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CAITLIN ADAMS [email protected]

Career Interests: Marine conservation and policy, fisheries policy, marine and coastal resource management

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS CERTIFICATE, May 2015

Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Coastal Environmental Management

Coursework: Ocean and Coastal Law and Policy, Environmental Economics, Marine Geospatial Analysis, Special Topics in International Law of the Sea Professional Service: Ocean Policy Working Group

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIOLOGY, May 2011 Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA Minor: English Literature

GPA: 3.42/4.00 Study Abroad: The School for Field Studies, Queensland, Australia PROFESSIONAL Wetlands Lab Assistant, Duke University Wetland Center, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Prepare plant, water, and soil samples for analyses including nitrate extraction,

water turbidity, soil conductivity, and bacterial content. Support long-term monitoring of extensive wetland restoration on campus. September 2013-Present.

Gene Therapy Technician, Weill-Cornell Medical College, New York, NY

Collaborated with a team of technicians to produce gene therapy viral vectors under FDA good manufacturing practices. Performed basic research in the development of gene therapy strategies for human therapeutic use. Developed stability monitoring protocol for vector currently in clinical trial. June 2011-August 2013.

Cancer Biology Intern, Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School, New York, NY Investigated the radiation response of glioblastoma. Presented research at poster session open to entire Memorial Sloan-Kettering community. Participated in a summer-long journal club and honed skills for critically reading scientific literature. June - August 2010.

Plant Ecology Researcher, The School for Field Studies, Queensland, Australia

Completed directed research project during semester abroad. Designed and executed field study of plant functional traits across rainfall gradient in Australian rainforests. Delivered presentation on findings to local community members. September - December 2009.

REU Intern, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA

Examined over 350 oysters for the presence of protistan parasites using molecular diagnostics. Conducted phylogenetic analyses of isolated DNA to explore global distribution of parasitic species. Found evidence of inter-continental disease transport. June - August 2009.

OTHER Science Associate, Department of Biology, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA EXPERIENCE Taught at weekly study group meetings for up to 40 students in Organismal and

Population Biology. Participated in weekly pedagogical meetings. January - May 2011.

Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA

Assisted professor during Introductory Cellular and Molecular Biology. Led post-lab data analysis workshops for up to 20 students. August - December 2010.

LAURA BENNETT [email protected]

Career Interests: Conservation research, coastal conservation, community management, marine species satellite tracking & tagging

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Coastal Environmental Management

Coursework: Conservation Biology, Ecology & Conservation of Streams & Rivers, Community Based Environmental Management

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUDIES, December 2011 VCU Life Sciences Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA GPA: 3.0 Coursework: Ecology (with Lab), Environmental Politics, Environmental

Economics, Panama Avian Field Ecology, Independent Study of Local Marshland PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Resource Management Intern, National Park Service & Student Conservation Association, Petersburg National Battlefield, Petersburg, Virginia

Compiled records to determine park energy use through CLIPtool, and establish baseline for future energy reduction plans to meet Climate Friendly Park standards and progress towards certification. Calibrated YSI-probe and collected water samples and sonde data to test water quality and monitor long-term stream health. Conducted wildlife surveys, nest monitoring and exclosure maintenance to determine animal populations. Restoration and maintenance of historical sites. October 2012 – May 2013

Invasive Species Management Intern, National Park Service & Student Conservation Association, Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, Virginia

Monitored water quality via macro-invertebrate studies using the Izaak Walton Index for Save Our Streams and YSI probes to continue the long-term tracking of stream health and biodiversity. Performed Colilert-18 E. Coli chemistry tests to ensure lakes within the park were safe for public recreational use. Used Cut-Stump and foliar spray techniques on invasive plant species with Garlon 3A herbicide to preserve natural biodiversity. Conducted wildlife surveys to monitor species population, density and dispersal. Located and monitored previously documented colonies of federally threatened plant species Isotria medeoloides, using GPS database. May – August 2012

OTHER Research Volunteer, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia EXPERIENCE Collected core samples and acquired GPS coordinates of decayed tree stumps to

determine species variety and tree dispersal pattern from previous decades in a tidal marshland. June – August 2011

Field Researcher, Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. L. Bulluck, Panama

Performed Mist-netting and bird-banding in mangroves to study migratory patterns of Prothonotary Warblers. Observed shore birds to study activity, density and foraging habits; paired with benthic core sample collection during a receding tide to determine invertebrate population. January 2011

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Intramural Volleyball, Ocean Policy Working Group, The Coastal Society, and Alpha Omicron Pi Women’s Fraternity Alumna

ALEXIS BOLTON [email protected]

Career Interests: Marine ecosystem and seafood sustainability; coral reef and coastal health; fisheries

management; community-based environmental management; program management


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY, November 2009 University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada

Minor: Environmental Studies GPA: 3.7

Honors Thesis: Niche specialization of asymmetric phenotypes in Gasterosteus

PROFESSIONAL Program Coordinator, Broadreach, Raleigh, NC EXPERIENCE Organized over 12 educational study abroad summer courses each year to provide

students with hands-on learning experiences around the world. Coordinated program logistics, managed budgets and oversaw curriculum development to ensure professional operations. Communicated with current and prospective clients to foster positive customer relations. Assisted with instructor training and supervision of daily summer operations. December 2010 – August 2013

Program Coordinator, Youth Enhancing Aquatic Habitats Program, Langley Environmental Partners Society, Langley BC, Canada

Co-supervised a team of 10 ‘at-risk’ youth in environmental community stewardship projects to facilitate personal growth and skill development. Hired and managed participants, coordinated daily scheduling, supervised field projects, developed curriculum and oversaw program administration to maximize success of participants and ensure efficient operations. September 2009 – October 2010

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Coastal Environmental Management Information Resource Coordinator, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC

Organize student activities, coordinate program meetings, facilitate communication between Duke’s main campus and the Beaufort Marine Lab. August 2013 – Present

Education & Outreach Coordinator, Ocean Policy Working Group, Duke University, Durham, NC

Design advertisements, manage website and oversee social media platforms to promote the group’s interdisciplinary ocean events. August 2013 – Present

Operations Director, Broadreach Foundation, Raleigh, NC Supervise scholarship program to expand opportunities for students in need of financial aid to study abroad. Solicit funding and organize events to facilitate growth and awareness of the Foundation. Communicate with applicants, manage budget and oversee selection process. November 2012 – Present

Summer Instructor, Broadreach, Raleigh, NC Led groups of 10 to 14 students on three-week educational summer programs in the Caribbean, Central America, Asia, South Pacific and Africa. Facilitated academic discovery and personal growth of clients. May 2005 – August 2011

Marine Resource Management Study Abroad, Turks & Caicos Islands

Coursework in marine ecology, resource management and policy. Conducted an independent research project on coral reef biodiversity. January – May 2008

ADDITIONAL Proficient in ArcGIS, Salesforce, Adobe Photoshop & Microsoft Office software

INFORMATION PADI Scuba Instructor, Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications

Sylvia Chang [email protected]

Career Interests: Coastal and marine policy, wetland management, geospatial analysis, plastic pollution, international collaboration


Coursework: Marine coastal law and policy, wetland ecology and management, geospatial analysis (GIS), resource and environmental economics.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, August 2012 College of Natural Resources University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Coursework: Physical oceanography, marine biology, geomorphology, weather and

climate, global environmental politics, political ecology Undergraduate Thesis: Institutional Discourses on Plastic Pollution in the North Pacific Gyre Study Abroad: Chinese University of Hong Kong

PROFESSIONAL Project Assistant, Kelly Lab, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA EXPERIENCE Created digital spatial database of well attributes relating to water quality and

quantity in Google Documents from a 1957 USGS Water Supply paper on 797 wells in Kings and Fresno Counties and streamlined the process. Georeferenced archival digital data and digitized well locations using ArcGIS. Fostered the pilot study as a part of the “Advanced Tools for Consolidation of California’s Groundwater Data” project. January 2011 – May 2011

Lab Assistant, Silver Lab, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Explored the controls in methane production and consumption in soils of Peatlands with a post-doctoral researcher. Facilitated acid-washing of lab equipment and prepared soil samples. January 2010 – May 2010

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Research Paper, Duke University, Durham, NC Discussed the problem and potential solutions to land-based plastic pollution in the high seas. Conducted literature review on relevant international and U.S. national water quality governance and waste regulations.

Head Coordinator, UC Berkeley Fei Tian Dancers, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Delegated responsibilities among six coordinators instead of giving examples of the type of things you delegated, talk about why this was important. Developed rapports with other campus ethnic and performing arts clubs. Communicated and nurtured a group of twenty students from various non-dance backgrounds for a dance workshop. August 2009 – December 2009

ADDITIONAL Trained in ArcGIS, MatLab, R, HTML, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, field research, INFORMATION creek habitat assessment.

Fluent in spoken Cantonese and written Chinese; conversational in Mandarin and Spanish.

Julia Y. Chen [email protected]

Career Interests: Marine ecology, sensory and behavioral ecology as applied to fisheries management and climate

change, marine animal physiology, eutrophication of estuaries EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015

GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS CERTIFICATE, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Coastal Environmental Management Coursework: GIS for Marine Management, Marine Physiological Ecology,

Biological Oceanography, Conservation Biology, GIS Field Skills

BACHELOR OF ARTS, HISTORY/ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, December 2007 Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA GPA: 3.5, Dean’s List Coursework: Coastal Field Ecology, Animal Biology, Environmental Law,

Environmental Geosciences, Environmental Studies in Latin America

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC Event Coordinator, Nicholas School Student Council – Lead planner on School- sanctioned events; working closely with Student Council Directors to represent the voice of the Nicholas School community. January 2014 – Present Cephalopod Research Assistant, Sensory Ecology Lab – Conducted experiments studying color change in squid on predation rates, performed analysis on squid behavior, carried out literature search on sexual dimorphism in marine species. September 2013 – Present Wild and Scenic Film Festival Committee – Successfully solicited donations and secured funds for the Festival’s Silent Auction with all proceeds benefiting the Environmental Internship Fund. September – November 2013 REU Intern – Marine Ecology Group, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD

Member of research team looking at the effects of diel-cycling hypoxia and hypercapnia on Eastern oyster growth, mortality and disease dynamics. Created small-scale experiment that gathered significant data regarding the effects of diel-cycling hypoxia and low salinity events’ effects on spat growth and mortality. Reorganized procedures for recording oyster measurements and preservation of collected data. Helped establish and execute protocol for culturing algae. June – October 2011

Outreach Educator, Living Classrooms Foundation, Baltimore, MD

Co-led the School Leadership in Urban Runoff Reduction Program. Educated over 1,000 Baltimore City youth from Title I schools about the Chesapeake Bay, urban runoff and its relevance to marine conservation. Created Spanish-language specific curriculum catered towards ESL students. Led NSF and STEM programs integrating principle of environmental stewardship, geography and renewable resources. Successfully wrote grant proposals and received funds in excess of $3000 to further educational programs. November 2009 – May 2011

Senior Staff Naturalist, Echo Hill Outdoor School, Worton, MD

Instructed elementary and secondary level students about the Chesapeake Bay and Chester River’s respective ecologies and histories, and provided a comprehensive outdoor experience. Utilized otter trawls, pots, seine nets and plankton tows to gather specimens for study. Collaborated with local watermen to teach students about Bay fishing, shellfish and crabbing industries. Tested for estuarine and freshwater water quality using methods such as macro-invertebrate sampling and Secchi discs. June 2007 – August 2009


Leopard Conservation Intern – Big Cats Initiative, National Geographic, Washington, DC

Courtney Edwards [email protected]

Career Interests: Coastal and marine policy and conservation, with a focus on protected species, human-wildlife conflict, and using film as a tool to educate the public on coastal and marine issues.

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Coastal Environmental Management Coursework: GIS, Politics of Policy Process, Ocean and Coastal Law and Policy,

Resource Environmental Economics Leadership: Administrative Coordinator for Ocean Policy Working Group BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE SCIENCE, May 2011 Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL Concentration: Marine Biology GPA: 3.55 PROFESSIONAL Staff Biologist, Save the Manatee Club, Orlando, FL EXPERIENCE Reviewed state and federal permit applications for potential impacts to

manatees and their habitats, and drafted comment letters on behalf of the organization when necessary. Performed background research and compiled reports on topics relating to manatee conservation, coordinated with local, state, and federal agencies, communicated regularly with the public, made educational presentations, and managed the daily activities of three interns simultaneously. June 2011-August 2013.

Policy and Conservation Intern, Save the Manatee Club, Orlando, FL Researched and designed a project with the Director of Science and Conservation to study the impacts of swimmers on manatees. Conducted literature reviews, wrote the introduction and methodology, and designed data entry forms. Attended stakeholder meetings on watercraft speed zone issues as relating to manatees. May-August 2010.

Turtle Conservation Intern, Sarasota County Natural Resources Dept., FL Performed nightly patrols of the beaches in Sarasota County to ensure residential and commercial property compliance with the Sarasota County Marine Turtle Protection Code (lighting, obstructions on beach). Updated the county database of nesting data in Microsoft Access. Aided in educational camps for children on marine turtle conservation. May-August 2009.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Marine Mammals: New Zealand, Eckerd College January Term, New Zealand Participated in the data collection and field research for three Ph.D. students in New Zealand as part of a class. Ph.D. student’s research areas included human interactions with dusky dolphins and New Zealand fur seals, observations of dusky dolphin nursery groups, and the usage of a theodolite to observe dusky dolphins from a distance. January 2009.

Volunteer, Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory, St. Petersburg, FL Performed data entry for manatee necropsies and rescues, cleaned rescue vehicles and equipment, and labeled data collection jars. February-April 2011.


Skilled in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiar with ArcGIS, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Premiere.

SUPRITI JAYA GHOSH [email protected]

Career Interests: International Marine Governance, Water Resource Allocation, Climate Change Adaptation


Coursework: Ocean and Coastal Law and Policy, International Water Resources, Fundamentals of Geospatial Analysis, Environmental and Resource Economics

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY, May 2012 Middlebury College, Vermont GPA: 3.86

Thesis: Analysis of the Four Brothers Slump, Lake Champlain Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, John M. White ’52 Award for Excellence in Geology, High Honors for Geology Senior Thesis

Coursework: Conservation and Environmental Policy, Marine Geology, Geophysics, Oceanography, Geomorphology, Newtonian Physics, Statistical Science


Publications Coordinator, Ocean Policy Working Group, Duke University, Durham, NC

Coordinated and produced the first Ocean Policy Working Group publication. September 2013 – Present

Hydrographic Processor, MMT, Gothenberg, Sweden

Processed bathymetric and geophysical data for marine cable and pipeline surveys. Worked offshore in the North Sea processing bathymetric data and served as a crew aboard a research vessel in the Baltic Sea for an archaeological dive project. June – July 2013

Outreach and Program Associate, Middlebury Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Middlebury, VT

Advised over 50 undergraduates on becoming social innovators. Developed and implemented the social media and community outreach communications strategy. Facilitated 16 lectures in a speaker series and supported staff in a campus-wide symposium. June 2012 – May 2013

Research Assistant, Corporación Nacional Forestal, Valdivia, Chile Compiled and digitized a comprehensive census of 67 bird species observed in the Santuario de la Naturaleza Río Cruces between the years 1982 to 1998. August – December 2010

Interpretive Ranger, North Cascades National Park, Newhalem, WA

Communicated with and advised approximately 100 park visitors on a daily basis. Encouraged environmental stewardship through educational programs on the park’s natural and human history. June – August 2009, June – July 2010


Language Skills: Proficient in written and oral Spanish, ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview Advanced Low Computer Skills: ArcGIS 10 Desktop, Idrisi Taiga, Excel, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Wordpress, Fledermaus, Sonar WizMap Field Skills: Piston Coring, Sidescan, CHIRP seismic profiling, ROV operation Certifications: Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (Falck)

ASHLEY ANNE GREEN

[email protected]

Career Interests: Coastal wetlands ecology, restoration and management;

coastal zone management; sea level rise adaptation and mitigation; ecosystem services

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015

Nicholas School of the Environment

Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Coastal Environmental Management

Coursework: Wetlands Ecology and Management; Fundamentals of GIS; Landscape

Ecology; Environmental Law; Applied Data Analysis for Environmental Science

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY,

December 2010

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

GPA: 3.74

Awards: College of Liberal Arts Honor Roll: Fall 2007 – Spring 2010

Study abroad program: University of Newcastle, Australia, Spring 2009

Coursework: Organismal Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, History and Diversity of

Organisms, Herpetology, Geology, Primates, Physiology of Organisms, Australian

Fauna, Ecology, Biology of Development, Evolutionary Biology, Ecosystem

Management, Statistics, Systematics

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, Wright Lab, Duke University Department of Ecology,

Durham, NC

Assist with a variety of studies focused on ecosystem resilience, fire suppression,

and nutrient cycling. Process and analyze soils and plants using a variety of

laboratory instruments. Enter data collected from studies. August 2013 – Present

Legal Assistant, Krigel & Krigel, P.C., Kansas City, MO

Conducted legal research and drafted Motions, Complaints, and other legal

documents. Prepared exhibits for hearings and trials. Assisted Chapter 7

Bankruptcy Trustee with appointed cases and conducted internal audits of all open

cases. Interacted with clients, attorneys, and judicial staff. February 2010 – July

2013

Laboratory Technician, Monarch Watch, Kansas Biological Survey, Lawrence, KS

Managed the population of Monarch caterpillars and butterflies. Determined the

health of butterflies through microscopic inspection prior to introducing new

individuals to the population. Assisted with the organization of events engaging the

community in tagging butterflies. Collected tagging data from people in the US and

Mexico to study potential migration pattern changes in response to climate change.

August 2009 – January 2010

OTHER Volunteer, Operation Wildlife, Linwood, KS

EXPERIENCE Assisted veterinarians in the rehabilitation of local injured wildlife. Helped

maintain and care for resident animals through cleaning, food preparation, and

husbandry. August 2009 – January 2010

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

Proficient in ArcGis10.2, R statistical software, Photoshop, InDesign.

Statutory knowledge of CWA, CAA, NEPA, CERCLA, RCRA, ESA

Active member of the Student Association of Wetland Scientists

Active member of the Ocean Policy Working Group at Duke University

Field skills: water quality instrumentation

ALLISON HENSCH [email protected]

Career Interests: Marine conservation, environmental art and photography, GIS, research/policy synthesis EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Coastal Environmental Management

Coursework: Fundamentals of geospatial analysis, geospatial analysis for coastal and marine management, resource & environmental economics, ocean & coastal law & policy, coastal environmental change processes, qualitative research methods

BACHELOR OF ARTS, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, May 2013 Rollins College, Winter Park, FL Minor: Australian Studies

GPA: 3.61 Coursework: Conservation of biodiversity, managing protected areas, sustainable

development, wildlife restoration, food and fishery sustainability, social and cultural analysis of environmental issues, research

PROFESSIONAL Research Assistant, Nicholas School of the Environment, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Researching the affects of ocean noise from traditional and renewable energy

developments in the Atlantic on marine life. This project is a component of a larger research project concerning the industrialization of the oceans. September 2013 - Present

Sustainability Coordinator, Rollins College Sustainability Program, Winter Park, FL

Assisted with campus-wide events and commemorations, managed campus wide recycling and bike programs. March 2012 – May 2013

President, Secretary, EcoRollins, Rollins College, Winter Park, FL

Promoted sustainability and environmental awareness on campus. January 2012 – May 2013

Environmental Intern, Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust, Sydney, Australia

Analyzed and wrote an Environmental Impact Assessment for the education precinct, wrote a Review of Environmental Factors for filming and photography within the parklands, conducted a survey of the Australian White Ibis for wildlife management purposes, assisted rangers with environmental education programs. October – December 2011

OTHER EXPERIENCE SKILLS

Volunteer, WAV (Watershed Action Volunteers), Orange County, FL Preformed ecological restoration of local lakes and wetlands, including removal of invasive species and the planting of native species. Resorted and beautified beaches and rivers. August – November 2009.

GIS, NVivo, research, photography

SARAH HOYT [email protected]

Career Interests: Business consulting, strategy, sustainable development, ocean conservation

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2016 Nicholas School of the Environment

Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Coastal Environmental Management Coursework: Coastal law and policy; corporate sustainability; resource economics

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMININSTRATION, May 2016 The Fuqua School of Business

Duke University, Durham, NC BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RHETORIC, FRENCH, May 2008 Bates College, Lewiston, ME PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Part-time Consultant, Conservation International (CI), Washington, DC Manage production of international carbon measurement manual. Collaborate with over 25 global members of the Blue Carbon Initiative to compile 100-page manual. Develop one-page factsheet summarizing CI’s interest in deep seabed mining for the Center for Environmental Leadership in Business. Expected publication date January 2014. June 2013 – Present.

Executive Coordinator, CI, Washington DC Conducted deep seabed mining research and presented findings to CI’s 3 executive

leaders in the Global Marine Division and the Center for Environmental Leadership and Business. Championed, managed and implemented development of globally reaching website for the Blue Carbon Initiative. Organized and attended 4 international meetings for 40 scientific and policy experts. June 2011-May 2013.

Administrative Assistant, CI, Washington DC Wrote and designed more than 10 travel itineraries for donor stewardship program.

Visited two safari companies and six lodges in Tanzania to asses potential partnership with CI. Annually contributed to design, printing (2,000 copies) and distribution of the State of the World’s Sea Turtles publications through directing the French translation process. November 2009-June 2011.

Interim Logistics Coordinator, CI, Washington DC

Led and managed logistical planning and financial budgeting of 10 wildlife trips with over 40 travelers. January – March 2011.

Global Partnerships Assistant. Women Thrive Worldwide, Washington DC

Led organizational meetings in French and English. Served as interpreter and liaison between Director of the Department of Global Partnerships and 3 women’s empowerment organizations in Burkina Faso. Traveled to Burkina Faso to support English-French translations for one of the partners. Facilitated 2 capacity-building workshops for 15 women and men in 2 local villages. September 2008-January 2009.

OTHER Co-Director, Duxbury Bay Maritime School, Duxbury MA USA EXPERIENCE Supervised 32 instructors and governed 1,000 students in 2nd largest junior sailing

school in the United States.. May – August 2008. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills: French (fluent), Spanish (beginner); Interests: Sailing and skiing.

Emma A. Kelley [email protected]

Career Interests: Coastal and Marine Conservation and Management, Geospatial Analysis, Coastal and

Marine Policy, Protected Species Conservation, Bycatch Reduction, Shark Conservation and Management EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment

Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Coastal Environmental Management Coursework: Ocean and Coastal Law and Policy, Applied Data Analysis for Environmental Science, Fundamentals of Geospatial Analysis, Professional Communications.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE SCIENCE, May 2013 The University of South Carolina (USC), Columbia, SC GPA: 3.45 Leadership: Co-President, Students Engaged in the Aquatic Sciences; Vice President,

SCUBA Club at USC Honors: 2013 Magellan Scholars Grant, 2011 Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship (NOAA)

PROFESSIONAL Ecotoxicology Research Assistant, Duke University, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Maintained Fundulus heteroclitus aquaria for studies on developmental PAH

exposures in fish. Explored the relationship between temperature and egg development. August 2013 - Present

Research Intern, The New England Aquarium, Boston, MA

Analyzed the relationship between blood and tissue lactate in spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias). Collected blood and tissue samples from dogfish bycatch on a commercial groundfish fishing vessel. May – August 2013

Laboratory Technician, The University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Completed an independent research project on the deposition and resuspension rates of estuarine microalgae. Gathered 100+ microalgae samples in the salt marshes of the Belle W. Baruch Marine Laboratory in Georgetown, SC. Processed samples via high performance liquid chromatography. Managed laboratory maintenance and training of approximately six volunteers. October 2010 – May 2013

Hollings Scholarship Intern, Hawaiian Monk Seal Program, Honolulu, HI

Conducted research project to validate the quantitative fatty acid signature analysis (QFASA) technique for determining the diet of Hawaiian monk seals. Completed extensive literature review and data analysis. June 2012 – August 2012

Dive Intern, The New England Aquarium, Boston, MA Responsible for preparing food for the Giant Ocean Tank animals (fish, turtles, sharks and rays), cleaning various aquarium facilities, and diving into the centerpiece exhibit to feed animals and perform maintenance duties.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Environmental Blogging Team Leader, Duke University, Durham, NC Wrote blog entries on a wide variety of environmental and student-life topics, totaling 250 page views the first month of activity. Lead a team of approximately sixteen other bloggers by planning and coordinating team meetings and workshops. Sent out a monthly blogger digest with helpful blogging information. September 2013 – Present


Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint Experience in ArcMap 10.2 GIS software, STATA 13 Data Analysis and Statistical Software, IBM SPSS Statistics Data Editor, and MATLAB SSI Advanced SCUBA and Enriched Air Nitrox Certification

JULIA LIVERMORE [email protected]

Career Interests: Fisheries management, marine conservation, sustainable seafood, diadromous species

conservation and management, coral reef conservation, ecosystem-based management EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Coastal Environmental Management

Coursework: Ocean and Coastal Law, Community-Based Environmental Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIOLOGY/ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, May 2013 Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME GPA: 3.4 Coursework: Fishing in the Gulf of Maine, Biology of Marine Organisms,

Biostatistics, Visual Ecology of Marine Organisms, Forest Ecology and Population Biology, International Environmental Policy

PROFESSIONAL Fisheries Leadership and Sustainability Forum Research Assistant, EXPERIENCE Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Durham, NC

Examined fisheries management plans and policy decisions made by the eight US regional fisheries management councils regarding forage fish and ecosystem-based management. Provided weekly updates to scoping documents in preparation for the next Managing Our Nations Fisheries Conference. September 2013-Present

River Herring Researcher and Technician, Maine Department of Marine Resources, Nequasset Dam in Woolich, ME

Helped calculate the 2013 population estimate necessary for NOAA Fisheries to fund a fish ladder restoration at the site and to set catch limits for 2014. Carried out research on juvenile and adult Alosines and oversaw video recording operation (setup and daily equipment maintenance). Designed and managed crowd-sourcing population assessment website: www.riverherring.com. February-August 2013.

Doherty Coastal Studies Research Fellow, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME Conducted research on bioluminescent defense mechanism of Harmothoe

imbricata. Carried out extensive experimental trials and recordings of predator-prey interactions and completed data and video analysis using Dataq, Tracker, Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, and R software. Presented research at the 2013 Benthic Ecology Conference and as an honors thesis. January 2012 - May 2013

OTHER Durham Liaison, DukeFish, American Fisheries Society Chapter, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Facilitated communication between DukeFish leaders in Beaufort, NC and

members in Durham, NC. Co-planned events and fundraisers and volunteered weekly for Walking Fish (Community Supported Fishery). September 2013-Present

Group Co-founder and Leader, Bowdoin College Food Co-op, Brunswick, ME

Educated over 100 students about sustainability through cooking. Managed operating budget and worked with local farmers. September 2010-May 2013

Student Researcher, CIEE Research Station Bonaire, Kralendijk, Bonaire

Investigated biodiversity of fish inside and outside of marine protected areas to determine the effectiveness of protected areas in preserving ecosystem health. Assessed the effects of the lionfish invasion on Caribbean reefs. June-August 2011

ADDITIONAL PADI Rescue Diver, over 100 logged dives, AAUS Certified INFORMATION Adept in Spanish and Italian

EMMA MASCHAL [email protected]

Career Interests: Policy/action for the prevention of marine debris and positive tourism-community

relationship dynamics in coastal resort/vacation areas. EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Coastal Environmental Management

Undergraduate-Graduate 3-2 Cooperative Program Coursework: Marine ecology, Conservation Biology and Policy, Wetlands Ecology and

Management, Fundamentals of GIS, Resource Economics BACHLOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, May 2014 Environmental Studies and Geography University of Richmond, Richmond, VA GPA: 3.46 Coursework: Environmental Economics, GIS/Advanced Spatial Analysis, Public

Health and the Environment, Climate Change, Environmental Law and Policy Deans List 2011-2013 PROFESSIONAL GIS Data Assistant, Duke Forest, Duke University, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Investigate and solve data management problems for teaching and research data

users. Organize, edit, and create data layers as needed to convey information to many different audiences. Create and update metadata for quality control within the databases. September 2013 – Present

Intern, Spatial Analysis Lab, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA Planned and organized GIS Day Events, teacher’s assistant for the five classes held

in the lab, and general lab organizer for lab scheduling, running users meetings, and preparing class activities. Experienced with Trimble GPS units, ArcGIS, and MatLab through assignment writing, user group presentations, and assisting class activities. August 2012 – May 2013

Intern, OurEarth.org Organized and delegated nine interns in order to efficiently research information for

the Green Business Catalog. June 2012 – July 2012 OTHER Director of Activities, Delta Gamma, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA EXPERIENCE Coordinated with four other sororities for ten Panhellenic events and six intramural

sports. Motivated more than forty people to participate with enthusiasm and scheduled team practices. January – May 2013

Kiwanis Chair, Circle K International, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA Linked the university organization to our parent Kiwanis Club as an avenue for

communication about volunteering opportunities, community events, and university events. January – May 2013

Volunteer, Alliance for a Living Ocean, LBI, NJ Participant in annual dune grass plantings and tri-annual beach litter clean-ups, in

my local community, while regularly doing my part outside of the organized community events. May 2006 – Present

ADDITIONAL Member, Surfrider Foundation, Jersey Shore Chapter, NJ INFORMATION Member, Alliance for a Living Ocean, NJ

Meghan Rickard [email protected]

Career Interests: Marine Mammal Policy, Cetacean Conservation and Management EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Coastal Environmental Management Coursework: Geospatial Analysis, Resource and Environmental Economics, Applied

Data Analysis, Ocean and Coastal Law and Policy, Professional Communications B.S. MARINE BIOLOGY, August 2010 Feinstein College of Art and Science Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI GPA:3.274 Coursework: Oceanography, Statistics, Calculus, Organic Chemistry, Physics,

Marine Vertebrate Zoology, Marine Ecology, Marine Mammalogy, Marine Phycology, Invertebrate Zoology, Animal Behavior, Genetics

PROFESSIONAL Research Intern, Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), Plymouth, MA EXPERIENCE Recorded data and behavioral sequencing with focus on humpback whales on

whale watch boats out of Plymouth and Barnstable, MA. Used GPS during all trips. Documented individual whale sightings, and other marine animals, by taking photographs and cataloging pictures in FileMaker Pro. Regularly managed database to allow data to be easily accessible to inquiry with accurate results. Identified individual whales based on fluke patterns and dorsal fins and contributed new pictures to the Gulf of Maine Humpback Whale Catalog. Promoted public education and conservation of whales and dolphins through ten presentations on whale watch boats and schools. Assisted with set up and coordination of fundraising events to promote public awareness of important policies affecting cetaceans. Trained two new interns. Attended 2012 New England Whale Watch Naturalist Workshop. May 2009-October 2012 Photo Identification Volunteer, Alaska Whale Foundation (AWF), Seattle, WA Communicated effectively via e-mail to successfully complete task of matching approximately 50 humpback whale fluke photos to existing AWF catalog photos within 2 months. Successful matching of photos identifies movement trends of individuals in the area, providing information for researchers. Utilized DropBox to access catalog and photos to be matched and filled Microsoft Excel data spreadsheet with matching results to AWF guidelines for easy database input and reference. September 2012-October 2012

OTHER Sales Associate/Key Holder, Williams-Sonoma, Wrentham, MA EXPERIENCE Team leader during 2013 inventory, delegated responsibility and directed team of

5 to ensure accuracy and completeness. Promoted to key holder position as Holiday Coordinator, responsible for opening store and running recovery team. Oversaw two departments, meeting all aspects of managing standards. Selected to aid the Floorset Team in executing bi-weekly take down and set up of new displays.


