Background

Experienced in designing, implementing, and evaluating policies and programs with environmental justice and sustainability initiatives. Deeply committed to providing decision-makers – including individuals, policymakers, and organizations – with the high-level data and analysis needed for effective implementation of sustainability agendas.

Job experience

• August 2020 - present
  Communications and Sustainability Manager
  Crown Bees
  

  Woodinville, WA, USA

  • Designed branding strategy to reach and capture target audience interests and drive engagement.
  • Prepared written and visual content for marketing and outreach materials, including website, social media content, and editorials.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships through continuous engagement with NGOs, business owners, universities, and individual property owners.
  • Led company-wide sustainability assessments and initiatives.
  

• May 2019 - August 2019
  Research Consultant
  Energy Institute
  

  Ann Arbor, MI, USA

  • Policy research to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the transportation sector.
  • Conducted literature reviews, focus groups, and web-based surveys to understand public acceptance and adoption of ridesharing services.
  

• January 2018 - August 2018
  Teacher
  Detroit Merit Charter Academy
  

  Detroit, MI, USA

  • Designed interactive, learner-focused lessons, and cultivated an inclusive classroom environment by fostering cultural humility and awareness.

• July 2013 - January 2018
  Director
  Kalamazoo Nature Center
  

  Kalamazoo, MI, USA

  • Designed and implemented all programs at the Heronwood Field Station, including a conservation biology course, community stewardship activities, and international research expeditions.
  • Managed an operating budget exceeding $1 million.
  

• November 2011 - November 2012
  Head ESL Instructor
  English Language Institute
  

  Seoul, South Korea

  • Led English Language lessons for elementary students through adults.

• January 2009 - July 2010
  Project Manager/Field Researcher
  Fauna Forever Tambopata
  

  Puerto Maldonado, Peru

  • Coordinated and managed conservation and community development efforts in the Amazonian region of Peru.

Education

• University of Michigan
  Master of Science
  

  2018 - 2020

  Environmental Policy and Planning, Environmental Behavior, Education, and Communication
• Northern Michigan University
  Bachelor of Science
  

  2001 - 2006

  Political Science, Secondary Education

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professional Certification
  University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School
  

  - present