Professional Resume
EDUCATION
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, Fairfax, VA ABD
PhD, concentrating in Environmental Science and Policy
Thesis: Digitizing Responsibility: the use of new and emerging technologies for climate governance
INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Bloomington, IN December 2015
School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Master of Public Affairs, concentrating in Policy Analysis and Environmental Policy
Capstone Project: Analysis of Indian and International Policy Landscapes for Industrial Waste Recycling
Master of Environmental Science, with a specialization in Climate Change Ecology
Capstone Project: Risk posed by Microcystin release from Cyanobacteria in Indiana Lakes to Wildlife
HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA December 2012
Special Student in Environmental Science and Policy
MERRIMACK COLLEGE, North Andover, MA Spring 2012
Bachelor of Science in Biology, concentration: Ecology & Environmental Biology, Minor: Chemistry
Thesis: The Patterns in Spatial Ecology of Cetaceans on Jefferys Ledge in the Gulf of Maine.
Relevant Professional Experience
Booz Allen Hamilton, Environmental Data Scientist Februay 2016 – Present
· Consulting with the EPA
Clinton Foundation, Clinton Climate Initiative Intern June 2015 – Aug 2015
· Developed a project engaging the goals of poverty alleviation and environmental protection in Africa
· Prepared briefs for President Clinton on climate change programs and issues
SPEA Consulting Team, Policy Analyst December 2014-May 2015
· Developed policy recommendations for industrial waste recycling in India for Vedanta Resources
IU Office of Sustainability, Financing Renewable Energy Intern Oct 2013 – April 2014
· Wrote a feasibility report analyzing financial pathways to campus renewable infrastructure.
· Synthesized research on the status of renewable energy in higher education in the United States
Merrimack College, Research Associate jointly appointed with the Blue Ocean Society Jan 2011 - May 2012
· Analyzed 14 years of spatial data describing whales on Jeffreys Ledge with ArcGIS
· Researched the impacts of fishing regulations on marine mammal populations
· Presented at scientific research conferences including NURDs, ABS, the Eastern Biological Conference
Richardson Laboratory at Harvard University, Research Assistant Sept 2012 – April 2013
· Volunteered part time on a large NSF funded continental scale project studying forest ecology.
· Coauthored work presented at the 2013 American Association of Geographers conference titled: Global phenological monitoring using publicly available webcams. Lead author: Michael Toomey.
Freelance Climate Change Writer June 2012-Present
· Wrote editorials appearing on Mic.com and in the Harvard Crimson on climate change
· Reported on complex environmental and public policy issues for The Record
Environment Massachusetts, Environmental Policy Intern January 2013-April 2013
· Lobbied members of the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation including Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
· Organized political support for the Coal Free and Conservation Campaigns
Other Experience
Pedro’s Judo Center/Team FORCE, Olympic Hopeful and Training Partner Feb 2007 – Feb 2013
· Dedicated a decade of my life to representing the United States at the Olympic Games
· Brought attention to human rights abuses in Sudan as a part of Team Darfur in 2008
Skills
· Data Analysis using SAS, STATA, Python, Matlab, Mathematica, and ArcGIS
· Economic Analysis techniques including Benefit-Cost Analysis and Cost Effectiveness Analysis
· Microsoft Office and Google Productivity products
· Risk Analysis utilizing Monte Carlo Simulations and Analytical methods.
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, Fairfax, VA ABD
PhD, concentrating in Environmental Science and Policy
Thesis: Digitizing Responsibility: the use of new and emerging technologies for climate governance
INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Bloomington, IN December 2015
School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Master of Public Affairs, concentrating in Policy Analysis and Environmental Policy
Capstone Project: Analysis of Indian and International Policy Landscapes for Industrial Waste Recycling
Master of Environmental Science, with a specialization in Climate Change Ecology
Capstone Project: Risk posed by Microcystin release from Cyanobacteria in Indiana Lakes to Wildlife
HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA December 2012
Special Student in Environmental Science and Policy
MERRIMACK COLLEGE, North Andover, MA Spring 2012
Bachelor of Science in Biology, concentration: Ecology & Environmental Biology, Minor: Chemistry
Thesis: The Patterns in Spatial Ecology of Cetaceans on Jefferys Ledge in the Gulf of Maine.
Relevant Professional Experience
Booz Allen Hamilton, Environmental Data Scientist Februay 2016 – Present
· Consulting with the EPA
Clinton Foundation, Clinton Climate Initiative Intern June 2015 – Aug 2015
· Developed a project engaging the goals of poverty alleviation and environmental protection in Africa
· Prepared briefs for President Clinton on climate change programs and issues
SPEA Consulting Team, Policy Analyst December 2014-May 2015
· Developed policy recommendations for industrial waste recycling in India for Vedanta Resources
IU Office of Sustainability, Financing Renewable Energy Intern Oct 2013 – April 2014
· Wrote a feasibility report analyzing financial pathways to campus renewable infrastructure.
· Synthesized research on the status of renewable energy in higher education in the United States
Merrimack College, Research Associate jointly appointed with the Blue Ocean Society Jan 2011 - May 2012
· Analyzed 14 years of spatial data describing whales on Jeffreys Ledge with ArcGIS
· Researched the impacts of fishing regulations on marine mammal populations
· Presented at scientific research conferences including NURDs, ABS, the Eastern Biological Conference
Richardson Laboratory at Harvard University, Research Assistant Sept 2012 – April 2013
· Volunteered part time on a large NSF funded continental scale project studying forest ecology.
· Coauthored work presented at the 2013 American Association of Geographers conference titled: Global phenological monitoring using publicly available webcams. Lead author: Michael Toomey.
Freelance Climate Change Writer June 2012-Present
· Wrote editorials appearing on Mic.com and in the Harvard Crimson on climate change
· Reported on complex environmental and public policy issues for The Record
Environment Massachusetts, Environmental Policy Intern January 2013-April 2013
· Lobbied members of the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation including Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
· Organized political support for the Coal Free and Conservation Campaigns
Other Experience
Pedro’s Judo Center/Team FORCE, Olympic Hopeful and Training Partner Feb 2007 – Feb 2013
· Dedicated a decade of my life to representing the United States at the Olympic Games
· Brought attention to human rights abuses in Sudan as a part of Team Darfur in 2008
Skills
· Data Analysis using SAS, STATA, Python, Matlab, Mathematica, and ArcGIS
· Economic Analysis techniques including Benefit-Cost Analysis and Cost Effectiveness Analysis
· Microsoft Office and Google Productivity products
· Risk Analysis utilizing Monte Carlo Simulations and Analytical methods.