Certifications and Training: PADI Certified Open Water Diver, Level A data collection for IFAW Marine Mammal Rescue and Research, Whale SENSE training for commercial whale watching companies

Professional Involvement: Society for Marine Mammalogy, Duke Coastal Society, DukeFish, Ocean Policy Working Group and Duke Conservation Society

Katelyn Robinson [email protected]

Career Interests: Facilitating collaboration in international ocean governance, coastal conservation and development, environmental conflict resolution

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY, May 2015 Sanford School of Public Policy

Duke University, Durham, NC Coursework: Policy Analysis for Development, Ocean Coastal Law and

Policy, Environmental Resource Economics BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, May 2013

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY, May 2013 University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA

Study Abroad: University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia, 2012 Coursework: Ecology, Global Environmental Politics, International Organizations Environmental Security, International Relations Theory PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ecosystem Services Assistant, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University, Durham, NC

Determined potential options for Water Quality Trading programs by evaluating state regulations on nutrient discharges from agriculture. Explored options for

incorporating ecosystem services into existing policy strategies such as using the Safe Water Drinking Act to improve watershed health. September 2013-Present. Student Consultant, Environmental Protection Agency, Dallas, TX Disseminated information to the public regarding Clean Air Act Prevention of Significant Deterioration permits. Communicated the EPA’s position on proposed greenhouse gas permits to other agencies, and assessed greenhouse gas air permit applications for completeness. January-February 2012 and July –August 2012. Marine Research Volunteer, Harmful Algal Bloom Lab, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA Classified diatoms and dinoflagellates using a compound microscope. Performed ELISAs to detect algal toxins. Determined the composition of phytoplankton communities through a DNA fingerprinting technique, TRFLP analysis. August 2010- December 2011.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

USC Problems Without Passports: The Ocean in a Changing World, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA,

Determined that there is a difference in dissolved oxygen concentrations between a channel side harbor and an open ocean side harbor. Conducted discrete water sampling with Nisken bottles and determined dissolved oxygen concentration via Winkler titrations. June 2010.

Co-Coordinator, Ocean Policy Working Group, Duke University, Durham, NC Facilitated cross-disciplinary conversations to improve awareness of coastal and marine issues. Scheduled speakers and coordinated events. September 2013- Present ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Trained in policy analysis and have experience interpreting the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Safe Water Drinking Act, Intermediate Spanish, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office; National Ocean Science Bowl Volunteer. 2010-2013.

Dana Rollison [email protected]

Career Interests: Coastal resource management, multi-stakeholder engagement, marine protected areas


Concentration: Coastal Environmental Management BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, May 2013

Literature, Science, and the Arts Honors Program University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Specialization in Coastal Environmental Management Minor in Geological Science, Specialization in Oceanography

GPA: 3.43, Lyle E. Craine Undergraduate Award – awarded for excellence in the study of natural resource policy and management


Marine Ecosystem Service Research Assistant, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Durham, NC Create a regional handbook of coral reef valuations and a database of ongoing projects for the Marine Ecosystem Services Partnership. September 2013 - Present Undergraduate Researcher, University of Delaware, Lewes, DE

Studied the effect of elevated CO2 on the physiology of algal cnidarian symbioses under Dr. Mark Warner. Managed wet and dry laboratories in the absence of research team. June – August 2012

Research Assistant, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, Ann Arbor, MI

Identified proto-larvae fish from Lake Michigan streams to locate breeding habitat. Extracted and identified organisms in fish stomachs from Lake Huron to build a

greater understanding of food webs. September 2011 – May 2012 Congressional Intern, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, Toledo, OH

Engaged with the Congresswoman, congressional staff, NGOs, USGS and the Army Corp of Engineers to understand, communicate, and solve issues of harmful algal blooms and invasive species through speech writing, research, and seminar attendance. June – August 2011

Intern, Reef Reflief, Key West, FL

Reinvented educational programs through news articles, press releases, pamphlets, lesson plans, coastal cleanups, and informational displays that fostered stewardship of coastal environments. Facilitated in the creation of the Florida Keys Environmental Coalition to connect stakeholders during the Deepwater Horizon Spill, as highlighted in TIME. June – August 2010

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Chair, Environmental Issues Commission, a committee of the Central Student Government, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Garnered executive cabinet support and co-authored bills on various issues including plastic water bottle sales and divestment from fossil fuel companies. Planned large that involved university administration, student organizations and businesses. Chair (2012-2013), Energy Division Leader (2011-2012), External Affairs (2010-2011) Student Committee Member, Water Theme Semester, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Planned fundraising events including a benefit concert and local business donation days to raise funds for the installation of water stations. Designed and worked education tables to increase awareness of water consumption. 2010 - 2011


Dry and wet laboratory skills, SPSS, Microsoft Office, GIS, Scuba certified

Sarah Sargent [email protected]

Career Interests: Coastal and Marine Geography and GIS, Effects of Coastal Urbanization


Coursework: GIS, Environmental Statistics using R, Environmental Economics, Ocean and Coastal Law and Policy

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MARINE SCIENCE, May 2012 Department of Earth and Environment Boston University, Boston Coursework: Marine GIS (graduate), Tropical Oceanography (graduate),

Tropical Ocean Research (graduate), Marine Biogeochemistry, Marine Urban Ecology (graduate), Marine Genomics (graduate), Tropical Invertebrates (graduate), Marine Geology, Beaches and Shoreline Processes Honors: Marine Program Service Award, 2012; Dean’s List 2010, 2011

PROFESSIONAL GIS Intern, National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), Washington D.C. EXPERIENCE Collaborated with a team of scientists from NPCA and United States Geological

Survey to analyze the representation of distinct ecosystems in coastal Texas. Completed maps and analysis of gaps in national park representation in US urban areas, states, and ecoregions. Presented the results at a National Park System planning meeting at NPCA with members of the NPCA and the National Park Service. Partnered with the Landscape Conservation Program at NPCA in association with PEW Charitable Trusts to produce maps describing the habitat and land status around three National Parks focusing on major threats to the parks. May – August 2013

Research Intern, Boston University Biogeochemistry and Coastal Ecology Lab,

Boston, MA Completed research that targeted marsh accretion rates on five salt marshes

that lie along a nutrient gradient in Narragansett Bay, RI. Managed over 300 samples, and preformed a range of chemical and physical analysis on them to determine the age and composition of salt marshes as part of lab work. Collected sediment cores, water samples, and processed them in the field. The final project included weekly reports of progress, a final technical report, and statistical analysis. May 2011 – August 2012

OTHER EXPERIENCE

President, Marine Science Association, Boston University Organized bimonthly meetings, booked speakers and venues, maintained social media sites, managed group’s finances, and marketed events. Instated the group’s first clean-up, volunteer, and sustainability events and incorporated and collaborated with younger undergraduates during the planning process. May 2011 – May 2012

Class Representative, Sea Education Association, Woods Hole, MA, 2010 C232, SSV Corwith Cramer, St. Croix to Key West, FL


Computer Skills: ArcGIS 10.2, Adobe Photoshop, Ulead Media Studio video editing, R Statistical Software package

Field Work: Total Station Surveying, sediment core collection, marsh pore water collection, marsh creek flow calculations, measuring and documenting SST, Salinity, and Chlorophyll-a on an oceanographic research vessel wet lab

SHANNON SWITZER [email protected]

Career Interests: International marine policy and governance and community based management EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Coastal Environmental Management

Coursework: GIS, Ocean Coastal Law & Policy, Social Surveys for Environmental Management, Applied Policy Entrepreneurship, Community Based Management, Professional Communications, Diversity & Inclusion Training

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, June 2005

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, June 2005 College of Letters and Sciences University of California, Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA GPA: 3.76 Coursework: Organic chemistry, statistics, calculus, physics, biology, genetics,

evolution, invertebrate zoology, marine ecology, rainforest ecology, anthropology, geological sciences, microbiology, ecopsychology


Fisheries Forum Assistant, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Durham, NC

Gathered information about ecosystem based strategies and policies of regional fisheries councils in accordance with National Standard 1 Guidelines, Annual Catch Limit, and Accountability Measure Requirements of the 2007 reauthorized Magnuson Act. Updated policy recommendations for the Fisheries Leadership and Sustainability Forum and national fisheries councils. Facilitated sharing of innovative ideas and strategies between councils. September 2013 – Present

Photojournalist, National Geographic News and Media Outlets, Washington D.C.

Crafted online blogs and articles for National Geographic’s Daily News Watch site, Ocean Education Department, and Traveler Magazine’s Online site, the Intelligent Traveler. Explored topics ranging from marine conservation issues to watershed topics to sustainable travel. April 2012 – Present

Project Coordinator and Communications Specialist, Below the Surface, La

Jolla, CA Proposed, planned and fundraised for coastal and river expeditions working in

collaboration with organizations such as the USGS, US Department of the Interior, and the EPA to further the mission of the organization. Disseminated information about the projects through press releases and articles. January 2010 – September 2013

National Geographic Young Explorer, National Geographic Expeditions

Council, Washington D.C. Explored and visually documented San Diego’s watershed ecosystem and how its

health impacts the health of the coastline and people who recreate and earn a living along the coast. Trekked 100 miles from headwaters to river mouth along the San Dieguito River. Interviewed fishermen, local NGO’s working on water quality, members of the CA Water Quality Board, and other stakeholders to identify how inland and coastal water quality programs in San Diego could collaborate more effectively. January 2009 – January 2012

AMY N. WAGNER [email protected]

Career Interests: Wildlife conservation, field research, cetacean behavior, acoustics, and ecology; anthropogenic

effects on marine mammals EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Coastal Environmental Management

Coursework: Ocean and coastal law and policy, geospatial analysis. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH HONORS, May 2011

Environmental Studies; Conservation Biology Warren Wilson College, Asheville, NC

GPA: 3.79 Honors: Yarbrough Research Grant Award; The NC Academy of Science John Bowley Derieux Award, 1st place for excellence in Undergraduate Research; "Emerging Leader" Award as a freshman.

COMMUNITY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT STUDY ABROAD, July 2010 The School for Field Studies, Tanzania

PROFESSIONAL Bibliographer, Forest History Society, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Facilitated the dissemination of forest and conservation history. Independently

identified recent environmental history publications. Created records and wrote abstracts for the publications for upload into the organization’s online open-access International Environmental History Bibliography. September 2013-Present

Laboratory Animal Technician, The University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Assisted university researchers in their efforts to understand the progression of cancer in rodents. Provided daily husbandry to laboratory rodents and maintained animal health records. Administered anesthetics and medicines. Collected tissue samples for genetic analysis via tail-snipping. Provided identification of animals via ear-punch. March - August 2013

Small Mammal Field Technician, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Scooba, MS and Kinston, NC Collected and analyzed field data for Master’s and Postdoctoral projects investigating the effects of forest management practices on wild rodents. Identified, tagged, aged, sexed, weighed, and measured rodents captured in live animal traps. Recorded associated field data and entered it into Microsoft Access. Used the program MARK for data analysis. Used a handheld GPS for navigation in the field. June - December 2012

Campus Greening Representative , Warren Wilson College Environmental

Leadership Center, Swannanoa, NC Collaborated with a team to generate and execute actions to advance sustainability in support of maintaining one of the country’s greenest colleges. Collected, compiled, and presented data on energy usage and environmental awareness. Lead-authored the 2008-2009 comprehensive Warren Wilson College Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory (41 pages) used to inform key college policy makers. January 2009 - May 2011

Piping Plover / Least Tern Steward, The Nature Conservancy, Long Island, NY Performed measures to protect endangered populations of shorebirds. Traversed ten miles of beach to record presence of breeding birds and nests. Erected temporary predator-exclosure fencing around nests. Participated in efforts to educate and engage the community in shorebird conservation. Combined efforts resulted in a high percentage of fledging survival. June - August 2009

MEGAN WARE [email protected]

Career Interests: Fisheries Management, Community-Based Management, Common Pool Resources,

Negotiation and Mediation


Coursework: Fundamentals of GIS and Geospatial Analysis, Fisheries Conflicts, Resource and Environmental Economics, Applied Data Analysis for Environmental Science, Collective Action and Property Rights

BACHELOR OF ARTS, ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS & POLICY, May 2013 Boston University, Boston, MA GPA: 3.95, summa cum laude Coursework: Environmental Policy Methods, Marine Urban Ecology, Ichthyology, Introduction to Environmental Models, Marine Geology, Marine Biogeochemistry

PROFESSIONAL Summer Student Fellow, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), EXPERIENCE Woods Hole, MA

Collaborated with physical and social scientists to model in Matlab the economics of beach nourishment decisions in response to coastal erosion. Wrote paper on findings and presented work to the WHOI community. Invited to and presented a poster of research findings at the AGU Conference in December 2012. May - August 2012

Hatchery Intern, Mount Desert Oceanarium, Bar Harbor, ME Cared for lobsters in on-site hatchery by completing daily feedings, tank

maintenance, and recording population counts in logbooks. Participated in the release of over 5000 lobsters in cooperation with local fishermen. Conducted tours of the hatchery in order to communicate the biology and social implications of the lobster fishery to over 10,000 visitors. May - September 2011

OTHER Boston University Marine Program, Boston University, Boston, MA EXPERIENCE Accepted into Graduate level research classes. Traveled to Belize to assess coral

reef health and research the impact of tidal changes on daily snail migrations. Gained skills in experimental design, hypothesis testing, data analysis and underwater research. September - December 2012

The School for Field Studies, Kenya and Tanzania Conducted water quality testing and in-person interviews to complete a research

project that assessed water conflicts along the Noolturesh River, Kenya. Presented findings to a diverse audience comprised of professionals, farmers, and traditional Maasai. January - May 2012

ADDITIONAL Computer Skills: Proficient in Excel, Matlab, ArcGIS, SPSS INFORMATION Research Skills: Experience with survey design, transect method, CTD, sediment

cores, fish dissection, water quality sampling

NICHOLAS GADRI [email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental leadership in environmental governance; environmental policy and

development; energy policy; land conservation; natural resource management; implementation in developing countries (Africa); environmental communication and decision analysis; sustainable and rural development.

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PUBLIC POLICY, May 2013

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GEOGRAPHY, May 2013 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Concentrations: Environment and Sustainability, Human Activity GHANA SURVEY SCHOOL, 1992-2000

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Accra, Ghana Occupational training program in land surveying, administration and management

PROFESSIONAL Intern, UNC Law School, Chapel Hill, NC EXPERIENCE Researched the effect of legalization of fracking in North Carolina by comparing fracking

effects in Pennsylvania through the use of Lexis research tool. Researched and compiled environmental compliance documents by used of Clean Water and Clear Air Acts. Participated in seminars and symposia at the UNC Business School, Chapel Hill, NC that involved knowledge of environmental laws, regulations and policies pertaining to air and water quality, cultural resources, threatened and endangered species, floodplain management. Carried out research on aspects of fracking programs, operations and other activities, including collecting, analyzing and presenting data and other information from diverse sources to support fracking effects on environment and economy. 2012

Head of Public Relations Affairs, Survey Department, Accra, Ghana

Served as government liaison by coordinating and disbursing information to print and electronic media outlets. Researched and developed informational materials and complete communication campaigns for release to audiences through electronic and newspaper media. Maintained close working relationships with officials of various civic, media and community groups as well as state and national government officials. Managed and evaluated programs using performance reporting system and coordinating measurement of program against stated objectives and budget. Statistically analyzed public opinion data and drew appropriate conclusions. Helped establish instructions, practices, or precedents when processing land documents or sorting incoming applications. Developed and implemented public awareness campaigns on land acquisition, mapping, ownership, and related issues. 1997-2006

Assistant of Head of Public Relations Affairs, Ministry of Lands and Forestry, Ghana

Assisted in daily operation of the Communication unit to include participating in coordination of substantive and administrative activities of the unit, interpreting and disseminating policy, providing procedural advice, improving reporting systems, handling operational and administrative queries, preparing budget submissions, establishing and/or coordinating training programs and monitoring and evaluating results. Served as a Special Assistant to the Deputy Speaker of National Assembly on Land -related issues. Maintained an active land-owners database for current and former land owners. Coordinated with Financial Institutions on the use of Land Title Certificates as collaterals. Provided complete media analysis and press briefings for Secretary of Land and Natural Resources and Department Director on a daily basis. Educated the public on the World Bank Land Reform policies through seminars and symposia. Collaborated with the international donors/partners in planning, facilitating workshops and assist in developing their’ action plan. 1996


SKILLS: Conflict and Resolution Skills through land disputes, leadership and negotiations, 1995-2006

CHERIE C. HARRIS [email protected]

Career Interests: Energy & Environmental Policy; Corporate Social Responsibility; Sustainability Reporting

and Program Management; Strategic Environmental Consulting

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Coursework: Program Management for Environmental Professionals, Environmental

Law and Policy BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, Magna Cum Laude, May 2005 University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA GPA: 3.61

SEMESTER ABROAD, December 2004 School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, London, UK

GPA: 4.00 PROFESSIONAL Vice President, M.J. Bradley & Associates, Washington, DC EXPERIENCE Specialize in coalition building, crafting consensus driven policies, legislative

strategy development and Congressional advocacy to aid members of the Clean Energy Group, a coalition of electric power companies committed to environmental stewardship, and other clients on federal air quality (e.g., MATS, CSAPR) and climate change related initiatives (e.g., GHG NSPS). Advise corporate clients on sustainability strategy (e.g., water stewardship, integrated reporting) as well as risk mitigation opportunities related to storm hardening and resiliency investments. December 2010 – Present

Director, Legislative Affairs, Electric Power Supply Association, Washington, DC

Advocated before Congress and the Administration on behalf of the competitive power supply sector on matters related to climate change, over-the-counter derivatives reform and cyber security. Utilized diverse stakeholder coalitions and advocacy platforms to promote policies of significance. Formulated consensus points of agreement amongst member companies on various Federal legislative matters and developed related policy positions through member-driven working groups. February 2009 – November 2010

Director, Federal Affairs, Constellation Energy, Washington, DC

Evaluated climate change policy proposals and advocated for a national, economy-wide cap-and-trade program. Coordinated with corporate stakeholders (e.g. Constellation Energy Commodities Group, Constellation Energy Products and Services, and Baltimore Gas & Electric) to vet legislative proposals, share policy recommendations and develop responses. Devised policy analysis and strategy documents for distribution to executive management. Maintained and cultivated relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, providing education on Constellation’s business model and environmental priorities. March 2008 – December 2008


Harris, C. (Fall 2012). Energy and Environmental Policy Implications of the Presidential Election. Environmental Energy Insights. MJ Bradley & Associates. v. 15, i. 4: pp 1-5. Harris, C, et al. Issue Brief: Sustainability Grows in Prominence in 2012. November 2012. MJ Bradley & Associates. Available at: http://www.mjbradley.com/reports/sustainability-continues-grow-prominence-2012

Joshua Nichols

[email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental leadership and management through innovation in the design of

environmental programs and policy, while developing environmental professionals.


Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Coursework: Corporate Environmental Management, Policy Analysis Bachelor General Studies, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, May 2003 University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas


Environmental Manager, Southern California Edison (SCE), Monrovia, CA Guided, lead and provided overall organizational management for a team of seven environmental professionals. Constructed and implemented environmental programs that ensure compliance with Federal, State and local statutes and regulations. Developed policy positions and strategy for AB 408 and SB 483, which significantly clarified California Health and Safety Code. Coordinated negotiations between regulators, and industry lobbying organizations, which resulted in unanimous approval by the state legislature. Implemented California’s Electronic Reporting System for environmental permitting at 1,000 company facilities, and SCE’s internal Enviance compliance management system to track environmental compliance obligations. March 2010 - Present

Sr. Environmental Scientist, Southern California Edison, Rosemead, CA

Conceived an environmental compliance management strategy for all SCE facilities. Generated program guidelines, gained approval by senior management and implemented the strategy at 100 facilities. Pioneered the Corporate Waste Management Manual that provides comprehensive waste management guidance to all SCE employees for management of regulated waste. Represented SCE on the nation-wide Utility Solid Waste Activity Group (USWAG), Low Volume Waste, and Hazardous Materials Transportation committees to analyze the impacts of policy developments and regulatory proposals while consulting with other member utilities to develop recommendations and position statements for presentation to regulatory agencies. March 2005 – March 2010

Environmental Supervisor, Del Monte Foods, Hanford, CA

Prepared and submitted regular monitoring reports for submittal to the Certified Unified Program Agency, Air Pollution Control District, Regional Water Quality Control Board, California EPA, and U.S. EPA. Managed a compliance schedule for $1.2M project to upgrade steam generation plant to comply with new regulations for NOx and eliminated 6 tons/year of Hazardous Air Pollutants. June 1998 – March 2005

OTHER EXERIENCE

Intern, US EPA, Kansas City, KS Participated with EPA’s Office of Waste Water in the development and implementation of an outreach strategy for the recently revised Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation regulations. Initiated discussion between the agriculture sector and EPA to promote energy saving techniques and cost-cutting methods for the agriculture sector. May 2002 – June 2003

Ellis Baehr [email protected]

Career Interests: Electricity production, transmission, and distribution; renewable energy development and

integration; regional energy management. EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Energy and Environment

Coursework: Energy and the Environment, Energy Modeling, Applied Data Analysis, Resource and Environmental Economics, Professional Communications

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GEOLOGY AND BIOLOGY, May 2012 State University of New York at Geneseo, Geneseo, NY GPA: 3.4 Coursework: Global Climate Change, Environmental Management, Conservation

Biology, Environmental Geology, Groundwater Hydrology, Stratigraphy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Energy Engagement Assistantship, Duke Energy Initiative, Durham, NC Built on research to define the energy industry, its component sectors, value chains and significant companies and organizations within each sector. Identified energy companies in the United States and assessed the prospects for each company hiring Duke University students, participating in Duke Energy Education, or collaborating in energy research. Developed an interactive directory on the energy industry to be used by students, researchers, and professionals. September 2013 to April 2014

Sustainability Intern, Sustainable Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Collaborated with the Executive Director on the development of a regional energy strategy for Southwestern Pennsylvania. Evaluated the opportunity to utilize and finance green infrastructure to meet USEPA stormwater regulations for Allegheny County while reducing overall costs. Managed the Southwestern Pennsylvania Sustainable Community Essentials Certification and engaged with over 25 municipalities in the certification process. December 2012 to May 2013

Environmental Analytics Intern, Bayer MaterialScience, Pittsburgh, PA

Collected and analyzed groundwater samples around the New Martinsville Industrial Park for organics, sulfates, metals, and total dissolved solids using chromatography. Also using chromatography, monitored worker exposure to Toluene Diisocyanate and Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate during polyurethane production. Quantified concentrations of Cobalt and Touenediamine in bed foam samples to better understand the level of exposure risk for consumers. May 2011 to August 2011

OTHER EXPERIENCE

G.R.E.A.T. Day Student Researcher, SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo New York Explored the environmental impact of slag pile leaching in response to acid rain in the Adirondack mountains using buffering analysis and scanning electron microscopy. Presented the results at the Geneseo G.R.E.A.T. day conference to students, faculty, and outside organizations. September 2011 to April 2012


Significant knowledge of hydraulic fracturing and the Marcellus Shale, including: background geology, potential environmental impacts, economic prospects, and regulatory framework. Additional experience with energy modeling, policy analysis, resource and environmental economic analysis.

ASHLEY BRASOVAN [email protected]

Career Interests: Energy sustainability, renewable energy development, environmental consulting EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Energy and Environment

Coursework: Energy & Environment, Energy Systems Modeling BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EARTH AND OCEAN SCIENCES, May 2013 CERTIFICATE IN MARKETS AND MANAGEMENT, May 2013

University, Durham, NC Coursework: US Environmental Policy, Energy & Ecology, Organizations and

Management, Social Psychology of Business PROFESSIONAL Research Assistant, Jackson Lab, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Crafted a series of methane contamination maps for fracking in Pennsylvania.

Synthesized several climate change papers and derived a series of graphs and tables for each. Collected field data in Austin, TX using a pressure bomb and analyzed the leaf water potentials respirations rates of 4 different species of trees with the use of Excel to determine drought induced mortality rates. Conducted sampling of Argentinian rainwater using an Ion Conductivity machine to gather information on the amounts of anions and cations in the samples. May- August 2013

Environmental Consulting Intern, Mangi Environmental Group, McLean, VA Corrected two Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Assessments (EA). Researched background information online for potential consulting projects and drafted approximately five proposals for the state and federal foundations by first conducting extensive research on each federal project and then composing a proposal on why Mangi wanted the project and what the company could do to assist in drafting the EIS or EA. July-August 2012

Quality of Life Intern, NumbersUSA, Arlington, VA Built interactive maps connecting the quality of life in the USA to immigration rates. Compiled Excel spreadsheets to assist CEO, Roy Beck, with public speeches and interviews. May-August 2011

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Track and Cross Country Distance Specialist, Duke University, Durham, NC Competed in the 2012 NCAA National Cross Country Championships. Elected Team Captain in 2013.


Student Athlete Advisory Counsel, Duke University, Durham, NC.

Briefed student athletes on updates in the athletic department. Administered comments and suggestions through discussion sections on departmental changes in the Duke athletic facilities. Elected Secretary in 2013.

Student Athlete Mentor, Duke University, Durham, NC. Facilitated group activities with freshmen athletes and fostered a welcoming atmosphere for approximately 30 mentees. August 2010- May 2013. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Knowledge of STATA software for data analysis. Valuable fieldwork experience from classwork and lab research. Passionate about finding alternative ways of energy and sustaining the environment for future generations.

James “Paul” Burgess [email protected]

Career Interests: Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility, Dynamic Systems Analysis, Green Building

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 CERTIFICATE OF SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS ANALYSIS, May 2015

Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Energy and Environment

Coursework: Energy Modeling, Sustainable Systems Theory and Drivers, Life Cycle Analysis, Applied Data Analysis using STATA, Electric Power Markets Leadership: Nicholas School Energy Club, Conference Liaison; Rising TIDE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, August 2012 College of Health and Sciences DePaul University, Chicago, IL Concentration: Geography (GIS) Senior Thesis: Local Involvement in Energy Affairs: An Analysis of Illinois

Community Choice Aggregation PROFESSIONAL Sustainability Intern, The Farmery, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Instituted sustainability through Urban community engagements. Verbalized

Farmery goals to the local community specifically with organizational growth, sales, and service. Manage the development and maintenance of Durham stand-alone farm. Promoted sustainable practices that are replicable throughout their United States expansion. August 2013 - Present

Sustainable Green Development Intern, Wetrock LLC, Durham, NC Proposed directly implementable outreach opportunities throughout local Durham

community. Assisting the development and growth of Wetrock Farm in the greater Durham area. Raised awareness through active marketing toward development of a residential community. September 2013 – Present

Design and Implementation Intern, Accelerate 77: ICA-USA, Chicago, IL Organized the first sustainability event in Chicago that incorporated all 77

communities in an effort to integrate initiatives and ideas throughout the city. Coordinated 20 speakers and 100 tabling community leaders, printing resources, gift-bags, and local food resources. June 2012- September 2012

OTHER Edible Garden Volunteer/Horticulturist, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL EXPERIENCE Maintained the edible garden within the urban communities by providing both

physical and organizational support. Local community engagement and environmental education with Zoo patrons and garden enthusiasts. April 2013 – August 2013

Philanthropy and Volunteer Coordinator, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Chicago, IL Coordinated service throughout Chicago that amassed to over 100 hours per

member. Recipient of 2012 National Hyatt “Pat” Eby Community Service Award. November 2010 – June 2012

ADDITIONAL Skilled in Advanced Excel (VBA), STATA, SPSS, ArcGIS, Word, Adobe Photoshop INFORMATION Languages: Spanish (Proficient), Chinese (Elementary), English (Native)

Kayla DeCarr [email protected]

Career Interests: Clean energy, solar energy, social entrepreneurship, business sustainability, community-based programs, sustainable development, natural disasters, international energy systems


Concentration: Energy and the Environment Coursework: Energy & Environment, Energy Modeling, Environmental Economics,

Clean Energy, Sustainable Systems/Business & Environment BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, May 2010 Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources, Honors College

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT Focus: environmental health. Minor: Anthropology GPA: 3.84 PROFESSIONAL Sustainability Intern, Durham City-County Sustainability Office, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Tracked and analyzed energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Developed online

sustainability resource for area businesses and created Sustainability Profiles for local businesses. September 2013 to present

Home Energy Advisor, Next Step Living, Boston, MA Performed MassSave® home energy assessments in over 100 residential homes. Completed detailed and accurate data collection and measurements of home and household characteristics. Promoted adoption of energy measures based on assessment. Met or exceeded performance metrics and sales goals. February 2013 to August 2013

Community Outreach Assistant, Next Step Living, Boston, MA Coordinated community outreach plans for a portfolio of over 100 communities. Promoted company services at hundreds of community events. Developed a portfolio-specific marketing process for event promotion. September 2012 to January 2013

Marketing & Communications Team Leader, AmeriCorps Volunteer, Student Conservation Association, Wethersfield, CT Strategically devised and implemented community outreach campaigns for the Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge. Developed efficient processes for and managed energy assessment program. Coordinated and implemented education programs and workshops for a variety demographics. Managed traditional and social media implementation. Increased quality and readership of program newsletter by 50%. Recorded, tracked, and analyzed data in developing future improved models. October 2010 to September 2012

OTHER Gleaning Consultant, Intervale Center, Burlington, VT EXPERIENCE Managed daily program operations, including volunteer coordination. Developed

recommendations for future implementation at the Intervale Center, based on analysis of data and field work. September to December 2009

ADDITIONAL Certifications: BPI Analyst, Building Performance Institute INFORMATION Residential Lighting, Renssellear Polytechnic Institute

Professional Experience with Technologies: Salesforce, Constant Contact, Basecamp, ExpressEngine, Google applications, Advanced Excel, Social & Traditional Media

Matthew J. Doolin [email protected]

Career Interests: Alternative energy research, specifically concerning biomass; Sustainability policy regulations at the state and local level


Concentration: Energy and the Environment Coursework: Energy Modeling, Resource and Environmental Economics, Energy

and the Environment, Environmental Politics, Markets for Electric Power

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENIRONMENTAL POLICY, August 2007 Environmental Science Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY GPA: 3.95 Coursework: Environmental Science and Policy, Principles of Environmental

Science, Legislative Politics, Conservation Biology PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Energy Education Assistant, Duke University Energy Initiative, Durham, NC Assist with increasing campus awareness of Duke energy programs. Design functional web page for students seeking energy internships. Implement new ways for multi-level student interaction within the energy discipline. Plan trip itinerary for local student energy trips. August 2013 - Present

Peer Statistics Tutor, Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY

Served as a statistical analysis expert by using multiple forms of statistics software. Provided assistance to fellow students having difficulty with statistics classes on a large group or individual basis. August 2008 - December 2010

Student Contract Researcher, Miami University, Oxford, OH

Conducted original research, concerning future uses of biomass energy sources, on natural ecosystems with HHMI funding. Ran statistical analyses on thousands of rows of data in multiple spreadsheets. Maintained grassland experimental area for multiple projects. May - August 2010

Campus Coordinator, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Georgetown, KY

Participated as a citizen lobbyist discussing multiple bills with state legislators regarding current environmental topics. Coordinated informational events to gain student support. Stayed up to date research on relevant environmental legislation and important politicians. January - May 2010

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Teen Services Librarian, Owen County Public Library, Owenton, KY Organized and planned events for teenage patrons. Supervised and publicized library events using Facebook, updated website using HTML code, and created flyers in Microsoft Publisher. Established connections with local businesses to support library events. September 2012 - August 2013


Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Publisher, Outlook

Proficient with HTML code Coordinated social network sites for organizations

NICHOLAS “NICK” GARAFOLA [email protected]

Career Interests: Analyze, formulate and implement sustainable energy use practices to optimize businesses. EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015

SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS ANALYSIS CERTIFICATE, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Energy and Environment

Coursework: Energy Modeling, Sustainable Systems Theory and Drivers, Statistics in R, Modeling for Environmental Sustainability, Energy Technology

BACHELOR OF ARTS, ECONOMICS/ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, May 2013 Denison University, Granville, OH GPA: 3.52 Senior Research: “Low-Carbon Transitions for Industrial Enterprises,” Spring 2013.

Summer Scholar Research: “The Path to Implementation of Solar Photovoltaic Power for America,” Summer 2011.


Energy Research Assistant, Duke University Energy Initiative, Durham, NC Analyze and communicate energy research initiatives among Duke faculty and students. Promote research projects throughout academic and business networks by designing visual concept diagrams. September 2013 - Present.

Communications Intern, North Carolina Sierra Club, Raleigh, NC

Advised legislative assistants on state environmental issues. Researched and developed fact sheets according to academic and nonprofit research. Organized and archived organization publications for future use. June - August 2013.

Computer Technician, Denison University, Granville, OH

Assisted students, faculty and staff with personal and institutional equipment. Focused on optimal use practices, problem solving and preventative maintenance. January 2010 - April 2013.

