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Pursuing J.D. candidate from University of California, B.A. from Columbia University (2001-2004), Clerk, International Office at Earth Justice (2009), Spring Extern at California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General (2009).
Columbia University, University of California System - Berkeley
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
Orsara Farms –Sonoma County, California
Position:
Co-Owner
Time period:
December 2006 - Present
Description:
Co-manage a family-owned, self-sustainable organic farm
Employer:
Earth Justice – Oakland, California
Position:
Clerk
Time period:
June 2009 - August 2009
Description:
Provided legal research for litigation challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions control designation for ocean-going vessels.
Drafted a comment regarding the U.N Climate Change Human Rights Report, country of Fiji
Employer:
California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General
Position:
Spring Extern
Time period:
January 2009 - May 2009
Description:
Directly assisted the Attorney General’s Special Assistant on Climate Change
Conducted legal research and writing for cases and issues relating to environmental law
Employer:
Chance Language Mentorships – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Position:
English Language Instructor
Time period:
February 2007 - May 2007
Description:
Provided English language instruction to students of various ages and professional backgrounds
Employer:
Study Smarter Tutoring Services – San Francisco Bay Area
Position:
Supervisor/Department of Academic Support
Time period:
September 2005 - June 2006
Description:
Supervised and coordinated the Piedmont High School Study Center, at Piedmont High School
Provided individual lessons to students ages 8 to 18 in a variety of subjects, including English, Spanish, history, science, mathematics, essay writing, and general study skills
Employer:
Lo Sunset Hill at Camping Roma – Rome, Italy
Position:
Entertainment & Marketing Director/Co-Manager/Translator
Time period:
July 2004 - October 2006
Description:
Co-managed restaurant & wine bar of an Italian resort catering to an international clientele
Provided translation & interpreter services in English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese
Produced and directed a bilingual theatrical production utilizing local resources and support
Designed daily lesson plans, exercises, and activities for Italian children ages 8-12
Employer:
New York Civil Liberties Union – New York
Position:
Legislative Associate Intern
Time period:
January 2003 - May 2003
Description:
Researched & drafted policy statements, editorials, and informational civil rights materials
Assisted & facilitated ‘Know Your Rights’ community workshops throughout New York City
EDUCATION
University:
University of California System - Berkeley
Time period:
2010
University:
Columbia University
Time period:
2001 - 2004
Degree:
Political Theory, BA
INFORMATION
Clubs:
Columbia Journal of Politics and Society, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Ecology Law Quarterly’s Joseph L. Sax Fellowship, Summer 2009
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, member since Fall ‘00
Columbia University chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, Co-President
Municipal Biogas, Inc. is dedicated to helping local governments supply themselves with renewable energy made from organic waste. Our specific mission is to transform wastewater treatment plants into energy recycling centers for sewage & food waste.
