Alexandra Maia Trifan

Alexandra Maia Trifan

Food Pantry Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Professional Ballroom Dancer | Naturalist

  • Education

    • University of New Hampshire

      2017 - 2019

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, New Hampshire Notables.

    • University of Connecticut

      2019 - 2021
      Bachelor's degree Political Science and Government

      Activities and Societies: UCONN B.A.I.L.E. (Dance Instructor), UCONN Sailing Team.

  • Experience

    • The Waysmeet Center

      Aug 2018 - May 2019
      Food Pantry Coordinator

      Collected, sorted and organized weekly food donations and maintained cleanliness of the pantry area.Assisted cooks and kitchen staff with preparing meals and clean up afterwards. Coordinated Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner care packages for families in need.

    • University of Connecticut

      Sept 2019 - Jan 2020
      Brownfield Redevelopment Team Member

      Investigated site documents and Phase I, II, and III reports to determine site-specific information essential for redevelopment. Facilitated a workshop for academics, state and local officials, private industry, and environmental lawyers on PFAS contamination and available remediation techniques.

    • Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Incorporated

      Apr 2020 - Dec 2021
      Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. - University of Connecticut Charter

      Social Chair (Fall 2020)Coordinated events between various Greek organizations on campus and nationally to foster unity and promote community culture.Programming Chair (Fall 2020- Spring 2021)Compiled research for informative presentations and educational awareness regarding various social and political issues centered around South Asian and BIPOC communities. Service Chair (Spring 2021)Coordinated events between the Charter and various local nonprofit organizations to strengthen community ties, provide aid to those in need and conserve campus and local ecology.Sisterhood Chair (Fall 2021)Coordinated events between the Charter and other Chapters of the organization to network on a professional level, promote sisterhood and build long-lasting relationships. Show less

    • Free Puerto Rico Initiative

      Mar 2022 - now
      Educational Content Creator

      An online educational platform and resource that discusses colonialism in Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican rights, and Puerto Rican liberation. Research Puerto Rican and U.S. politics and governance. Create educational content on social issues and political issues occurring in Puerto Rico. Promote civic engagement and humanitarian relief by sharing Puerto Rican nonprofits and mutual aid networks to help with natural disasters and socioeconomic inequalities.

    • Arthur Murray Dance Studio

      Oct 2022 - now
      Dance Instructor

      Certified American Associate Bronze Instructor in the major 10 American dances. Additional 2 years experience in the major 10 International ballroom dances with emphasis on Silver Latin technique. Facilitate dance lessons from beginner to advanced levels, prepare private and group lessons and help students achieve their social and competitive dance goals.

    • The Connecticut Women's Collective for Environmental Conservation

      Feb 2023 - now
      Project Program Coordinator
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alexandra Maia Trifan
      Grant Recipent Environmental Protection Agency Jan 2020 Attained a $200K EPA assessment grant for the Fair Haven neighborhood brownfield in New Haven, CT
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Mentor

      Issued by University of Connecticut on Sept 2020
      University of ConnecticutAssociated with Alexandra Maia Trifan