Editor-in-Chief/Managing Editor, The Denisonian, Granville, OH

Managed weekly publication and staff of 20 on a $30,000 annual budget. Delegated projects, advertisements and communication to staff members. Researched, budgeted, ordered and implemented technology upgrades. Reduced waste and printing costs by more than 20%. April 2011 - December 2012.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Web Manager, Re/Max Platinum Group, Team Nest Builder, Sparta, NJ Overhauled existing web sites, streamlined web presence and documented routine procedures to transform internet traffic into increased business. May -August 2012.

Web Editor, The Denisonian, Granville, Ohio

Transitioned to template-based service at 70% below industry standard cost. Provided on-site technical support for Apple workstations, networking and Adobe Creative Suite. Initiated equipment upgrades and office workflows to improve productivity. January - May 2011.


Foreign Language Skills: Intermediate German Language. Software Skills: 2013 CompTIA A+ certified technician for Microsoft-based systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel (Macros, Visual Basic and Solver), Adobe InDesign and PhotoShop, Apple OSX 10.4-10.9, JMP, SPSS, STATA 11, R, basic HTML code editing. Hobbies: Distance running, personal computer optimization.

Gabriel Goffman [email protected]

Career Interests: Solar Energy; Developing World Renewable Energy; SmartGrid Technology; Green Energy Investing; Business Sustainability Analysis; Business Emission Reduction and Sustainability Consulting

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 CERTIFICATE IN SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS ANALYSIS, May 2015

Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Coursework: Sustainable Systems, Energy Modeling, Data Analysis, Energy

Economics, Energy Technology Honors: Recipient of John Marshall $15,000 Scholarship

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY, May 2010 Yale University, New Haven Connecticut GPA: 3.48 Coursework: Global Energy Sources: Capitalism and the Environment; Ecology

and Environmental Problem Solving, Uses and Issues: American Political Institutions: What We Eat and Why: Cultural Psychology Senior Thesis: Psychology Department/ Yale School of Management Discounting of Environmental Public Goods. Conducted original research on intergenerational temporal discounting for abatement of Global Warming.


Volunteer, The Peace Corps, Ciudad Dario, Nicaragua Coordinated community and nation-wide projects such as conferences, training events and summits. Developed strong relationships with local teachers and social workers Through these relationships, established a local health outreach strategy, which succeeded in reaching over 1000 citizens. Designed, and submitted applications for sustainable development projects that were approved for USAID and PEPFAR Grants. Designed and executed innovative team based development projects and audience targeted lesson plans. January 2011-April 2013

Research Associate, The Cleantech Group, London, United Kingdom

Conducted in-depth research and analyzed start-up clean technology/biotechnology companies for use by the panel of judges that selected “Cleantech 100” for 2010. Contributed to The Growing Importance of Renewable Chemicals: Executive Brief and the Cleantech 100. (http://www.guardian.co.uk/globalcleantech100). May – August 2010

OTHER Team Member Duke Bass Energy Team, Duke University, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Working with an interdisciplinary team of researchers from the Nicholas School

and the Fuqua School of Business to study effective techniques to encourage consumer behavior that reduces carbon emissions and saves energy. Investigating consumer perception of healthy and sustainable products in order to develop a market research project for the company Beyond Meat. (http://sites.duke.edu/bassconnectionsinenergy/) September 2013-May, 2015


Organizations: Member of Duke University Business and Environment Club and Energy Club. Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English, with basic conversational Brazilian Portuguese. Technology: Proficient with Excel, Excel Visual Basics, STATA statistical software, Qualtrics management.

ANDREW GUERRA [email protected]

Career Interests: Project Management, Corporate Sustainability, Energy Modeling, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk

Assessment, Environmental Engineering, Transportation, Renewable Energy, Unconventional Energy EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Energy and Environment

Coursework: Transportation & Energy Development, Modeling for Energy Systems, Resource & Environmental Economics, Energy & Environmental Science

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, June 2011 University of California, Los Angeles Minor: Environmental Engineering PROFESSIONAL Senior Analyst, Environmental Risk Communications, Inc. (ECRI), San Francisco, CA EXPERIENCE Manages Environmental Liability Portfolios for remediation sites including modeling,

forecasting, financing, risk, and project schedules using VBA and Monte Carlo techniques for companies in the oil and gas industry. Maintains regular communication with 3 portfolio managers to express financial health and recommendations for portfolio. Monitors the risk of liabilities for 3 RCRA/Superfund sites with a custom model which demonstrates the status of each site. Performed lead generation, business development, and facilitated a webinar focusing on ERCI’s products and services. Constructed Site Strategic Plans containing detailed history, liabilities, remediation techniques, financial recommendations, and a GIS and technical analysis for contaminated sites for oil and gas Project Managers. November 2011 – Present

Technical Writer Intern, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: Environmental Health, Baldwin Park, CA Developed Environmental Impact Reports for solar farms in Palmdale, CA. Performed scientific analysis and Phase 1 assessments of private residential and commercial water wells. Implemented a GIS analysis of housing property with pools to develop a data set to restructure inspections and audits. June – October 2011

Senior Researcher, UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability; Los Angeles, CA Analyzed the effect of urban runoff on water quality in Marina del Rey, CA as a function of trash, harmful algal bloom (HAB), total suspended solids (TSS), and fecal indicator bacteria (FIB). Recognized as the first university study to investigate and correlate the effects of runoff on all three of these water quality indicators. Observed statistically significant (R squared greater than 0.9) correlations between HAB, TSS and FIB with the spatial distribution of contaminants, details for each site including most contaminated, least contaminated and most problematic were made aware of. Our research group presented data trends and findings to the community and Heal The Bay in Santa Monica, CA. September 2010 – June 2011

ADDITIONAL Publication: INFORMATION Andrew Guerra "Effect of Urban Runoff on Water Quality Indicators in Ballona Creek,

CA." UCLA IOES. http://www.environment.ucla.edu/media_IOE/files/Effect-of-Urban-Runoff-ms-ncg.pdf.

Awards: Duke Nicholas School of the Environment Merit Scholarship, UCLA Academic Grant Recipient, 2011 UCLA Science Poster Day Presenter, 2010 Southern California Waste Management Forum Honorary Student Attendee

MATTOX R. HALL [email protected]

Career Interests: Oil & gas markets, power generation and distribution, energy trading EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Energy & the Environment Coursework: Energy Systems Modeling, Electric Power Markets, Energy

Economics, Environmental Economics, Energy Technology, Applied Statistics Leadership: Energy Club Cabinet Member – Coordinating two day Spring semester trip to Charlotte, NC to visit energy companies

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE,

AMERICAN HISTORY, May 2010 Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN GPA: 3.8/4.0, Magna Cum Laude Coursework: Mineralogy, Petrology, Sedimentology, Structural Geology & Rock

Mechanics, Geomorphology, Volcanic Processes, Field Methods PROFESSIONAL Project Geologist, Michael Pisani & Associates, Inc. New Orleans, LA EXPERIENCE Managed environmental assessments and soil and groundwater remediation

projects for energy and environmental service firms in Louisiana and Colorado. Promoted from field geologist to project manager and report writer within one year of hire. Routinely led three to five person teams of salaried field crew and contractors in collecting thousands of soil samples and installing hundreds of groundwater monitoring wells at energy production facilities. Authored series of reports detailing personally designed models of quantitative grain size data from over 200,000 cubic yards of dredged sand that formed the basis of client claim. Implemented and reported quarterly monitoring plan in accordance with state regulations that successfully released clients from further remediation responsibilities at Louisiana oil field. October 2010 – May 2013

OTHER Contract Surveyor, Doyle Land Services, Inc., New Orleans, LA EXPERIENCE Marked property lines in coastal wetlands of southeast Louisiana. September 2010

Consultant, Accelerator Summer Business Institute, Vanderbilt University

Student in intensive business consulting boot camp with over 100 hours of MBA coursework. Designed and presented solutions to real-world marketing and operations problems for Bridgestone Firestone, HIMMS, Nashville’s Music City Music Council, MyWerx, and the Nashville Oasis Center. Recognized as team MVP and one of the top speakers in a class of ~60. June 2010

ADDITIONAL Leadership Development Member, Young Leadership Council, New Orleans, LA INFORMATION Completed ten week “Leadership Development Series” course on non-profit

organization designed to teach management skills to young professionals in community leadership positions. Helped organize community events such as the 2012 Night Out Against Crime. April 2012-June 2012

North Cascades Mountaineering, National Outdoor Leadership School

Received training in leadership and technical mountaineering skills on month-long climbing expedition in the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area of the North Cascades. June 2009

SAM HILE [email protected]

Career Interests: Domestic energy and climate policy, electricity markets, energy and international conflict EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Energy and the Environment

Coursework: System optimization and Monte Carlo simulation, energy economics, statistics, power markets, climate law

BACHELOR OF ARTS, PHYSICS & ENERGY POLICY STUDIES, May 2012 Physics & Astronomy/Policy Studies Rice University, Houston TX Coursework: Energy Economics, Engineering Economics, Energy Policy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University, NC

Analyzed policy options available to the EPA for regulating CO2 emissions from existing sources under the Clean Air Act. Surveyed use of least-cost planning by electric utilities in traditionally regulated states. September 2013 - Present

Presidential Intern, American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt

Led data analysis team behind AUC’s Carbon Footprint 2.0 report and eliminated weeks of manual data entry with original MATLAB/Excel solution. Researched and helped implement hydroelectric generator in rural oasis community to mitigate local aquifer depletion. Compiled and analyzed high volume statistics for black mold in Egyptian onion crop yields for study aimed at bolstering exports. August 2012 – July 2013

Energy Research Intern, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

Simulated power output of CPV systems in MATLAB and performed complex least-squares curve fit analyses to correlate observed anomalies in power yield with meteorological data. Received training in operation and benchmarking of several types of PV panels. June – July 2011

Research Intern, Baker Institute Energy Forum, Rice University, TX

Researched, fact-checked and edited institute publications on a variety of energy-related topics including domestic fracking, water management in Latin America and urban sprawl in China. Created several GIS maps to visually assess extent of state wind resource potential utilization. June 2010 – May 2011

OTHER Temporary Analyst, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Rice University, TX EXPERIENCE Analyzed large volumes of data using SPSS statistics software. Implemented

Excel VBA code for automated creation of PowerPoint summaries, thereby greatly streamlining and shortening the analysis process. Trained two colleagues on usage. June – August 2012


Advanced Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic, and Working Proficient Spanish. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel VBA), Adobe Creative Suite, MATLAB. Strong familiarity with ArcGIS and SPSS.

Yufei Li [email protected]

Career Interests: Energy/environmental consulting, energy planning data analysis, economic

analysis, climate change research, energy finance or energy trading EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Energy and Environment

Coursework: Energy System Modeling on energy project optimization, Energy and Environment, Resource and Environmental Economics

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, July 2013 College of Urban and Environmental Science (CUES)

Peking University, Beijing, China GPA: 3.76/4.00, Rank: 1/23 Undergraduate Thesis: Intertemporal and Interspatial Discounting of

Environmental Risks - An Experimental Study BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS, July 2013

China Center for Economics Research (CCER), Peking University, Beijing, China

GPA: 3.49 / 4.00 Coursework: Micro and Macro Economics, Econometrics, Low-Carbon Economy and Carbon Finance, Internet Marketing, Public Finance

PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT COUNSELOR, Liaoning LiJie Consulting Corporation, Dalian, China EXPERIENCE Collaborated with a group of four individuals on consumer strategies projects for a

mining company. Conducted data analysis and background policy research for the redevelopment strategy of an iron mine. January– March 2013

INTERN, Emerging Industrial Planning & Research Institute, Dalian, China

Explored the policy background on the Middle and Long-term Planning & development strategy of Food Security. Organized and executed door-to-door interviews with seven governmental bureaus. June– September 2013

OTHER EXPERIENCE

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, College of Environmental Sciences &Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China

Designed innovative models for analyzing the differences between experimental surveys about attitude of global catastrophic risks carried out in China and USA. June 2012 – July 2013

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China

Constructed the models for location choices of wind power enterprises in China. Gathered data and conducted basic analysis of the cities and their economic background for power enterprises. March– August 2012

TEAM LEADER, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Beijing, China

Collaborated with a team of undergraduate and graduate students to investigate the time-space evolvement of retailing FDI in China. Gathered retailing FDI data and used ArcGIS and STATA to explore time-space models for influencing factors. September 2011- May 2012


Skills: ArcGIS, STATA, SPSS, MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Trained in: Excel in Energy Models, Linear Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Model, Probabilistic Model, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Econometrics

SARA BETHANY LINDENFELD [email protected]

Career Interests: Corporate engagement on climate change, business sustainability, climate change

communication, sustainability consulting, energy efficiency, renewable energy, Open Access publishing EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015

CERTIFICATE IN SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS ANALYSIS Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Energy and Environment Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Certification, Spring 2014

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCE, May 2011

Earth and Planetary Science University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA PROFESSIONAL Fellow, Duke Center for Sustainability and Commerce, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Member of three-person team leading Zero Waste to Landfill Initiative for Duke

athletics. Researched and implemented upstream and downstream waste-reduction strategies by collaborating with vendors, Duke administrators, and students. September 2013 – April 2014

Climate and Energy Fellow, Friends of the Earth, U.S., Washington, DC

Conducted initial research for two new campaigns assessing energy storage technologies and fossil fuels on public lands. Coauthored reply comments to a proposed rule of the California Public Utility Commission regarding energy storage. May – August 2013

Senior Publications Assistant, The Public Library of Science (PLOS), San Francisco, CA

Corresponded with and advised authors, editors, and reviewers throughout the peer review process for the largest academic journal in the world. Oversaw author-declared Conflict of Interests statements, Financial Disclosures, and manuscripts describing new species. Represented PLOS externally by tabling at scientific conferences, communicating policies to readers, and corresponding with the press. August 2011 – May 2013, Freelance Publications Assistant May – September 2013

Research Assistant, Stanford University Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford, CA

Assisted in developing and conducting two meta-analyses: analyzing how warming climate affects phenology (life cycle events); compiling results and uncertainties within models predicting species range contraction and extinction. Critiqued graduate student research projects in weekly departmental meetings with Stanford professors, graduate students, and interns. May – December 2009

Editorial Assistant, Journal of Climatic Change, Stanford, CA

Led the publication of “Special Issue: Washington State Climate Change Impacts Assessment” (Sep. 2010, Vol. 102, No. 1-2) by coordinating with researchers and professors who submitted and reviewed articles. May – August 2009.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Climate Reality Leader, Climate Reality Leadership Corps, Chicago, IL Selected for leadership program educating the public about climate change. Completed 3-day training led by Al Gore and experts in the climate and communication fields. July 2013 – Present

Alumni Representative, Nicholas School Student Council

JUAN JOSE OCARIZ ARCE [email protected]

Career Interests: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Business

Development, Energy, Finance.

EDUCATION MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, May 2016 The Fuqua School of Business Duke University, Durham, NC

Member of Energy, Development and the Global Environment (EDGE) Club, DUKE MBA Energy Club and Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club

MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2016 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Energy and the Environment Internship Coordinator” of the Energy Club, Member of the Latin Student Council (LSC).

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING, December 2009

Major: Industrial Engineering Universidad Anahuac Mexico Norte, Mexico City, Mexico GPA: 3.6 Honors: Excellence Scholarship (merit-based)

Coursework: President, Faculty of Engineering; Member, Genera (Business Leadership Program); Finance Committee Member, Genera; Student Government Member, Faculty of Engineering of Industrial Projects; Participant, Workshop on Negotiation and Public Speaking

PROFESSIONAL Financial Planning Manager, Pfizer Mexico, Mexico.

EXPERIENCE Managed $635MM USD in revenue and $152MM USD in costs. Addressed major variations versus budget and forecast and proposed solutions to mitigate variations including: Prices and promotional strategies lowering the LOE impact for products like Viagra and Lyrica; negotiate with the Secretary of Economy to be able to launch products such as Xalcori, Blaxitec, Xeljanz. Actively involved in the development of value added programs for established products, guaranteed ideal margins for distributors and assured commercial pricing activities by controlling, analyzing and proposing prices for all products including loss of exclusivity, new launches and tenders. Additional $13MM USD in the Institutional Channel per year in sales were identified as a consequence of my analysis and follow-up. Launch the new generic business unit and assumed responsibility of all financial analysis, program setup as well as revenue and expenses forecast. The new business was successfully launched on time and is now over 100 people strong managing approximately $20MM in Revenue in 2013. Managed and developed a team of five analysts. One analyst became a manager and two others promotions to coordinators were accelerated. This team reduced the operating plan process by one month in Mexico, implemented a new ERP system, launched a record of seven new products in one year and achieved flawless execution of loss of exclusivity strategies. December 2011 – July 2013

Financial Planning Analyst, Pfizer Mexico, Mexico. Developed a rolling forecast model to estimate short and long-term revenue estimates for all company products. Implemented the new process Q3 2013 which involves all main areas of the company (marketing, sales, finance, strategic planning) and it’s still used as the forecasting tool. October 2009 - December 2011

ADDITIONAL INDORMATION

Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Fluent) Technology: Oracle and Microsoft Office –Excel, Power Point and Word Athletics: Former member of Necaxa, a semi-professional soccer team and the school of Real Madrid in Mexico. Volunteer Activities: Active member of Edifik, a non-profit organization whose main activity is to help rural communities in Mexico and Honduras since 2004, including leading Honduras brigades, 2007 – 2008.

PA YE [email protected]

Career Interests: Renewable energy policy, Energy systems analysis, Clean technology, Energy modeling EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Energy and Environment

Coursework: Energy and the Environment, Energy Tech. & Impact on the Environment, Energy Economics and Policy, Energy Systems Modeling.

B.A., ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATION, June 2013 School of Environment and Natural Resources Renmin University of China, Beijing, China GPA: 3.74/4.0 Coursework: Macroeconomics, Statistics, Environmental Economics, Environmental

Policy, Environmental Planning PROFESSIONAL Environmental Intern, Friends of Nature, Beijing, China EXPERIENCE Designed and implemented new courses for raising environmental awareness among

high school students. Promoted kitchen waste recycling in assigned communities in Beijing by investigating the periodic kitchen waste recycling and organizing activities to improve recycling skills among residents. Surveyed the quantity and effects of municipal waste recycling among 50 cities and presented policy suggestions on promotion of domestic kitchen waste recycling to the Government. October 2012–May 2013

Intern, Beijing Municipal Administration Committee, Beijing, China

Overviewed experience from the developed countries on solid waste management and applied them to improve city landscaping in China. Involved in preparation of the 2012 Beijing Organic Waste Treatment Technologies and Equipment Exhibition, where over 60 companies from around the world exhibited the most advanced techniques and equipment for kitchen and green waste disposal. February 2012– June 2012

Water Quality Intern, Environmental Science Research & Design Institute of Zhejiang, Hangzhou, China

Analyzed water pollution in Wuxing Village by collecting weekly COD and BOD indexes by field study. Investigated the monthly livestock and vegetable cultivation from Huzhou agricultural reports. Interviewed ten local farmers on their knowledge of water pollution control. Developed and wrote a report for the Huzhou government on how to improve the water quality in rural areas. July 2011–September 2011

OTHER Market Strategy Researcher, Renmin University of China, Beijing, China EXPERIENCE Engaged in research funded by the National Education Funds on China’s marketing

strategy towards a low-carbon economy. Quantified the overall energy consumption and energy conservation potential within the construction industry in China. Applied scenario analyses to estimate the requirements for investment and financing on the energy, petrochemical and electricity industry. Established a market-based mechanism for China’s low-carbon strategy of investment and financing. September 2011– March 2013

DIANA S. ROWE [email protected]

Career Interests: International energy development, corporate strategy, oil & gas, alternative fuels, technology

deployment, corporate social responsibility, government relations EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2016 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Energy and Environment

Coursework: Energy systems and optimization modeling, economics, technology assessment, policy analysis

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, May 2016

Fuqua School of Business Duke University, Durham, NC RELIGION & MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES, May 2008

College of Arts & Sciences Emory University, Atlanta, GA GPA:3.65 Coursework: 12-month study abroad in Morocco and India, 2008 John Fenton Prize

for Work in Comparative Religion. 2006 William A. Beardslee Prize for Best Paper on Religion.

PROFESSIONAL Project Manager, U.S. Department of State, All Native, Inc., Arlington, VA EXPERIENCE Designed national campaign to encourage U.S. firms to enter the Iraqi market.

Cultivated strategic program partnerships with federal and state agencies, Iraqi organizations, NGOs, and the private sector. Direct supervisor to a staff of four and managed development of program SharePoint site. Established comprehensive Results Framework to analyze program success. January – November 2013.

Research Analyst & Coordinator, State Programs Initiative – Washington, U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council, Vienna, VA

Top analyst for client recruitment and engagement, managing accounts for 30 firms. Energy specialist for Research Department, publishing over 50 articles including a 90-page analysis on the Saudi power market. Organized VIP events attracting Fortune 100 companies and arranged multiple company missions to Saudi Arabia. Implemented new marketing strategy for Council events, increasing attendance 115%. September 2009 – December 2012.

Marketing Coordinator, Microsoft, Xtreme Consulting Group, Redmond, WA

Managed the SharePoint site for the Platform Architecture Team at Microsoft. December 2008 – March 2009.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Research Associate, Center for Energy, Development and the Global Environment (EDGE), Duke University, Durham, NC

Authored case study on the Coca Cola Water Initiative utilizing first-hand accounts from company executives.

Cabinet Member, Duke MBA Energy Club, Duke University, Durham, NC

Designed and coordinated first national MBA case competition on energy in emerging markets. September 2013 – Present.


Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint; Adobe CS5, and STATA. Conversational in Arabic. Advanced skills in business writing and public speaking.

MEILING SHI [email protected]

Career Interests: Business sustainability, energy efficiency, program management, environmental consulting,

supply chain management, renewable energy. EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Energy and Environment

Sustainable System Group Project: Biofuels and Mozambique Energy Group Project: Solar Energy in Nigeria Coursework: Energy and Environment, Energy system modeling, Sustainable system analysis, Applied data analysis for environmental science, Resource and environmental economics.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CERAMICS ENGINEERING, June 1999 Hebei United University, Light Industry College, Hebei, China

Minor: English PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Interior Designer, Freelance, Shanghai, China Specialized in luxury residential properties, from concept design to project management. Organized sourcing for all furniture, lighting and facilities. In-charge of furniture design, space planning and interior design. Average project value of 1.4 million RMB. April 2011- June 2013

Director of Business Development, CBL Jewelry & Accessories, Shanghai, China

Established the office and supply chain for a design firm based in Switzerland. Managed sourcing for jewelry materials and packaging. Built a supply chain with more than 10 suppliers and 2 Jewelry manufacturing factories. Negotiated contracts and supervised sampling and quality control. January 2009- March 2011

Co-Founder & Owner, M2O Interior Design Studio, Shanghai, China

High-end commercial and residential design. Head designer, managing a design team of 5 and construction teams of 15 to 60 workers. Highlighted projects include: Office design for Ideawise Shanghai, a German based eCommerce company, 1000 sqm with project value of 2.3 million RMB; The Van Vlissingen residence, a 1200 sqm project in the value of 5 million RMB; Renhe Garden, a residential design of 400 sqm with project value of 1.4 million RMB. January 2004 – December 2008

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Translator, Joint U.S.-China Cooperation on Clean Energy (JUCCCE), Shanghai, China

Translated an academic presentation for Mayor-Training program on green tourism. 2011

Sales associate, Da-li musical instruments LLC, Beijing, China. Retail supervisor for the Beijing flagship store and wholesale customer service representative. June 2000 – November 2003

ADDITIONAL Proficient in STATA, Energy Modeling, Excel, PowerPoint INFORMATION Languages: Fluent in English and Chinese

Interests: Painting, fashion design, hiking.

PABLO TACCIOLI [email protected]

Career Interests: Renewable Energy, Sustainability EDUCATION

MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2016 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Energy and Environment

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION, May 2016 Fuqua School of Business Duke University, Durham, NC BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, May 2007 Boston University, Boston, MA

PROFESSIONAL Solar Account Manager, CivicSolar, San Francisco, CA EXPERIENCE Executed sales of solar systems and services to installers, developers, and property

owners for projects of up to 500kW. Evaluated customers’ energy needs, available space, shading issues, electrical service limitations, and aesthetic concerns to arrive at a suitable recommendation for the system size and configuration. Established and grew the Latin American branch by working with Spanish speaking clientele in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Argentina. October 2012 – July 2013

Solar Module Engineer, Greenvolts, Fremont, CA

Designed and tested receiver and module components for all prototype and production phases. Analyzed thermal and structural simulations for cell heat dissipation and module to tracker mounting interfaces. Created system cost models to optimize current designs and to lower future costs. Managed on-site assembly lines at Tier 1 manufacturing companies overseas in China and arranged international logistics. Led field module testing, tracker calibration, and inverter diagnoses at solar sites throughout California and Arizona. Discussed product features and manufacturing procedures with customers, investors, site inspectors, and IEC personnel. Negotiated cost effective solutions with various international contract manufacturers and suppliers. Created, incorporated, and managed engineering design change orders in Agile product life cycle management software. Implemented, managed, and instructed senior management on utilizing recruiting and hiring software. Presented technical paper on heat dissipation, thermal performance, and reliability to the engineering department. March 2009 – September 2012

Lead Field Engineer, Weatherford, Houston, TX

Managed on-site $.25 MM- 2MM monthly projects in TX, OK, LA, as well as International explorations in the Middle East. Provided daily rig operational status documentation, data logs, formation surveys, failure reports, cost analysis, and equipment shipping needs to geologists, company representatives, salesmen, drilling engineers, and office personnel. Installed various sensors for depth tracking, decoded mud pulse signals, and bridged communication between client representatives and the Weatherford office. Led radiation safety meetings for the entire rig personnel overseas in the Persian Gulf, established an inventory system, and assembled lithium batteries. June 2007 – December 2008

Endoscopy R&D Intern, Boston Scientific, Boston, MA

Developed and perform test methods for the FDA’s required Process Validation Remediation. Revised the preventative measures and clinical failure effects sections of the Risk Analysis training document. May – August 2006

Kyle Thomas [email protected]

Career Interests: Renewable Energy, Energy Modeling, Developing Energy Solutions EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2013 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Coursework: Modeling For Energy Systems, Energy and Environment BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, May 2008 Fine and Applied Arts Appalachian State University, Boone, NC GPA: 3.75 Coursework: Science for Sustainability, Environmental Economics, PROFESSIONAL Research Assistant, Duke University, Durham NC EXPERIENCE Worked with Dr. Jeffrey Vincent conducting new research for economic

development in Malaysia. Used statistical software package, STATA, to determine how changes in land use effect water treatment costs. August 2013 – Present

Bio-diesel Technician, Patriot BioDiesel, Greensboro, NC

Prepared feedstock for processing using mechanical and thermal separation units to ensure constant supply of feedstock for transesterification. Without a constant feedstock, processed, feedstock production of biodiesel would not be possible. Found zero cost disposal solution for over 600 waste barrels that were occupying valuable inventory space by working Custom Drum Inc. August 2012 – June 2013

Sustainability Intern, Town of Cary, Cary, NC Performed a waste audit and determined that over 40 percent of all Town of Cary waste could have been recycled. Helped design the new “desk side recycling program” to increase employee recycling participation. Efforts resulted in a net savings of $500 dollars per year and increased revenue by $500 per year through efficient sale of recyclables. May 2011 – July 2011

OTHER Student Advisor, Budget Council, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC EXPERIENCE Helped advise the Vice Chancellor about monetary allocation to the student

activities budget through debate of fund allocations and review of past budgets. March 2011

Program Planner, Earth Day Committee, Appalachian State Uni., Boone, NC

Worked with a committee of five to plan Earth Day activities including a multi-band benefit concert to support The Sun Catchers Project. April 2010

Survey Crafter, SGA Recycling Program, Appalachian State Uni., Boone, NC

Collaborated with the Office of Off-Campus Community Relations to increase recycling opportunities for off-campus students. Designed and evaluated a survey for the University to determine if more off campus recycling was necessary. March 2010 – May 2010

JENNIFER LEIGH WILLIAMS [email protected]

Career Interests: Solar business development, clean energy finance, electricity markets and grid integration

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Energy and Environment

Coursework: Energy Modeling, Environmental Economics, Transportation and Energy, Data Analysis using STATA, Environmental Policy Entrepreneurship

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, May 2015 Kenan-Flagler Business School

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Honors: Falls Prize, Jenrette Fellowship, Kenan Institute Leadership Fellow,

Energy Club Trek Leader, Benevolence Farm Board, Net Impact Cabinet Member Coursework: Corporate Finance, Accounting, Tax & Finance, Strategy, Operations BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PHILOSOPHY, cum laude, May 2008 Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT Honors: Ernest A. Simon Scholar, Public Service Leadership Award PROFESSIONAL Business Development Fellow, Mosaic, Oakland, CA EXPERIENCE Expanded project lead generation in solar finance and peer-to-peer lending, including

advancing a new Fortune 500 company channel relationship. Wrote associated strategic brief approved and prioritized for online rollout by Board. June-August 2013

Carolina Startup Fellow, Simpa Networks, Bangalore, India Initiated referral network pilot program for rural pay-as-you-go solar electricity

customers in Karnataka, India. Led program communications and commenced operational systems, resulting in first referrals within 1 month. May-June 2013

Project Manager, Sungevity, Oakland, CA Managed $3.4M portfolio of distributed solar projects, led departmental teams

through tranche, design and subcontracts, and directed 8+ crews with results of 500+ kW installed per annum. Launched operational efficiency and growth analysis projects. Utilized Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) strategies to automate pipeline for more efficient installation cycles. Served as departmental point of accountability for company-wide CRM transition, facilitating team of 5 to develop software requirements and manage platform build-out. December 2010-May 2012

Project Manager Support, Sungevity, Oakland, CA Analyzed project velocity, load variance and performance across teams and

subcontractors. Initiated system for efficient subcontractor project distribution resulting in reduced bottlenecks and >10% faster installations. Aug-December 2010

Program and Marketing Associate, Solar Richmond, Richmond, CA Developed strategy for a social enterprise to finance solar, wrote business plan for

$5M first-round investment and won pro bono consulting. Led consumer solar analysis and education, including analyses for the City of Richmond, contributing to City’s installation of the most solar per capita in the Bay Area in 2009. Wrote case studies, annual report and press releases. January 2009-July 2010

ADDITIONAL AmeriCorps Education Award, Rebuilding Together Oakland Coordinator, Grid INFORMATION Alternatives volunteer, San Quentin Prison volunteer. Coordinated a distribution

center after Hurricane Katrina including volunteer and donor management. Traveled to 18+ countries, including touring Southeast Asia by bicycle.

SHIYAO WU [email protected]

Career Interests: Energy Efficiency, Climate Change Economics and Policy, Sustainability


Coursework: Applied Data Analysis for Environmental Science, Modeling for Energy Systems, Fundamentals of Geospatial Analysis (GIS), Intermediate Microeconomics, Professional Communications

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, June 2013

School of Environmental Science and Engineering Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China. GPA: 3.6 Coursework: Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Foundation of Environmental

Engineering, System Engineering, Evaluation and Planning, Policy and Law, GIS & Environmental Information System, VB Programming, Marketing


Intern, Supervision Bureau of Guangdong Environmental Protection Sector, Guangzhou, China. July– August 2012

Monitored pollutants such as waste water, gas from polluting enterprises. Raised suggestions for pollution treatment and investigated into loans for projects. Attended Conference of Guangdong Province Environmental Protection Industry and discussed environmental policies regarding climate change and energy saving.

Intern, Guangdong Province Environmental Protection Engineering Research and Design Institute, Guangzhou, China. May – July 2012

Evaluated environmental impact of electrical appliances, metal and computer plants by collecting data and conducting data analysis. Wrote preliminary reports on possibility of passing assessment. Conducted analysis and suggested an optimal way for making improvement. Wrote the Cost-Effective chapter and Engineering Analysis chapter of Environmental Impact Assessment Report.

Research Assistant, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China. October 2011-May 2013

Conducted research on the effect of Biochar application on soil carbon storage, reduction of GHG emissions from soil and related changes in microbial system. Analyzed data on CO2 emission and DNA sequences.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Minister of the Public Relation Department, Public Relationship Club, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China. September 2011- September2012

Communicated with school officers to negotiate holding campus activities. Received sponsorship from local businesses to hold different kinds of activities, such as sports meetings and social gatherings. Organized and hosted several events, ranging from an academic conference to new year party.

