I was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science & Forestry (SUNY-ESF). While obtaining my degree, I declared my option as policy, planning, and law with a focus on urban planning and environmental policy work. I had the opportunity to attend and review local Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board meetings through a Land-Use Law course. I also completed several landscape architecture studios, to obtain specialized drawing skills and the ability to read technical maps and drawings. This helped sharpen my graphical representation skills and ability to work on real world project materials.
My professional work experience includes writing a campus wide recycling policy for SUNY-Orange while interning in the Office of Sustainability. During my final semester at SUNY-ESF I collaborated with a group of peers to complete a campus wide greenhouse gas inventory. Currently, I am working with the Orange County Land Trust, to assemble a management plan for the Birinburg Preserve for and assure SEQR compliance for a future trail project.
Orange County Land Trust, Sugarloaf, NY, Volunteer
Assemble a management plan for the Birinburg Preserve, including inventory of ecologic, scenic, and cultural resources. State Environmental Quality Review Act compliance for the Birinburg Preserve trail project
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF), Syracuse, NY, US, Bachelors, Environmental Studies: Policy, Planning & Law
Related Coursework:
• Environmental Energy Audit: Completed a greenhouse gas inventory for the SUNY-ESF campus
o Selected for the SUNY-ESF ‘Student Spotlight on Research’ to present our research findings
• Environmental Impact Analysis: Learned the NEPA & SEQR process and how to complete these assessments
• Digital Graphics & Documents: Gained an understanding of the Adobe Suite and how to use the programs for design
• Introduction to Geospatial Information Systems: Learned how to create GIS models using databases in ArcGIS
• Other: Ecological Planning for Design & Planning, Urban Ecological Planning, and Land-Use Law
