Veronica Johnson, MBA

Experience

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  Rice University

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2016

  Sustainability Communications Intern

  • Established and grew the "Sustainability at Rice" brand through active social media engagement, the creation of a campus sustainability e-newsletter, and redesign of the sustainability.rice.edu website.• Initiated a benchmarking exercise across higher education institutions to develop a proposal to implement a stand-alone B.S. Environmental Science degree at Rice University.

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  Peace Corps

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2017

  Environmental Education Teacher

  • Co-planned and co-taught six natural science classes with a local primary school teacher, ultimately improving her classroom management skills, use of teaching strategies for different learning styles, and application of environmental concepts. • Spearheaded participatory, community-level environmental activities including a vegetable school garden, a tree nursery, organic compost, and a sustainable oven.• Integrated into a Nicaraguan community by living with a host family and promoted a better understanding of Americans. Show less

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  Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  • Teaching Assistant, Finance

    Jan 2020 - May 2020

  • Teaching Assistant, Accounting

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
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  Southwestern University

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Developed, administered, and maintained programs to promote campus sustainability and environmental awareness to students, faculty, staff, and the greater Georgetown community.• Facilitated strategic planning to integrate sustainability principles and practices into the university's academic, engagement, operational, and administration functions.• Served as sustainability liaison with the campus community and represents the university at public forums, discussions, and negotiations with various community groups or agencies.• Oversaw the institution's STARS report, annual Tree Campus Higher Education recognition, annual Bee Campus USA affiliation renewal, and Georgetown Green Film Series program. Show less

  • Sustainability Coordinator

    Mar 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Instructor, Sustainable Business Practices & Models

    Jan 2021 - May 2021
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  Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Teaching Assistant, Sustaining Mission
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  Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Teaching Assistant, Sustaining Mission
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  Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Teaching Assistant, Sustaining Mission

  • Collaborate with the course instructor to discuss set course expectations.• Grade student work and provide student feedback on course assignments. • Ensure the course Canvas page is accurate, up-to-date, and easy to navigate.

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  Santa Clara University

  Jan 2024 - now

  "Sustainable SCU: Research to Action" is an experiential learning course where students address sustainability challenges at Santa Clara University through collaborative research projects with campus stakeholders. • Fosters collaborative initiatives with stakeholders across campus to integrate sustainability programs into the curriculum and campus life.• Leads and evaluates efforts to ensure every student graduates from SCU having taken at least one sustainability course. • Oversees the Center for Sustainability’s circular economy programs, including Bucky's Closet, Bronco Surplus, the Share Shelf, the Lending Library, Personal Compost Pails, and Swap for Good.

  • Quarterly Adjunct Lecturer, Sustainable SCU: Research to Action

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Academics & Engagement Program Manager, Center for Sustainability

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Quarterly Adjunct Lecturer, Sustainable SCU: Research to Action

    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024