Volunteer, Served as NOC Assistant for Indian Delegation during the Asian Game, Guangzhou, China. November 2010

Arranged transportation, accommodation, and food for Indian officials and scheduled training time and sites for athletes. Led the officials to game viewings and translated the commentators’ comments. Communicated with officers in Asian Game Organization Committee, officials, and volunteers to ensure event ran smoothly.


Award: Scholarship from Nicholas School of the Environment Technical Skills: STATA, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ArcGIS, VB Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Xin Li [email protected]

Career Interests: Energy modeling, energy efficiency, data analysis, renewable energy EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Energy and Environment

Coursework: Energy and Environment, Environmental and Resource Economics, Modeling for Energy System, Applied Data Analysis, Transportation and Energy

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, June 2013 School of the Environment and Natural Resources Renmin University of China, Beijing, China GPA: 3.58 Coursework: Environmental Chemistry, Industrial Ecology, Environmental

Planning, Energy Management and Climate Change, Water Pollution Controlling Engineering, Sustainable Development Theory


Project Innovator, Duke Interdisciplinary Social Innovator (DISI), Duke University, Durham, NC

Cooperate with teammates to design an organic garden for Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organization. Establish an irrigation system. October 2013 – Present

Sustainable Development Intern, China Chain Store & Franchise Association, Beijing, China

Gathered and analyzed data for and edited the 2012 Green Book of China Retail Energy Conservation issued by the Ministry of Commerce. Draft presentations for energy efficiency and sustainability topics in the 14th China Retail Industry Conference. September 2012 - January 2013

Technical Research Intern, Jinmei Ground-heat Engineering Co., Ltd, Wuhan, China

Examined engineering data and analyzed related policy for renewable energy companies. July – August 2012

OTHER Office Assistant, Culinary Capers Beijing, Beijing, China. EXPERIENCE Built Synergy system for the company, including entering and organizing data of

staff, procurement, menu and recipe. April - May 2012 Team Leader, College Students’ Summer Practice, Beijing, China

Organized teammates to design and distribute questionnaires for Christians, and used statistics to interpret the data to conclude the ideal distribution of churches in Beijing. May - July 2010


Modeling Skills: STATA statistical analysis, Excel optimization modeling. Actuarial Skills: Passed 3 SOA (Society of Actuaries) exams-- Probability, Financial Mathematics and Models of Life Contingency

XINXING ZHANG [email protected]

Career Interests: Energy consulting, project management, international and renewable energy development


Coursework: Energy systems modeling, environmental economics, applied data analysis (STATA)

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, June 2013 Tianjin University, Tianjin, China GPA: 3.5 PROFESSIONAL Manager Assistant, LUCA International Group, LLC. (LUCA), Houston, TX EXPERIENCE Performed cost-benefit analysis of drilling by using relevant data. Analyzed the US

geological conditions and oil production and compared the results with China. Researched the oil production level of the US in different years and its influencing factors. Co-wrote an analysis report on China and US oil and gas exploration, development management and cooperation mode. Supervised the work of over 20 volunteers at the second China-US Energy Forum. September –November 2012

Analyst, Haixia Capital Management Co., LTD. Fuzhou, China Completed preliminary analysis on target companies and conducted interviews with their management teams. Presented reports including garbage incineration power generation technology, policies, and international standards to company executives. Co-authored project assessment and investment analysis reports submitted to the board of directors. January – February 2012

Managing Director’s Assistant, InterContinental Exchange, Inc., Tianjin, China

Prepared market data and generate them into report for analysis and extensively researched and analyzed the energy sector. Collected and summarized latest information of carbon trading in China and Chinese governments’ policies on energy and environment. Coordinated several conferences concerning carbon emissions and low-cost clean energy in China between government officials and ICE. September – December 2011

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Research Team Leader, Tianjin University, Tianjin and Inner Mongolia, China Led a team with five members in designing a renewable energy irrigation system with power generation assembly, pump and automatic control instruments. May – September 2012

Main Designer, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China Designed a ‘Household Separate Type Air Conditioner Condensing Water Recycle Device’ that can improve the refrigeration coefficient and efficiency of air conditioner. Acquired financial support from the National Undergraduate Training Program and manufacturers. May - September 2012

Research Team Leader, Tianjin University Undergraduate Social Practice and Science Contest on Energy Saving and Emission, Tianjin, China

Obtained the 1st prize in the ‘Environment Protecting Measures on Rural Garbage Disposal Project’ contest. Proposed solutions in report to Tianjin government: a responsibility system in garbage disposal and recycling suitable for rural areas. Developed an optimized garbage transportation system.May – June 2011

ADDITIONAL Languages: Chinese (native), English (fluent) INFORMATION Computer: C++; MATLAB, FLUENT; STATA; Microsoft Office; Photoshop

PEIZHI YANG [email protected]

Career Interests: Energy Modeling Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 CERTIFICATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION AND

ENTREPRENEURSHIP, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, NC

Concentration: Energy and Environment Coursework: Applied Statistics, Energy System Modeling, Environmental Resources and Economics, Environmental Megatrends Honors: Academic Scholarship for academic year 2013.

BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, June 2013 Department of Environmental Engineering Tianjin University, Tianjin, China

Course Projects: Reported Environmental Impact Assessment of Mechanical Electric Industry in Tianjin; Designed water supply &sewerage system with CAD for city in Hebei Province and for office building in Tianjin

Honors: Outstanding Student in International Communication in 2013; Outstanding Student in Volunteering in 2013; Excellence Prize in National English Contest for College Students (NECCS), 2012


Research Assistant in Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Durham, NC Helping data colleting from large database, data cleaning with STATA. November 2013 to Present.

Designer Intern, Metallurgical Planning & Design Institute of Hunan Province, China Advised design of water supply and sewage system for 2 medium-sized residential communities. Mastered sprinkler and fire hydrants system design for general residential communities and recreation center. August 2012

Lab Assistant, No.1 Changsha Water Treatment Plant, Changsha, China Tested and analyzed different water quality index. Managed chemical agents. July 2012

Research Assistant, Department of Environment Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China

Collected the data of exported Chinese commodities from 18 industries over 5 years. Created an input-output table at comparable price. Calculated the direct and complete carbon emission coefficient of these industries, and concluded the embodied export carbon content by emergy/dollar ratio (EDR). Involved with post article publication work. September 2010- May 2011

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Team Leader/Volunteer, Summer Davos (World Economic Forum), Tianjin, China Coordinated communication and translation between Swiss Security Department and Chinese Special Armed Force. Helped schedule time between 28 volunteer members. Completed administrative work for hosting. September, 2013


Professional Skills: Microsoft Office; Auto CAD; STATA (Hypothesis Testing, Linear Regression); Excel(Macro, Visual Basic, Linear Programming).

Languages: Fluently in speaking and writing in Chinese (Mandarin); Fluent in English Publication:

CO2 emissions embodied in China–US trade: Input–output analysis based on the emergy/dollar ratio, Sept. 2011. Published in Energy Policy

Wenting YE [email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental Management; Sustainable Development; Energy Modeling; Data Analysis;

Energy Economics and Policy; Corporate Communications; Life Circle Assessment EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015

CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS AND SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Energy and the Environment Coursework: Energy Economics and Policy; Energy Modeling; Data Analysis, Energy Modeling, Life Circle Assessment, Energy Economics and Policy

BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, June 2013 Donghua University, Shanghai, China

Coursework: Environmental Management; Environmental Economics; Environment Planning and Management; Water Management; Western Economics


Research Intern, Shanghai Academy of Environmental Science, Department of Environmental Economics and Policy, Shanghai, China

Searched data from local government. Attended two political conferences on environmental management and strategy. Analyzed environmental sustainability and policy experimental data. Wrote research report and attend environmental policy conference. August – September 2012

Project Leader, Study on PVC Film Modification; Study of the Efficiency for Nano-Fe3O4-loaded Absorbent, Donghua University, Shanghai, China

Designed the experiment methods to ensure experiment would run smoothly. Delegated tasks to group members and adjusted research schedule. Collected data and conducted analysis to determine the results. Published one paper on core journey and one on an international conference. January 2012 – May 2013

Laboratory Assistant, Donghua University, Shanghai, China

The researches were about water management and wastewater treatment technology in textile industries, pharmacy and crop science. Work: Prepared research equipment and conducted experiment under requirement. Collected and analyzed data using Excel, Orange and Mat-lab. September 2010 – December 2011

OTHER Corporate Communication Intern, Bayer (China) Ltd, Co., Shanghai, China EXPERIENCE Released news about company innovation, development, new technology, and

environmental protection. Learnt corporate responsibility and its environmental friendly actions to the public. Communicated with vendors and employees if there are large-scale meetings and activities and working crisis. Was warded Bayer Young Environmental Envoy, UNEP & Bayer Group (China) September 2012 – April 2013

Department Counselor Assistant, Donghua University, Shanghai, China

Advertised events and activities to students. Organized meetings and activities. Organized daily activities with students and teachers. September 2011 – June 2012

Officer of Department of Public Communications, Donghua University, Shanghai, China

Conducted communications among different universities. Organized large campus activities. Collected sponsor for activities. September 2010 – June 2011

ADDITIONAL Professional Certificate: ISO9000 Internal Auditor Certificate INFORMATION Computer Skills: Advanced Excel, Excel VBA, STATA, CAD.

Language: Mandarin, English.

Yitian (Yee) Zhang [email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental efficiency, supply chain management, sustainability, social responsibility EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Energy and Environment

Coursework: Energy Modeling, Sustainable Systems, Energy and Environment BACHELOR OF ARTS, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES & ECONOMICS, May 2012 Hobart College, Geneva, NY Cum Laude PROFESSIONAL Research Intern, Greenpoint Energy Partners, New York, NY EXPERIENCE Contributed to the growth of the bioenergy start-up firm by providing information for

investor reports, participating in business case studies, and developing sourcing plans. Prepared a business development plan for an anaerobic digestion site in Connecticut for investors. September 2012 – June 2013

Intern, Animals Asia Foundation, Chengdu, China

Increased awareness about current Asian bear farming by conducting guided tours at the visitors’ center; presented tours in English and Chinese. Responded to donor inquiries and followed up with previous donors. Contributed to smooth administrative operations by organizing client information and company financial files. June – August 2010

Financial Intern, Dongyi Construction Company, Chengdu, China

Completed daily accounting tasks while assisting in the financial department. Minimized office supply costs and maximized supply quality by optimizing office supply choices for the logistics office. June – August 2009

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Sustainable Systems Class Project, Duke University, Durham, NC Participated team project on smartphone Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and analyzed its environmental impacts for Asia. Prepared report to communicate with the general public on topics such as REMs and natural resource extraction. November 2013 Public Relations, Hobart College Asian Student Union, Geneva, NY

Spearheaded the largest Chinese New Year Gala with over 300 participants, the most ever. Promoted cultural events on campus. September 2011 – May 2012

Research Assistant, Hobart College, Geneva, NY

Conducted in-depth research on wind energy development in China by examining and analyzing data in spatial and time series to identify issues such as power curtailment and mismatch between energy output and electricity load. Utilized various sources to compile data on wind energy development in China and gained expertise on development-related regulations. Presented results to the Hobart College students and staff, and other community members. May – July 2011


Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of ArcGIS and STATA. Fluent in Mandarin and English.

Wenjia Zhu [email protected]

Career Interests: Sustainability Strategy and Development, Renewable Energy Management EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015

SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS ANALYSIS CERTIFICATE, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Energy and Environment

Coursework: Modeling for Energy Systems, Applied Data Analysis, Res and Env Econ, Sustainable Systems/Business & Environment Competition: Winner team for the Spotlight Solar Business Plan Competition

BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, June 2013 Department of Environmental Science & Engineering (ESE) Fudan University, Shanghai, China GPA: 3.46 Coursework: Environmental Biology, Ecology, Organic Chemistry, Environmental

Quality Evaluation, Microeconomics A, Macroeconomics A Honors: Graduated with distinction: Excellent College graduate of Shanghai, Honored as Pacemaker to Merit Student of Fudan University, National Scholarship


SSA Certificate Candidate, Duke University, Durham, NC Studied cases and conducted environmental sustainability analysis for companies such as Range Resources, Clorox, and VF. Trained in memo writing. August – November 2013

EHS Intern, Saint-Gobain Asia-Pacific Delegation, Shanghai, China

Assisted in conducting Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) training programs in Saint-Gobain factories. Collected reported data and EHS accidents from factories in Asia-Pacific, and designed monthly newsletter. Assisted in safety analysis by conducting SMAT tool. January – April 2013

Chief Assistant, Minhang Environmental Protection Bureau, Shanghai, China

Tracked emission data and analyzed background information from literature review to study the status of industrial parks. Identified the driven factors for the emission change, and used Excel to estimate the future trend. September – December 2012

Market Researcher and Analyst, e8 Resources, Shanghai, China

Collaborated with a team of 4 and executed the promotion of a recycling technology. Drafted a report for the solar market in east China and assisted in Benefit/Cost Evaluation. Met with representatives from energy consulting and manufacturing companies for potential clients. July – August 2012

ADDITIONAL INFROMATION

Vice President, Student Union of the ESE Department, Shanghai, China Organized seminars and similar events to help students improve academic performance. Designed events to broadcast environmental production especially on environmental days such as the Earth Day. September 2011 – September 2012

Co-founder and Leader, The Low-Carbon Station of Fudan University, Shanghai, China

Converted the obsolete Expo Station into a platform to spread the idea of green life and sustainability. Recruited approximately 500 long-term members and recycled roughly 100kg paper and 2000 cans every month. Chosen as one of 1000 national Environment-Friendly Youth Ambassadors. September 2011 – February 2012

Genna Gomes [email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental risk assessment, environmental pollution assessment, environmental

toxicology, sustainable development, and research translation

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Health

Coursework: Chemical Fate of Organic Compounds, Global Environmental Health: Economics and Policy, Environmental Toxicology, Sustainable Food Systems

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL AND POULTRY SCIENCES, May 2010 Agriculture and Life Sciences Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA GPA: 3.77/4.00 Minor: Chemistry

Coursework: Reproductive Physiology, Microbiology, Concepts of Biochemistry, Livestock Production, Animal Nutrition, Animal Genetics, Medical Toxicology

PROFESSIONAL Graduate Research Assistant, The Duke Cookstove Initiative, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Analyzing and interpreting PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) data from

households in rural India and researching supply chain dynamics and national air quality standards in developing nations. September 2013-present.

Operations Manager, MCD Technologies, Inc, Tacoma, WA Directed office logistics and oversaw accounts of up to $200,0000 for a privately

owned food technology company specializing in refractance window drying equipment and organic nutraceutical products. March- August 2013.

Merchandising Assistant, The Just Group, Queenstown, New Zealand Managed merchandise and marketing in two retail stores that each grossed over

$300,000 annually. March-September 2012

Lab Manager and Research Technician II, Duke University Pharmacology and Cancer Biology Department, Durham, NC

Collaborated with professors, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and external collaborators on molecular biology and genetic research experiments. Served as primary lab administrator by managing lab finances, grant fund allocation, inventory, compliance records and planning lab and department events for 5-100 people. June 2010-February 2012.

OTHER Associate Visual Media Editor, eno Magazine, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Cultivating community relations, raising funds, and organizing artistic submissions

for the Nicholas School’s magazine on art and environment. September 2013- present

International Travel, The Philippines, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam Traveled and volunteered to gain better understanding of international development

and cultures in Southeast Asia. September- December 2012 ADDITIONAL Marketing Coordinator, Environmental Internship Fund, Durham, NC INFORMATION Member, Duke Conservation Society, Durham, NC

Jose Magaña Paredes [email protected]

Career Interests: Business strategy consulting; environmental practice management; operational behavior

assessments; financial improvement projects and metric creation; organizational sustainability. EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2016 MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, May 2016

Nicholas School of the Environment and Fuqua School of Business Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Health, Operations Management, Strategy, and Health Sector Management Masters Project: Sustainable Healthcare Delivery at Duke University Hospital

CERTIFICATE IN FINANCE with Distinction, March 2010

University of California, Berkeley (Cal), Berkeley, CA Practicum: Mergers & Acquisitions Practice (Pacifica Strategic Advisors, LLC)

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS, December 2006

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA PROFESSIONAL Independent Financial Consultant, AgVenture Partners, LLC, Salinas, CA EXPERIENCE Created CA LLC and managed business development, accounting, web content, and

advisory services. Helped to turn-around local hair salon by aligning operational strategy with financial desirability. 2012-2013

Hospital Decision Support Manager, Natividad Medical Center, Salinas, CA Directed team focused on long-term strategy, analysis, and valuation, along with providing

operational support and reporting to senior management; including labor / union / vendor / insurance negotiations advisory. Executed oversight of annual operating budget cycle and reporting for four straight years. 2012-2013

Finance Manager, Natividad Medical Center, Salinas, CA Managed formulation of the operating budget consisting of $775M in revenues, $230M in

assets and over 1,300 employees, along with innovating entirely new enterprise level monthly reporting platform. Chaired two distinct committees responsible for over $27M in capital outlays, restricted funding from financial vehicles, and operational efficiency projects that encompassed key areas of operations. Advised CFO on inadequate debt reserves, operating cash flow projections, and external audit exit strategies. 2011-2012

Senior Hospital Accountant, Natividad Medical Center, Salinas, CA Created from scratch a new budgeting platform in MS Excel that improved operational

transparency & record keeping, management communications, accountability & participation, real-time reporting & electronic data storage, and reduced the time and number of staff previously required for budget preparation. Modeled organizational through-put in key areas to identify challenges and opportunities for efficiency. Managed a special $15M capital lease fund and the relationship between our financier and the hospital. Ensured compliance and participation with audits and state / federal government programs and laws. Analyzed market impacts to monthly revenue stream / cash flows from price changes, payor shifts, contract and collection rate changes, and external factor on roughly $130M in accounts receivables. 2008-2011

Financial Analyst, Nolo (software developer and print publisher), Berkeley, CA

Performed ROI analyses and examined product / customer trends to share with strategic pricing team. Conducted enterprise valuation and stock / option pricing values for potential acquisition of company. Developed annual operating budget ($30M) from bottom-up and prepared various monthly financial reports for CFO that synthesized and communicated deviations from budget for 16 different divisions. 2007-2008

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Former Committee Chair-Board of Directors, Monterey County Employees Credit Union. Former Internship Program Manager, Natividad Medical Center.

Abigail McEwen [email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental chemistry; risk assessment; water and air quality management; emerging contaminants; science communication.

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Health Coursework: Air Quality Management, Chemical Fate of Organic Compounds,

Environmental Toxicology, GIS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY (Honors), May 2013 University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL Minor: Chemistry GPA: 3.6/4.0

Distinction for Undergraduate Thesis Coursework: Biochemistry Techniques, Health Applications of GIS, Applied

Statistical Methods, Environmental Communications, Animal Physiology Exchange student at Uppsala University, Sweden, Spring 2012 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wetland Mesocosm Field Assistant, Center for the Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology, Durham, NC Collect weekly field samples and water chemistry measurements (dissolved oxygen, pH, and conductivity) in order to assess ecosystem response to nanoparticle exposure. Process soil, sediment, and gas samples in laboratory to expedite research analysis. September 2013—Present.

Ecotoxicology Research Assistant, Illinois Natural History Survey,

Champaign, IL Conducted chronic (42-day) and acute (96-hr) water column toxicity tests on the amphipod Hyalella azteca to quantify ecosystem sensitivity to nitrate and chloride. Independently utilized life history assessment to measure differences in survival, growth, and reproduction between four genetically distinct populations of H. azteca. Prepared and monitored testing waters according to strict protocol. Generated research published in academic journal Ecotoxicology (DOI: 10.1007/s10646-013-1122-5). August 2012—August 2013.

Environmental Toxicology Intern, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden

Mastered usage of aromatase and protein assays to evaluate enzyme activity in brain and gonad tissues of African clawed frogs (Xenopus topicalis) exposed to natural and synthetic progestogen hormones. Updated pre-existing research protocols to streamline laboratory operations. Synthesized and presented research progress at weekly departmental meetings. March 2012—June 2013.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Student Blogger, Nicholas School of the Environment Marketing and Communications Department, Durham, NC Employ social media as a tool to communicate environmental health and toxicology to a wider audience. Deliver 2 to 3 articles a month to meet standards set by Marketing team. September 2013—Present.

ADDITIONAL Experienced with Mac and PC systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Photoshop CS. INFORMATION Intermediate knowledge of ArcGIS 10.x and basic knowledge of SAS. Member of Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Peyton Ward [email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental compliance in manufacturing, pollution prevention and remediation EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Health

Coursework: GIS, Fate of Organic Compounds, Air Quality Management, Resource Economics

BACHELOR OF ARTS, HISTORY & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, May 2011 Kenyon College, Gambier, OH GPA: 3.94 Coursework: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistics, Calculus B, Economics

of Development, Global Environmental Politics, Sustainable Agriculture, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Introductory Chemistry

PROFESSIONAL Business Projects Coordinator, Freed Associates, Kensington, CA EXPERIENCE Performed vendor selection and software implementation management. Created

and managed financial modeling and forecasting procedures that increased accuracy in firm budgeting. Executed client and internal firm research and performed data analysis to aid sales targeting and market expansion. Managed firm relationships with outside contractors for major firm-wide initiatives leading to the successful implementation of strategic goals. September 2011 – June 2013

OTHER Teaching Assistant, Theory and Practice of Sustainability, Duke University,

Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Gained leadership experience advising student groups in on-campus

sustainability projects on electric vehicles and sustainable food systems. Tutored and graded student work. August 2013 – December 2013

America’s Cup Intern, Environmental Science Associates, San Francisco, CA Conducted visitor use assessment for the National Parks Service for an

Environmental Impact Report for the America’s Cup sailboat race in San Francisco. Familiarized with federal and private sector environmental compliance methods. August 2011 – October 2011

Research Assistant, Department of History, Kenyon College, Gambier, OH Conducted and compiled research for faculty and honed academic and

professional research skills. Served as the student editor for a major historical journal gaining experience in professional, academic writing. August 2010 – May 2011


Extracurricular Activities: Duke University Greening Initiative (DUGI) – worked on implementing composting at the Nicholas School. Skills: Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, Microsoft SharePoint ArcGIS (Basic), Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop & In Design, Wordpress, Salesforce.com Organizations: Phi Beta Kappa, Kenyon College Chapter

CHELSEA L. BALDINO [email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental economics, ecosystem services, terrestrial ecosystems

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy

Coursework: Natural Resource Economics, Fundamentals of Geospatial Analysis, Landscape Ecology, Environmental Law, Statistical Analysis

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ECONOMICS, June 2011 Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences Northwestern University, Evanston, IL GPA: 3.87, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Senior Honors Project: Analyzing ecological and human health risks associated with exposure to highly contaminated sediments of a backwater lake of the Illinois River (Client: Environmental Advocacy Center, Northwestern Law School). Study Abroad: University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, July-November 2010


Research Intern, Environmental Defense Fund, Raleigh, NC Supports staff with research on agricultural practices, wetland policies, and hydraulic fracturing in North Carolina. October 2013-Present. Research Assistant, Ecosystems Center, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA

Maintained three soil-warming experiments at Harvard Forest LTER under the direction of Dr. Jerry Melillo. Coordinated with researchers at University of Georgia, University of New Hampshire, UMass-Amherst and Duke University. Presented poster on changes in carbon dioxide emissions in warming plots at Annual Harvard Forest Ecology Symposium in 2012 and 2013. Mentored “Research Experience for Undergraduates” students studying potential soil enzyme activities for ten weeks in 2011 and 2012. Discussed and edited manuscripts with principal investigators and other research assistants. June 2011-May 2013.

Intern, Syracuse Center for Environmental Systems Engineering, Adirondacks, NY Assisted with capture, blood sampling, banding, and feather collection of bog and boreal songbird species. June-August 2009. Environmental Laboratory Technician, Paradigm Environmental Services, Rochester, NY Conducted physical and chemical analyses for private companies to ensure compliance with EPA regulations. June-August 2008.

OTHER Event Planner, Wild and Scenic Film Festival, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Procure supplies and food from donors for the day of the event, which is held to sponsor the

Environmental Internship Fund. Collaborate with the Duke University Greening Initiative to reduce waste at the event. September - November 2013.

Boreal Ecosystem Researcher, Landscape Ecology Course, Duke University, Durham, NC Conducts in-depth research on the Alaskan boreal forest to demonstrate how this ecosystem shows agents of pattern across a landscape. Works with 3 other group members to package data on this topic so that ecology instructors may use it as a case study. August-December 2013.


Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel, Experience with STATA and ArcGIS.

DANIELLE BARRS [email protected]

Career Interests: Sustainable Operations Strategy, Supply Chain Analysis, Life Cycle Assessment,

Global Sustainability Reporting


Coursework: Sustainable Systems Analysis, Resource & Environmental Economics, Environmental Law, Transportation & Energy, Institutional Sustainability Reporting

BACHELOR OF ARTS, EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, August 2013 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Minor: Sustainability GPA: 4.0, Summa Cum Laude Awards: Dean’s Medalist, School of Earth & Space Exploration

Coursework: International Environmental Management, Geographic Information Technologies, Business & Sustainability


Sustainability Fellow, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Durham, NC Cooperate with Fuqua Finance and Facilities staff to identify opportunities to reduce resource use and increase overall sustainability of the school. Collaborate with Perkins + Will on Fox Student Center architectural modifications to incorporate new recycling units. Projects for 2013-14 include evaluation and expansion of recycling and composting programs, installation of occupancy/ vacancy sensors in select restrooms and the addition of water bottle filling stations. September 2013 – Present.

Professional Outreach Coordinator, Arizona State University Department of Environmental Health & Safety, Tempe, AZ

Supported the university’s sustainability principles through evaluation, education and implementation of alternative solutions to promote energy and resource conservation practices within labs. Acted as liaison between the department and up to 900 laboratories. Increased the number of green certified labs by 120% over the course of two years. Initiated, produced and directed a 4 minute introductory video, now featured on the program website homepage. Managed a team of five to aid in project development and student body engagement. October 2011 – May 2013

Business Outreach Coordinator, World Wildlife Fund, Montreal, QC

Established the first World Wildlife Fund (WWF) office in Quebec and supported the rise of Montreal to the third ranked Canadian city for climate-change related indicators in its first year. Engaged over 100 business and government agencies and fostered account relationships to achieve WWF goals and merits, including funding and sponsorship. Promoted environmental awareness initiatives to corporations, governments and NGOs and analyzed data regarding Quebec operations and performance. December 2010 – May 2011

Medical Assistant, Verdun-LaSalle Medical Clinic, Montreal, QC

Performed electrocardiograms, vital signs assessment, and medical history collection for up to 30 patients a day. Efficiently managed the clinical research, results, and evaluation process for companies such as GSK, Pfizer, and Novartis. Presented executive summaries and product recommendations to medical professionals, which directly impacted patient care and experience. September 2009 – June 2011

ADDITIONAL Honorary Member, International Golden Key Society INFORMATION Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Google Docs, Google

Calendar, Outlook, Novell GroupWise, Wordpress. Fluent in French (spoken/written).

TATYANA M. BROWN [email protected]

Career Interests: Corporate responsibility; supply chain management; sustainability consulting.


Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Coursework: LCA, GRI Certification, Supply Chain Analysis for Major Retail Chain MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, May 2016 The Fuqua School of Business

Duke University, Durham, NC B.A. IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS & FRENCH, SPANISH MINOR, May 2006 University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA GPA: 3.851 with Distinction, excluding 4.24 GPA during study abroad in Spain Leadership: Research Assistant ‘04-‘06; Co-Founder, Faculty & Students Together

Fall ‘04/‘05; Resident Adviser ‘05-‘06; Retirement Home Volunteer ‘04-‘06.


Manager, Public Policy, previously Consultant, AIA, Washington, DC Promoted from initial role as interim manager at the American Institute of Architects after 4 months. Supervised a consultant to co-author a 60+ page report for the Local Leaders in Sustainability series and co-authored a 60+ page Cities as a Lab: Designing the Innovation Economy. Represented the AIA at the U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, National Association of Counties. Coordinated for 6 months the Center for Civic Leadership committee. Managed $65K in grants committed to chapters and the Clinton Global Initiative. Wrote 3 policy briefs and 18 news articles. January 2012-August 2013

Consultant, previously Intern, Sustainability Consulting Group, Washington, DC Consultant on a pioneering market strategy to retire an inefficient power plant

after failed litigation. Co-author of a 35-page report on sustainable power plant redevelopment. Produced a webinar on urban sustainability for the U.S. Green Building Council. October-December 2010, February-August 2011

Program Coordinator, GlobeWomen, Washington, DC Coordinated and facilitated with four colleagues two forums of 40-120 delegates and

an international summit in Beijing for over 1,040 business executives and government ministers to advance corporate equity. Recruited delegates in French, Spanish, and Russian. Assumed Associate Director’s role in coordinating 800+ complex registrations in 2.5 months. November 2009-June 2010

Senior Analyst, previously Analyst, Advisory Board Company, Washington, DC Bypassed entry level, promoted in 16 months. Collaborated on 7 teams to produce 8

best practice studies in 7 terrains of strategy and operations for 2,500+ healthcare institutions by interviewing hundreds of executives in the U.S. and abroad. Created a financial modeling pro forma for sleep centers in the U.S. and a marketing brochure for the U.K. market. A top performer in proactively working across departments to generate new memberships; acknowledged for coaching junior colleagues during practice leader’s extended absence abroad. May 2006-May 2009


Volunteer, D.C. Buildings Energy Management Standard, Washington, DC Worked with a subgroup of the Sustainable D.C. Energy Task Force to develop a statutory proposal requiring energy audits and retrofits. February 2012-June 2013

Languages: French, Spanish, Russian

AARON BRYANT [email protected]

Career Interests: International energy policy, climate change mitigation, Sino-African energy relations,

stakeholder resource negotiation, international resource development, environmental law EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy Coursework: Environmental Law, Globalization and Governance, Energy and Environment, Applied Data Analysis for Environmental Science CERTIFICATE OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY, May 2015 Sanford School of Public Policy Duke University, Durham, NC

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, cum laude, May 2011 University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA GPA:3.4 Coursework: Environmental Politics, Ocean Policy and Law, Environmental Law,

International Relations, Environmental Science, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hydraulic Fracturing Policy Research Assistant, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Durham, NC Revised 2011 Nicholas Institute report on hydraulic fracturing in North Carolina to include legislative and technological progress. Researched policy approaches and regulatory mechanisms established in states with similar shale gas reserves. Framed recommendations based on wastewater treatment, water withdrawal, and air quality impacts. September 2013–Present

Endangered Shorebird Manager, Waquoit Bay Research Reserve, Waquoit, MA

Increased fledgling productivity of threatened Piping Plover population six-fold in territories and nesting sites by implementing protocols of federal recovery plan. Coordinated data collection and census counts with several agencies to ensure compliance. Tracked behavior and breeding activity of additional threatened shorebirds. Supervised and trained research volunteers; conducted interviews and evaluated candidates for seasonal staff positions at the Reserve. May–July 2013

Geist Intern, Association to Preserve Cape Cod, Barnstable, MA Authored assessment of stormwater management for all 15 towns on Cape Cod. Interviewed 22 municipal and agency officials based on field observations and review of annual reports. Calculated 10-year ratio of storm events to water quality failures for 206 beaches. Presented report findings and statistics to APCC Board of Directors. Represented the organization at meetings and commemorative events. Assisted staff biologist in salt marsh nekton sampling and data logging. June–August 2012

Wildlife Research Intern, Animal Welfare Institute, Washington D.C. Conducted 10 location- and time-specific literature reviews on population status and threat concerns of animal species on IUCN Red List. Investigated lobbying activities supporting hunting and trapping practices. February–May 2011

OTHER Environmental Writing Intern, GreenAnswers.com, Newport Beach, CA EXPERIENCE Published two articles syndicated by Google News. July–September 2011 ADDITIONAL Skills: STATA, SPSS, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, Microsoft Excel INFORMATION Awards: Lewis E. Kimball Scholarship, Nicholas School Merit Scholarship,

Presidential Academic Scholarship, Chancellor’s List, Dean’s List

Zhenzhen Chen [email protected]

Career Interests: Corporate sustainability, business and environment, sustainable development, life-cycle assessment, environmental consulting


Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy

Coursework: Applied data analysis based on STATA, natural resource economics, sustainable systems theory & drivers, energy systems modeling

BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, June 2013 School of Environmental Science and Engineering Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China GPA: 3.7 of 4.0 Coursework: Calculus, Statistics, Linear Algebra, Visual C++ Programming,

Ecology, Soil Science, Environmental System Engineering, Principles of Economics Study abroad: Cornwall Residential Field Course of Environmental Management,

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom, March to April 2011 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Environmental Impact Assessment Intern, Provincial Academy of Environmental Science, Fujian, China

As a part of the “Environmental Impact Assessment of the Planning for Jiangyin Industrial Area, Fuzhou” project, used the AP-value method and a numerical model for water quality prediction to calculate the atmospheric environmental capacity, maximum emission limit of atmospheric pollution and maximum emission of water contaminants. June to July 2012

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Researcher, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China

Using the Ensemble Kalman Filter algorithm, built and tested an assimilative model to determine state-parameter joint estimation in a one-dimensional coupling model of marine physical ecology. Exerted twin experiments to evaluate the effect of parameters estimation. October 2012 to May 2013

Research Assistant, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou, China

Designed and conducted experiments on microbial remediation of contaminated soil. Performed analyses on soil properties using variance analysis and pollution index. March 2011 to August 2012

Project Leader, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China

Designed and conducted experiments to test functional performances of a new membrane bioreactor (MBR) device. September 2010 to March 2011

ADDITIONAL Proficient with Microsoft Office, STATA, Matlab INFORMATION Languages: Chinese (Native), English (Fluent)

Andrew Christopher [email protected]

Career Interests: Resource Productivity, Water-Energy Nexus, Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development,

LEED Design and Support, Corporate Sustainability EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Energy Economics and Policy, Business & Environment Track with

the Fuqua School of Business Coursework: Resource and Energy Economics, Modeling for Sustainability (Fuqua), Applied Data Analysis, Energy and Development (Fuqua), Energy Technology

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY AND MARINE SCIENCE, May 2012 College of Arts and Sciences, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences University of Miami, Miami, FL Minor: Chemistry

GPA: 3.5 Coursework: Marine Biogeochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Cell and Molecular

Biology, Genetics, Physical Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography, Research Diving PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nano-Silver Researcher, Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology, Duke University, Durham, NC

Quantifying the environmental impact of manufactured nanomaterials with more than 10 other domestic and international universities to provide risk assessment tools for multinational companies. Sept 2013 - Present

English Professor, Hunan First Normal University, Changsha, China

Taught English culture and public speaking classes to college students at Mao Zedong’s former university. Guided two students to win first prize in the Hunan Collegiate English Speech Competition for the first time in the one hundred year history of the university. Aug 2012 – July 2013

Marine Biogeochemistry Researcher, University of Miami, Miami, FL

Assessed cycling of major elements (carbon, nitrogen, etc.) throughout the eastern tropical South Pacific, Sargasso Sea, and Arctic Shelf to determine the oceans’ ability to sequester greenhouse gases. Aug 2011 – May 2012

Primary Interpreter, Dive Assistant, Buceo La Herradura, La Herradura, Spain

Served as primary Spanish-English interpreter for the dive center and provided assistance on both recreational dives and underwater construction. Managed and maintained all equipment. June – August 2011

OTHER Quantitative Biology Workshop Leader, University of Miami, Miami, FL EXPERIENCE Taught the application of the statistical software program, Scilab, to advanced

freshmen students. January – May 2012 ADDITIONAL Languages: Spanish (Fluent), Mandarin (Basic) INFORMATION Honors: Merit-based Nicholas School Scholarship to attend Duke MEM program;

Merit-based Trustee Scholarship to attend the University of Miami; Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Earth Sciences Honor Society; Gamma Sigma Alpha, National Greek Academic Honor Society Certifications: Scientific Diver through the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Clubs: Business and the Environment Club, Nicholas School, Duke University Have played live music since age 13

EMMA GLIDDEN-LYON [email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental policy, land use planning, economic and regulatory analysis

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy.

