Suzanna Schofield

Experience

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  Youth Conservation Corps of America

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Enrollee

  Participated in conservation projects. Provided natural interpretation at visitor centers. Trained in natural resource management, wildlife management, geothermal dynamics, and ecology. Selected as one of sixty participants from 800 applicants across the country

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  Youth Conservation Corps of America

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Youth Leader

  Selected by peers and leadership to serve as conservation leader at the national park. Led conservation work groups; completed water, wildlife, and social science data collection. Oversaw 60 enrollees. Aided in emotional welfare of the camp.

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  Dakota Pastoral

  Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

  Farmhand

  Cared and milked 750-950 cows per day. Aided in animal husbandry. Cared for cow calves. Delivered vaccinations for thousands of sheep. Aided in sheep shearing

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  Self-employed

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2021

  Certified in Child Care. Tutored students grades 1-12 in science, social studies, English, and math. Tutored students with disabilities. Coordinated education plans with parents Cared for four children ages 4-10 in the suburbs of Brisbane, Australia. Introduced the children to conservation topics like wildlife conservation and biology. Tutored in math and English.

  • Tutor and Child Care

    Mar 2013 - Dec 2021

  • Au Pair

    Nov 2019 - Feb 2020
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  Australia Zoo Pty Ltd

  Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

  Volunteer

  Cared for kangaroos, koalas, birds, lemurs, tigers, rhinoceroses, and Tasmanian devils. Assisted at the Wildlife Warriors Wildlife Hospital. Assisted in event management, especially for the world famous Croc Show.

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  Sustainable Hope In Real Action Foundation (SHIRA)

  Mar 2020 - now

  Created mission and vision for the organization. Oversaw 300 youth in over 15 countries. Oversaw six committees focused on various aspects of operations and outreach. Created educational and awareness material to bring light to human-environmental conflicts. Oversaw branding and social media strategies.

  • Founder

    Mar 2020 - now

  • Board President

    Mar 2020 - now
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  SUSTAINABLE WELLESLEY INC

  Nov 2020 - May 2024

  Student Liaison

  Aided in climate change communications and served as the Wellesley College liaison. Organized students for events led by Sustainable Wellesley. Created and shared personal stories to be shared in different news articles, such as a presentation on climate anxiety.

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  Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company

  Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

  Tutor

  Tutored children, ranging from elementary school to high school, in subjects such as English, history, math, science, etc. Coordinated with students and parents to create a lesson plan. Tutored children in time management and study skills. Worked with students with learning and mental disabilities.

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  Covid Campus Coalition

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2023

  Ambassador

  Talked to the US Surgeon General about the current state of covid-19 on college campuses and the effects of covid-19 on mental health in the youth population. Discussed with the US Surgeon General's team about how to improve the mental health in the youth population.

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  Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  Zoo Summer Camp Program Instructor

  Wrote and revised curriculum on ocean science, including oceanography, pollution, and ecology. Taught students about wildlife conservation in week-long programs. Designed activities for students to learn about climate change. Led camp activities for children with both mental and physical disabilities

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  Wellesley College

  Dec 2021 - May 2022

  Sustainability Committee Intern

  Researched the carbon footprint associated with printing and computer usage. Wrote a report which was handed to the school’s Sustainability Committee and the Board of Trustees. Aided in the organization of school-wide awareness campaigns concerning students’ carbon footprints

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  The Oxygen Project

  May 2022 - Jan 2023

  Ambassador

  The Oxygen Project was founded to raise awareness and defend the ecosystems that produce our oxygen. As an ambassador, I participated in social media campaigns surrounding the prevention of deep sea mining and attended meetings with members from around the world.

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  Madeleine Korbel Albright Institute for Global Affairs

  May 2022 - May 2024

  Chosen as one of the 40 fellows of the Albright Institute for Global Affairs. The Institute draws linkages between education and practice for aspiring global leaders and exemplifies and advocates for the value of diverse and multidisciplinary perspectives when addressing global challenges. Presented on financing just energy transition partnerships in Vietnam and Indonesia to former U.S. Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch. Gifted a long-term friend of Secretary Madeleine Albright a poem dedicated to Secretary Albright's legacy. Show less

  • Albright Fellow Mentor

    Sept 2023 - May 2024

  • Albright Fellow

    May 2022 - Aug 2023
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  World H2O Hub

  May 2022 - now

  Researched international river restoration strategies and grassroots organizations. Conducted outreach to 250 river restoration community organizations located around the world. Designed a student and global ambassadorship program. Created and managed social media accounts. Led projects with intern involvement. Researched international river restoration strategies. Researched and developed actions that individuals can take to improve water quality. Designed and developed website. Aided in improving and implementing logo and branding materials. Worked in a team setting to promote global river restoration efforts.

  • Outreach and Communications Director

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Research and Communications Intern

    May 2022 - Aug 2022
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  South Yuba River Citizens League

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Wild and Scenic Film Festival Dedicated Intern

  Researched international environmental films. Assisted in festival programming. Assisted in fundraising development

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  The School for Field Studies

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  Research Assistant

  Studied the public health implications of agrochemical usage and crop farming in the Amboseli ecosystem since the installment of the Big Life fence. Studied the effectiveness within a One Health lens and long-term sustainability of the Big Life fence's role in reducing human-wildlife conflicts in the Amboseli ecosystem. Conducted field research, key informant interviews, and presented to community members and leaders, including government officials.

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  EarthEcho International

  Feb 2023 - now

  GenSea Youth Ocean Advocate

  GenSea is the digital platform, managed by EarthEcho International, uniting young ocean advocates for networking, learning, and collective action supporting our global youth movement to protect and restore our ocean planet.

