Collaborative Research Specialist

• May 2023 - Present

Helping develop and administer faculty research grant proposal solicitation and review processes, and help manage and support grantees, including conducting regular check-ins, reviewing project reports, providing resources and guidance, and enhancing communications Supporting project teams, advisory groups, and campus committees, including meeting planning and facilitation, development of meeting summaries and resources, and ensuring follow-up by all parties Developing relationships with and foster connections among campus and external partners Designing webinars, workshops, events, and other activities to support projects and programs Communicating program activities and impacts by generating written content for email updates, websites, progress reports, and other materials Assisting in evaluating project and program implementation and impact. Show less

NationSwell Fellow

• Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

NationSwell is launching its first fellowship program, NS Fellows, sponsored by the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact. The NS Fellows program aims to provide the network, support, and knowledge to help young leaders level up their environmental and social impact. Over the course of ten months, the Fellows will work to refine an individual social impact project, connect with established leaders in their field, build upon their expertise of environmental and social issues, and co-design the program in its inaugural year. Show less

Program Manager of Sector Support

• Apr 2023 - May 2023

Sector Support Project Specialist

• Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

Established a "Green United" affinity group: leading monthly meetings, developing group strategy, identifying topics and speakers for 6 “Lunch and Learns”, leading internal initiatives (including a campaign to reduce plastic waste in our office, a plant swap, a “clothing swap” and clothing drive for a community partner), and administrating members and minutes Co-leading the development, program design and facilitation of a 12-part virtual training series: communicating with session speakers, facilitating sessions, tracking engagement and attendance, defining marketing strategy, and invoice processing – to ensure meeting training need: I led a program evaluation and 4 focus groups with internal and external stakeholders Executed the redesign and manage the monthly maintenance of a community newsletter that enhances capacity, organizational relationships, and information shares - increasing campaign members by 20% with open rates averaging 43% Coordinated internal and external asset development opportunities: led two policy and advocacy focus groups with community stakeholders, and led virtual orientations for new organizations added to our accredited network Supporting external contractors through project management and outreach: handling grant application review logistics, marketing needs, event planning for two award ceremonies, grant invoice payment and tracking for nearly 40 individuals Manage the grant administration of our Technology Fund, including award notification to community organizations, coordinating the execution of funding agreements, grant tracking, and invoice processing for community partners Show less

McKinney Climate Fellows Project & Outreach Coordinator

• Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

- Led the day-to-day maintenance of the McKinney Climate Summer Fellowship Program (MCF) to establish the MCF as a leader of sustainable workforce development across the state including: student recruitment and hiring, providing support to student interns in their summer placements, designing and facilitating a 3 day job training bootcamp and a climate focused 10-part summer webinar series - Maintained and expanded upon the established network of partnerships to continually grow and advance the MCF, through partner research and outreach to over 600 Indiana stakeholders - Continual program and project evaluation from measured outcomes and program feedback, to improve upon the quality of the MCF, its commitment to social sustainability, inclusivity, diversity, and advancing climate progress in Indiana Show less

Innovation Summer Fellow

• Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

Sarah Miller - Summer Innovation Intern - she has been making wonderful connections with local and state-wide organizations for the pilot and has taken the responsibility of documenting minutes and action items for the steering team and the subcommittees. She is doing a great job! - Commendation from Devta Kidd, Director of Innovation at the City of Bloomington Sarah Miller - Summer Innovation Intern - she has been making wonderful connections with local and state-wide organizations for the pilot and has taken the responsibility of documenting minutes and action items for the steering team and the subcommittees. She is doing a great job! - Commendation from Devta Kidd, Director of Innovation at the City of Bloomington

Indiana Climate Fellows Program Management Intern

• Oct 2020 - Aug 2021

- Promoted the Indiana Climate Fellows Program and continuously built relationships with over 200 organizations across the state of Indiana, for outreach and partner recruitment for our summer 2021 Fellowship experience - Reviewed and scored 118 student applicants for our Climate Fellows Program and helped aid decision making in our 28 fellowship placements - Led the planning and coordination of the curriculum, schedule and expected goals and outcomes for our job training bootcamp for our summer 2021 Climate Fellowship, with a focus on climate intersectionality issues, and climate and racial equity and will help support fellows through this training to ensure preparedness for their summer fellowship - Helping to build the ICFP network through prepared communications on our LinkedIn group page to foster growth, development and engagement within our network - Launched the ICFP Mentorship Program, connecting past alumni of the program with sector specific groups to help build comradery across cohort years Show less

Leasing Coordinator

• Jun 2020 - Apr 2021

-Helped to facilitate a community of care for current and future residents by addressing concerns and needs in the neighborhood with compassion and understanding - Won first place in a companywide March leasing contest, with 20 completed leases signed -Helped to facilitate a community of care for current and future residents by addressing concerns and needs in the neighborhood with compassion and understanding - Won first place in a companywide March leasing contest, with 20 completed leases signed

Nutrition Education and Gardening Intern

• Sep 2019 - May 2020

- Increased understanding of sustainable food systems through growing and supplying locally grown food - Cultivated community development within Bloomington through facilitation of community dinners, workshops and tabling events focused on food access and empowerment of the community - Enhanced composting and gardening communication systems to patrons through signage and displays - Increased understanding of sustainable food systems through growing and supplying locally grown food - Cultivated community development within Bloomington through facilitation of community dinners, workshops and tabling events focused on food access and empowerment of the community - Enhanced composting and gardening communication systems to patrons through signage and displays

Pollinator Stewardship Intern

• May 2019 - Aug 2019

- Designed and developed events, handouts, and activities focused on the education of native pollinators, and local flora and fauna for visitors and park staff within the Great Lakes Region - Assisted Pollinator Task Force Team Members through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative with field collection of specimens to determine pollinator habitat connectivity and diversity after restoration work - Informed visitors about the importance of conservation and preservation of native pollinators in Indiana at various outreach events Show less

Sustainability Research Scholar

• Oct 2018 - May 2019

-Researched practical application of algae based fertilizer in comparison to other organic options, and the organic certification process for qualifying farms. -Communicated with various stakeholders including the Campus Farm Manager and various faculty members at Indiana University in order to promote sustainability on campus through the IU Campus Farm and Zero Emission Central Heating Plant. -Participated in a research setting with research faculty in which we drafted a hypothesis, work plan, and feasible conclusion for two semesters worth of work on campus relating to sustainability. Show less

Project Coordinator

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

-Constructed an ARCGIS map from open city information and physical scouting in order to locate vacant lots best suited for possible native tree nurseries or passive green spaces within a territory. -Communicated with various key stakeholders and mentors in order to collaborate and develop working relationships between our organizations. -Participated and planned community building service projects such as neighborhood clean ups, rain garden installations, a Bowman Creek restoration project, and a mural installation project at multiple locations. Show less

Communications and Outreach Coordinator

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

-Improved awareness of food insecurity and food waste issues at IUPUI through social media posts. -Lead student volunteers through food preparation and serving shifts in order to provide hunger relief for community members. -Assisted with food recovery efforts from key organizations in order to repurpose food waste in the Indianapolis community with hunger relief and sustainability in mind -Improved awareness of food insecurity and food waste issues at IUPUI through social media posts. -Lead student volunteers through food preparation and serving shifts in order to provide hunger relief for community members. -Assisted with food recovery efforts from key organizations in order to repurpose food waste in the Indianapolis community with hunger relief and sustainability in mind