Coursework and Clubs: Economic, legal and policy analysis, community based environmental management, participant in Rising TIDE (Training for Inclusion & Diversity in the Environment), team leader of Duke University Greening Initiative’s Greening Events Project.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RELIGION, magna cum laude, June 2008 Carleton College, Northfield, MN Concentration: Environmental and Technology Studies. Senior Comprehensive Exercise: “Old Earth, New Heaven: Evangelical

Environmentalism and the Saving of the Earth;” researched the theological and political facets of the environmental movement in the evangelical community.

Environmental and Technology Studies Capstone Project: “Seeing is Believing: A GIS Case Study of Moosehead Lake Development;” GIS viewshed analysis.

PROFESSIONAL Flood Plan Management & Levee Decommissioning Analyst, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Research federal and state levee policy options for nonstructural management of

floodplains in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. September 2013 – Present

Legislative Assistant, Congressman Michaud (ME-02), Washington, D.C. Collaborated with stakeholders prior to introduction of the Maine Coastal Islands Wilderness Act to address concerns and review legislative language. Developed strategy and acted as primary advisor for the Congressman on his work with the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, resulting in the reinstatement of services at an outpatient center and increased reimbursement to state veterans homes. September 2011 – May 2013

Legislative Correspondent, Congressman Michaud (ME-02), Washington, D.C.

Drafted amendments and legislation in cooperation with local and national business organizations, including language in the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 that resulted in $13.2 million for Maine. August 2009 – September 2011

Contract Researcher, Clean Air Task Force (CATF), Washington, D.C.

Assembled comprehensive list of new and proposed coal plants and contacted state officials to determine the status of relevant permits; list used by the organization for research and advocacy. April 2009 – June 2009

Intern, Centre for Environment Education (CEE), New Delhi, India

Generated report on biomedical waste management practices of nursing homes in Delhi for CEE’s Waste and Resource Management Secretariat as part of a project to improve these practices through education. Visited sustainable waste management projects throughout India. September 2008 – November 2008

Policy Intern, Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), Brunswick, ME

Analyzed regional land conservation funding in Maine; findings used by Maine environmental community. Contributed to Moosehead Mapping Collaborative Report through Participatory GIS map and interview analysis; used in evaluation of 409,000 acre development proposal. June 2007 – September 2007

YUEJIAO (YOLANDA) HA [email protected]

Career interests: Business and the environment, energy and resource economics, sustainability consulting


Concentration: Environmental economics and policy. Coursework: Environmental and resource economics, modeling for energy systems, sustainable systems theory and drivers.

MASTER OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, July 2013 Tsinghua University, Beijing, China Honor: First Prize of Comprehensive Scholarship (with GPA of 3.9/4.0, ranking 1/52). BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE, July 2011 Tsinghua University, Beijing, China

Honors: Academic Merit Scholarship, Outstanding Student Leader. BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS, July 2011 Peking University, Beijing, China PROFESSIONAL Research Assistant, Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy, Beijing, China EXPERIENCE Revised and applied downscaling algorithms on region-level scenarios to project 185

countries’ business-as-usual and emission-reduction pathways of population, GDP, and GHG emissions. Revised and applied rescaling algorithms to project China’s pathways at grid level (1093 grid cells) and mapped the results using ArcGIS. Conducted policy analysis from several aspects, e.g. temperature increase, equity. July 2011 – July 2013.

Policy Support Intern, United Nations Development Programme, Beijing, China Collected data and conducted research to create reports on climate change issues, e.g.

China’s climate change strategy, carbon tax. Revised the National Human Development Report 2013 according to experts’ comments. Edited 10 bi-monthly climate change newsletters as reference for environmental institutions. February – July 2013.

Consulting Assistant, Booz & Company Management Consulting Firm, Beijing, China Gathered, managed and analyzed data on China’s energy market, China’s medicine

manufacturing and medicine selling industries to help clients make investment decisions. Coordinated materials to present collected information and advice. March – July 2011.

OTHER Volunteer, Concern Health Education Project, Accra, Ghana EXPERIENCE Communicated with Ghanaian governmental agencies (e.g. EPA) on the development of

renewable energy. Coordinated in-class activities, integrated educational materials, and presented lectures on environmental issues in senior high schools. Conducted a survey and created reports to study the level of environmental education. July – August 2012.

Team Member, Rio+20 “Students for Sustainability” Debate, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Co-developed an idea to manage diesel shortage and waste oil pollution in the Yangtze

River Delta region, China. Won the First Prize (1/6) at the debate held by United Nations Environment Programme, Siemens AG, etc. March – June 2012.

President, Student Union, School of Software, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China Designed a survey on educational reform and led departmental committee to analyze and

implement the findings, optimizing the design of the school’s 4 specialized courses. Organized several activities with over 1,000 participants. June 2009 – June 2010.


Selected publication: Ha, Y., F. Teng. Midway toward the 2 degree target: Adequacy and fairness of the Cancún pledges. Applied Energy. Volume 112, Dec 2013, Pages 856–865.

Proficient with Matlab, ArcGIS, Stata, Java, C, MS Office Software.

Erika L. Hansen [email protected]

Career Interests: Sustainable agriculture, environmental education, community development and capacity. EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy Coursework: Community Based Environmental Management, Sustainable Food

Systems, GIS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & PLANNING,

May 2013 College of Architecture & Urban Studies Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (VT), Blacksburg, VA GPA: 3.62/4.0 Coursework: Food & Agriculture Policy, Community Involvement, Land Use &

Environment, International Agriculture Development & Trade, Agricultural Production & Consumption Economics, Environmental Law

PROFESSIONAL Project Manager, VT Office of Energy & Sustainability, Blacksburg, VA EXPERIENCE Developed strategy and implemented action plan for group of 5 student interns.

Transformed the existing VT sustainability webpage, http://sustainability.vt.edu, into a dynamic web portal. Created Content Management Handbook for use by future teams. Collaborated with university stakeholders spanning all departments on the content and development of the site. August 2012 – May 2013 Student Garden Manager, Sustainable Food Corps, Blacksburg, VA Wrote grant proposal to VT and received $1,800 in grant funding. Maintained one acre organic garden on VT Historic Smithfield Plantation. Oversaw garden workdays twice per week. Coordinated 5-10 volunteers from student groups bi- weekly and arranged produce donation to local food pantry. July 2012 – May 2013

Intern, U.S. Department of Justice, Environment & Natural Resources Division, Environmental Enforcement Section, Washington, D.C. Checked citations, filed cases and proofread case documents for section leaders. Performed research for open cases regarding breaches in environmental policy. Introduced to and utilized Westlaw, Sanction, Concordance, and CaseMap software for case research and proofreading. May – August 2010 Planning & Zoning Intern, Town of Blacksburg Planning Department, Blacksburg, VA

Researched and updated Blacksburg open air dining regulations and compiled reference book of similar municipalities. Created apartment complex database and wrote staff reports. Attended consulting meetings, town work sessions, and hearings on proposed zoning and development. May 2012 – August 2012

OTHER Farm Volunteer, Cascina dei Frutasé, Cumiana, Italy EXPERIENCE Volunteered on a family-owned agritourism farm through the World Wide

Opportunities on Organic Farms program (WWOOF). Managed daily activities on the farm and gained knowledge about sustainable farming, Italian language and culture. May 2011

ADDITIONAL Farmhand Club, Aug 2013-present INFORMATION Sustainable Agriculture Conference, November 2013

Megan Hayes [email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental policy, marine resource management and protection, coastal extraction


Coursework: Environmental Law, Ocean Coastal Law and Policy, Marine Policy, Applied Environmental Policy Entrepreneurship, Professional Communications,

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MARINE SCIENCES, May 2013 Earth and Planetary Sciences University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, California Coursework: Aquatic Geochemistry, Physical Chemical Ocean properties,

Communicating Ocean Sciences, Invertebrate Zoology, Fish Ecology PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Oceans Program Policy Intern, National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), San Francisco, CA

Performed research and wrote memos related to the drafting of legislation, review of administrative rules, and the implementation of existing regulations. Completed research and analysis related to the drafting of NRDC reports and media kits on key conservation issues. Accompanied staff on relevant meetings and made public comments to regulatory bodies. Contributed to the department blog. Collaborated with staff from other programs such as energy, climate, lands, water and public health when needed. May – August 2013

OTHER Team Captain, Sailing Club Sport, Berkeley CA EXPERIENCE Organized 30 team members’ regatta training and preparation, planned weekly

practices and events, organized travel arrangements for competitions. Organized Stoneyburke PCCSC Intersectional Regatta: over 20 collegiate teams with over 45 boats competing in Varsity, Women’s, and Junior Varsity Fleets. Other Positions held: Varsity Women’s Skipper, Treasurer, Fleet Manager, Alumni Chair, Cal Sports Student representative. January 2010 – December 2012 Campaign Manager and Member of Team City Front, Applicant to Red Bull Youth Americas Cup, San Francisco, California Coordinated teams’ physical training and practice. Communicated between the team the Americas Cup Race Authority, and Oracle Racing Team USA. Managed a million dollar budget. Created Sponsorship packets for fundraising, and utilized social media for promotion and creation of fan base within local, national, and international sailing arena. May– December 2012

At Sea Lab Assistant, Laurence Berkeley National Laboratory, Coastal Waters of California Assisted Professor Jim Bishop in research on carbon sedimentation dynamics of the California Current. Trip 1: Onboard the Moss Landing Maine Laboratories R/V Point Sur, recovered two ocean profiling robots, performed many overboard casts of optically sensor enhanced conductivity, temperature, depth(CTD) water sampling rosette system to 2000m depths, and many water filtrations. Trip 2: Onboard Scripps Institution of Oceanography R/V New continue testing and development of Carbon Flux Explorer. Many overboard casts of CTD/Rosette System to test and build sensor for inorganic carbon, several deployments and recoveries of Carbon Explorers. August 2011 – August 2012


Nicholas School Student Council 2014 Alumni Representative Duke University Ocean Policy Working Group 2014 Symposium Director,

ELENA KAZAROV [email protected]

Career Interests: International environmental policy, urban sustainability and transportation policy,

government relations EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy

Coursework: Resource and Environmental Economics, Energy and Environment, Transportation and Energy, Applied Data Analysis

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, May 2010 College of Arts and Sciences Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO Coursework: Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic, Environmental Law and

Policy, Earth and the Environment PROFESSIONAL Language Assistant, Spanish Ministry of Education, Madrid, Spain EXPERIENCE Advanced the English levels of students and teachers in a bilingual school.

Created lesson plans and lead classes. Assessed students’ levels and aided their preparation for the Trinity College London assessment. October 2011 – June 2013

Paralegal, Behn & Wyetzner, Chartered, Chicago, IL

Assisted a nationwide network of attorneys in pursuing litigation on behalf of whistleblowers under the False Claims Act. Performed research regarding legal precedent on a pharmaceutical fraud case. Proofread and filed complaints and prepared PowerPoint presentations to the government. November 2010 – September 2011

Student Consultant, Washington University Law Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic, St. Louis, MO

Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of attorneys, law students, and engineers working pro-bono to represent organizations pursuing legal action. Presented thoroughly researched project results regarding environmental and health data to clinic faculty. Prepared sections of a public petition to the US Environmental Protection Agency concerning a steel plant in Granite City, IL. August – December 2009

Sustainability Intern, Academy for Global Citizenship, Chicago, IL

Conducted a school wide environmental audit to guide a revision of current sustainability policy. Researched national green school innovative practices for a green school action plan. Led the development of a handbook for other schools wishing to implement a green-school approach. Assisted with grant applications. May – August 2009

Environmental Intern, Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club, Chicago, IL

Performed research, organized public hearings and prepared press releases, and advisories to stop construction of a coal-fired ethanol plant and long wall mine. Led a group of interns in organizing a “Clean Car Wash” to garner support for the Illinois Clean Car Act. Conducted grassroots lobbying. June – August 2008

ADDITIONAL America Reads/America Counts Tutor INFORMATION Fluent in Russian and Spanish Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, STATA

ALEXANDER L. KENT [email protected]

Career Interests: Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Sourcing, Corporate Sustainability

EDUCATION MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, May 2016

The Fuqua School of Business Duke University, Durham, NC Leadership: Grad. Coordinator- The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Initiative MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2016

Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Environmental Economics & Policy Coursework: Life Cycle Analysis, Env. Economic Analysis, Sustainable Systems

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS & ENV. BIOLOGY, May 2010

CERTIFICATE IN THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF LEADERSHIP University of Colorado, Boulder, CO GPA: 3.47 Study Abroad at the University of Otago: New Zealand PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Peace Corps Volunteer, The Gambia, West Africa. Completed 27 months of service in a rural African village. Elected chairman by peers to a committee that represented volunteers to the administration. Selected 5 times as a Peace Corps Trainer in rural business, cashew farming, and beekeeping for Peace Corps volunteers in The Gambia and Senegal. Published article on experiences in Denver Post on Aug. 13, 2013. January 2011-March 2013

Grants Manager/Marketing Coordinator, BeeCause, The Gambia.


Peace Corps assignment with a rural beekeeping development non-profit. Wrote, received, and managed two grants from the United Nations (UN) at $50,000. Developed and implemented a plan to train 534 Gambians in beekeeping across 79 targeted villages. Developed quality standards for honey and set up a supply chain to tourist markets. Sold contracts for monthly supply of honey to tourist hotels. Published article in international beekeeping magazine on development beekeeping in The Gambia, Bee World (Dec. 2012). January 2012-March 2013 Agribusiness Specialist, International Relief & Development, The Gambia. Peace Corps assignment on the Cashew Value-Chain Enhancement Project, a $3.5 million project funded by USAID & USDA for food security and income generation in The Gambia and Senegal. Started four rural cashew processing businesses, developed a cashew supply chain from rural West Africa to international export, and negotiated competitive bids up to $100,000 for cashew processing equipment. Wrote, edited, and negotiated business contracts for the purchase and process of raw cashew nuts between international buyers and local cashew farmers. Led business trainings in management and entrepreneurship in Wolof to rural cashew farmers. January 2011- January 2012 Consultant Intern, Natural Capitalism Solutions, Longmont, CO Internship with nonprofit consulting firm specializing in sustainable solutions for businesses. Compiled research in sustainable business practices of energy efficiency, supply chain logistics, building innovation (LEED Certification), and alternative energy. August 2009-August 2010 Pending GRI Certification, Adv. Wolof Speaker, Published Amateur Writer & Photographer, African Dancer

DARREN LEGGE [email protected]

Career Interests: Energy efficiency, utilities, corporate sustainability, management consulting EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2016 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy with a focus on energy

Coursework: Life Cycle Analysis, Applied Data Analysis, Electric Power Markets MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, May 2016

Kenan-Flagler Business School University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC Concentrations: Management Consulting, Sustainability, Energy.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, December 2007

University of Colorado, Boulder, CO Congressional Udall Scholar for Environmental Leadership. GPA 3.98 PROFESSIONAL Quality Assurance Specialist, EnergyLogic Inc., Denver, CO EXPERIENCE Managed and executed the company’s largest quality assurance contract, posting

a 19% profit margin. Oversaw energy raters in more than 30 states. Performed over 500 investment-grade energy models and1500 home performance inspections. Designed a Net Zero Energy home for a top-five national home builder. March 2010 – June 2013

Natural Resource Management Volunteer, U.S. Peace Corps, Togo, West Africa

Launched a successful solar electric business with a local entrepreneur. Taught a seminar on climate change to 30 high school students at the U.S. Embassy. Developed and implemented community projects in sustainable agriculture and other topics that reached over 500 villagers. September 2008 – September 2009

Site Manager, Standard Renewable Energy, Boulder, CO

Directed a crew of four in the installation of over 100 renewable energy systems including commercial and residential solar photovoltaics, solar domestic hot water and radiant heating, and energy monitors. Developed new quality management processes for installation teams. February 2008 – August 2008

OTHER Energy Program Coordinator, CU Environmental Center, Boulder, CO EXPERIENCE Managed over 70 employees, interns, and volunteers in energy conservation

education and outreach. June 2007 – December 2007

Research Assistant, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO Researched and co-authored a Laboratory-wide sustainability report using Global Reporting Initiative protocols. January 2005 – August 2005


Certifications: LEED for Homes Green Rater, International Green Rater, and Quality Assurance Designee; RESNET Energy Rater and Quality Assurance Designee; BPI Building Analyst; NABCEP Certificate of Knowledge. Keynote Speaker: “Residential Green Building Science,” Cochabamba, Bolivia. Leadership: President and Chair of the Board, Udall Alumni Association. Environment Committee Chair, NC Partners of the Americas. Language: Conversational in English, French, Spanish, Thai, and Ewe. Skills: Proficient with STATA, REM/Rate, OptiMiser, Excel, BEopt, PVWatts. Familiar with eQUEST, DesignBuilder, EnergyPlus, ArcGIS.

Yazhou Li [email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental policy and consulting; energy economics; corporate sustainability EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy

Coursework: Environmental Law, Evaluation of Public Expenditures, Sustainable Systems Analysis

Awards: Merit Scholarship from Nicholas School of the Environment. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDENTS & ECONOMICS,

Honor, May 2013 Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH GPA: 3.67

Concentration: Mathematics Minor: Philosophy

Coursework: Honor Research in Environmental Economics. Macroeconomics Theory. Natural Resource Economics. Optimization. Biomedical Ethics.

PROFESSIONAL Market Analyst, IDG Venture Capital, Beijing, China EXPERIENCE Performed research on the Renewable Energy industry in China and US in one of

China’s premier investment firms. Gathered information about current renewable energy companies from market database provided by Thomson Reuters. Developed a market report that evaluated the trend of renewable energy growth in southern China that informed consultants’ investment decisions. June – August 2012.

Research Assistant, China Society of Reform, Beijing, China Engaged in research for a field study in Inner Mongolia District with one of China’s major think tanks. Used GIS to survey industries in heavy natural resources-based economies in northern China by visiting factories and farms. Interviewed the city mayor and local industry owners. Created a sustainable development report for the local government. June – August 2011.

OTHER Honors Research for Environmental Studies, Oberlin College, OH EXPERIENCE Conducted an Honors research project about US renewable energy certificate market.

Performed an econometric analysis of the certificate prices to evaluate the efficiency of the market. Research was awarded honorary scholarship from Oberlin College. 2012-2013.

Group Project for Experimental Economics, Oberlin College, OH Conducted an Experimental Economics research on people’s trading and collaboration behavior under different levels of communication. The research was conducted by a team of senior Economics students using experimental design and data analysis software, such as Z-tree and Stata. Research was awarded scholarship for social sciences from Oberlin College. January – May 2013.


Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Data Desk, Mathematica, Stata, Matlab, Z-tree. Languages: Chinese (native), English (fluent), Japanese (proficient) and Korean (basic).

NEIL MATOUKA [email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental start-ups, social entrepreneurship, sustainable business strategy, environmental consulting, international environmental policy, clean energy.


ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP CERTIFICATE Rising TIDE (Training for Inclusion & Diversity in the Environment)

Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy

Coursework: Community Based Environmental Management, Environmental Law BACHELOR OF ARTS, GERMAN, COMPARATIVE LITERATURE, April 2011 College of Literature, Science, and the Arts University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI GPA: 3.64 Coursework: Sustainability and the Campus, Climate Change: The Move to Action,

Urban Sprawl: Policy and Politics PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associate Editor, eno Literary Magazine, Durham, NC Collaborate with the editorial board on the selection process, design, and running of a 3-year old student-run environmental literary magazine. October 2013 – Present

Committee Head/First Year Representative, Duke University Greening Initiative (DUGI), Durham, NC

Oversee the DUGI Waste Reduction committee by organizing and managing 4 projects: increased bike rack placement; disposable cup elimination; composting at the Nicholas School; and green event guideline creation. September 2013 – Present

AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer, Community Housing Opportunities Corporation, Sacramento, CA

Created business plans to double energy efficiency measure installation levels and increasing employment for low-income families by 150% while maintaining financial viability as well as monetization of social services. July 2012 – July 2013

Founder and Principal, Matouka Consulting LLC, Ann Arbor, MI Started an environmentally-friendly web-design and consulting services company that has created and managed over 10 different sites. Started the site www.sustainawiki.com to address the consumer environmental knowledge gap. September 2009 - Present

OTHER Vice President, Sacramento Rugby Football Club, Sacramento, CA EXPERIENCE Streamlined club leadership process by managing the club committees, creating a

mailing list, and staffing the executive board. January - July 2013

Webmaster, University of Michigan Rugby Football Club, Ann Arbor, MI Designed and implemented a new digital strategy that included digitalizing previously oral-only records, revamped the online presence and social media capabilities, and improved interoperability. January 2008 – January 2010

ADDITIONAL Languages: English: native, German: fluent INFORMATION Certifications: Certified Green Building Professional

Skills: CMS, STATA, project management, building performance analysis, mobile office and security technology, policy research, SBA business plan creation

BRITTANY B. NEALE [email protected]

Career Interests: Corporate sustainability, supply chain management & private sector environmental consulting


Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy, Business and the Environment track

Coursework: Sustainable Systems Theory & Drivers, Environmental and Resource Economics, Applied Data Analysis for Environmental Science, Environmental Law

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, June, 2007 Principia College, Elsah, IL GPA: 3.6 (Graduated with Honors) Coursework: Management, Financial Accounting, Economics, Management of Information

Systems, Methods in Research & Writing, Nonrenewable Resources


Communications Specialist, Duke Center for Sustainability and Commerce, Durham, NC Develop advancement initiatives and expansion strategy through corporate outreach and engagement with Center’s industry partners. Manage website restructuring including content creation and internal & external marketing efforts. September 2013 – Present

Logistics Projects Manager, Technology Vision Group LLC, Santa Cruz, CA Co-managed Logistics Department and production of life science networking conferences ranging from 150 to 800 delegates in Vancouver, Napa, London, Brussels, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Shanghai and Bangalore, India. Managed conference Presenters (up to 95 per conference); Speakers (up to 80), Exhibitors (up to 30) and Sponsors (up to 75) and international vendor relationships. Managed 5-10 temporary staff and led onsite team. Launched a Fair Trade marketing campaign and sourced international Fair Trade handbags from India and Nepal yielding cost-savings. Guided international Sales team and partners in logistics management, ran client evaluations, managed 10 webpages per conference and completed outreach campaigns. October 2010 – October 2012

Guide and Sustainable Business Specialist, Green Pathways, León, Nicaragua Consulted with owners to develop cost effective and ecologically sustainable tours that promoted local non-profits and international environmental engagement. Piloted Responsible Travel campaign including Corporate Policy and Guidebook. Advised regarding ecotourism certifications, supplemented search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising and launched monthly newsletter and blog. Lead volcano, mangrove estuary and adventure tours throughout Nicaragua. August 2009 – August 2010

Staff Environmental Scientist, Herst & Associates, Inc., St. Charles, MO Specialized in Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) statistical data review and analytical reports; promoted to Site Manager for 6 facilities; navigated State & Federal regulatory compliance for these sites. Completed regulatory sampling of groundwater, leachate and surface water pertaining to solid waste facilities. April 2008 – August 2009

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Sustainable Development Intern, Municipality of Los Muermos, Region X, Chile Joined international volunteer Task Force to engender sustainable development in rural southern Chile. Secured loan for aquaculture project; implemented community beach clean-ups; developed environmental education coursework; facilitated discourse between community members and local government. August 2007 – December 2007


Computer Skills: PC Platform Applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Constant Contact; Google Documents, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Wrike, IrfanView, Audacity, Marketo, Survey Monkey, Adobe Creative Suite, Netsuite, Basic HTML, STATA Statistical Analysis.

Language: Conversational Spanish

CARLA ORTIZ [email protected]

Career Interests: Renewable Energy Project Development; Energy and Sustainability Consulting. EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy. Coursework: Energy Modeling Systems, Energy and the Environment. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, March 2011 Facultad de Economia y Negocios Universidad Anahuac, Mexico City Coursework: Finance, General Management, and Strategic Planning. Diploma in

Entrepreneurship and in Leadership. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Volunteer, Duke Carbon Offset Initiative, Durham, NC Engage in methane capture pilot projects on swine farms in North Carolina that

consist of the installation of innovative waste management systems. October 2013- Present

Industry Relations Manager, Nicholas School Energy Club, Duke University, Durham, NC

Integrated coordination of field visits to energy firms through managing communications and networking. August 2013- Present

New Projects Coordinator, Abilia S.A de C.V., Mexico City, Mexico

Conceptualized, negotiated, and financially evaluated potential real estate projects; 6 of which were approved by the Investment Committee (Capital value over $500M USD). Created new financial case model for patrimonial projects that increased the internal rate of return in 4.6 points. Participated in the underwriting of: (a) 2 major projects in Mexico City, placing over $300M USD and (b) the third Real Estate Private Equity Fund in Mexico, signed in December 2012, placing over $150M USD. Elected to Temporary Deputy Director of the New Business Department, preformed leadership duties for five months. Negotiated new ventures with landowners and with private equity investors. Researched, designed, and proposed new business plan for the private equity; an investment brand in renewable energy. October 2011- July 2013

Research Assistant, Energreen Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico Researched energy generation potential from biofuels in three sanitary waste

disposals. Collaborated with engineers in the measurement and estimation of methane gas concentrations. Assisted in researching the risks of exposure to sulfur dioxide concentrations in Atizapan, Mexico, Sanitary Waste Disposal. June 2011- February 2012

OTHER Operative Control Executive, Skandia Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico EXPERIENCE Collaborated with the manager of the operative control department by forming

and training a team to implement an organizational restructure. Created a new control of shares that is still used and the team increased service quality statistics. August 2010 - October 2011.


Machine development: In process of producing a biofuel machine for home usage that has the purpose of reducing biomass concentrations in sanitary waste disposals and fomenting recycle culture.

DAN PLECHATY [email protected]

Career Interests: Program Evaluation, Geospatial Analysis, Natural Resource Regulation, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Environmental Economics, Data Analytics


Coursework: Environmental and Resource Economics; Geospatial Analysis; Applied Data Analysis; Environmental Law

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES,

December 2010 University of Chicago, Chicago, IL GPA: 3.67 Coursework: Environmental Economics; Energy Policy; Econometrics; Linear Algebra;

Global Warming Modeling PROFESSIONAL Economist, RCF Economic and Financial Consulting, Chicago, IL EXPERIENCE Modeled the effect of a carbon price on future levelized energy costs. Provided

geospatial expertise for a hedonic regression analysis of a nuclear power plant. Maintained historical price series and performed calculations in support of RCF’s forecasting work for the United States Postal Service. Prepared proprietary market research reports for the USPS on electronic retailing, internet advertising, and other forms of electronic diversion and their effect on mail volumes. December 2010 – July 2013

OTHER Research Assistant, University of Chicago Department of Economics, Chicago, IL EXPERIENCE Performed statistical analyses and literature reviews for a post-doctoral fellow,

extracted information from health care databases and longitudinal surveys. October 2009 – June 2010

Independent Researcher, University of Chicago Office of Sustainability, Chicago, IL

Received funding to perform a cost-benefit analysis of anaerobically digesting biodegradable waste produced at University dining halls to create biogas and reduce CO2 production. Designed and administered a survey and interviewed industry professionals and affected parties. Analyzed the costs and benefits over time and offered conditional recommendations to the Sustainability Office. June – September 2009

Editor-in-Chief and Contributor, The Triple Helix, University of Chicago Chapter, Chicago, IL

Wrote and published articles on nuclear energy, sustainability and water politics; selected as the International Feature article among all chapters for the Winter 2010 issue. Managed the editing of articles and identified faculty to review articles prior to publication. March 2008 – June 2009

ADDITIONAL Proficient in ArcGIS, STATA, Microsoft Excel INFORMATION Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 2006

MARIA T. PREBBLE [email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental Policy, International Development, Think Tanks, Research, Economics,

Gender, International Relations, Global Governance, Water, Environmental Consulting EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY CERTFICATE, May 2015

Sanford School of Public Policy Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Environmental Economics & Policy

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS &

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, May 2012 Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA PROFESSIONAL Research Assistant, Professor Erika Weinthal, Duke University, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Assisting Dr. Weinthal in editing The Oxford Handbook on Water Policy and

Politics. August 2013-Present.

Staff Intern, Woodrow Wilson Center, Environmental Change and Security Program, Washington, D.C.

Conducted research and published articles on the Program’s blog: www.newsecuritybeat.org on topics relevant to global environmental security. Organized and planned events and conferences. January-May 2013.

Elizabeth Moore Luce Fellow, UNESCO, Seoul, South Korea

Researched advocacy and education programs for the “Comfort Women”, who were victims of gender violence during WWII. Organized a conference with participants to discuss current issues in Asian diplomacy and affairs. June-September 2012.

Environmental Impact Analysis Intern, United States Department of Labor, Washington, D.C.

