Work history
Graduate Student Consultant
tags:
social marketing
• e-waste
• qualitative research
• sustainability activism
• generation x
How would you describe your time at Basel Action Network (BAN)?
BAN introduced me to the crisis of electronic waste and its exportation to developing countries under the guise of recycling. Also I gained strong qualitative research skills interviewing 25 18-30 year olds about how/where they get their news and created a recommendation report for launching/promoting a consumer resource website to offer information regarding more sustainable computers, efficient electronic use, and legitimate electronics recycling. The process introduced me to the crucial approach of social marketing to sustainability activism.... 
Critical Infrastructure Intern
tags:
influenza pandemic economic p...
• critical infrastructure busin...
How would you describe your time at Pacific Northwest Economic ...?
PNWER introduced me to the potential influenza pandemic critical infrastructure preparedness can serve to encourage multiple economic sectors to optimize their interdependencies and shift their business continuity planning towards one aligned with sustainability principles.
Program Intern
tags:
ecological economics
How would you describe your time at Earth Economics?
I gained insight about the applications of ecological economics for influencing policy in decision-making aligned with sustainability principles in mind. Also I learned more about communicating with the public about ecological economics and its relevance to our lives.
ENERGY STAR Program Assistant
tags:
energy star
• washington
• dc
• epa/doe
How would you describe your time at ENERGY STAR - D&R Internati...?
I gained experience in the importance of collaboration of business and government (EPA/DOE) to outreach energy efficiency principles to the community and provide practical alternatives to current inefficient practices.
Recycle Center Campus Educator
tags:
campus engagement
• recycling outreach
How would you describe your time at Recycle Center - Western Wa...?
I updated brochures and presented information to the campus community - students, faculty and staff regarding the Recycle Center services and the materials that are recyclable on campus. Engaging with the campus community assisted in more awareness of the operations and increased appropriate participation....
Education
M.A. - Social Marketing - Environment & Community
tags:
global pluralism
• strategic communications
• social change
• transformational leadership
• group proccess
How would you describe your time at Antioch University Seattle?
I gained knowledge and experience in systemic thinking and the application of global pluralism, transformational leadership and strategic communications, specifically in a social marketing capacity. There was a strong emphasis on group process and the power of collaborative relationships in building and inspiring social change....
B.A. - Environmental Policy - Political Science/Environmental Studies
tags:
oil pipeline reform
• journalism
• institutional master plan
• environmental policy
• political science
• sustainable design
• campus advocacy
• environmental studies
How would you describe your time at Western Washington University?
I gained working knowledge of the politically system, specifically in relation to environmental policy working for the Planet Magazine on National Pipeline Reform and as the Co-Coordinator of a student campus environmental group. Also I participated in the WWU Institutional Master Plan process to incorporate sustainable design....
