Tom Fischer
Independent Contractor at Kearns & West- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Russian Limited working proficiency
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Korean Elementary proficiency
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Japanese Limited working proficiency
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Chinese Elementary proficiency
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Hindi Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Certificate in Management, Leadership, and Decision Sciences
Harvard Kennedy SchoolMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Leave No Trace Trainer
Leave No TraceApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
NAI Interpretive Guide
National Association for InterpretationApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Accelerated Mountaineering Course
Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing SchoolMar, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Adult and Child CPR
Aerie Backcountry MedicineApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Wilderness First Responder
Aerie Backcountry MedicineApr, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Kearns & West
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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100 - 200 Employee
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Independent Contractor
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Apr 2023 - Present
Building collaborative processes in environmental conflict mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Integrated into a team developing collaborative problem-solving process concerning water rights on two river basins in Northern California. Building collaborative processes in environmental conflict mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Integrated into a team developing collaborative problem-solving process concerning water rights on two river basins in Northern California.
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Philadelphia Outward Bound School
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Facilitator
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Mar 2023 - Aug 2023
Facilitated wilderness experiential education experiences for youth focusing on team building, leadership development, and conflict mediation. Facilitated wilderness experiential education experiences for youth focusing on team building, leadership development, and conflict mediation.
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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Policy Consultant
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Sep 2021 - May 2022
Worked with a small team exploring the equitable electrification and expansion of Boston’s public bike share system. Performed extensive stakeholder mapping and engagement including co-facilitation of focus groups with city residents. Worked with a small team exploring the equitable electrification and expansion of Boston’s public bike share system. Performed extensive stakeholder mapping and engagement including co-facilitation of focus groups with city residents.
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Providence Mayor's Office
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Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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Policy Consultant
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
Worked with a small team whose analysis and reporting were critical to an equity campaign that pushed the city of Providence to commit $700,000 towards a driver’s license restoration program for indigent residents. Co-designed, distributed, and analyzed a digital survey gauging public opinion on transit fines and fees in the city of Providence. Worked with a small team whose analysis and reporting were critical to an equity campaign that pushed the city of Providence to commit $700,000 towards a driver’s license restoration program for indigent residents. Co-designed, distributed, and analyzed a digital survey gauging public opinion on transit fines and fees in the city of Providence.
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Organic Farmer's Association
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Spirit Lake, Iowa
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Policy Analyst
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
Performed qualitative interviews with farmers across the country to inform the policy agenda of the OFA. Helped guide OFA lobbying efforts by conducting independent research and authoring reports on key policy issues. Performed qualitative interviews with farmers across the country to inform the policy agenda of the OFA. Helped guide OFA lobbying efforts by conducting independent research and authoring reports on key policy issues.
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El Borde
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Peralillo, Chile
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Organic Farm Assistant
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May 2019 - Jun 2019
Worked on a certified organic farm in Chile. Helped integrate the farmland into local ecology and create sustainable local food systems. Studied permaculture design. Managed weeds, harvested crops, fed and cared for livestock, maintained tools, and co-managed Community Supported Agriculture Projects and Farm to Table restaurant partnerships. Worked on a certified organic farm in Chile. Helped integrate the farmland into local ecology and create sustainable local food systems. Studied permaculture design. Managed weeds, harvested crops, fed and cared for livestock, maintained tools, and co-managed Community Supported Agriculture Projects and Farm to Table restaurant partnerships.
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Finca Verde
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Pueblo Viejo, Ecuador
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Organic Farm Assistant
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Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
Worked on a certified organic farm in Ecuador. Helped integrate the farmland into local ecology and create sustainable local food systems. Studied permaculture design. Managed weeds, harvested crops, fed and cared for livestock, maintained tools, and assisted in bio-construction projects. Worked on a certified organic farm in Ecuador. Helped integrate the farmland into local ecology and create sustainable local food systems. Studied permaculture design. Managed weeds, harvested crops, fed and cared for livestock, maintained tools, and assisted in bio-construction projects.
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Student Conservation Association
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United States
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Environmental Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Interpretive Ranger
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Jan 2018 - Oct 2018
Developed and taught place-based environmental education curriculum incorporating NH State Science Standards and Next Generation Science Standards at Manchester elementary schools. Led outdoor education trips for students at Bear Brook State Park. Created and taught natural and cultural history programs for park visitors as the Interpretive Ranger at Monadnock State Park. Developed and managed over 25 educational partnerships to reach those without access to the park. Rescued and provided medical aid to injured hikers, including carry-outs, as a member of the Mountain Patrol. Certified Wilderness First Responder, NAI Interpretive Guide, Leave No Trace Trainer, and CPR certified. Show less
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East End House, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Leader
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Facilitated full time afterschool programming for over 60 underserved youth at Putnam Avenue Middle School. Provided social-emotional support and guidance for students. Planned and managed activities focused on educational and social-emotional outcomes, including Game Design, Science Lab, and an extramural Sports League. Helped students resolve conflicts. Offered 1:1 homework help, with a focus on STEM education. Facilitated full time afterschool programming for over 60 underserved youth at Putnam Avenue Middle School. Provided social-emotional support and guidance for students. Planned and managed activities focused on educational and social-emotional outcomes, including Game Design, Science Lab, and an extramural Sports League. Helped students resolve conflicts. Offered 1:1 homework help, with a focus on STEM education.
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United States Department of Defense
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Intelligence Analyst
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Jul 2015 - Oct 2016
Authored time-sensitive reporting for high-level decision makers across the US government. Received overwhelmingly positive feedback on analysis that helped drive decision making. Primary editor for several senior reporters. Prepared and delivered briefings to corporate leadership. Completed over 100 hours of coursework in Reporting, Geographic Information Systems, Internet Network Architecture and Security, Computer Networking, and Analytic Tradecraft. Co-founded collaborative web space to help new hires gain familiarity with the organization. Founding member of organization promoting management and leadership skills among new hires. Show less
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Education
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2020 - 2022
Harvard Kennedy School
Master of Public Policy -
2011 - 2015
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations -
2011 - 2011
Sogang University
Korean Language -
2007 - 2011
Lower Merion High School
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