Izzy Young

Experience

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  Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Restoration

  Jan 2020 - Nov 2021

  Restoration Worker

  • Identification of invasive and non-native species to target areas of concern of an estuarine open space for restoration back to pre-development standards for a non-profit organization• Assist in education of newer crew members on native species, current events, and current issues of the open space• Acquired extensive of knowledge of riparian and estuarine habitat of the Santa Barbara area

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  Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration

  Dec 2020 - Jun 2021

  Wildflower Research Intern

  • Examine and monitor the growth of a diverse species of wildflowers for restoration of an estuarine habitat• Collect data on growth rates, soil types, irrigation levels, herbivory, etc., to create a data base for future analysis• Identification of seedlings, native, invasive, and non-native species within wildflower plots• Interpret and manage data through Excel• Report findings on a monthly basis to senior level ecologists

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  Dudek

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2021

  • Collect data on a federally endangered Blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia sila, BNLL), performing walking surveys following the CDFW-approved BNLL protocol survey methodology.• Conducted burrow mapping and reconnaissance-level survey for Central Valley special-status species such as BNLL, burrowing owl, American badger, Swainson’s hawk, San Joaquin kit fox, Cooper’s hawk, giant kangaroo rat, osprey, northern harrier, and loggerhead shrike.• Work both independently and with a team of biologists, reporting findings to team leads• Extensive training on data collection and survey methods utilizing Arc Collector and digital survey forms. Show less • Monitored for biological activity and environmental compliance of construction and archaeologist crews of 10-80 people for a solar project in Kern county, in culturally sensitive areas• Surveyed and observed several special-status species (burrowing owl, San Joaquin kit fox, desert tortoise)• Handled and relocated several species of lizards, rodents, and snakes off site to adjacent suitable habitat• Worked 10-14 hour days consistently hiking through tough and difficult terrain in extreme heat (>105 F) Show less

  • Field Biologist

    Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  • Environmental Compliance Construction Monitor

    Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
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  UCSB Department of Earth Science

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  Undergraduate Researcher

  • Research assistant for Morgan Raven, an assistant professor at the UCSB Earth Science department, researching carbon sequestration and marine biogeochemistry in deep, anoxic oceanic basins, focusing on carbon and sulfur cycles and budgets• Synthesize and write papers on findings, alongside 3 other contributors, communicating effectively to both the general public and to experts in the field• Design of a scientific experiment, to study the abiotic chemistry of sulfurization of organic matter in anoxic and euxinic settings, using an Elemental Analyzer and synchrotron to study speciation within the samples and concentrations of DOC/DIC/DOS• Use mathematical and economic models to determine carbon sequestration potential, global warming potential, etc.• Create original scientific figures that effectively communicate complex concepts to both the average reader as well as experts in the field Show less

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  Sensiba LLP

  Jun 2022 - Jan 2024

  Sustainability Analyst

  Compiled reports and analysis under B Corp, SASB, TCFD, CDP, and other sustainability frameworks for multiple clients across different industries, as well as GHG emissions analysis and energy/water usage analysis- Supported the development of ImpaktIQ, an industry leading ESG tool ESG for generating an ESG framework, score, statement, and report.- Streamlined and improved the efficiency of an ESG analysis tool by 50%, turning a 20-25 hour process into a 10-hour one through advanced Excel optimization and project management tools- Helped clients improve their ESG scores on their CDP, B Corp, etc., questionnaires through high-level gap analysis, strategy alignment, and goal- and metric-setting- Developed marketing materials for sustainability practice in the form of blog posts, case studies, internal firmwide events, etc. Show less

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  B Lab U.S. & Canada

  Jul 2022 - Jan 2024

  Evaluation Analyst

  As an Evaluation Analyst at B Lab, I guide small to small-medium companies through the Certification process pre-verification through intimate knowledge of the assessment

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  E.L.F. BEAUTY

  Jan 2024 - now

  Senior Sustainability Analyst