Experience

Long Island Progressive Coalition

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sustainability Organizer

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  LIPC is a multi-issue grassroots organization that fights for structural change at the local, state, and national levels to attain racial justice, build community wealth, and realize a just transition to a 100% renewable energy future. ▪ LEAD statewide and local implementation organizing around the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act ▪ ORGANIZE meetings, rallies, phone-banks, and lobby visits to advance climate justice and energy democracy campaigns ▪ LIAISE with public officials, non-profit organizations, and civil society groups to further climate justice policy ▪ PRESENT to community organizations, businesses, universities, and religious groups to educate on clean energy campaigns ▪ OVERSEE development of the organization’s solar campaign for nonprofits, houses of worship, and affordable housing ▪ RECRUIT, train, and develop volunteers Show less



SustainUS

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Coordinator

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

  SustainUS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization advancing sustainable development and youth empowerment in the United States. •DIRECTED a team of policy researchers to produce fact sheets & reports for the organization’s activities •FACILITATED strategic planning process for the organization’s five-year plan •AIDED Steering Committee in reviewing budgetary items and voting on procedure SustainUS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization advancing sustainable development and youth empowerment in the United States. •DIRECTED a team of policy researchers to produce fact sheets & reports for the organization’s activities •FACILITATED strategic planning process for the organization’s five-year plan •AIDED Steering Committee in reviewing budgetary items and voting on procedure



UGE

• United States
• Solar Electric Power Generation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing & Communications Intern

  • Mar 2015 - May 2015

  UGE is a developer of distributed renewable energy solutions including solar & wind systems, micro grids, and off-grid lighting. •CREATED weekly email campaigns for UGE’s Partner Network to INFORM on industry developments and company updates •MAINTAINED UGE’s social media platform via Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn •CRAFTED internal newsletters, case studies, and marketing collateral UGE is a developer of distributed renewable energy solutions including solar & wind systems, micro grids, and off-grid lighting. •CREATED weekly email campaigns for UGE’s Partner Network to INFORM on industry developments and company updates •MAINTAINED UGE’s social media platform via Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn •CRAFTED internal newsletters, case studies, and marketing collateral



Dental Recycling International, Inc. & Dental Recycling North America, Inc.

• Special Assistant for Policy

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

  DRI is a mercury recycling company in the dental industry. It operates as the international venture of DRNA. •MANAGED projects in Rwanda, South Africa, and Brazil; RESULTING in the adoption of best management practices for amalgam •COORDINATED Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action in New Delhi, India and ENSURED project deliverables •DEVELOPED relationships with key stakeholders on issues of COMPLIANCE under the Minamata Convention on Mercury •SYSTEMATIZED process to ensure DRNA customers in regulated areas were in compliance with mandates for amalgam waste •PRODUCED report on global mercury pollution in dentistry and its impacts on environmental and public health •CONDUCTED prospect research for investors and drafted project proposals •WROTE and EDITED articles, bylines, and press releases Show less

• COP19 Delegate, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

  • Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

  Participated in the 19th Session of the Conference of Parties (“COP”) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in November 2013 in Warsaw, Poland. •SECURED meetings with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Energy, and State Department •CONDUCTED interviews with Grist, Huffington Post, and KGNU Independent Community Radio on the climate movement •SPOKE at a press conference on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan •PLANNED demonstrations with international youth groups to influence negotiation processes Show less



Green Mountain Energy Company

• United States
• Utilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Field Sales Agent, Retail & Events

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2013

  •INFORMED prospective customers of the opportunity to choose pollution-free energy for their homes •SETUP sales booth for retail and event sites 3-4 times per week •INFORMED prospective customers of the opportunity to choose pollution-free energy for their homes •SETUP sales booth for retail and event sites 3-4 times per week



Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Energy Conservation Corps. Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2013

  Promoted the Green Jobs Green New York Energy Conservation initiative of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. •TRAINED incoming interns in case management, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, building science, and energy efficiency •LIAISED with energy providers, building contractors, and financial institutions to assist clients enrolled in the program •Made PRESENTATIONS to businesses, financial institutions, and community groups regarding the program •ORGANIZED community workshops, tabling events, and meetings •ENROLLED and MANAGED 100+ clients in the program Show less



Binghamton University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• President of Binghamton College Democrats

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  •RAN weekly meetings; coordinated debates and rallies; worked to increase club membership •REGISTERED over 300 students on campus to vote •Sent PETITIONS to NY State officials concerning drug policy reform, campaign finance reform, and hydraulic fracturing moratoriums •RAN weekly meetings; coordinated debates and rallies; worked to increase club membership •REGISTERED over 300 students on campus to vote •Sent PETITIONS to NY State officials concerning drug policy reform, campaign finance reform, and hydraulic fracturing moratoriums



National Science Foundation

• United States

• Undergraduate Researcher

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  •Conducted GRADUATE-LEVEL research in CIVIL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT and peace studies •Utilized computer simulation software to develop theoretical propositions •PRESENTED research in April 2013 at the Midwest Political Science Association Conference in Chicago •Conducted GRADUATE-LEVEL research in CIVIL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT and peace studies •Utilized computer simulation software to develop theoretical propositions •PRESENTED research in April 2013 at the Midwest Political Science Association Conference in Chicago



College Democrats of New York

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Chairman for Central New York

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2011

  •FACILITATED communication between College Democrats chapters at universities in central New York •ORGANIZED campaign events for various congressional districts •ESTABLISHED voter registration drives on campuses •PLANNED the College Democrats of New York Annual Convention (held in Syracuse in 2011) •FACILITATED communication between College Democrats chapters at universities in central New York •ORGANIZED campaign events for various congressional districts •ESTABLISHED voter registration drives on campuses •PLANNED the College Democrats of New York Annual Convention (held in Syracuse in 2011)