
Lynn Drescher
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About me
Coastal Conservation | Research Diver | Environmental Education
Education

Global Citizen Year
2018 - 20192019 Brazil Fellow, Full Scholarship Recipient Environmental Education
Yale University
2022 - 2022Yale Visiting International Student Program, Environmental ScienceCourses at the Yale Graduate School of the Environment: Wetlands Ecology Conservation & Management, Hydrologic Science for Environmental Managers, Economics of Natural Resources, Writing the World

Yale-NUS College
2019 - 2023BSc in Environmental Sciences with Honours, Magna cum LaudeYale-NUS College is Asia's leading Liberal Arts and Sciences College established between Yale University and the National University of Singapore, with a 3% acceptance rate.Student Organisations: YNSEA Marine Conservation (VP) | Yale-NUS Farming Collective (Operations) | InBetweener's Collective | Latin and Ballroom Dance Director (2 years) | Swimming TeamRelevant Coursework: Coral Reef Ecology, Data Science for the Environment, Nature Based Climate Solutions for Coastal… Show more Yale-NUS College is Asia's leading Liberal Arts and Sciences College established between Yale University and the National University of Singapore, with a 3% acceptance rate.Student Organisations: YNSEA Marine Conservation (VP) | Yale-NUS Farming Collective (Operations) | InBetweener's Collective | Latin and Ballroom Dance Director (2 years) | Swimming TeamRelevant Coursework: Coral Reef Ecology, Data Science for the Environment, Nature Based Climate Solutions for Coastal Protection, Marine Biology, Wildlife Forensics & the Shark Fin Trade, Conservation Ecology, Microbiomes, Climate Change Visualisation, Water & Waste in Urban Environments, Ecological Economics, Urban Agriculture, Food & Sustainability, ENROADS SDG Workshop Show less

UWC Robert Bosch College
2016 - 2018International Baccalaureate Diploma, UWC Diploma
Experience

Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik
May 2015 - Jun 2015Microtechnology and Engeneering
Berliner Wasserbetriebe
May 2017 - Jun 2017Sustainable Urban Water Management• Maintained constructed wetlands, soil retention filters conserving urban habitats and water quality • Submitted paper on water purifying hydrophytes (IB), 180h of experimental design and lab sampling

Fundação Projeto TAMAR
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019Non-profit Environmental Scientist and Teaching Staff• Conducted 150+ tours in three languages, and collaborated with local fishermen for conservation• Studied local marine biology, seaweed surveys (snorkeling), sea turtle treatment and open water releases

Yale-NUS Scuba Environments Association
Jan 2019 - Jan 2023Vice President & Member in Marine Conservation
Yale-NUS College
Jan 2020 - now• Composition Analysis (R) of 10k+ mangroves regenerating on abandoned aquaculture ponds• Comparing diversity and composition on ponds and more natural topographic/edaphic conditions • Lead-role in hosting 50+ College events in-person, hybrid, and online (up to 1k+ attendees) • Collecting 150+ Mangrove Soil Cores to characterize Blue Carbon Potential, Sediments, Microbiome, and Water Quality (Prof Benjamin Wainwright)• Cultured and Sequenced 650+ Mangrove samples to determine Fungal Endophyte Diversity, Function, and Environmental Change Resilience (Prof Ying Chang)• DNA Identification of ~500 Shark Fins from Singapore Markets (Prof Benjamin Wainwright)
Student Researcher, New Forests and Trees Lab
Jun 2022 - nowAlumni Affairs & Strategic Events Ambassador
Jan 2019 - Jan 2023Marine Ecology Research Assistant (500+ lab hours)
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022CIPE Leadership & Global Citizenship Programme Assistant, Event Emcee
Jan 2020 - May 2020

Bettr Group
May 2020 - Jul 2020Community Building and Communications Intern
Ecofieldtrips Pte Ltd
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023Field Biologist and Outdoor Instructor
WWF-Singapore
Jan 2023 - nowCoral Reef Restoration, Tropical Marine Science Institute• Lab-based coral fragging and attachment, photo ID, ImageJ growth analysis• Diving to transplant and monitor coral colonies for urban reef restoration on Kusu Island• Curating content for ocean conservation outreach and school talks

