International Research Institute for Climate and Society, Columbia University

POSITION: Climate/Health Analyst, International Research Institute for Climate and Society (September 2012 – August 2013)

SKILLS: Research; Report Writing; Website Design & Creation; Data Analysis

COMPANY OVERVIEW: The International Research Institute for Climate and Society is the New York-based research arm of Columbia University that aims to enhance society’s capability to understand, anticipate and manage the impacts of climate in order to improve human welfare and the environment, especially in developing countries.  

PROJECT GOAL: Make climate information relatable and available to the masses in the Caribbean.

PROJECT OUTCOMES:
+ Analysed the climate-health nexus and identified key trends and areas of concern to public health for 5 Caribbean nation governments
+ Successfully launched an educational public outreach awareness website relaying the effects of a changing climate on societal health, in non-technical terms

M.S. Sustainability Management Program, Earth institute - Columbia University

POSITION: Administrative Intern (June 2013 - August 2013)

SKILLS: Administration; Reporting; Communication

OBJECTIVES & OUTCOMES:
+ Drafted weekly program updates for Earth Institute internal and alumni communications
+ Maintained databases on current students, fellowship applicants, incoming applications, and fall events; updated job boards
+ Tracked milestones for application review deadlines.

PUBLICATIONS: Closed Loop Advisors Certified as a B Corporation; The Climate Discussion at the 2012 State of the Planet Conference