Researched and developed inter-agency policy in accordance with President Obama’s Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance. Analyzed data on climate modeling computer programs, developed an environmental curriculum for the Job Corps programs, and attended sessions at Council on Environmental Quality at the White House. May-Aug 2011.

Teaching Assistant, Peace Village Thanh Xuan, Hanoi, Vietnam

Created lesson plans for children with disabilities from the presence of Agent Orange, a chemical persistant in local environments. August-September 2010.

Research Volunteer, United States Department of Agriculture, Marshfield, WI

Researched agricultural runoff in local waterways. June-August 2010.

Research Volunteer, Earthwatch Institute, Jizera Mountains, Czech Republic Collected and analyzed data through fieldwork. Studied the past relationship between coercive governments and environmental policy, with a focus on acid rain. June-July 2010.


Wellesley College Erasmus Prize: Honoring the best piece of historical research Wellesley College International Relations Council Journal: Paper “Muammar Gaddafi: Crackpot, Leader or Zealot?” published, 2012 Forum for American/Chinese Exchange at Stanford (FACES): US Delegate

Languages: Advanced conversational French

MARTIN RAMIREZ [email protected]

Career Interests: Latin American Environmental Policy, Corporate Sustainability, International Development, Community Based Environmental Management, Environmental Entrepreneurship


CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY BASED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015

Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy.

Coursework: Applied Latin American Environmental Policy, Applied Data Analysis. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY, March 2013 Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia GPA: 3.36/4.0 Coursework: Evolutionary Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Colombian

Environmental Law PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Environmental Researcher, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC

Conduct research and synthesize sustainable public planning strategies, community based environmental management approaches, and large dataset statistical analysis. August 2013 – Present

Sustainability and Communications Intern, HSBC Bank, Bogotá, Colombia

Developed strategies to decrease HSBC branch´s environmental impact as well as personalized strategies for employees. Created and implemented internal and external sustainability communications to engage stakeholders. Compiled country-wide human resources analytics for annual report. January – June 2013

Student Intern, Duke University, Durham, NC

Researched systematics and molecular phylogenetics of fungi as part of an NSF funded project. Sequenced DNA, compiled the sequences, and analyzed the resulting data for a final abstract presented at the Mycological Society of America meeting. January 2011 – December 2011

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Teacher Assistant, Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia

Prepared laboratory material and provided technical assistance to 40 students Graded assessment materials and provided student feedback. January – June 2012

Volunteer, Manatee Rehabilitation Program, Wildtracks, Sarteneja, Belize

Managed the facilities to ensure the proper care of the orphan manatee calves. Prepared the specialized formula on a strict 3 hour feeding program for the manatee calves and instructed 3 new volunteers in proper feeding preparation and technique. January – February 2010


Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish Technology: Stata and R Data analysis software, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, EndNote, Mendeley and Zothero. Ecology field work skills, community based environmental management strategic analysis, and conservation and biodiversity communication.

MICHAEL RINALDI [email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental consulting; resource economics; ecosystem service valuation; cost-benefit analysis; sustainable business strategy; supply chain analysis; environmental finance


Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy, Business and the

Environment Track Coursework: Environmental and resource economics, sustainable systems, statistical analysis, environmental law and policy

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS & BIOLOGY, May 2013 University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ecosystem Service Valuation Graduate Researcher, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University, Durham, NC

Investigated the integration of green infrastructure and ecosystem service values into the accounting framework for municipality water utilities. September 2013 - Present

Big Cat’s Initiative Economic Intern, National Geographic, Durham, NC

Modeled the net present value of different Build a Boma projects across Africa to determine the success rates needed for cost effective human-lion conflict prevention programs. September 2013- Present

Sustainable Technology Intern, US EPA, Cincinnati, OH

Building upon prior independent research at the University of Cincinnati, developed a net present value model to perform a life cycle cost comparison of green and conventional roofs given the future benefits of the green roofs environmental services. Authored a research paper using the model and currently pursuing its publication in a peer-reviewed journal. June – August 2013

Biological Field Technician, US Forest Service, Shaver Lake, CA

Conducted non-invasive surveys for various carnivores in the Sierra Nevada for the US Forest Service’s carnivore monitoring program. May – August 2012

OTHER UVA Bay Game Researcher, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA EXPERIENCE Conducted and reviewed computer simulations to test the logic of The UVA Bay

Game, a large-scale participatory simulation based on the Chesapeake Bay watershed. September – December 2012

Presenter, 5th Annual International ESP Conference, Portland, OR

Selected to present my research, “An Economic Evaluation of the Ecological Services of Green Roofs in Cincinnati,” as a poster at the conference. July 2012

ADDITIONAL Experienced in STATA 12; Microsoft Word and Excel INFORMATION Interests: hiking, music, soccer, traveling, and hockey

Shengyuan Su [email protected]

Career Interest: Environmental Policy Assessment and Management, Energy Management, Sustainable

System Development and Management EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy Coursework: Sustainable Systems, Modeling for Energy Systems, Environmental

and Resource Economics BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, June 2013 Department of Environment Fudan University, Shanghai, China GPA: 3.40 Coursework: Environmental Management and Urban Planning, Environmental

Law, Natural Resource Economics, Environmental Economics

SECOND DEGREE OF ACCOUNTING, MANAGEMENT, June 2013 Department of Management Fudan University, Shanghai, China

Course work: Financial Management, Advanced Accounting, International Accounting, Market Analysis


Urban and Rural Planning Researcher, Fujian government, China Took photos of the environment to record the environmental condition more vividly. Processed the data collected in the interview of residents of Dehua County in Fujian province. Wrote the draft chapter of final environmental development report of Dehua County about industrial development environment analysis. June 2012 – September 2012

Value Estimation Researcher, Fudan University, Shanghai, China

Designed a questionnaire to determine the residents’ willingness to pay for preventing and controlling the pollution. Analyzed the records of precipitation and calculated the wetland’s approximated water purification amount in the suburb. Estimated the real value of suburbs in Shanghai, according to their potential functions, such as population dispersion, air cleaning and recreation functions. Compared different value estimation methods. February 2012

Land Utilization Researcher, Minhang Industry Park, Shanghai, China

Determined which companies had low output value but occupied large area of land and had serious negative environmental impact to Shanghai. Collected the financial data of the corporations in Minhang Industrial Park to evaluate their economic efficiency. Developed a plan to improve land efficiency by analyzing the current policies and operating conditions of the chosen company. December 2011

OTHER Audit Assistant, KPMG Huazhen, Shanghai, China EXPERIENCE Reviewed and modified audit reports. Contacted clients among different

departments. Collected auditing evidence, checked accounts and verified invoice numbers of the client company. December, 2011 – February, 2012


Technical skills: Energy Modeling using Excel, Writing Memos for sustainability analysis, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.

Xiaochen Sun [email protected]

Career Interests: Business and Sustainability; Environmental/Energy Consulting; Supply Chain Analysis.

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 CERTIFICATE OF SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM ANALYSIS, May 2015

Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy, Business and Environment

Coursework: Resource and Environmental Economics, Applied Data Analysis, Sustainable Systems/Business and Environment

BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATION,

June 2013 Renmin University, Beijing, China GPA: 3.63/4.00 Coursework: Econometrics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Finance, Statistics,

Environmental and Resource Economics, Environmental Management PROFESSIONAL Internship, GreenPeace, Beijing, China EXPERIENCE Participated in editing the 2012 Guidance Manual & Amendment for Avoiding

Transgenic Consumption. Contacted condiment companies to determine if they would make a written commitment and confirmation to withdraw from using transgenic raw materials. Joined GreenPeace’s project on publicizing the pesticide residues in Lipton tea. Translated relevant English literature on making tea and pesticide residues. March 2013 – June 2013

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Team Leader, Policy Research, Renmin University, Beijing, China

Distributed 5,000 questionnaires to investigate water consumption and public opinion of progression price implementation. Set up econometrics’ double logarithmic model to analyze the household water consumption data from statistical yearbook. Made descriptive and deductive analysis of the results of the questionnaire with software such as SPSS and Stata. Analyzed the relationship between the willingness of payment and family’s economic status using econometric regression model. Determined that the progression price will have an impact on residents’ habit of using water and reduce the total amount of household water usage in Beijing. September 2011 – May 2013

Research Assistant, Policy Research, Renmin University, Qingdao, China

Collected 51 enterprises’ data in 2010 from CPA reports, ranging from general information to environmental and economic benefits. Analyzed the direct economic benefit from reducing consumption of raw materials to improving production efficiency by implementing Cleaner Production. Analyzed the environmental benefits, including reduced emission of CO2, SO2 and industrial solid waste. September 2011 – October 2012

Research Assistant, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Renmin University, Yunnan, China

Field studied Lisu ethnic minority in Yunnan, and learned relationship between forest culture and change of primeval forest area by studying census records and comparing interview records. Drew the conflict between the constantly changing forest culture facilitating human beings’ use of the forest resources and bringing back shock to the traditional culture. May 2011 – September 2011


L. Shi*, X.C. Sun, Y.F. Li, (2012), Evaluation the Implementation of Cleaner Production among Enterprises in Qingdao, China, Advanced Science Letters, (ISSN: 1936-6612, Impact Factor: 1.253)

Zhe Wang [email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental consulting; environmental policy analysis; business and corporate

sustainability; environmental management system EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy

Coursework: Resource and Environmental Management, Environmental Law BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS/MANAGEMENT, June 2013 School of Environment and Natural Resources Renmin University of China (RUC), Beijing, China GPA: 3.77/4.00 Ranking: 3/45 Coursework: Econometrics, Statistics, Environmental Policy, Optimization Methods PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

First Prize, Spotlight Solar Business Plan Competition, Duke University, NC Assistant Analyst, Roland Berger Strategy Consultant, Beijing, China

Managed information collection about the previous cultural industry construction and contacted related contractors. Met specific requirement of the client Zhenjiang city government. October – December 2012

Intern at Secretariat, China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED), MEP, Beijing, China

Created the English website of CCICED and supervised its maintenance - http://www.cciced.net/encciced/. Assisted in budgeting the China-Norway Environmental Protection Cooperation Project, which consists of 11 programs and a budget of $2,500,000. March - September 2012

OTHER Assistant Organizer, CCICED 2012 Annual General Meeting, Beijing, China EXPERIENCE Coordinated with other volunteers to organize the CCICED 2012 Annual General

Meeting at Diaoyutai State Guest House by managing the fair site and attendance confirmation of committee members. Organized the opening ceremony and plenary session and attended the Forum. December 2012

Delegate, Private and Public Partnership in Environment Panel, Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR), Taipei, Taiwan

Participated in the case study workshop led by McKinsey and communicated with experts about problem solving and analytical procedures. Exchanged perspectives with experts and peers and discussed how to collaboratively develop strategies of promoting enterprises to protect the environment. August 2012

Minister of External Relations, International Development & Exchange Association (IDEA), RUC, Beijing, China

Managed 50 members to host the International Cultural Festival, which lasted for 7 days and was sponsored with $25,000. Promoted the Buddy program to help more than 10 foreign students learn Chinese at RUC. 2009-2012

Office Manager, Student Union of School of Environment, RUC, Beijing, China

Maintained a team of 10 members to administer financial expenditure and human resources for the Student Union and organized closing ceremony of Environmental Cultural Festival. Created an internet-based appraisal system. 2009-2011


Skills: Native in Chinese, Proficient in English, Proficient in Microsoft Office, SPSS, STATA, Beginner MATLAB Hobbies: Crosstalking, Soccer, Basketball, Soft Pen Calligraphy

XIANGYI LI [email protected]

Career Interests: Energy modeling, economic analysis, cost-benefit analysis, energy and environmental consulting, air quality management, transportation management.


Coursework: Energy System Modeling, Applied Data Analysis, Modeling for Sustainability, Environmental and Resource Economics, Transportation and Energy, Economic Valuation of Environmental Policy

BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS, June 2013

Renmin University of China, Beijing, China Coursework: Quantitative Analysis of Resources and Environment, Energy

Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Planning, Microeconomics PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Environment and Energy Intern, Jinan Refinery of SINOPEC, Jinan, China Collected waste treatment data of the 500t/h wastewater treatment plant, assisted with daily check in Safety and Environment Division. November 2012

Policy Intern, Ministry of Environmental Protection of China, Beijing, China

Wrote governmental documents spanning several issues, such as hazardous waste management, ecological footprint and climate change, edited the Visiting Reports and weekly International Cooperation News. Organized several country-wide meetings. April 2012 – October 2012

Teaching Assistant, Roots and Shoots of Jane Goodall Institute, Beijing, China

Prepared and presented five classes on garbage dealing, 3R principle and current environmental situation in China. Cooperated with environmental experts around the world in environmental communication. May 2012

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Associate Researcher, Renmin University of China, Beijing, China Examined the relationship among energy, carbon emission and economic growth by analyzing data using the LMDI method, Grey Model GM (1,1) and EKC model. Tested model by residual error examination and posterior difference examination. Research published as first author in national core publication of China. December 2011 – June 2013

Independent Researcher, Renmin University of China, Beijing, China

Studied on PM2.5 reduction policy in the US and its potential application in China. Conducted background and literature research, summarized policy making mechanism and differences existed in US and China and proposed suggestions. Initiated study on co-control of PM2.5, other air pollutants and greenhouse gases. March 2013 – June 2013

Associate Researcher, Shandong University of Finance & Economics, Jinan, China

Engaged in research in establishing a Corporate Environmental Performance Evaluation Index System. Collected data and did literature research on evaluation methods. September 2011 – December 2012

ADDITIONAL Statistical Software: SPSS, STATA, Lingo, Excel INFORMATION Languages: Chinese (native), English (fluent), Korean (moderate), Japanese (basic),

Trained in English-Chinese/Chinese-English oral interpretation and translation

Weinan Zheng [email protected]

Career Interests: Climate Change, Fishery Management, Economic Analysis, Geospatial Analysis EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy

Coursework: Environmental and Resource Economics, Geospatial Analysis (GIS)， Applied Data Analysis, Modeling for Energy Systems

BACHELOR IN MANAGEMENT, May 2009 School of Environment and Natural Resources Renmin University of China, Beijing, China GPA: 3.64/4.0 Coursework: Economic Policy Analysis, Environmental Certification and Audit,

Environmental Policy Assessment of Environmental Impact, Econometrics, Quantitative Analysis Methods, Climate Change, Environmental Planning Methods.

PROFESSIONAL Intern, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Beijing, China EXPERIENCE Sorted 200+ UNDP publications regarding Climate Change, Equity and

Economics, and South-South Cooperation. Translated 90+ slides of PPT “China’s Pathway of Rural Reform and Development”, Human Development Report in Yunnan and a summary of programs conducted in Yunnan. Built an office library to store and display UNDP's publications. Assisted in organizing the South-South cooperation symposium “China in the World.” September 2012 – February 2013

Research Assistant, Programme of Energy and Climate Economics (PECE), Beijing, China

Finished the work “Study of Energy Rebound Effect of China 1991-2010”. Calculated the Total Factor of Productivity of China in 1991-2010 Finished the paper “Driving Factors for the Increase of Chinese CO2 Emissions” Proofread “China Human Development Report 2009/2010”. May 2010 – June 2013

OTHER Program Assistant, Green Earth Volunteers, Beijing, China EXPERIENCE Edited two monthly reports for “Eco-water Tour”, a water protection program.

Organized two environmental journalist salons with the themes “Problems of Afforestation” and “The Authenticity of Climate Change.” Filed documents for the post project report of “Yellow River Decade Journey” and produced a promotional video, posters and leaflets for charity sales. March – May 2013

Program Assistant, China Trade News Agency, Beijing, China

Searched for and sorted information about energy and environmental protection exhibitions. Participated in the planning and organization of an agriculture exhibition evaluation meeting. July – August 2012


China Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling - 2nd Place in Beijing Team (Top 30%) Innovation Cup Paper Contest - 1st Place (Top 5%) 2010 RUC Debating Contest - Best Debater (Top 10%) Software: SPSS, MATLAB, STATA, ArcGIS, MS Excel, R

Audrey M. Archer [email protected]

Career Interests: Urban forestry, habitat restoration, land and biodiversity conservation

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, December 2015

MASTER OF FORESTRY, SAF Accredited, December 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Ecosystem Science and Conservation

Coursework: Conservation GIS, Forest Measurements, Forest Resources Economics, Landscape Ecology, Wetland Field Skills

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & BIOLOGY,

May 2012 Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

Minor: Philosophy GPA: 3.74 Coursework: Env Toxicology, Env Policy, Env and Technology, Ecology, Molecular

Genetics, Organic Chemistry, Cellular Biology, Petrology, Mineralogy PROFESSIONAL Dam Removal Research Assistantship, Duke University, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Studying the effects dam removals have on water quality and mussel populations,

in Dr. Martin Doyle’s. Designing the mussel-genetics project and creating an EndNote database of mussel genetics-related journal articles. Using sonar data to model mussel habitat boundaries. Managing data collection in the field. Analyzing data using Excel and R stats package. August 2013 – Present

Lab Technician, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX

Conducted lab work for a conservation genetics project aimed to understand hybridization of deer populations. Prepared DNA samples and used them for PCR and gel electrophoresis. Performed sequencing and fragment analysis using DNA analyzer. February – May 2013

Field Technician & Data Analysis Assistant, Duke University, Kona, HI

Conducted boat and land-based population and behavior surveys for a spinner dolphin study. Photographed and identified dolphins using IMatch software. Used XBAT to determine presence or absence of dolphins and input data into an Excel spreadsheet (remotely). October 2012 – August 2013

Naturalist & Environmental Educator, Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, DE

Led interactive education programs that introduced visitors to the biology of various species and ecosystems of the surrounding area. Designed new programs. Coordinated volunteers for horseshoe crab census. Maintained aquatic tanks. June – August 2012

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Founder & President, Vegetarians Taking Action, undergraduate student organization, 2010 – 2012. Bird Banding Workshop, Powdermill Avian Research Center, Rockwell, PA


Forestry Skills: Southeastern vegetation identification, extensive experience using forest measurement tools (Biltmore stick, DBH tape, clinometer, wedge prism, etc)

Skillful With: ArcGIS, ArcPad, and GPS data collection. Student Organization Involvement: Society of American Foresters, Student Assoc. of Wetland Scientists, Duke Conservation Society, Nicholas School Naturalists Passionately involved in ballet, violin, yoga, and photography.

Thomas Caggiano [email protected]

Career Interests: Multiple-use land management, environmental science and policy consulting, ecosystem services, geospatial analysis, public service

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, December 2015 MASTER OF FORESTRY, SAF Accredited, December 2015

Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Ecosystem Science and Conservation, Forest Resource Management

Coursework: Landscape ecology, geospatial analysis, statistics, forest measurements

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY, May 2012 Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA GPA: 3.42

Honors: Dean’s List, Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society, Cub and Key Leadership Honor Society

Study Abroad: Tropical and marine biology at James Cook University, Australia PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

US Forest Service Conservation Team, AmeriCorps, Marlinton, West Virginia Collaborated with Forest Service staff on environmental conservation in the Monongahela National Forest. Conducted population and habitat surveys for endangered species. Collected and processed geospatial data of forest trails. Performed wildland fire suppression and prescribed burning. Directed environmental education programs in fire safety, outdoor ethics and ecology for children and adults. Developed a hiking trail guide for the White Sulphur Ranger District, allowing staff to more easily advise visitors. September 2012 - August 2013

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Tour Guide & Admissions Assistant, Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania

Presented Ursinus College to over 200 prospective students and their families via one hour campus tours and information sessions. Personally corresponded with the public on issues or questions regarding Ursinus through face-to-face conversations, email, handwritten mailings, and telephone calls. Performed data management of applications, scholarship notification letters and incoming inquiries about Ursinus. Named an “All-star Tour Guide” in 2012. January 2010 - May 2012


Computer and Technical Skills: Proficient in ArcGIS 10.2, R statistical software, GPS data collection, Forestry measurement techniques, Microsoft Office data management and manipulation. Certifications: USFS Chainsaw and Crosscut Sawyer (A), Wildland Firefigter Type II, Project Learning Tree Outdoor Educator, Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics Trainer.

EMILY CHAPIN [email protected]

Career Interests: Conservation planning and wildlife management with GIS, ecosystem services protection,

environmental education and outreach EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Ecosystem Science and Conservation Coursework: Landscape Ecology, GIS and Geospatial Analysis,

Applied Data Analysis BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLICH HEALTH, May 2013

Gillings School of Global Public Health University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill, NC

Major: Environmental Health Sciences. Minor: Biology GPA: 3.61 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ecosystem Services Assistant, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University, Durham NC Conducing an extensive literature search for papers and case study examples discussing the adoption of an ecosystem services approach to land management procedures. Writing a literature review for a workshop hosted by the Nicholas Institute investigating how governance, institutional structures, and legal frameworks affect adoption of ecosystem services approach to urban planning. August 2013-Present Education Intern, Bald Head Island Conservancy, Bald Head Island, NC Led eight different environmentally oriented programs for the public, including kayaking, island nature tours, birding trips, turtle walks, and touch tank activities with marine organisms. Organized and led activities for conservancy camp with ages ranging from 4 to 12 years old. Planned and constructed a demonstration garden to promote the use of native plants and educate visitors on the benefits of native plants. May-August 2012 Education Intern, Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville, NC Planned and presented ten different environmental lessons to about 20 students at conservancy camp each week. Learned about birds of prey, their care in captivity, and their natural habitat. May-August 2011 Environmental Leader, Environmental Affairs Committee, Chapel Hill, NC Organized environmental round table to encourage collaboration among environmental groups on UNC’s campus. Chaired committee to organize a successful campus-wide Earth Day event with 15 campus and community organizations participating in the event Also member of energy committee encouraging students to save energy on campus. August 2010-May 201

OTHER President, Carolina Women’s Water Polo, Chapel Hill, NC EXPERIENCE Arranged and communicated with club members on upcoming practices,

tournaments, and social events. Hired a coach and expanded the team roster from 10 to 20 members. Organized one of the most popular water polo invitational tournaments on the east coast for over 30 teams. May 2012-May2013

ADDITIONAL Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, R statistical software, Python scripting INFORMATION Familiarity with ArcGIS 10.1/10.2

Belton A Copp [email protected]

Career Interests: Landscape Ecology, Land Management, Working Lands, Public Goods & Services

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Ecosystem Science & Conservation

BACHELOR OF ARTS: BIOLOGY, May 2010 Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO GPA: 3.41 PROFESSIONAL Environmental Grants Committee Member, Carolyn Foundation, At Large EXPERIENCE Review projects and award grants to local environmental organizations with initiatives

addressing climate change. Critique and evaluate programs for efficacy and results based on cost and scope. Maintain relations with recipients and track the progress of initiatives and use of grants. January 2013- Present

Intern, National Wildlife Refuge Association, Washington, D.C. Compiled collaborative landscape conservation case studies and interviewed federal and

non-profit employees and land-owners regarding large landscape conservation. Analyzed best practices to create a ‘handbook’ for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Prepared and maintained fact sheets and white papers for Northern Everglades Alliance and Sage Grouse campaigns. May - July 2013

Environmental Grants Coordinator, Sales Associate, Patagonia, Washington, D.C.

Reviewed, reported, and processed grant and donation requests according to company guidelines. Provided customer service and information regarding sales, environmental activism and company principles. Maintained operations, standards, and upkeep of the store. Trained new hires in sales and store operations. January 2012 - July 2013

Intern, Lands Protection Program, Sierra Club, Washington, D.C.

Researched, drafted, prepared and distributed white papers, fact sheets, and legislative materials for priority campaigns. Managed expenses, schedules and correspondences. Collaborated with Federal land-owners and managers, as well as NGO representatives to address Greater Sage Grouse population status and listings in western states. January - June 2012

Head Guide, Angle 45 Adventures, Hope, AK Guided clients on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge for wild salmon, trout, and other species. Managed daily operations, including maintenance and upkeep of boats, trailers, trucks, gear, and cabins. Maintained professional correspondences with clients, professional reps, and guide businesses. Ensured the safety and happiness of all. May 2011-Oct 2012


Nicholas School Student Council Co-Director, 2014 ArcGIS 10.2, sampling and analytic biostatistics, R statistical software, inclusion & diversity training, conversant in Spanish.

CLAIRE FOX [email protected]

Career Interests: Forest Conservation and Sustainable use, Community-Based Environmental Management,

Sustainable Agriculture & Silviculture, Payment for Environmental Services, Latin America EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, December 2015

MASTER OF FORESTRY, SAF Accredited, December 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Ecosystem Science and Conservation

Coursework: Geospatial Analysis (GIS), Forest Measurements, Community-Based Environmental Management, Statistical Analysis.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, May 2011 Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA GPA: 3.73 Magna cum Laude Coursework: Forest Ecology & Applications, Conservation Biology, Neotropical

Ecology, Environmental Disruption and Policy Analysis Study Abroad: Latin America-US Relations, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Qro, Mexico. Sustainability and the Environment, CIEE, Monteverde, Costa Rica. Agro-ecology and cooperativism, Lara, Venezuela.

PROFESSIONAL Special Programs Assistant, Duke Forest, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Supported the Co-director of the 7,000-acre Duke Forest in managing NC Natural

Heritage Areas (NHA) and habitat rehabilitation. Conducted field inventories of flora and fauna in designated (NHA) for species monitoring of these sites. Managed inventory records and updated GIS maps for internal office use. Created educational materials for habitat rehabilitation and trail restoration sites. September 2013 - Present

Program Assistant, Center for Sustainable Development Studies – SFS, Atenas,

Costa Rica Teacher’s Assistant for university students in a tropical field studies program.

Conducted field research, namely above-ground carbon sequestration, forestry management, and socioeconomic development. Executed individual projects: managed organic solid waste program, vermiculture, IPM for mango and orange orchard, and vegetable cultivation. January – December 2012

Apprentice, Dickinson College Organic Farm, Boiling Springs, PA

Managed greenhouse irrigation and vegetable seedling care. Inventoried produce and sold weekly at local Farmer’s Market. Organized and lead bimonthly interactive education activities with young adults and children, including a week-long farm camp for at-risk youth. May – November 2011

Intern, Life Monteverde, Monteverde, Costa Rica

Worked on behalf of five regional coffee-producing farms, the local coffee cooperative, and Chamber of Tourism, to develop and produce a guide for improving sustainable practices within the agro-tourism sector. Hosted a workshop for farmers and community members. October - November 2009


Languages: Fluent in written and spoken Spanish. Experience in academic written translation, oral interpretation, and TEFL.

Technology: Proficient skills in ArcMap, ArcPad, & GPS, STATA, SPSS, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator. Organizations: Society of American Foresters, Duke University Chapter

Saira Haider [email protected]

Career Interests: Tropical Conservation, Integrated Conservation and Development, Natural Resource

Conservation, Community-Based Environmental Management EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Ecosystem Science and Conservation

Coursework: Geospatial Analysis, Statistical Analysis and R, Ecology BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PHYSICS, magna cum laude, June 2010 Knox College, Galesburg, IL

Minors: Environmental Science, Mathematics GPA: 3.88 PROFESSIONAL Assistant Field Organizer, Organizing for America, Columbus, OH EXPERIENCE Recruited and organized around 100 community volunteers for phone banks,

canvassing, and election functions. Planned and executed volunteer events and communicated with local businesses and groups. October-November 2012.

Summer Associate, AmeriCorps VISTA, Portsmouth, OH Planned, planted, maintained and harvested chemical-free and sustainable

garden. Organized and implemented educational public workshops about nutrition and home gardening. Developed contacts and communicated with local food-related community non-profits June-July 2012

Cano Palma Biological Station Volunteer, COTERC, Tortuguero, Costa Rica Led daily early morning beach patrol for sea turtle monitoring. Assisted in

mammal and caiman surveys, forest measurements, snake data collection, and mist netting. Participated in daily station maintenance duties. February – May 2012

Grant Research Volunteer, Bridging the Gap, Kansas City, MO Researched information and data on municipal solid waste, source reduction, and

carbon emissions in order to design and implement a waste-reduction program. July-August 2010

Organic Farm Volunteer, Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture, Kansas

City, KS Conducted field work with a team of farmers on harvest collection and prepared

for bi-weekly farmer’s markets. July-August 2010

Sustainable Farm Volunteer, Haven Hills Farm, Chillicothe, OH Performed standard field work and communicated with customers to sell produce

at farmers market. June-August 2009.

NSF Research Intern, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Devised and performed experiment testing new devices. Wrote research report

and presented results to team. Built telescope equipment and wrote C++ program. June-August 2008.

ADDITIONAL Intermediate Spanish level, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Phi Beta Kappa Honor INFORMATION Society Member, Recipient of the University Scholarship at Duke

CASEY E. JOHNSON

[email protected]

Career Interests: Coordinated conservation biology; international coordination between conservation

organizations




Concentration: Ecosystem Science and Conservation

Coursework: Applied Data Analysis with R, Conservation Biology, Social Science

Surveys for Environmental Management, Globalization and Governance

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, May 2013

Iowa State University, Ames, IA

GPA: 3.96/4.00

Coursework: Environmental Soil Science, Applied Environmental System Analysis,

Natural Resource Policy, Environmental Sociology, Environmental Biology,

Environmental Geography, Global Change

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

Data Collection/Office Manager Assistant, Duke Lemur Center, Durham, NC

Extract and carry out Excel data analysis of historical lemur behavior. Maintain

communication between different branches of the organization. Conduct financial

resources management to convert the current system to an electronic form.

October 2013 - Present

Environmental Science Research Assistant, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Analyzed fungal generation of methane from ethanol waste. Completed

qualification tests to development and pilot a research study. January – May 2013

Limnology Research Assistant, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Reviewed and analyzed literature regarding current chlorophyll-a degradation

rates. Independently prepared and analyzed chlorophyll-a samples. Compiled

results into a final project report and presented to program director, faculty, and

team. Completed lab procedure training. May 2010 - May 2012.

OTHER

EXPERIENCE

Vice President, Rho Lambda Honor Society, Ames IA

Assisted in administrative and financial proceedings. Acted as facilitator between

Iowa State University Accounting Office and the club organization. Organized

membership ceremonies and philanthropy events. Jan 2012 – Jan 2013.

Renewable Energy Policy and Development Program Participant, Arcadia

University, Bonn, Germany

Collaborated and communicated with international leaders in the field of

renewable energy on research projects involving environmental migration policies.

Completed extensive literary reviews in different international energy policy

areas. July – August 2012

Chief Financial Officer, Kappa Alpha Theta, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Managed a budget of over $200,000. Organized and administered membership fees

for 150 people. January 2011 – January 2012.

ADDITIONAL Technical skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Photoshop, JMP, R.

