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About me
✨ GO ITHACA Executive Director | Cornell MPA | Helping people, cities, and the environment ✨
Education

Cornell University
-Master of Public Administration in Environmental PolicyActivities and Societies: Vice President of the Pelvic Pain Association at Cornell; Graduate and Professional Student Representative for Cornell's Campus Committee on Infrastructure, Technology, and the Environment Studied a Master of Public Administration at the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy with a Concentration in Environmental Policy and a Minor in Urban Studies. Independent research on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the planning of the City of Norris, and green cities.

Victoria University of Wellington
-Bachelor of Commerce Management and Public PolicyActivities and Societies: Founder and Chair of New Zealand American Association at Victoria (NZAA @ Vic), Te Putahi Atawhai Mentor, Notetaker for Disability Services, Victoria International Buddy, VicPlus Programme participant, Alumni Mentor Took courses in Business and Government. Earned Academic Excellence in Entrepreneurship (MGMT 307). Started and ran a university club, NZAA @ Vic, which was a Club Best Initiative Finalist.Received VicPlus Award for leadership skills and volunteer work.
Experience

Rafferty's Inc.
Jul 2013 - Aug 2014HostessWorked to maintain positive restaurant ambiance through greeting guests, training hosts to high standards, and decorating and maintaining a clean lobby.

Addison's American Grill
Aug 2014 - Jul 2015ServerStarted as a hostess in a busy restaurant and was moved up to a server position in only 2 weeks, then progressed to lead server shifts and training staff.

Pridelands After School Care
Oct 2015 - Mar 2016Childcare SupervisorProvided meals, education, and entertainment for children on a daily basis.

Wishbone Cafe
Feb 2016 - Feb 2018Retail Consultant and BaristaLed small teams as acting store supervisor which included building regular customers, training staff, marketing products, ordering stock, and managing wastage. Managed a sole charge cafe.

New Zealand American Association
May 2017 - May 2021Promoted understanding between the United States and New Zealand through organizing and speaking at events, managing online social media and correspondence, and promoting educational and cultural exchanges. Promoted understanding between the United States and New Zealand through organizing and speaking at events; managing online social media, correspondence, and record-keeping; and promoting educational and cultural exchanges.
Deputy Chairperson of the Board
Dec 2020 - May 2021Secretary of the Board
May 2017 - Nov 2020

Butlers Chocolates
May 2018 - Oct 20192IC - Retail Assistant and BaristaHelped to manage a team of four, including marketing a new cafe to bring in new customers, working to meet regular store sales targets, training new staff members, making rosters, and building rapport with customers.

New Zealand American Association at Victoria
Jul 2018 - May 2021Founder and ChairpersonFounded a subchapter of the New Zealand American Association to promote understanding between students of the United States and New Zealand. VicClubs's 2019 Best Initiative Finalist for its Studying in the USA Event.

Ministry for the Environment
Oct 2019 - Jun 2021Policy AnalystWorked on developing and implementing amendments to and secondary legislation under the Resource Management Act 1991 in the areas of urban planning and air quality.

GO ITHACA
May 2021 - nowExecutive DirectorEstablished and managed the GO ITHACA transportation demand management organization to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, mitigate traffic congestion, and increase transportation equity and access.

Cornell University
May 2023 - May 2024Research AssistantResearched both local and state broadband initiatives across the United States and prepared reports with findings. Supported research on AI responses to healthcare concerns, including work on specifically focused endometriosis.
Licenses & Certifications

Population Health During A Pandemic: Contact Tracing and Beyond
CourseraNov 2020
Wedding Planning Certification
New Skills AcademyNov 2019
BetheOne Workplace Suicide Prevention Training
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse ServicesApr 2021.webp)
Cupcake Academy Certification
New Skills Academy (part of BE-A Education Ltd)Oct 2019- View certificate

