Jade Cohen

Experience

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  Southampton City Council

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  I-Tree Eco Project Researcher

  In a research project initiated by Southampton City Council, I used the US Forest Service i-Tree Eco software to estimate the pollution removal abilities and monetary values of each tree set between the Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) within Southampton. A tree survey spanning over 250 trees across 9 AQMAs was conducted, and a consultancy report produced for the Council indicating a potential tree planting scheme across the City. Sites were prioritized based on a series of factors to optimize pollution health benefits, including efficient investment decisions contributing to urban regeneration. Show less

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  Enactus

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2016

  JuaMaji Project Leader

  I jointly started the JuaMaji project in September 2014, and led a team aimed at creating solutions to water supply issues in many parts of the world. The project currently consists of a solar distillation plant, operating along the shores of Lake Victoria in Kenya, where clean distilled water is freely distributed to a local school. The first full scale model was established following a visit to Kenya in 2015, where a fish farming enterprise also operates within the ponds beneath the distillation structure. There are also plans to incorporate a greenhouse element into the current design, and integrate this scheme with other sanitation projects.Another model was recently established in Malawi, including new designs and plans to expand this further within the country. With severe health problems and food shortages in the surrounding regions, the JuaMaji project aims to help improve the wellbeing of the local population, including the funding of 10 students at a local secondary school. This project has allowed me to use entrepreneurial action to innovate and develop solutions to global problems; effectively managing a multi-disciplinary team through all project stages from inception to implementation and expansion. Show less

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  Ramboll

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Environmental Management Intern

  Project experience included:• Sustainability reporting for a large organisation within the transportation sector, involving supply chain analysis and economic value capture.• Review of climate change risk assessment reports for national organisations.• Co-authored World Road Congress paper on road network decarbonisation.• Involvement in solar farm EIA planning documentation.I gained exposure to the multidisciplinary nature of projects and the time frames within which these were delivered, improving my understanding of the requirements for such a role within an international consultancy.Participation and contribution to project meeting discussions and workshops was essential, including effective collaboration with other staff members for successful project outcomes. Additional research into EIA and other topics also provided assistance to other colleagues in the environment team. Show less

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  Skanska

  Jun 2016 - Mar 2018

  To support the roll out of the Skanska UK Environment Strategy. To promote the pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement of Skanska Environment, Sustainability and Community Relations performance through construction.Main responsibilities include:• Promote continuous improvement of environmental performance on large infrastructure projects.• Assist in the development and implementation of Environmental Management Plans and site specific control measures.• Ensure project compliance in line with planning and environmental legislation.• To maintain and support Skanska environmental reporting procedures, including monitoring Key Performance Indicators surrounding energy, water, waste, emissions and material consumption.• Identify, implement and promote best practices on site, including new environmental/sustainability initiatives and innovations.• Assist in the development and delivery of health, safety and environment inductions for all project staff and subcontractors. • Deliver training to project staff and subcontractors, including toolbox talks, interactive and specialist environmental training.• Undertake environmental audits and inspections, both internal and external, including suppliers and waste contractors.• Support the delivery of BREEAM certification.• Represent and promote the Environment Department in meetings, workshops, management reviews and forums, both internal and external.• Assist in the assimilation of Considerate Constructors information. Show less

  • Environmental Advisor

    Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Environmental Advisor

    Jun 2016 - Dec 2017
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  WASHable International

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2017

  Co-Founder

  WASHable International was initially born from the World Merit community. The Merit360 event, hosted in New York in 2016, brought together 360 individuals from over 85 countries, and allowed the founders to collaborate in developing the initial ideas surrounding water and sanitation related projects.​United by a common passion for SDG6, 22 youth leaders came together at Merit360 in New York in 2016. Realizing the necessity for a global platform around WASH, the decision was taken to found WASHable International and create change under the 3 pillars of Educate, Advocate, and Action.http://www.washableinternational.org Show less

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  Qualis Flow (Qflow)

  Apr 2018 - now

  Co-Founder
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  Entrepreneur First

  Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

  EFLD10 Member
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  UK Green Building Council (UKGBC)

  Nov 2021 - now

  UKGBC Start-Up Advisory Group

  I am working with UKGBC and other Start-Up members to ensure that corporate and start-up members are aligned and connected across the built environment space in the UK market, helping to drive innovation and sustainability across its membership.

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  BOOST

  Oct 2022 - Nov 2022

  Cohort 3