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Megan Powers

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Education

St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY

Graduation: May 2013

Bachelor of Arts

Overall GPA: 3.48/4.000

Majors: Economics and Environmental Studies

Honors: Cum Laude (May 2013), Merit Scholarship (Fall 2009-Spring

2013), Deans list (Fall 2011, Spring 2013), National Economic Honor

society: Omicron Delta Epsilon Member (2012)

Study Abroad: Danish Institute for Study Abroad Copenhagen, Denmark:

Sustainability Program (Spring 2012)

. Studied European business and economic and sustainability models

while living in Copenhagen for four months

Experience

Natural Capitalism Solutions Fall 2013

Sustainability Implementation Intern

. Led stakeholder mapping exercise for Pet Industry Sustainability

Coalition

. Worked on sustainability consulting projects for clients

. Performed a variety of research tasks related to sustainability

including life cycle analysis and market research

International Studies Office St. Lawrence University Fall 2012 -

Spring 2013

Peer Adviser

. Held office hours answering questions about 20 available off campus

programs and the application process

. Served on program selection committees reviewing and evaluating

study abroad applications and making recommendations

. Recruited prospective study abroad students by leading informational

presentations about available off campus programs

Wavus Camp for Girls Jefferson, ME Summer 2012

Head Counselor, Trip Leader

. Improved leadership and communication skills by organizing and

leading daily activities for up to 200 campers

. Mentored and empowered girls with a variety of skills while ensuring

health and safety in a wilderness setting

. Led canoeing and hiking trips up to 14 days in length in Upstate

Maine and New Hampshire

Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection Syracuse,

NY Summer 2011

Green Program Intern

. Assisted the department coordinator of the County's USEPA

recognized "Save the Rain" program .

Assisted in the application review process for businesses seeking

government funding for sustainability improvements .

Participated in collection of water and wastewater samples with technical

team .

Worked with Cornell Cooperative Extension on a planting site inventory

resulting in the planting of 8,000 trees

Campus Activities

Panhellenic Counsel St Lawrence University Fall 2012

Treasurer

. Assisted in organizing charity and other school events to raise

money and awareness for several causes

. Responsible for managing budget, collecting dues, and making

payments for Panhellenic Counsel

Kappa Delta Sigma St, Lawrence University Fall 2010 - Present

Alumni Chair, Recruitment Chair, Panhellenic Delegate

. Organized recruitment week and several recruitment events designed

to attract potential members

. Promoted positive alumni relations by organizing several alumni

events and editing alumni newsletter

Environmental Action Organization St Lawrence University Spring 2010-

Present

Member

. Educate and promote awareness on campus about environmental concerns

and promote sustainable changes

. Assisted in the establishment of a climate neural campus agreement

through the creation of a petition and the acquisition of signatures

for 50% of the student body

Volunteer Work

SLU Buddies Canton, NY Fall 2012

Student Mentor

. Responsible for mentoring needy elementary school children to

enhance academic and social confidence

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