Olivia Tegge

Experience

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  Citizens'​ Climate Lobby

  Jan 2019 - now

  Climate Advocacy Spokesperson & Volunteer

  • Engaged local communities through advocacy for climate policy, organizing events to raise awareness on emerging environmental issues, translating climate policy into actionable advocacy strategies• Led advocacy campaigns, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder participation• Currently involved in monthly meetings with the Fashion Industry Action Team, a coalition of business owners, textile industry professionals, consultants, and students working to promote sustainability measures across the fashion supply chain• Supported efforts to regulate the fashion industry, enhancing transparency, and encourage sustainable practices through multi-stakeholder collaboration• Completed a 15-week training program, covering legislative analysis, climate advocacy, and stakeholder communication strategies Show less

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  Le Pain Quotidien

  Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

  Retailer and Barista
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  The Climate Reality Project

  Sept 2020 - May 2021

  Vice President- Climate Reality Campus Corps

  • Collaborated and executed a comprehensive university-wide sustainability plan, from planning to implementation and stakeholder communication• Facilitated communication between departments and external partners to enhance the university’s environmental strategies• Organized volunteer events and managed project logistics, coordinating with campus departments to ensure success

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  DePaul University

  Feb 2021 - May 2022

  Soil Research Lab Technician

  I had the opportunity to collaborate with one of DePaul University’s professors of Environmental Science and Studies to conduct a comparative study on soil-nutrient levels in urban settings across Chicago.

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  Business Climate Leaders (BCL)

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Corporate Engagement Intern

  • Advised businesses on climate legislation and sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment with policy trends• Spearheaded outreach meetings with businesses to build a bipartisan coalition of support of The Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act• Tailored communication strategies to engage businesses across diverse sectors, aligning outreach with each company’s values

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  Attendis

  Sept 2022 - May 2024

  Lead English Language Teacher

  • Taught English at an International Baccalaureate School, preparing 50+ students for the Cambridge English exam with a 100% pass rate• Introduced environmental education topics, linking sustainability with language learning• Organized educational events promoting environmental awareness, managing logistics, and event material• Collaborated with publishers in Europe and the U.S. to establish the first school library in Huelva, curating a collection focused on environmental education