INFORMATION Certification for Human Subjects Research through the Duke Office of Research

Support

AVERY LIVENGOOD [email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental Planning, Water Quality Management, Climate Change/Hazard Mitigation

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Ecosystem Science and Conservation

Coursework: Conservation Applications in GIS, Landscape Analysis, Statistics

MASTER OF CITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING, May 2015 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

Concentration: Land Use and Environmental Planning Coursework: Land Use Law, Environmental Markets, Hazard Mitigation

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL ECONOMY, May 2007 Minor in City and Regional Planning University of California, Berkeley, CA Honors Thesis: Smart Growth and Small Farms Departmental Honors; High Distinction, College of Arts and Sciences PROFESSIONAL Planner, Gulf Coast Community Design Studio, Biloxi, MS EXPERIENCE Led effort to engage local officials and the general public in the first-ever regional

planning project on the Mississippi Gulf Coast as part of the federal Sustainable Communities Initiative. Designed and conducted a multi-jurisdictional housing assessment, and presented findings to stakeholder groups. Authored regional public engagement protocols. Provided a range of GIS mapping services, including data collection, validation, and conversion, and vector and raster-based analysis. January 2011 – May 2012

Urban Planner, Society for Promotion of Area Resource Centres, Mumbai, India Designed, implemented and monitored a community-based mapping project in Cuttack,

India, funded by the UN Habitat Global Land Tools Network. Trained community leaders to use GPS devices to map their neighborhoods in order to secure community land tenure. Created geographic database using Quantum GIS. Prepared bids for housing and infrastructure projects, wrote grant applications and reports, and managed field staff. August 2009 – July 2010

Independent Consultant, Northern California Provided services ranging from grant writing and legislative analysis to land use

surveys and mapping, with a special emphasis on Business Improvement District program implementation. Clients included: City of Oakland Economic and Workforce Development Department, Greater Broadway Partnership, Alley Activation Alliance, Midtown Business Association of Sacramento, and Stitch Space. July 2008 – July 2009, August 2010 – December 2010, and June 2012 – August 2012

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Senator, Graduate and Professional Student Federation, Chapel Hill, NC Advocate for improved graduate student resources; represent graduate students by voting on legislation and appropriations of student fees. September 2013 – present

Executive Officer, Duke University Greening Initiative, Durham, NC

Organize events to promote institutional waste reduction. September 2012 – present


Publication: Enabling Participatory Planning with GIS. Environment and Urbanization, 24(1). April 2012, with Keya Kunte. Software: ArcGIS 9.x/10.x, QuantumGIS, GPS, SPSS, R, Adobe Creative Suite CS5

Cassandra M. Pallai [email protected]

Career Interests: Watershed and land management, conservation planning


MASTER OF FORESTRY, SAF Accredited, May 2016 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Ecosystem Science and Conservation

Coursework: GIS, Statistical Analysis-R, Landscape Ecology, Forest Measure Tools, GPS BACHELOR OF ARTS, ECONOMICS & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, May 2010 Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH GPA: 3.78 Coursework: Resource Economics, Geology, Biology/Ecology, Statistics PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Water Quality Research Assistant, Duke University Bernhardt Lab, Durham, NC Assisting with research on the impact mountain top removal mining has on water quality by picking and sorting macroinvertebrate samples. September 2013-Present

Education Director, Friends of the Rappahannock, Fredericksburg, VA

Directed the environmental education programming and supervised staff of six professionals for on-site elementary through high school field trips and summer camps that reached more than 2,500 students. April 2013-July 2013

AmeriCorps VISTA Education Coordinator, Friends of the Rappahannock, Fredericksburg, VA

Improved, expanded, and executed environmental education initiatives for pre-school through college students, especially at-risk students; increased reach of programs by 3,000 students per year. Cultivated and managed environmental education internship program for 25 college students. Designed and implemented community restoration efforts such as stream cleanups and tree plantings. Secured more than $63,000 in grant money to fund education and stewardship initiatives. June 2011-June 2013

Naturalist, Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, Cleveland, OH

Independently developed curricula for and led weeklong classes about the natural features of the Nature Center’s property and local and global environmental issues. Taught environmental education in inner-city schools and assisted with outdoor education classes for school groups at the Nature Center. January-September 2010

Research Assistant, Cleveland Natural History Museum, Cleveland, OH

Performed biological and water quality sampling of streams and ponds in the Cleveland area. Assembled data for reports to assess local water quality. June-August 2008

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Research Coordinator, Case Western Center for Evidence-Based Practices, Cleveland, OH Supervised and directed three research assistants working on the “Tobacco: Recovery Across the Continuum” evidence-based practice. Designed standardized data entry rules to improve data quality. Performed data entry, organization, and tested for data errors. August 2009-August 2010

Research Assistant, Case Western Department of Family Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Coded cancer recurrence communication data with the SCCAP and Atlas data-coding programs. Independently maintained SCCAP and Atlas coders’ manuals to standardize data entry. Aided the editing and writing of a Public Health Services grant. January 2008-January 2009

Siyu Qin

[email protected]

Career Interests: Conservation Planning, Protected Areas Management, International Cooperation





Coursework: GIS, Landscape Ecology, Environmental Law, Landscape

Management, Ecosystem Services, Climate Adaptation

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECOLOGY, July 2012

Yuanpei Honor Program

Peking University, Beijing, China

GPA:3.42

Coursework: General Ecology, Field Ecology, Ecological Experiment, Climatology,

Soil Science, Conservation, Remote Sensing and Image Processing, Economics

PROFESSIONAL Student Assistant, Duke University, NC

EXPERIENCE Built ArcGIS model with python script to extract topographic index. Managed and

updated local database of Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) data using MySQL.

Oct 2013 – Dec 2013

Research Assistant, Peking University, Beijing, China

Performed molecular experiments on the landscape genetic analysis of invasive

species Ageratina adenophora using the AFLP method, also responsible for

purchasing reagents and consumables. Revised tree species dataset for

Shennongjia area. Digitized 1200 maps wood species range in China. Analyzed

and wrote a thesis on altitudinal patterns of forest community structure focusing

on the functional traits and phylogeny. Coauthor in one chapter in the English

version report to the project of “Sino-Norwegian Biodiversity and Climate Change”

on index system construction for assessing the impact of climate change on

biodiversity. October 2010 – May 2013

Fieldwork Assistant, Peking University, Beijing, China

Initiated a seed trap setting action for seed rain observation with forest park staff

in the Three Gorges Area, Hubei Province, China. July 2011. Assisted alien

invasive plants investigation along roadsides in the Three Parallel Rivers Area,

Yunnan Province, China. July 2010

OTHER Academic and Research Tutor, Pitzer College in China Program, Beijing, China

EXPERIENCE Taught a 3-credit individual course - General Ecology. Provided tutorial on

research for the student and directed Independent Study Projects. Received high

feedback as the only undergraduate among graduate tutors. September 2011 –

December 2012

Science Article Translator, Guokr.com, Beijing, China

Translated articles on ecology and related fields to introduce science research to

the general public. May 2012 – Oct 2012

ADDITIONAL Technical Skills: SPSS, R, ArcGIS, IDRISI, Python, MySQL, Phylocom

INFORMATION Language Proficiency: Chinese (Native), English (Fluent)

Liz Spence [email protected]

Career Interests: Resource efficiency, water management and soil conservation in food systems; strategic

sourcing and procurement within the agricultural sector; climate change impacts on food security EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2016 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Ecosystem Science and Conservation

Coursework: Water Resources Planning and Management, Landscape Hydrology and Sustainability Strategy for Businesses

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, May 2016 Fuqua School of Business Duke University, Durham, NC

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, May 2008 Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

GPA: 3.52 Coursework: Ecological Agriculture, Environmental Economics, Global

Environmental Policy, and Environmental Conflict Resolution

PROFESSIONAL Associate Project Director, The Nature Conservancy, San Francisco (SF), CA EXPERIENCE Directed a watershed conservation project with winegrape growers across

California to increase water use efficiency and benefit instream flows. Resulted in 25 negotiated water conservation agreements and flow gauges installed on private agricultural lands. September 2011 – May 2013

Project Manager, The Nature Conservancy, SF, CA Led a corporate relations initiative to promote biodiversity conservation in produce industry metrics. Culminated in a signed MOU and strategic partnership with Safeway Inc. August 2010- September 2011

Sustainable Harvest Project Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy, SF, CA Developed a sustainable harvest conservation framework that guided internal teams on conservation approaches with agricultural sectors. Framework was adopted and incorporated into each project region in California. May 2009- August 2010

Environmental Educator, The Keystone Center, Keystone, CO Developed curriculum and taught environmental programs for approximately 150

gifted high school students. May - September 2007

Communications Intern, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Valdivia, Chile Translated marketing materials for online and print publications in WWF magazines and website. Supported an agricultural development plan in a Mapuche indigenous community. August - December 2006


Founding member of the San Francisco “Ladies in Food Network,” a group of women committed to improving food systems.

Served on the Advisory Board for UC Davis Center for Produce Safety 2011-2012. Fluent in Spanish. Selected as an “Environmental Entrepreneur” by Property Environment Resource Center in Bozeman, MT Senior captain of a Division 1 Lacrosse team; 2006 National Championship; 2005 Ivy Champion, 2008 Academic All-American and defensive MVP

Anna Wade [email protected]

Career Interests: Conservation planning, protected areas management, best management practices, agroecology


Coursework: (GIS), Environmental Statistics with R, Landscape Ecology, Soil Resources Research: Lab Technician, Clark Lab, Research on fungal pathogens and biodiversity, Sept 2013 – Present; Independent Research Assistant, Richter Lab, Research on soil fertility, January 2013 – Present.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, May 2013 Yale University, New Haven, CT GPA: 3.64 Senior thesis: Modernization of tobacco farming in the Southeastern U.S. Coursework: Climate, Law and Policy; Organic Chemistry; Soil Conservation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Farmland Protection Intern, Conservation Trust for North Carolina (CTNC), Raleigh, NC

Amassed CTNC’s farmland initiatives into a concise report, and gathered information on land trust involvement in farmland protection. Explored alternatives to conservation easements through interviews with farmers, land trust professionals, and community planners. Assisted in CTNC’s outreach efforts by visiting representatives at the state capitol. June – August 2013.

Research Assistant, UN Millennium Village Project, Kisumu, Kenya and New Haven, CT Gathered soil cores from farms, brought soil samples back to the U.S. and measured

differences in soil fertility and health. Witnessed Kenyan culture and politics, studied the impacts of the U.N. Millennium Village Project on local communities, and learned about local farming techniques. May – July 2012.

Hydrology Research Assistant, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA Wrote a monitoring plan for the Leesville Lake Association and conducted fieldwork on

lake quality. Compiled historical water quality data, tested for nutrients with a discrete analyzer, and wrote out quality assurance and control methods in order to launch a functional monitoring program for the lake. April – July 2010.

Independent Research Assistant, Bradford Lab, Yale School of Forestry, New Haven, CT Measured carbon mineralization rates among soils from three different forest types using infrared gas analysis over a 50-day run. Integrated values across the 50-day run and conducted ANOVA tests to verify significant differences in cumulative carbon mineralized. Synthesized findings into a discussion on niche complementarity and the effects of microbial immigration due to climate change. August 2011 – August 2012.

OTHER Student Intern, Yale Marsh Botanic Gardens, New Haven, CT EXPERIENCE Constructed beds for garden plots, monitored plants for pests and diseases, and thinned

seedlings. January 2010 – 2011.

Crewmember, Youth Conservation Corps, Grayson Highland State Park, VA Constructed trail paths and hiking shelters along the Appalachian trail. June 2007. ADDITIONAL Familiar with ArcGIS v. 10, 10.1, ESRI, R and R Studio software INFORMATION Proficient in French Fieldwork experience in a bush clinic in Kampala, Uganda and a refugee center in Istanbul,

Turkey.

Charlene Wu [email protected]

Career Interests: Wildlife conservation, urban wildlife management, human-wildlife conflict resolution,

environmental outreach and education EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Ecosystem Science and Conservation

Coursework: Resource and Environmental Economics, Conservation Biology, Community-based Environmental Management, Applied Data Analysis with R

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY, May 2011 University of Maryland, College Park, MD GPA: 3.37 Coursework: Environmental Policy, Advanced Biology, Organic Chemistry, Physics,

Soil Science, Biometrics, Animal Welfare and Bioethics, Wildlife Diseases, Mammalogy, Wildlife Management, Biology of Insects, Professional Science Writing

PROFESSIONAL Biological Resources Analyst, Sapphos Environmental, Inc., Pasadena, CA EXPERIENCE Gathered bat censusing data on wind and solar energy sites using AnaBat acoustical

surveying, visual surveying, and supporting literature. Compiled data into comprehensive technical reports compliant with CEQA and NEPA regulations. Assisted with habitat assessments and post-construction mortality monitoring. Surveyed the Mojave Desert for desert tortoises, burrowing owls, and other sensitive species. Managed invoicing and project logistics, such as milestone transmittal, and client and agency coordination. July 2011-November 2012

Mammal Intern, District Department of the Environment, Washington, DC

Conducted nighttime bat acoustical monitoring to determine the presence or absence of bat species. Recorded bat calls in real time and interpreted the data by examining echolocation frequency patterns. Assisted the District Humane Society with identifying dead bat species and examined the individuals for symptoms of White Nose Syndrome. Conducted daily small mammal population counts of Peromyscus species through live trapping methods. May-August 2010

Summer Clinic Supervisor, Second Chance Wildlife Center, Gaithersburg, MD

Managed intern and volunteer duties. Educated the public on wildlife safety and human-wildlife conflict resolution. Performed daily animal husbandry duties, including cage-cleaning and round-the-clock feeding. Aided the veterinarian and certified wildlife rehabbers with surgical duties. Handled various wild animals and administered medication and first aid care. May-August 2009

OTHER Environmental Advocacy Intern, www.forcechange.com EXPERIENCE Researched environmental and social issues in the news and media. Drafted and

published daily online petitions to increase public awareness. January-May 2013

Research Assistant, Borgia Bowerbird Lab, University of Maryland, College Park, MD Assisted graduate students conducting research on the Satin Bowerbird. Analyzed

video footage of Bowerbirds to examine mating rituals and male display. Digitally tracked movements of on-screen Bowerbirds using Winbower1.3 software. August-December 2009


Proficient with AnaBat software and R statistical software. Certified in First Aid, AED, and Wilderness First Aid. Fluent in Mandarin, conversant in French.

Workshops attended: NEPA and CEQA Compliance Workshop 2011; USDA Forest Service Bat and Bird Wind Fatality Estimator Workshop 2012.

Organizations: Phi Sigma Pi National Co-ed Honors Fraternity, The Wildlife Society, USDA National Animal Health Emergency Rescue Corps (on standby)

Erika Zambello [email protected]

Career Interests: Deforestation, conservation planning, land acquisition, ecosystem management


Coursework: Community based environmental management, social surveys, conservation biology, resource economics, ecology, wildlife surveys.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GOVERNMENT AND ANTHROPOLOGY, magna

cum laude, May 2012 Cornell University, Ithaca, NY GPA: 3.915

Thesis: Anthropological study of African refugees in Maine. Minor: French


Development Assistant, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington, DC

Reached out to prospects, acknowledged grants, coordinated events, and participated in the preparation of proposals and narrative reports to expand the Endowment’s fundraising goals and prospect reach during a transition from a two to six person development team. July 2012 – May 2013.

OTHER Social Media Associate, Duke Gardens, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE

Produce unique, creative content for the blog, bi-monthly articles in the Herald- Sun, and social media platforms to increase publicity and connect visitors to the Gardens. Includes writing, interviews, videography, and photography. August 2013 – Present.

Student Blogger, Duke Environmental Blogging Team, Duke University, Durham, NC Write content and take photographs for a weekly blog featured on the Duke University website. The blog connects alumni, students, and prospective students to Duke and the Triangle area. September 2013 – Present.

Communications Intern, Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC), Durham, NC Create content for daily posts on TLC’s Facebook and Twitter pages, regular Pinterest and Flickr updates, and three weekly blog posts to foster communication with members and potential members, as well as advertise TLC’s preserves and exploration opportunities. October 2013 – Present.

Supervisor, Cornell Annual Fund, Cornell University Ithaca, NY Oversaw 30+ student callers as they contacted alumni and raised over $1 million annually. Provided program support through planning events, hiring new callers, and preparing weekly presentations and newsletters. In 2012, earned the highest rating of 17 supervisors based on scores from over 100 callers. August 2010 – May 2012.


Three articles published on 10000birds.com, photos appear on the www.nytimes.com homepage for “46 Places to Go in 2013,” in The Maine Sportsman, and on the Natural Resources Council of Maine website. Enjoys birding, traveling, and crafting.

Ying Zhong

[email protected]

Career Interests: Conservation planning, geospatial analysis, watershed management, river and watershed

modeling, wetlands, community-based management, environmental justice, natural resource conflicts





Coursework: GIS, Applied Data Analysis, Wetland, Professional Communication

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, June 2013

Sun Yat-sen University, China

GPA: 3.9

Coursework: Ecology, Environmental Hydraulics, Biology, Aquatic chemistry

CORNWALL RESIDENTIAL FIELD COURSE, March - April 2012

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Plymouth University, U.K.

Coursework: Visited sites and attended lectures about environmental management

PROFESSIONAL Field Investigation Intern, Hengshan Mountain, Hunan, China.

EXPERIENCE Designed field experiments, identified plants, and conducted field measurements

of the plant communities. Statistically analyzed field data using R Package to

assess the stability and succession tendency of forests. October 2012

Lab Assistant Intern, Environmental Monitoring Station, Zhaoqing, China.

Sampled and measured surface water and atmospheric pollutants with chemical

analysis and instrumental analysis. August– September 2012

Engineer Assistant Intern, Environmental Science Institute, Zhaoqing China

Performed field investigations for two environmental impact assessment

projects. July - August 2012.

Project Assistant Intern, SYSU-HK Poly University Social Work Station,

Wenchuan, China.

Carried out publicity activities of an organic agriculture project and an eco-

tourism project in a village. Performed interviews with participants to get

feedback. January 2012.

OTHER

EXPERIENCE

Researcher, Sun Yat-sen University, China

Assessed climate change impact on runoff by simulating hydrology of Liuxi River

basin. Used GIS and Soils and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) to construct an

ideal hydrologic model of the watershed. September 2012- June 2013.

Field and Lab Researcher, Plymouth University, U.K.

Performed plant identification and soil properties measurement in field and lab

to assess the vegetation restoration effect at mine area. March – April 2012.

Research Assistant, Sun Yat-sen University, China

Recorded and analyzed absorption wave shapes and values of diverse

atmospheric components for a Quantum Cascade Laser System for Atmospheric

Components Measurement Project. June – October 2011

ADDITIONAL Languages: English, Chinese, Cantonese

INFORMATION Tools: GIS, Soils and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) modeling, R-Package, Matlab,

Hydrologic and Water quality modeling, Microsoft Office, Field Research Skills.

THEODORA TRAN [email protected]

Career Interests: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Supply Chains, Water Risk Analysis and Assessment,

Water Resource Management, Mitigation Banking EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Global Environmental Change

Coursework: Water Resources Planning and Management, Sustainable Systems Certificate, Life Cycle Assessment, Global Reporting Initiative Certified (GRI), Geospatial Analysis (GIS)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY, May 2010 College of Letters and Sciences University of California, Los Angeles GPA: 3.12 Coursework: Conservation Biology, Field Ecology, Marine Ecology, Marine Science,

Multivariable Calculus, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Student Innovator, Duke Interdisciplinary Student Innovators, Durham, NC Pro-bono consultant for Professor Robert Malkin’s Developing World Healthcare Technology Laboratory to support sustainable program expansion in Belize. September 2012-Present

President, Peace Corps Ukraine Environmental Working Group, Kiev, Ukraine

Advised and managed a team of 30 Peace Corps Volunteers and five subcommittees. Developed strategic partnerships and 5 joint projects with national NGOs Carpathian Trails, ADJUTOR, and MAMA-86 resulting in sustainable collaboration. Oversaw the development of Russian and Ukrainian environmental education lessons implemented in all 25 Ukrainian regions. Spearheaded and secured $1,000 grant for initiative to test water nationally and presented findings to 50 Ukrainian sustainability leaders at the Sustainability Summit in Ukraine and to 30 multinational PhD candidates at European Environmental Sciences Student Association (EURENSSA) in Sweden. September 2010-November 2012

OTHER Field Research Assistant, The Bernhardt Lab at Duke University, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Deployment and data collection for connectivity sensors in urban streams in North

Carolina to study development influences of the delivery of stormwaters and storm-borne contaminants in the watershed. October 2012-Present

Student Researcher, UCLA Marine Biology Quarter, Moorea, French Polynesia

Studied marine ecology and field biology techniques and conducted novel SCUBA research project, “The affects of top-down and bottom-up processes on the algal community dynamics in Opunohu and Cook’s Bays.” Conducted Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE) outreach project, wrote weekly blogs created scientific music video to community complex scientific concepts to local high schools in community. March – June 2010


Skills: SCUBA Certified, Project Management, GIS, Grant Writing, International Development, Field Research, Conducting Trainings Languages: English (native), Ukrainian (proficient), Russian (proficient), Spanish (proficient), French (basic), Vietnamese (basic)

Mary Harrington [email protected]

Career Interests: Forest restoration and conservation, particularly in the developing world. EDUCATION MASTER OF FORESTRY, SAF Accredited, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Coursework: Forestry, GIS, Statistical Analysis (R-software) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL RESOURCES, Cum laude, May 2010 Department of Forestry and Geology Sewanee: The University of the South, Sewanee, TN Coursework: Forestry, Geology, Ecological Conservation

STUDY ABROAD, Fall 2009 James Cook University, Townsville, Australia Coursework: geology, biogeography, climatology

PROFESSIONAL Property Researcher, Waring & Associates Inc., New Orleans, LA EXPERIENCE Worked in teams of three to map land parcels and determine property ownership of

land along the Louisiana coast affected by the BP oil spill of 2010. February 2012 – August 2012

OTHER Sustainability Intern, The City of Charleston, Charleston, SC EXPERIENCE Assisted the director of Charleston’s Green Business Challenge by communicating

with participating businesses and sponsors. Graded business’ year-end results for adherence to the Green Business Challenge’s sustainable business strategies. September 2012 – April 2013

Volunteer, The Mount Pleasant Land Conservancy, Mt. Pleasant, SC

Aided the Executive Director in executing organizational tasks such as special event preparation and grant application filing. Discussed the steps and obstacles involved in creating a conservation easement. January 2012 – February 2012

Forest Intern, The New York Botanical Gardens, Bronx, NY Collected plant and soil data from permanent plots in order to analyze how an old-growth forest was changing in response to urbanization. Participated in forest restoration efforts, including invasive plant management, erosion control, and native plant propagation in the green-houses. Instructed volunteers and high-school groups of about 15 on the removal of invasive plants. June 2010 – August 2010


Member of Society of American Foresters, Duke University Student Chapter, Durham, NC

Participate in fundraising activities. Attended the 2013 SAF national convention in Charleston, SC. August 2013 - Present

Environmental Internship Fund, Duke University, Durham, NC Partake in biweekly meetings and fundraising activities that help fund unpaid internships. August 2013 - Present

Varsity Cross Country Team, Sewanee: The University of the South, Sewanee, TN

NCAA Southeast All-Region Award 2009, Co-Captain 2009, Female Runner of the Year in 2006, 2007 and 2009.

Varsity Track Team, Sewanee: The University of the South, Sewanee, TN

Ethan Blatt [email protected]

Career Interests: Hydrology, Forestry, Hydrological Field Work EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Water Resources Management

Coursework: Fundamentals of GIS and Geospatial Analysis, Forest Measurement, Wetlands Ecology and Management

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HYDROLOGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES,

May 2011 State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY GPA: 3.63

Honors include: Cum Laude, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society (inducted 2008), Phi Kappa Phi (inducted 2009)

Coursework: Surface and Subsurface Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Earth Surface Processes, Environmental Planning and Policy, Structural Geology Thesis: A Look at Large-Scale Flood Events in Vestal, NY,


Operations and Management Assistant, Duke Forest, Durham, NC Conducted timber sales and tree cruising to calculate salable timber in certain stands. Engaged in park maintenance, such as setting up research areas and maintaining recreational areas. Often sent to do jobs with limited supervision or instruction, and consistently completed projects ahead of schedule. September 2013 - Present

Corps Member, Americorps*National Civilian Community Corps, Denver, CO

Served on multiple projects, including Metro Denver Habitat for Humanity’s Restores, St. Louis Americorps Recovery Team in Joplin, Missouri, acting as an interpretive guide in Daisy State Park, Arkansas, The Boys and Girls Club of Farmington, New Mexico, and received Fire Mitigation training in Colorado Springs. Jobs included Vehicle, Safety and Tool Specialist, Assistant Team Leader, and Project Outreach Liaison. Honors received at the conclusion of the program include the President’s Service Award and the Congressional Service Award. October 2011-July 2012

Trip Leader, Westcoast Connection/Student travel 360O, Montreal, QC

Conducted 1 tour in the Canadian/American Northwest and 1 tour in Costa Rica. Managed tours of over 40 people by lifeguarding, applying first aid, and medicine administration. Acted as a counselor for teens.. May 2011 -July 2013

OTHER Sensei, Lawrence World Class Karate, DeWitt, NY EXPERIENCE Instructed over 25 students in 2 courses. Promoted to Sensei after 11 years.

Current rank held is third degree black belt. December 1999 - August 2013 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Trained in SOLO Wilderness First Aid, Type II Wilderness Fire Fighting, Lifeguard, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid for the Professional Rescuer, Jobsite Safety, Disaster Shelter Set Up

CHRISTOPHER CAMPBELL [email protected]

Career Interests: Water resource management and planning, drinking water quality, geospatial analysis EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Water Resources Management

Coursework: Applied Data Analysis (using R), F GIS, Landscape Hydrology, Water Pollution

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, cum laude, January 2008 University of Delaware, Newark, DE Concentration: Public Policy and Public Administration, Spanish Studies

Minor: Geography GPA: 3.74/4.0

Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society for Political Science PROFESSIONAL Graduate Research Assistant, Watershed Hydrology and Biogeosciences Lab, EXPERIENCE Duke University, Durham, NC

Evaluate legal and scientific publications pertaining to federal jurisdiction to regulate isolated wetlands under the Clean Water Act for use in lab group study. Assist with fieldwork when needed. September 2013 - Present

Paralegal, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP, New York, NY

Provided support for Toxic Tort, Environmental & Energy practice group. Streamlined distribution of incoming work within team of seven paralegals for high volume multi-state and multi-jurisdictional caseload. Served as liaison between clients, insurance carriers and outside counsel. Participated in all phases of the discovery process: drafted pleadings and discovery responses, assessed discovery served on clients, prepared and filed motions, performed legal research, assisted with deposition preparation, tracked discovery due dates, processed case closing documentation. Conducted training, took part in interview process for prospective team members. September 2008 - August 2013

Customer Service Representative, TD Bank, Hicksville, NY

Serviced customer banking needs, personal and business. Opened accounts, assisted with loan applications, bank services and products. February - September 2008

Intern/Researcher, The Center for Public Integrity, Washington, D.C.

Participated in investigative reporting project entitled “Hear No Evil, Smell No Evil,” which dealt with energy and pollution issues in East Texas; the project was published by the Center for Public Integrity and the Fort Worth Weekly in June 2008 and won the 2008 Investigative Reporters & Editors Award for Local Circulation Weeklies. Collected and analyzed data and official documents, researched legislation, interviewed relevant sources, drafted memos. February - May 2007

Student Intern, Biden for President, Wilmington, DE

Assisted in campaign related activities for 2008 Presidential candidate Senator Joseph Biden. Performed research, maintained databases, assisted press department, provided information to constituents, transcribed audio, filed documents and administered mailings. February- May 2007

ADDITIONAL Conversant in Spanish, with strong reading comprehension and writing skills. INFORMATION Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint. Basic knowledge of ArcGIS and R.

SAHIL CHAINI [email protected]

Career Interests: International water resources and conflict resolution, water quality management, environmental hydrology

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2013 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Water Resources Management

Coursework: GIS and Geospatial Analysis, Environmental and Resource Economics, Applied Data Analysis in R, Ecology and Conservation of Streams and Rivers

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENT, September 2009 McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada GPA: 3.4 Coursework: Hydrology, Raster GIS, Conservation Biology, Economics of Climate Change,

Applied Tropical Ecology in Barbados, Urban Sustainability in Montreal PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Marketing and Public Relations Assistant, Duke Environmental Leadership, Durham, NC, USA

Develop communication plan for greater outreach among the Duke University community. Market research for professional development courses. October 2013-Present

AIESEC Intern, EduCare, Adampur, India Worked with marginalized communities to gain access to basic necessities. Organized

after-school educational programs for the children. June – August 2012

Research Assistant, Asian Heritage Society, Fredericton, NB, Canada Performed research on the history of Asian settlement and their impact on the local

community. Facilitated multicultural interaction and education. June – August 2011

Lab Assistant, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada Examined the adsorption ability of chitosan and its derivatives for the removal of caffeine

for water treatment purposes. Carried out solid phase extractions, recorded data, and developed content for an academic paper. May – August 2010

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Project Leader, Senior Research Project on Developing Water Use Baseline for McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada

Performed an audit of the water consumption in research-intensive facilities to contribute towards developing a water use baseline. September 2013-December 2013

President and Vice President, Indian Students’ Association, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada

Managed all the major Indian festivals and educated the public about Indian culture, traditions, and issues. September 2011-May 2013

Chair and Delegate, International Relations Students’ Association, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada

Organized eight committees at the Secondary School United Nations Symposium and McGill Model United Nations, one of the largest Model UN conferences in North America. Attended conferences at Yale University, Princeton University, and Georgetown University as a delegate. September 2009-January 2013


Serena Sanford, Kripa S. Singh, Sahil Chaini, and Gaetan LeClair. “Study of natural adsorbent chitosan and derivatives for the removal of caffeine from water,” Water Quality Research Journal of Canada, 47 (2012): 80-90.

Proficient: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel, including pivot tables and data analyses, ArcGIS, statistical analyses in R, and WordPress, Basic: Java and MatLab. Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi, and Oriya. Knowledge of French and Spanish.

Miranda Chien-Hale [email protected]

Career Interests: Entrepreneurship, environmental consulting, corporate sustainability, water management EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Water Resources Management

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GEOLOGY, May 2013 Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA Concentration: Environmental Science

Minor: Urban and Environmental Policy GPA: 3.59

Senior Thesis: The Vulnerability of Freshwater Resources in Central Minnesota PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sustainability Intern, Durham City-County Sustainability Office, Durham, North Carolina

Assist the Sustainability Manager in tracking and analyzing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Establish online resource for Durham businesses interested in reducing their environmental footprint. Develop social marketing campaign designed to encourage people to make small changes to minimize their impact. Create short videos to help educate the public about Durham’s sustainability initiatives. October 2013-Present

China Environmental Research Assistant, Urban and Environmental Policy, Los Angeles, CA and Hong Kong, China

Identified various methods China employs to address issues related to air pollution in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and other major urban centers in the Pearl River Delta region. Met with groups and personnel in Hong Kong and Shanghai to gather information on air monitoring techniques. Upon returning, developed independent research project to increase awareness of air pollution issues among communities in Los Angeles. Collaborated with the Outreach Coordinator at USC to compile an instruction and information manual on the Trade, Health & Environmental (THE) Impact project. Conducted interviews and compiled information on the groups involved in reducing the impacts of global trade on community life. May 2012–May 2013

Resident Advisor (RA), Residential Education and Housing Services, Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA

Managed an undergraduate resident hall of more than 100 diverse individuals. Planned and implemented programs to promote a positive community and learning atmosphere. Advised students on personal and academic issues and ensured safety and security of students in resident hall. August 2012-May 2013

OTHER President, ASOC Renewable Energy and Sustainability Fund, Los Angeles, CA EXPERIENCE Managed and allocated $40,000 per year towards projects aimed to make Occidental

College more environmentally sustainable. Initiated campaign to reduce paper towel waste on campus. Speared-headed several other efforts to increase use of alternative transportation, reduce food packaging, institute a campus wide parking fee, decrease student waste, and hire a full-time sustainability coordinator. Provided general help and support to students and faculty on related “green” projects around campus. November 2010-May 2013


Conversational in Chinese and French. Familiar with Spanish. Proficient with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

RAN DING [email protected]

Career Interests: Water Resource Management/Consulting, GIS, Environment Impact Assessment, International Pollution Control, Sustainable Development Planning


Coursework: GIS, Landscape Hydrology, Wetland Management, Water Modeling BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING, June 2013 Environmental Science and Engineering Tongji University, Shanghai, China GPA: 3.1 of 4

Undergraduate Course Design: Waste Water Plant using A/A/O, Water Treatment Structure Design, Drainage Pipe Network Design

Undergraduate Project: Design a horizontal constructed wetland to solve the N and P pollution problem in a branch of Chao Lake, Hefei Province. It will be taken into operation in 2 years.


Assistant Engineer, Atkins’ Department of Water and Environment, Shanghai, China

Assist senior consultant to design the sustainable plan of Dongliang River Project in Chongqing, which helped the company land the client. Assisted the Karamay Project by analyzing data, calculating water balance, and aiding in planning the artificial lake. Designed report books and process pictures by using Adobe Suite. December 2012 to May 2013.

