Liza L.

Experience

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  Candlewood Lake Authority

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  Intern

  Sampled, monitored, and quantified the spread of invasive species - Eurasian Watermilfoil and Zebra Mussel – in Candlewood Lake, CT Coordinated volunteers and execution of projects Assisted with general office work

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  Luminous Consulting

  Dec 2018 - Mar 2020

  Assistant

  Created quarterly presentations with data from ongoing studiesManaged QuickBooks Online file, paid bills, created financial statements, attended company-wide financial briefings

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  Woodcock Nature Ctr

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Environmental Educator

  Created and led lessons on local and exotic animals, species identification and other topics for groups of students ranging in age from three to thirteen

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  The Earley Lab

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Collaborated with a team of undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. candidates to explore the mechanics of extreme salinity change on fish development and behavior

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  One Lion CBD

  Mar 2020 - Apr 2021

  Sales and Advocacy Representative

  Hosted weekly tabling events to talk to the predominantly farming community about the ecological and potential health benefits of hemp as well as the farming practices in use around the sustainable farm. Developed social media education and outreach opportunities as time allowed. Drove individual and distributor sales through both outreach and educational work.

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  Woodcock Nature Ctr

  May 2020 - Oct 2020

  Senior Staff

  Managed a team of junior environmental educators Acted as the main point of contact with parents Created general schedule and approved proposed lesson plans

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  Squantz Pond State Park

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  Seasonal Park Ranger

  Acted as the primary visitor liaison, interacting with the public to provide assistance, enjoyment, safety, and order Worked in collaboration with other team members to maintain Department of Energy and Environment Protection lands and facilities

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  Henrico County Public Schools

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  Special Education Teacher

  Collected and compiled data on students ongoing academic progress Used critical thinking skills to adapt lesson plans to accommodate each child's specific learning strengths and weaknesses through traditional and non-traditional teaching methods

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  Henrico County

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

  Environmental Engineering Technician

  Worked independently to identify areas of the county to perform regular inspections of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. This included water quality testing as well as structural assessments.Regularly updated state databases and ArcGIS to coordinated further maintenance across departments

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  American Sustainable Business Network

  Sept 2021 - now

  Lead the Regenerative Agriculture and Justice and Clean Water is Good for Business initiatives Assisted senior policy manager on “Clean Water is Good for Business” and “Regenerative Agriculture and Justice” campaigns by: attending working group meetings, drafting congressional memos, coordinating outreach events, and ghostwriting op-eds

  • Manager of Agriculture Policy

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Policy Associate

    Dec 2021 - Dec 2023

  • Policy Intern

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2021