volunteer for hotline over phone and or provide crisis intervention and accompaniment at local hospital or police station. • Co-Facilitated Weekly Support Group for Survivors of Sexual Assault at the University of New Haven (Spring 2014). • Designed training for, and trained 30 volunteers at the Rape Crisis Center of Milford, CT in crisis intervention for victims of human trafficking (Nov. 19, 2013). • Partnered with multidisciplinary team; Rape Crisis Center, Local Hospitals, Police Departments and Public Schools. • Independently completed case files for documentation.• Pulled from the statistical documentation to evaluate programs and write client narratives for annual reports and grant opportunities.• Maintained contact with our community partners by representing the Center as a active participant at local business events and on-site visits.
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Co-Founder & Director
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Feb 2011 - May 2014
• Authored and implemented grassroots advocacy strategy to create a center for student dialogue, community, and art making around a shared vision of gender equity, identity and intersectionality.• Convened student, academic, and administrative representatives for an advisory committee to provide recommendations on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accountability.
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Education
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2015 - 2017
George Mason University
Master’s Degree, Conflict Analysis and Resolution -
2021 - 2021
General Assembly
Visual Design -
2020 - 2020
General Assembly
User Experience Design -
2010 - 2014
Fairfield University
Bachelor's Degree, International Studies and Politics
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