Karsyn Kendrick

Experience

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  Representative Spencer Frye Fellowship

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Intern

  • Visited local nonprofits to gain knowledge of community needs from nonprofit founders and directors • Conducted legislative research and prepared regular bill memos and policy reports on subjects such as MARTA, Transportation, and Tax Reform • Monitored bill movement and attended meetings of Transportation, Natural Resources and Environment, and Science and Technology committees

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  Office of Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr.

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

  Intern

  • Conducted legislative research and track bill progress through House and Senate• Attended briefings and research issues in natural resources such as ‘Innovation and Sustainability in Denmark’s Water Sector’, ‘Public Attitudes about Climate Change’, ‘Carbon Removal and Climate Change Mitigation’ and Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District• Handled constituent calls directly by providing information or directing constituent to appropriate staff member or district office for further assistance• Drafted, researched, proof-read, and edited speeches, press releases, and social media posts and performed administrative duties such as greeting guests, sorting mail, and running errands Show less

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  Beer Institute

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  Staff Assistant

  • Assisted the Administration Manager with accounts payable/receivable transactions, ensure invoices are processed timely and completes regular deposits. Additionally, handle administration and FEC filing for BEER Pac and Proposition65 Sign Management Company• Aided in the logistics and management of weekly receptions and sponsorships with local organizations• Completed research projects in coordination with multiple departments covering topics such as legalized marijuana, rum cover over and 50/10 taxes, and a new sustainability green paper Show less

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  BlueGreen Alliance Foundation

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2022

  Associate Policy Advisor focusing on oil and gas, methane, reclamation, natural infrastructure and climate resilience

  • Associate Policy Advis

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Research And Policy Analyst

    Sept 2018 - Jun 2022
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  George Mason University

  Jan 2022 - now

  Adjunct Professor
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  Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts

  Jun 2022 - now

  Conservation Program Manager