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Lela Garner, M.Ed.

Lela Garner, M.Ed.

Sustainability Outreach Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Inspiring the next generation of sustainability changemakers

  • Education

    • Bowdoin College

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor's degree Environmental Studies and Sociology

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Swimming, Club Water Polo, Bowdoin Green Athletics, Fostering Female Leadership in Youth

    • William Penn Charter School

      2008 - 2012

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Swimming, Varsity Water Polo, Green Club, A Capella

    • University of Virginia

      2022 - 2025
      Master's degree Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

  • Experience

    • Bowdoin College

      May 2015 - Aug 2015
      Sustainability Outreach Intern

      - Helped complete Bowdoin's Sustainability Assessment for the AASHE STARS Program- Updated social media sites with relevant information and upcoming events - Designed events to better incorporate sustainability awareness into First-Year Orientation (ex. created a video, designed free water bottles for all First-Years)

    • Environmental Defense Fund

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
      Environmental Advocacy Coordinator

      - Recruited and managed the schedules and daily tasks of internship participants and volunteers- Collaborated with small business owners and local organizations to produce effective climate change awareness events and outreach initiatives- Handled and organized extensive amounts of data using the SmartVAN program- Created engaging content for all social media outlets

    • UVA Office for Sustainability

      Sept 2017 - now

      - Manage and mentor 20+ student interns focused on forwarding sustainability initiatives on Grounds- Develop strategic and collaborative partnerships with student groups, offices, and departments in alignment with UVA's 2020-2030 Sustainability Plan goals- Organize numerous outreach events to elevate the importance of environmental stewardship and civic engagement- Implement and expand waste minimization infrastructure to allow for increased compost and recycling on Grounds

      • Sustainability Manager

        Jan 2024 - now

      • Sustainability Specialist

        Aug 2021 - Jan 2024

      • Sustainability Coordinator

        Apr 2019 - Aug 2021

      • Sustainability Assistant

        Sept 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Sustainable Business

      McIntire Business Institute at the University of Virginia
      May 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lela Garner, M.Ed.
      Environmental Studies Community Service Award Bowdoin College 2016
    • Awarded to Lela Garner, M.Ed.
      Sandra Quinlan Potholm Award - 2016 Awarded to a senior varsity swimmer for fostering team morale, cohesion, and happiness
    • Awarded to Lela Garner, M.Ed.
      Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholar Bowdoin College 2016 - Awarded to the 20 percent of all eligible students with the highest grade point average
    • Awarded to Lela Garner, M.Ed.
      Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholar Bowdoin College 2014 - Awarded to the 20 percent of all eligible students with the highest grade point average

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Swim Instructor

      Issued by Bowdoin College on Nov 2012
      Bowdoin CollegeAssociated with Lela Garner, M.Ed.