Conservation International
Aug 2023 - now• Covering the EarthShot Prize 2023 and the OceanXplorer Singapore visit 2024
Studio Zero Climate Communicator
Oct 2023 - nowEnvironmental Education Volunteer
Aug 2023 - Sept 2023

Blue Corner Marine Research
Sept 2023 - Oct 2023Research and Restoration Diver (CMAS)• Coral Reef Restoration (PADI), site mapping, frame and rope nursery installation, CMAS cert.• Manta, Sunfish, Turtle, and Shark ecology and conservation (AWARE), ID database creation

National University of Singapore
Nov 2023 - nowMarine Microbiology Research and Conservation Diver• Sea surface microlayer characterization of Singapore’s coastal waters and local fish farms• Scientific diving under TMSI, monitoring coral restoration, and sampling tissue for microbial analysis• Cyanobacteria culturing to characterize pollution and climate change resistance, Extremophiles 2024• Laboratory Management, Safety Lead, Student Supervision
Licenses & Certifications
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APCRS 2023 - Attendee and Panel Supervision Volunteer
APCRS SecretariatJun 2023 - View certificate

Natural Capital Project Approach
Stanford UniversityJul 2025 
Scientific Diver
CMAS - World Underwater FederationOct 2023
Advanced Open Water Diver
PADIMay 2022
Rescue Diver: Stress and Rescue, React Right
SSI Scuba Schools InternationalFeb 2023
Social Impact Consulting Trained
Conjunct ConsultingNov 2020
Outdoor Awareness Certificate
Leave No TraceNov 2021- View certificate
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Sustainable Urban Development (TU Delft)
Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS Institute)Jul 2020 
Coral Restoration Diver
PADISept 2023- View certificate

Desktop GIS
Pace UniversityApr 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Lynn DrescherSeed Grant Winning Team 2025 - Blue Pioneers Accelerator Program 2025 University of California, Santa Cruz Jul 2025 Collaborative Challenge Team working on community-driven coastal resilience was awarded USD 25,000 in seed funding, with the highest score among pitches.
- Awarded to Lynn DrescherFuture Sustainability Leader Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) Apr 2023
- Awarded to Lynn DrescherUNLEASH SDG Innovation Finalist UNLEASH Oct 2020
- Awarded to Lynn DrescherInternational Environmental Laureates Convention Student Representative (2017 and 2018) European Environment Foundation • Attended 6th & 7th International Convention of Environmental Laureates. Green politics event featuring 100 international environmental award winners to connect experts and students in Freiburg, Germany.• Organised the Young Talents Day 2018 in a team of students and faculty
- Awarded to Lynn DrescherShelby Davis Merit Scholar -
- Awarded to Lynn DrescherUWC Scholar -
- Awarded to Lynn DrescherYale-NUS College Scholar -
Volunteer Experience
Ambassador, Marine Science and Education
Issued by Coastal Natives on Oct 2021
Associated with Lynn DrescherSingapore National Committee Member
Issued by UWC International on Oct 2023
Associated with Lynn DrescherSurvey Diver
Issued by Marine Stewards on Nov 2023
Associated with Lynn Drescher5th Asia-Pacific Coral Reef Symposium (APCRS), Session Coordinator and Nature Guide
Issued by National University of Singapore on Jun 2023
Associated with Lynn DrescherGlobal Talent
Issued by UNLEASH - Innovation lab for SDGs on Sept 2020
Associated with Lynn DrescherTeacher
Issued by Yale Environmental Education Collaborate (EECO) on Aug 2022
Associated with Lynn DrescherMember of the Official Youth Constituency (YOUNGO)
Issued by UNFCCC on Jul 2020
Associated with Lynn DrescherListener
Issued by 7 Cups on May 2020
Associated with Lynn DrescherOutreach Volunteer
Issued by UWC International on May 2016
Associated with Lynn DrescherYouth Leader & Project Host
Issued by mehr als lernen on Dec 2014
Associated with Lynn Drescher
Languages
- enEnglish
- poPortuguese
- geGerman
- spSpanish
- baBahasa indonesia
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