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  The Climate Initiative

  Feb 2023 - now

  The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group of young decision-makers who help advance The Climate Initiative's mission to empower youth voices for climate action by guiding our work to educate, empower, and activate youth and their local communities for climate action. TCI is a nonpartisan, science-based climate change organization whose mission is to empower youth voices for climate action. Through education and empowerment initiatives, youth are learning about climate solutions and becoming agents of change in our communities and beyond.

  • Youth Advisory Council Member

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Ambassador

    Feb 2023 - now
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  Professionals Who Care

  Feb 2023 - now

  Advisory Council Member

  Professionals Who Care is a 501(c)(3) (status pending) that seeks to unite caregivers and allies to seek a more inclusive workplace through advocating for an inclusive workplace, increasing allyship, reducing marginalization, and building community for professionals who are also caregivers. Being on the Advisory Board, I help with communications, website development, and outreach.

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  Inland Ocean Coalition

  Feb 2023 - now

  Inland Ocean Ambassador

  Over five weeks, Ambassadors from all over the country learn from top ocean advocates, scientists, and policymakers, and network with other Inland Ocean Ambassadors and partner organizations to expand their ocean and water expertise. Ambassadors gain experience in community engagement and advocacy and get the tools needed to be effective ocean and water champions in their communities. The training covers watershed health, plastic pollution, the ocean as a solution to climate change, marine protected areas, fisheries management and sustainable seafood, the power of storytelling, how we are Heartwired to love the ocean, and much more. Show less

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  Wellesley College

  Mar 2023 - May 2024

  Worked towards implementing the recommendations from the the report created by the ES 300: Environmental Decision-Making class from Spring 2023 (that I was in) on how Wellesley College can improve its waste diversion rates. Coordinated between Dining Services, Facilities, and the Facilities Custodial Department to implement recommendations. Supported and worked towards implementing waste education within college departments and for students. Conducted community outreach across campus concerning sustainable waste behaviors. Also aided in a variety of other Office of Sustainability projects including the Bike Share program, communication and outreach, radiator and energy education, and others. Show less Served as a student voice for civil engagement work, contributing guidance and support in program development and implementation for the Civil Engagement program at Wellesley College. Participated in a leadership academy and immersive civic action retreat. Organized service days, service journey planning, partnerships with greater Boston area organizations. Met civic accelerators – frontline service leaders from innovative and impact driven organizations. In addition, as a member of the Ministrare Peer Leader Team, worked with other Peer Leaders throughout the year leading student peers in service and partnering with Wellesley College student service organizations. Aided with the Civic Action Lab for 30 sophomores, the pilot program for the Hillary Rodham Clinton Center for Citizenship, Leadership, and Democracy. Show less Organized events focused on advocacy, mobilization, education, activism, and volunteering for the environmental action organization at Wellesley College. Highlights include mentoring a local high school environmental leader to hold a sustainable fashion show along with participating in the fashion show with other Wellesley College students, hosting hair-cutting events where hair was donated to Matter of Trust who uses the hair to clean oil spills, a documentary screening of Understory which highlights the deforestation of the Tongass Rainforest in Alaska, fundraising for organizations like Communities Responding to Extreme Weather and Boston Climate Action Network, and volunteering for Green Roots. Awarded Class of 1957 Green Fund to build solar panel electrical chargers around Wellesley College campus. Acted as a liaison to environmental groups in the Town of Wellesley, greater Boston area, and other college campuses. Advised the Office of Sustainability at Wellesley College. Show less

  • Zero Waste Intern for the Office of Sustainability

    Jun 2023 - May 2024

  • Ministrare Peer Leader for Civic Engagement

    May 2023 - May 2024

  • President of EnAct

    May 2021 - May 2024

  • Farm Worker at Natick Community Organic Farm

    Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
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  Schizophrenia Insight

  Apr 2023 - now

  Board Vice President
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  The Rachel Carson Council

  May 2023 - May 2024

  Rachel Carson Council National Environment Leadership Fellow

  The Rachel Carson Council (RCC) builds on the work, legacy, and environmental ethic of Rachel Carson. The Council link environmental, health and social issues, as Rachel Carson did, into a single, unified approach to today’s critical sustainability issues. As a campus fellow, I am working towards building a student coalition between Brandeis University, Babson College, Olin College of Engineering, and Wellesley College to improve sustainability and work towards divestment at each respective college. Further, this coalition serves as a collection of students that participate in climate advocacy and activism in the Metrowest and in the greater Boston community. Show less

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  YOUNGO

  May 2023 - now

  Member

  YOUNGO is the official children and youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). YOUNGO is a vibrant, global network of children and youth activists (up to 35 years) as well as youth NGOs, who contribute to shaping the intergovernmental climate change policies and strive to empower youth to formally bring their voices to the UNFCCC processes.

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  Fundación Para La Tierra

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Conducted inventory, taxonomy, and taxidermy on a variety of projects in the second largest museum in Paraguay. Over the time there, taxidermied three snakes, two bats, two foxes, and one bird. Prepared insect specimens and added their information to the online database. Created social media materials to aid in fundraising, recruitment, and conservation advocacy for Para La Tierra. Wrote, filmed, and produced an "About Us" video that will be used on the website and for grants. Updated sponsors on their adopted black and gold howler monkeys, and wrote an article for the June issue of Para La Tierra's newsletter.

  • Museum Intern

    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Marketing and Communications Intern

    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023