Water Pollution Control Researcher, Tongji University, Shanghai, China

Group leader of Application of Quorum Sensing System in Water Treatment and determined experiment method and design of a one-year plan. Attained proficiency with identification of essential indicators such as ammonia-nitrogen, TP and TN, mastered the measurement of total oxygen consumption rate (OURT), endogenous respiration rate (OURE) and nitrification rate (AUR) through Research Determination of the concentrations and growth kinetic parameters of autotrophic biomass in activated sludge system. Synthesized of magnetic graphene nanocomposite successfully in Research Application of a graphene-based magnetic nanocomposite in wastewater treatment. Became familiar with the application of nanotechnology in wastewater treatment. December 2009 - April 2013

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Group Leader, United Nations Environment Program, Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development, Shanghai, China

Led design team in the Faculty Exchange Workshop between China and Korea (2010), Tongji-HSBC Leadership Program (2011) and International Student Conference on Environment and Sustainability (2011). Ensured the office ran smoothly by providing customer service and designing travel routes during the programs. October 2010 - September 2011


Vice Group Leader, Volunteer Group E2, Shanghai 2010 EXPO. Vice President, Student Union Of Environment Department, Tongji University Proficient in Word, Excel, GIS, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indsign, AutoCAD

Frequent in Language C, SPSS, 3DMax, HBV Model

Heather E. Doolin [email protected]

Career Interests: Forest Management, Watershed Management, and Nutrient Cycling

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, December 2015

MASTER OF FORESTRY, SAF Accredited, December 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Water Resources Management

Coursework: Forest Measurements, GIS, Water Pollution, Forests in the Public Interest

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, May 2011 Georgetown College, Georgetown Kentucky GPA: 3.6 Coursework: Freshwater Ecosystems, Environmental Science and Policy,

Microeconomics, Statistics, Environmental Chemistry, Organic Chemistry


Forest Operations & Management Assistant, Duke University, Durham, NC Effected managing the Duke Forest by helping to control invasive woody and herbaceous plants, keeping trails clear, removing debris from recreation areas, and spreading knowledge about sustainability in the forest. Tackled forest inventory by conducting basic forest measurements such as taking the DBH, determining tree height and using forest statistics to calculate available timber. September 2013 - Present

Freshwater Contract Researcher, Miami University, Oxford, OH

Developed research and conducted research on nutrient limitation in freshwater systems through sampling streams and reservoirs for water and sediment samples. Samples were evaluated via nutrient limitation and respiration testing with carbon 14. Statistical results were analyzed using JUMP software and Microsoft Excel. May – August 2010

Conservation Outreach Intern, Bluegrass PRIDE, Lexington, KY

Used Microsoft Publisher to create literature to educate public on issues such as water conservation, recycling and pollution. Visited college campuses in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky to speak with the students about the importance of conservation and supervised waste audits on campus. September – April 2010

OTHER Field Team Member, AmeriCorps, Maine Conservation Corps, Augusta, ME EXPERIENCE Maintained and created recreational and educational trails by building water

bars, stone staircases, stepping stones, corridor cutting, and gravelling trail. Rehabilitated sections of the Appalachian Trail. Educated volunteers on tool upkeep and safety as well as basic trail building and preservation techniques. August – November 2011

President and Founder, Georgetown College Green Team, Georgetown, KY

Founded and organized the Green Team by creating partnerships with Pepsi-Cola, Bluegrass PRIDE, and Bluegrass Coop. Implemented several programs that helped to reduce the impact of the campus on the environment and effectively reducing the college’s carbon footprint.

ADDITIONAL Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Publisher, and Powerpoint INFORMATION Geographic Information Systems proficient in using ArcGIS software package

Michael Goralczyk [email protected]

Career Interests: Water Resource Planning and Management, Urban Water Management, Water Quality Analysis, Groundwater Use Analysis, Geospatial Analysis


CERTIFICATE IN GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Water Resource Management

Coursework: Geospatial Analysis, Landscape Hydrology, River Ecology, GIS - Water Assessment, Water Quality, Water Conflict Policy, Adv EcoHydrology

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY, May 2010 Eberly School Of Science The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA Minor: Bioethics

GPA: 3.4 Coursework: Ecotoxicology, Biochemistry, Physical Ecology, Organic Chemistry,

Biostatistics, Climate Change and Energy, Population Biology, Physiology, Physics


Policy Research Assistant, Duke Nicholas Institute, Durham, North Carolina Review of state policies in the Eastern United States for water supply and environmental flow. Evaluate the scientific methods used by different states for administrating water withdrawals permits. Research products are to be used for reviewing frameworks on current polices for North Carolina. September 2013- Present Field Monitor, United Nations – World Food Program (WFP), Dodoma, Tanzania

Coordinated between WFP, local governments, and village groups to implement community projects that mitigate water scarcity and food security issues. Monitored food distribution and consumption to beneficiaries within a primary school feeding program and a nutritional program. Worked with WFP logistics to food distribution data, write field reports, and analyze project progression for 5 districts. October 2012 – April 2013

OTHER Education Volunteer, Peace Corps, Tanzania EXPERIENCE Taught secondary level biology and math to 400 students. Facilitator and co-

grant writer for a girls empowerment conference which educated 36 girls from 6 secondary schools on life skills, such as goal setting and family planning. Planned a World AIDS DAY 2011 event which educated community members on HIV/AIDS prevention and administered free HIV testing. Facilitated gender equality workshops and events for Kiteto district secondary school teachers. Advisor for a FEMA club, a club to discuss life skills and HIV awareness for students. September 2010 – September 2012


Performed research for 4 years within a biochemistry lab and a microbiology lab. Advanced level of Swahili

Active Member in the group; Duke University Greening Initiative

BENJAMIN T. GREEN [email protected]

Career Interests: Floodplain management, water allocation, wetlands, environmental planning EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Water Resources Management

Coursework: Statistical Analysis (with R), GIS (with ArcGIS 10.x), Landscape Hydrology, Environmental Resource Economics, Water Resources Law, Environmental Decision Analysis (multi-criteria evaluation)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, May 2013 University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA GPA: 3.55 Minor in Geoscience, Certificate in Sustainability

Coursework: Geomorphology, Hydrogeology, Watershed Hydrology, Conservation Biology, Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Water Resource Management, Remote Sensing (with Geomatica), GIS (with ArcGIS 10.x)

PROFESSIONAL Fluvial & Estuarine Sedimentology, Maryland Sea Grant, Cambridge, MD EXPERIENCE Performed research at Horn Point Laboratory through NSF Research Experience

for Undergraduates program. Analyzed sediment cores collected from the Potomac River, comparing sediment deposition rates with nutrient concentration gradients. Gained field and laboratory experience, including preparation (acid digestion) and analysis (alpha spectroscopy; Pb-201 geochronology) of 72 samples, as well as various core collection techniques (gravity, push, vibracoring). Presented results at ASLO 2013 Aquatic Sciences Meeting. May - September 2012.

OTHER Floodplain Management, Duke University, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Examined case studies of floodplain buyouts and levee removal. Assessed

ecosystem service as well as public safety/economic benefits of alternative actions within the Upper Mississippi River Basin. September 2013 - Present.

Certificate in Sustainability, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Focused on contemporary environmental issues such as water resource management both nationally and abroad, as well as how to communicate sustainability to the public. August 2009 – May 2013.

Water Resource Development, IRRAD, Gurgaon, India

Explored water quality and scarcity issues in northern India as a part of University of Iowa’s India Winterim program. Piloted methods for water infiltration estimation at major reservoirs in rural areas. Along with fellow students and employees of the Institute of Rural Research & Development (IRRAD), evaluated trends in saline groundwater advance in district of Mewat. Presented findings at India Development Coalition of America conference at DePaul University in Chicago, IL. January 2013.

Chapter Vice President, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, Iowa City, IA

Supervised five Epsilon Sigma Chapter committees to ensure they reached annual planning and fundraising goals. Helped collect over $200 worth of school supply donations benefitting Iowa City schools. Assisted committee chairs in organizing 24 Chapter events, including socials, service, and fundraising opportunities. November 2011 - November 2012.

LINCHEN HE [email protected]

Career Interests: Water pollution control and aquatic ecological restoration, water quality engineering, water

resource management, drinking water quality, sustainable water supply, algae biofuel EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Water Resources Management

Coursework: Geospatial analysis (ArcGIS), stream ecology, sustainable system analysis, physical chemical processes in environmental engineering.

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING,

July 2013 Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China GPA: 3.4/4.0 Honors: Outstanding Student Scholarship for all eight semesters PROFESSIONAL Research Internship, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China EXPERIENCE Prepared and worked on a whole-lake experiment to evaluate the ecological

responses of Modified Local Soil (MLS) technology and its effect in rebuilding the healthy food chain. Successfully contacted and directed the construction team to build an artificial eutrophication lake. Used MLS technology to analyze lake samples. September 2012

Team Member, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China Collaborated with 3 team members to conduct a series of biological incubation

experiments to test the inhibition effect of phenanthrene and naphthalene for wheat. Cultivated wheat and safely conducted experiments with toxicant and advised team members on proper toxicant management. May 2011 – May 2012

Research Internship, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. Conducted a lab experiment to study the nutrient fluxes at sediment-water

interfaces after the harmful algal cells were flocculated into the sediment using chitosan modified soils and then covered by sand capping. Developed the experimental plan and bought the experimental apparatus. Analyzed the results using instrumental analysis. July – September 2011

OTHER Teaching Assistant, Li Yang Crazy English Summer Camp, Taigu, Shanxi EXPERIENCE Managed 30 high school students’ post-class English assistance and their full

boarding management in the campus for ten days. July 2010 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Proficient in ArcGIS 10.x and Microsoft Office. Basic knowledge in Visual Basic, AutoCAD and Photoshop

Pan, G.; Dai, L. C.; Li, L.; He, L. C.; Li, H.; Bi, L.; Gulati, R. D.; Reducing the recruitment of sedimented algae and nutrient release into the overlying water using modified soil/sand flocculation-capping in eutrophic lakes, Environmental Science & Technology, 2012, 46(9): 5077-5084 Pan, G.; Dai, L.C.; Li, L.; Shang, Y. Y.; Li, H.; Bi, L.; He, L. C.; Wang, L. J.; Wang, D.; Li, Q. X.; Li, L. W.; Gu, X. Z.; Zhong, J. C.; Yu, Y. H.; Yan, Q. Y.; Eutrophication control using modified local soil/sand: Ⅰ. Effect and mechanism on short and long term improvement of water quality. J. Lake Sci. 2012, 24 (6), 977-986.

ALEXANDRIA HUNT [email protected]

Career Interests: Hydrologic modeling, water quality management and environmental consulting EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Water Resources Management Coursework: Watershed Hydrology, Hydrologic Modeling for Water Quantity and

Quality Assessment, and Applied Date Analysis for Environmental Science with R BACHELOR OF SCINECE, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT &

TECHNOLOGY, May 2013 College of Natural Resources North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC GPA:3.75 of 4.0 Coursework: Soil Science, Geology, Introduction to GIS, Adaptive Management and

Governance, and Environmental Monitoring Analysis PROFESSIONAL Hydrologic Technician, North Carolina Water Science Center, Raleigh, NC EXPERIENCE Calibrated a watershed model for the major river basins of Alabama. Designed a

regional-scale Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) that analyzes flow characteristics of small tributaries in the coastal plain of North Carolina. Collected and processed water sample for Jordan Lake, NC. April 2012 - Present

Water Quality Research Assistant, Duke University, Durham, NC Analyzed the isotopic composition of water, sediments, and rock sample for

evaluation of hydrologic fracking on surface water quality. Tested water sample for major elements, trace elements, alkalinity, and pH. September 2013 - Present

Research Volunteer, City of Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Evaluated biomass productivity, survival, and general tree health for Bald

Cypress. Assessed the amount of biomass produced from Bald Cypress and calculated an economic value for the tree stand. January 2013 - May 2013

Natural Resource Inventory Volunteer, Lake Johnson Park, Raleigh, NC Conducted a natural resource inventory of soils within a 164-acre portion of the

Lake Johnson Park & Nature Preserve. Collected soil profiles to conform mapped soil units from the USDA. Measured soil compaction on and off the soft trails to determine if compaction was affecting root growth and water movement. Quantified potential stream bank erosion through evaluating several parameters at sampling locations to calculate a recession rate. January 2013 - May 2013


Skilled at data analysis (R), ArcGIS 10.1, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Basic Knowledge of Java, Visual Basic for Application (VBA), and Matlab programming.

Elizabeth Kendall

[email protected]

Career Interests: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Management, Small-Scale Water Provision (Quality and Supply), Appropriate Technology, and Program Monitoring and Evaluation.




Concentration: Water Resources Management Coursework: GIS, Water Resources Planning and Management, International Water Resources, and Landscape Hydrology.

BACHELOR OF ARTS, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & SPANISH, May 2009

College of Arts and Sciences

Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA

Coursework: Grassroots Development and Social Change in Mexico, Calculus II, Qualitative Research Methods, Global Governance, and Permaculture and Appropriate Technology.

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

Energy-Water Nexus Research Assistant, Duke University, Durham, NC

Perform field testing, examine samples, maintain essential laboratory upkeep, and

research new publications addressing the energy-water nexus. August 2013 –

Current

Red, White, and Water (RWW) Campaign Research Assistant, Appalachian Voices,

Boone, NC

Assisted in planning and carrying out two community-wide well water sampling

trips, resulting in a total of 30 wells sampled and a baseline survey of 50 residents.

Coordinated communication and scheduling between contributing actors in the RWW

Campaign, including community members, a PhD student, volunteers, and the water

testing laboratory. Researched public health data relating to long-term exposure to

heavy metals found in coal ash. Edited a 10-minute multimedia video clip to

distribute among community members. June – August 2013

Development Intern, The Arthritis Foundation Southeast Region Office, Atlanta, GA

Identified and researched prospective foundations for Southeast Region (GA, AR, AL,

LA and MS). Wrote and reviewed grants for Juvenile Arthritis Initiatives and Life

Improvement Series programs for Southeast states; developed detailed state and

county project budgets included in grant proposals. Efforts resulted in procurement

of $20,000 from foundations and a 100% increase in the annual foundation revenues

reported in 2010; secured an additional $2,000 in corporate gifts for 30th Annual

Crystal Ball Silent Auction via phone and email prospecting. Managed

communications with donors through hand-written correspondence, personal emails

and telephone calls; composed and distributed event press releases for publication in

local news outlets. April 2010 – November 2011

Water and Community Development Intern, Instituto de la Naturaleza y Sociedad de

Oaxaca (INSO), Oaxaca, Mexico

Facilitated communication between community leaders and members; investigated

and documented issues concerning water scarcity and quality problems. Taught

instructional workshops in Spanish on low-cost sustainable technology for local

communities and regional representatives in rural towns and villages. Composed

120-page Senior Honors Thesis, using data from internship and outside research, on

return to Bucknell. April – August 2008

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

Prior grant writing experience and fluent in Spanish

mailto:[email protected]

ELEANOR F. KERN [email protected]

Career Interests: Water Quality, Hydraulic Fracturing, Environmental Engineering, Geospatial Analysis EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Water Resource Management

Coursework: GIS and Geospatial Analysis, Landscape Hydrology, Ecology and Conservation of Streams and Rivers

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND BIOLOGICAL

ENGINEERING, May 2013 The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH GPA: 3.30 Coursework: Principles of Soil and Water Engineering, Sustainable Waste

Management, Environmental Controls, Stream Systems, Ecology PROFESSIONAL Graduate Research Assistant, Duke University, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Researched hydraulic fracturing, mountaintop removal and other energy collection

practices’ effects on water resources and completed chemical analysis on collected water samples, including titrations and dilutions. September 2013 – Present

Monitoring Intern, Ohio EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), Columbus, OH Collected water quality data in Ohio streams using multifunction datasondes and calibrated equipment weekly. Analyzed the collected data using Excel and a program for comparing water quality for monitoring purposes. June 2012 – August 2012

Permit Intern, Ohio EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), Columbus, OH

Collected data from State Air Quality permit documents and developed information spreadsheets to guide decision-making and provided agency oversight by observing industrial stack tests and Vapor Emission (VE) tests in the field. Developed strong working knowledge of the different federal permits and regulated air emissions. June 2011 – September 2011

Undergraduate Research Assistant, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Collected and analyzed data on agriculture ditches that had been changed to Stage-2 ditches and performed laser topographic surveys, took physical measurements of cross sections and stream meanders. July 2010 – May 2011

OTHER EXPERIENCE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Senior Capstone Design Project, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Designed a rain garden to reduce stormwater runoff for a Columbus, OH high school. Developed educational materials for use in high school classrooms about stormwater controls and plant selection for use in rain garden environments. August 2012 – May 2013

Brazil Study Abroad, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, Brazil Researched use of sugarcane ethanol in Brazil compared to corn ethanol in the United States. January 2011 – February 2011

Skills: Word, Excel, Auto CAD, Auto Desk, data analysis, environmental field work Leadership: Treasurer (Free the Planet), Chronicler (Alpha Zeta Partners Honorary), Intramural Chair (Alpha Omicron Pi)

Xiangjun Li [email protected]

Career Interests: International water issues, environmental consulting, data analysis, water quality issues


Coursework: International Water Resources, Energy and Environment, Hydrology Modeling，Micro-Economics, Mega-Trends, Professional Communication

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, July 2013 School of Environment Tsinghua University (THU), Beijing, China GPA: 3.56 Coursework: Water Quality Control, Air Pollution Control, SPSS and Data Analysis,

Environmental Management and Environmental Sociology, Fluid Mechanics, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Biochemistry, Environmental Physical Pollution and Control


Intern, Director Assistant, China Council for International Cooperation of Environment and Development (CCICED ), Beijing, China

Received environmental governance and policy training. Independently revised five reports in both Chinese and English editions, including “Environmental Strategy and Measure for Transformation of Development Mode in Eastern China”. Helped coordinate for the 2012 Annual General Meeting, which included Vice President Li Keqiang, and Chair of UNEP Achim Steiner. September 2012 – March 2013

OTHER Research Team Leader, Eco-environment Impacts on long life in Rugao, THU EXPERIENCE Awarded 2nd prize in the Challenge Cup, the highest-level student-initiated project

and academic competition in THU. Analyzed water, air and soil samples from Rugao. Used SPSS to conduct data analysis and calculated the contribution rate of different factors. Make a presentation in competition. July 2010 — February 2011

Research Assistant, University of California, Davis, EPA, Davis, CA Assisted EPA and UC Davis on the IMPROVE (Interagency Monitoring of Protected Visual Environments) project. Researched the methodology of FT-IR and individually set up equipment to deposit standard compounds. Use Python to analyze relationship between the absorbance and masses of functional groups from standard samples and IMPROVE samples. Deduced possible pollution sources and effects on human health and provided suggestions to the government. July – September 2012

Research Team Leader, Determination of Organic Compounds in Domestic Water, THU, Beijing, China

Worked out plan and used GC-MS to analyze the available functional groups. Made conclusions about possible influences of studied organic compounds. Organized teammate to write reports. Individually gave a presentation. April– September 2011


Vice President, Tsinghua University Dance Group, Beijing, China Taught performances to new teammates, organized daily rehearsals, and danced in globally televised performances. August 2010 -- May 2012

Vice Minster, Student Union of Tsinghua University, Beijing, China

Organized the 20th and 21st THU Song Matches, which attracted 5,000 spectators, making it the most popular campus activity. Raised over 60,000 USD by communicating with more than 20 commercial companies. August 2011 – May 2012

EMMA MENDELSOHN [email protected]

Career Interests: Water quality, watershed hydrology and management, stream conservation and restoration,

geospatial analysis EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment

Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Water Resources Management Coursework: Landscape Hydrology, Ecology and Conservation of Streams,

Fundamentals of Geospatial Analysis, Data Analysis for Environmental Science BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

CERTIFICATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, May 2010 Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT GPA: 3.79/4.0 Senior Project: Correlating Springs and Tufa Deposits in the Tecopa Basin, CA EXPERIENCE River Center Research Assistant, Duke University, Durham, NC Contributing to research on the hydrologic connectivity between ephemeral headwater streams

and downstream waters. Take field measurements of saturated hydraulic conductivity. Assist with laboratory analyses and equipment maintenance. September 2013–present Student Researcher, Duke University, Durham, NC Studied the effect of an invasive aquatic plant, on macroinvertebrate communities in a Duke Forest stream. Collected and identified samples, analyzed data, and communicated results to stakeholders. October 2013–November 2013 Education Coordinator, Eagle Street Rooftop Farm, Brooklyn, NY Led green roofing and urban agriculture workshops for ages seven to adult. Developed and implemented educational curriculum. Hired, trained, and supervised staff of 10 instructors. Streamlined process for coordinating with schools and farm staff. December 2012–August 2013 Market Manager, GrowNYC, New York, NY Managed a network of producer-only upper Manhattan farmers’ markets with mission to support food access and sustainable agriculture. Implemented grassroots and social media outreach strategies that increased customer traffic and built relationships with neighborhood organizations. Developed, coordinated, and led educational programming, including cooking demonstrations and school tours. Trained and supervised interns and volunteers. April 2012–July 2013 Community Programs Coordinator, AmeriCorps, Community Health Center, Middletown, CT Managed operation, promotion, and $10,000 budget of several community wellness initiatives, including art classes, a local art gallery, and concert series. Oversaw partnership with a local community group to manage a farmers’ market and spearhead food education programming for children. May 2010–December 2010 Freelance Copyeditor/Proofreader, Kaplan Publishing, New York, NY Corrected content/grammatical/spelling/formatting errors in test preparation books. January 2009–January 2012 Undergraduate Research Assistant, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT Measured leaf size and margins of hundreds of plant species in Adobe Photoshop as part of research to correlate leaf shape to climate. January 2009–May 2009


Proficient in Microsoft Excel, R, ArcGIS 10.2; basic Python programming; Secretary of Duke Water Network; conversational Spanish

John P. Miller [email protected]

Career Interests: Environmental remediation of terrestrial and riparian habitat for water quality.

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 CERTIFICATE IN GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS, May 2015

Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Water Resources Management

Coursework: Hydrologic Modeling, Geographic Information Systems, R-software and Applied Data Analysis, Water Pollution, Aquatic Geochemistry, Water Resources Law

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & PLANNING, May 2013 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA GPA: 3.93 of 4.0.

Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List (8 semesters), UAP Book Award Coursework: Water Resources Manual for the New River Valley Livability Initiative,

Onsite Bioretention In-Lieu Fee Proposal for the Center for Watershed Protection, Watershed Management and Geospatial Analysis of the Roanoke River


Research Assistant, Watershed Hydrology and Biogeosciences Lab at Duke University, Durham, NC

Gathered and analyzed geospatial information for a LiDAR grant proposal of ephemeral streams. Operated field equipment including rain gages, flumes, pressure transducers, conductivity probes, and cap rods to measure stream flow, precipitation, and conductivity in ephemeral streams. August – December 2013.

Planning Technician, Fairfax County Department of Planning & Zoning, Fairfax, VA

Researched and presented new planned unit development, LED lighting, home childcare, and noise ordinance standards to staff. Processed setback certifications and home childcare permits for the public. Retrieved property plats for contractors and developers through GIS and tax map databases. May - August 2011-2013

Planning Intern, Blacksburg Planning & Building Department, Blacksburg, VA

Drafted guidebooks and supplemental research documents for new parking and biking amendments. Investigated and reviewed comparison localities for zoning ordinance amendments. Presented research and findings before Town Council, mayor, and staff. January - May 2013

Data Analysis and Entry, Virginia Tech Agricultural Economics Department, Blacksburg, VA

Reviewed West African peanut farmer household surveys and created supporting Excel files. Used Stata software to create coding and manage variables for spreadsheet analysis. Coordinated file management and organization with fellow staff. January - May 2012

OTHER Networking Liaison, Duke Water Network, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Established and maintained relationships with water-related companies and other

professional student groups. Planned and organized promotional events for the new organization. Recruited working professionals and fellow students to raise the network’s profile. September 2013 - Present

Sustainable Europe Program, Virginia Tech Center for European Studies and Architecture, Ticino, Switzerland

Participated in sustainable development conference with Swiss government planners and UN delegates. June - July 2012

Francis G Oggeri [email protected]

Career Interests: Water Resource Planning and Management, Watershed Management, Watershed Hydrology

and Land Use, Water Scarcity and International Water Resources EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Water Resource Management

Coursework: Hydrology, Stream Ecology & Conservation, GIS, Statistical Analysis, Bachelor of Science Environmental Science, May 2012 Rubenstein School of the Environment and Natural Resources University of Vermont, Burlington VT GPA: 3.17 Coursework: Environmental Statistics, Pollution Movement, Ecological Risk

Assessment, Recovery and Restoration of Altered Ecosystems (Study Abroad New Zealand), Natural History and Conservation of the American South West (UVM Travel Course), Agroforestry in Nicaragua (UVM Travel Course)


Research/Lab Assistant, Duke River Center, Watershed Hydrology & Biogeosciences Lab, Durham NC

Assist with fieldwork conducting hydraulic conductivity profiles within the Duke Forest Eno River ephemeral catchments, data collection and laboratory preparations of field samples. September 2013 - Present

Green Roof Technician, Evergreen Environments, Newtown CT

Constructed and maintained rooftop ecosystems by installing waterproofing, insulation, soil and planting of proper vegetation. September – March 2013

Environmental Technician, Vermont Military Department, Colchester VT

Aided in the management and restoration of natural resources on Vermont Military Department lands, through management and restoration of Pine Oak-Heath sand plain forest through use of underbrush clearing. Crew member of wildfire management team, used ATV’s to monitor and control prescribed burns on military firing range sites. Led an invasive species management team project surveying for threatened and endangered flora and fauna and sensitive habitat areas of high invasive concern. Removal of invasive species was conducted through cutting and direct application of herbicide. March – August 2012

Research Assistant, University of Vermont Park Studies Laboratory, Burlington VT Conducted field research administering visitor impact surveys and transportation

surveys in Burlington, VT and Acadia National Park, ME. Completed data entry and literature reviews for visitor impact surveys and transportation surveys conducted by graduate and faculty researchers. September 2008 – May 2010

OTHER Voluntary Nursery Assistant, Intervale Conservation Nursery, Burlington, VT EXPERIENCE Nursery and fieldwork planting and propagating native trees and shrubs for riparian

restoration projects throughout Vermont. Managed the plant inventory of the nursery. June – August 2011

ADDITIONAL Assistant Coach Newtown High School Varsity Ice Hockey INFORMATION Assistant Coach Xplosion AAU 13u Baseball

AHA First Aid and CPR certified Camp Johnson VT, 05/2012 Back Country backpacking experience in Yosemite NP, Grand Teton NP and New

Zealand

Alayne Potter [email protected]

Career Interests: Water Quality and Scarcity in International Development


Coursework: Landscape Hydrology, Fundamentals of Geospatial Analysis, Applied Data Analysis for Environmental Science, Capacity Development

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, May 2011 Rice University, Houston, TX GPA: 3.42 Coursework: Sustainable Water Purification for the Developing World, Sustainable

Design, Measuring Sustainability, Energy & the Environment, Environmental Law, Environmental Politics & Policy, Policy Analysis, International Conflict

PROFESSIONAL Networking Liaison, Duke Water Network, Durham, NC EXPERIENCE Implement meetings connecting students with community members and working

professionals in the fields of water management, science, and business. October 2013 – Present

Research Assistant, Duke Cookstove Research Initiative, Durham, NC Review baseline papers on USAID project explaining household behaviors in adoption of Improved Cookstoves. August 2013 – Present

Program Manager, Society for International Development, Washington, DC

Developed programmatic content and themes for 23 sectorial and regional workgroups. Coordinated high-profile and annual events, while managing a program budget of $1,000,000 and fundraised $300,000 for 2012 Gala Dinner, $200,000 individually for 2012 and 2013 Conference, and $40,000 for 2012 Career Fair. Oversaw communications strategy including weekly newsletter, social media, diplomatic community outreach, press outreach and publicity. Supervised associate intern team of up to five individuals during each term. January 2012 – August 2013

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Program Director, National Student Campaign Against Hunger & Homelessness, Washington, DC

Organized panel subject matter and logistics for annual Resolve to Fight Poverty Conference with over 150 students from across the country. Raised over $30,000 of conference funding and developed grant strategy. July – December 2011

Research Assistant, Political Science Department, Rice University, Houston, TX

Collected and summarized information on economic sanctions into country vs. country case studies. Translated French news sources to contribute to collection of data. August 2009 – January 2011

Coordinator, Impact Rice Retreat, Rice University, Houston, TX

Directed annual leadership retreat for 32 freshman and sophomore students. Supervised team of 8 staff members. March 2010 – April 2011


Technology: Proficient in ArcGIS, Stata, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Constant Contact; Familiar with HTML

Foreign Languages: Proficient in French, Beginner in Arabic Papers: The efficacy of Developmental Aid in Sub-Saharan Africa, Rice University, Houston TX, Green Roof Proposal for Rice University, Rice University, Houston, TX

JULIA ROCKWELL [email protected]

Career Interests: Water resources management; strategic planning for urban area water supplies; environmental finance; watershed protection.

EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, December 2014 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC Concentration: Water Resources Management

Coursework: Water Resources Planning and Management, Watershed Hydrology, Finance, Applied Data Analysis (R Software), Environmental Decision Analysis

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL and ENVIRONMENTAL

ENGINEERING, May 2008 Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA Coursework: Water Resources Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Environmental

Engineering, Environmental Engineering Chemistry, Engineering Planning and Project Management, Economic Principles and Problems

PROFESSIONAL Capital Planning Program Coordinator, Philadelphia Water Department EXPERIENCE (PWD), Philadelphia, PA Led efforts to develop and implement a new Capital Planning Program for the

PWD. Accomplished goals by defining program mission and objectives, piloting various phases of program implementation, creating documentation templates and developing workflows for capital planning processes, and consistently communicating aspects of the new program to PWD staff. Facilitated documentation for planning of projects throughout the PWD, including wastewater and water facilities, conveyance and collection systems, and storm flood relief projects. July 2012-July 2013

Source Water Protection Program, Project Engineer, Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), Philadelphia, PA Prepared a Watershed Control Plan for Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water

Treatment Rule (LT2) compliance under the EPA’s National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Supported Cryptosporidium research on source tracking in collaboration with Lehigh University. Served as team lead for developing a 5-Year Strategic Plan for the PWD’s Delaware Valley Early Warning System (EWS). Supported initiation of a comprehensive monitoring program for Iodine-131 (I-131) in Philadelphia’s source waters and at the PWD’s drinking water treatment plants. Served as a PWD representative in several partnership-based groups, including the Schuylkill Action Network (SAN). June 2009-June 2012

OTHER Intern, Meliora Environmental Design, Kimberton, PA EXPERIENCE Supported design of stormwater best management practices (BMPs). Performed

calculations relating to project cost estimates, BMP storage volumes, runoff volumes and peak flow rates. April-June 2009

Study Abroad, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia Conducted field research and formulated written reports focusing on marine

habitats and species on the Great Barrier Reef. Spring 2007

ADDITIONAL Engineer in Training (EIT), Issued December 2011 (ET017188) INFORMATION Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional Skilled in Microsoft Office, Scientific Writing, R, MatLab, Mathematica

Cha Yang [email protected]

Citizenship: United States of America

Career Interests: International Water Quality, Management, and Public Health EDUCATION MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, May 2015 Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University, Durham, NC

Concentration: Water Resources Management Coursework: Fundamentals of Geospatial Analysis, International Water Resources,

Landscape Hydrology, Stream Ecology BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, December 2012 Biological Sciences Messiah College, Grantham, PA GPA: 3.5 Coursework: Organic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Ecological Field

Techniques, Geographic Information Systematics, Environmental Science Cross-cultural Study, January 2012 AuSable Institute, Tamil Nadu, India Ecology of the Indian Subtropics

PROFESSIONAL Steinbrecher Research Grant, Messiah College, Grantham, PA EXPERIENCE Collaborated with another student to study the correlation between surface water

contaminants on the Susquehanna River and hydraulic fracturing. Collected water samples from streams near drill sites and waste treatment plants and gathered data on temperature, pH, and conductivity. Tested for heavy metals using atomic absorption spectroscopy and compared results to EPA standards. Presented findings at college symposium. June-July 2011

OTHER Field Biology Teaching Assistant, Messiah College, Grantham, PA EXPERIENCE Met with class twice a week, managing a group of 20+ students. Taught one class

lecture on parasitism, pathogens, and mimicry. Served as an expert in species identification of plants, birds, and macroinvertebrates, radiotelemetry, and population surveying. September-December 2012 Senior Research Project, Messiah College, Grantham, PA Assessed the macrophyte population of three local limestone streams and factors affecting the distribution of species. Identified macrophytes using a taxonomic key. Collected water samples to test for chemical composition. Analyzed chemical characteristic using titrations. Presented results to college symposium. September-December 2012 Student Government-VP of Educational Programs, Messiah College, Grantham, PA Created a new structure for the existing Professional Development Grant in collaboration with the college Career Center. Participated in college committees including Academic Council and Diversity committee. Chaired the Multicultural Council, comprised of seven student organizations focused on diversity and racial awareness, and allocated a $12,000 budget. September-May 2012.

ADDITIONAL Fluent in Hmong, Skilled at Event Planning INFORMATION