Liza L.

Liza L.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager of Agriculture Policy at American Sustainable Business Network

  • Education

    • American University

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Arts - MA International Affairs: Natural Resources and Sustainable Development

      Weekend Skills Insitute Courses: Culturally Responsible Project Design, Business and NGO Partnership Building and Project ManagementCapstone project: Agricultural Policy & Agrarian Justice 2023 Farm Bill Summit & Hemp Justice Research

    • The University of Alabama

      2017 - 2020
      Bachelor's degree Environmental science with a minor in global and cultural perspectives

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta, The Bee Club- co-founder and co-president, Eco Counsel, Club Geography, Student Alumni Association

    • University for Peace (UPEACE) - UN Mandated

      2022 - 2023
      Master of Arts - MA Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
  • Experience

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IRB Members - Basic/Refresher

      CITI Program
      Jul 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Regenerative Urban Agriculture Level 1 & 2

      Common Good City Farm
      Nov 2024
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Biology Teacher

      Issued by University of Alabama Biology Outreach Program on Jan 2020
      University of Alabama Biology Outreach ProgramAssociated with Liza L.
    • Gardening Volunteer Coordinator

      Issued by Rise School of Tuscaloosa on Feb 2018
      Rise School of TuscaloosaAssociated with Liza L.
    • Recycling Coordinator

      Issued by University Place Elementary School on Aug 2018
      University Place Elementary SchoolAssociated with Liza L.
    • Professional Development Committee

      Issued by Kappa Alpha Theta, Delta Omicron on Aug 2018
      Kappa Alpha Theta, Delta OmicronAssociated with Liza L.
    • Student Researcher

      Issued by Project Clear on Jan 2015
      Project ClearAssociated with Liza L.