Education
Master of Environmental Management
Duke University, Nicholas School of the Environment, Aug 2022–May 2024
Concentration: Environmental Economics & Policy
Relevant Coursework: Applied Statistical Analysis; Resource Economics; Evaluating Environmental Programs; Environmental Law; Environmental Politics; Water Law; Project Management for International Development; Environmental Justice; Restoration Ecology; Climate Policy as Industrial Policy
Bachelor of Arts
University of Notre Dame, 2013–2017
Majors: English Language and Literature; Film, Television, and Theatre
Work Experience
New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
Durham, NC
Sep 2023–May 2024
Masters Project Consultant
- Co-designed a three-part strategy for the client’s Education team and One Water Initiative to improve the impact of climate education resources for New York City educators for my final master’s project.
- Designed and conducted a utilization-focused and participatory program evaluation, consisting of a Qualtrics survey and a workshop, and drafted marketing materials to recruit survey and workshop participants.
- Designed and co-facilitated a 90-minute workshop with 45 local educators at the NYC Department of Education’s Winter Climate Institute, informing them about the project and obtaining feedback.
- Researched and applied a place-based pedagogy to support project team members in developing 10 locally relevant climate change lesson plans and 3 in-school Climate Action Day challenges.
Nicholas School of the Environment
Durham, NC
Sep 2023–May 2024
Communications Studio Consultant
- Implemented an inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogy to help students strengthen their communications skills, without imposing an external editorial voice.
- Consulted student peers on academic, professional, and personal assignments, including memos, essays, presentations, infographics, cover letters, and StoryMaps.
- Presented workshops to graduate and undergrad students on writing effective cover letters and memos.
League of Conservation Voters
Durham, NC
May 2023–Aug 2023
Stanback Government Affairs Fellow
- Convened directly with members of Congress and their offices during LCV’s annual fly-in to garner their support for pro-environment and pro-democracy regulations, bills, and Dear Colleagues letters.
- Coordinated strategy with environmental advocacy and policy leaders on coalition meetings focused on clean water, methane emissions, PFAS pollution, nutrient pollution, conservation, and the Farm Bill.
- Delivered verbal and written public comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on two separate occasions for the proposed coal ash rule and clean power plants rule.
- Researched and presented analyses of environmental policy issues, including a policy advocacy plan for protecting clean water in light of the Sackett vs. EPA Supreme Court decision.
Environmental Defense Fund
Arlington, VA; Remote
Apr 2021–Dec 2021
Freelance Global Climate Communications Consultant
- Consulted the Environmental Defense Fund’s Global Climate Team to develop a wide variety of content, including press releases and blog posts on international climate policy and nature-based solutions.
- Copyedited major climate publications, including the Carbon Credit Quality Initiative’s (CCQI) 120-page carbon credit integrity evaluation methodology.
- Covered virtual EDF-sponsored events at NYC Climate Week, coordinating with staff; writing summaries, analyses, and media copy; and developing social media and blog content.
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)/Science
Washington, DC; Remote
Aug 2018–Aug 2022
Marketing Associate II
- Executed digital marketing and advertising campaigns for the scientific journal, Science.
- Developed email campaigns from start to finish: copywriting, designing, deploying, and reporting.
- Led marketing analytics efforts, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), maintaining a comprehensive metrics dashboard in Adobe Analytics, and reporting insights to colleagues and leadership.
- Traveled across the U.S. to conduct audience outreach at trade shows, conferences, and meetings: planning events, staffing booths, coordinating with event organizers, and assisting guest speakers.
Wonderbound
Denver, CO
Aug 2017–Jun 2018
Marketing Assistant
- Conducted audience outreach via neighborhood forums, school visits, open rehearsals, and canvassing.
- Forged creative partnerships with local businesses to develop collaborative promotions.
- Maintained company WordPress site, updating layouts, writing articles, and monitoring SEO.
Parker Arts, Culture, and Events Center
Parker, CO
Jun 2017–Dec 2017
Education Assistant
- Conducted audience outreach via neighborhood forums, school visits, open rehearsals, and canvassing.
- Forged creative partnerships with local businesses to develop collaborative promotions.
- Maintained company WordPress site, updating layouts, writing articles, and monitoring SEO.