Developing a Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program
LinkedInJul 2021 
Climate Reality Leader
The Climate Reality ProjectApr 2024
The Successful Supervisor
Tompkins Cortland Community CollegeApr 2022
Wilton Cake Decorating Basics: Buttercream Skills
Wilton BrandsOct 2011
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Jane Bowman Brady, MPAClimate Reality Leader Climate Reality Project Apr 2024 Completed Climate Reality Leadership Training to solve the climate crisis.
- Awarded to Jane Bowman Brady, MPAImpACT! Class of 2023 Association for Commuter Transportation Feb 2023 Selected as one of 15 for ACT's 2023 ImpACT Leadership program. https://www.actweb.org/impact-class-of-2023
- Awarded to Jane Bowman Brady, MPAPi Alpha Alpha Honor Society Member Pi Alpha Alpha Jan 2023 Selected for The Global Honor Society for Public Affairs & Administration based on Academic Excellence.
- Awarded to Jane Bowman Brady, MPAACT 40 Under 40 Association for Commuter Transportation Nov 2022 Award to recognize Transportation Demand Management (TDM) professionals and leaders committed to solving transportation and mobility challenges. https://www.downtownithaca.com/go-ithaca-director-receives-acts-40-under-40-honors/
- Awarded to Jane Bowman Brady, MPACornell Institute for Public Affairs Fellowship Cornell Institute for Public Affairs Apr 2021 Award in recognition of academic and professional strengths.
- Awarded to Jane Bowman Brady, MPAVictoria Plus Award VicPlus Programme Dec 2019 Award for leadership and community service.
- Awarded to Jane Bowman Brady, MPAAcademic Excellence School of Management Nov 2019 Recognition for Academic Excellence in Entrepreneurship (MGMT 307).
- Awarded to Jane Bowman Brady, MPANZAA Student Scholarship New Zealand American Association Aug 2018 A scholarship award received for non-profit work with and growth of the New Zealand American Association.
- Awarded to Jane Bowman Brady, MPARookie Award Butler's Chocolates Jun 2018 Award for dedication to ongoing learning and development.
- Awarded to Jane Bowman Brady, MPAMost Innovative Wishbone Nov 2017 Award for always coming up with great ideas.
Volunteer Experience
Board Member
Issued by Association for Commuter Transportation on Jan 2024
Associated with Jane Bowman Brady, MPABoard Member
Issued by The Center for Community Transportation on Oct 2023
Associated with Jane Bowman Brady, MPAGovernance Committee Chair
Issued by Seneca Museum/Seneca Falls Visitor Center on Dec 2022
Associated with Jane Bowman Brady, MPASteering Committee Member
Issued by Bike Walk Tompkins on Jul 2022
Associated with Jane Bowman Brady, MPAMentor
Issued by Victoria University of Wellington on Mar 2021
Associated with Jane Bowman Brady, MPAVice President
Issued by Pelvic Pain Association at Cornell on Jun 2022
Associated with Jane Bowman Brady, MPAInternational Leadership Conference Judge
Issued by HOSA-Future Health Professionals on Jun 2022
Associated with Jane Bowman Brady, MPAStudent Representative
Issued by Cornell University on Oct 2021
Associated with Jane Bowman Brady, MPADocent
Issued by National Women's Hall of Fame on Oct 2021
Associated with Jane Bowman Brady, MPABaker and Driver
Issued by Good Bitches Baking on Jul 2019
Associated with Jane Bowman Brady, MPAInternational Buddy
Issued by Victoria University of Wellington on Jul 2019
Associated with Jane Bowman Brady, MPATe Putahi Atawhai Mentor
Issued by Victoria University of Wellington on Aug 2018
Associated with Jane Bowman Brady, MPANote Taker for Disability Services
Issued by Victoria University of Wellington on Jul 2018
Associated with Jane Bowman Brady, MPAShelter Volunteer
Issued by Cats Protection Wellington on Dec 2015
Associated with Jane Bowman Brady, MPATeam Member
Issued by Haiti Clean Water Team on Jan 2015
Associated with Jane Bowman Brady, MPA
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