Environmental Design
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Deanna Giustino
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SUMMARY
Master’s candidate in Environmental Policy Design, with an undergraduate degree in Earth &
Environmental Sciences, and Political Science. Thorough understanding of environmental regulations
and scientific data collection and analysis. Seeking a position associated with environmental regulatory
actions, policy, and advocacy. I am an arduous and responsible worker. I dedicate myself entirely to
every task I undertake.
EDUCATION
Lehigh University, Bethlehem PA
Master of Arts, Environmental Policy Design, May 2011
o President’s Scholar GPA: 3.82
o Related courses: Scientific Foundations for Environmental Policy Design, Environmental Case
Studies, Environmental Risk Assessment, Methods of Policy Analysis, International Environmental
Law and Policy, and Technical Writing for Engineers
o Independent Research: Assess adequate regulatory and policy responses to modeled climate change
in the Lehigh Valley over the next 100 years.
Bachelor of Arts in Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Political Science, May 2010
Minor in Environmental Studies GPA: 3.78
o Related Courses: Calculus, Ecology, Environmental Geology, Planetary Astronomy, Rocks &
Minerals, Earth Systems Science, Earth History, Environmental Justice and the Law, Environmental
Policy and Planning, Environmental Values and Ethics
o Dean’s List, Spring 2007 – Spring 2010
o Eckardt Scholar Honors Program
o A selective honors program that allows students to design an independent course of study.
Formal seminars and a senior thesis are required to complete the program.
o Political Science Honors; High Graduation Honors; Magna Cum Laude
SKILLS
o Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experienced in data analysis through STATA
and SPSS. Well versed in laboratory and field tools such as velocity tests, mass spectroscopy, and
photometers.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Sustainable Energy Fund Summer 2010
o SEF is a private non-profit organization that promotes energy efficiency, renewable energy, and
energy education throughout Pennsylvania. Coordinated the 2010 Sustainable Energy Conference
and conducting legal research regarding PPL Electric Utilities rate increases.
Department of Transportation, Boston, MA Summer 2009
o Positioned with the Driver Control Unit: Interlock Division through the DOT Summer
Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG). Collected and interpreted data on
daily violations, which were then scheduled for hearings. Completed a paper on methods of
improving sustainability in DOT offices for the academic portion of the program.
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Edison Wetlands Association, Edison, NJ Summer 2008
o EWA is a grassroots non-profit concerned with protecting human health and the environment
through conservation efforts and toxic site cleanup. Collaborated with the New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection on the progress toward compliance with hazardous site remediation
standards. Hosted eco-tours of the surrounding Dismal Swamp, one of New Jersey’s last remaining
wetlands, which was preserved by EWA. Advocated for local land preservation initiatives.
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP Winter 2009
o Shadowed various levels of Associates and Partner.
Work Study, Lehigh University 2007-2010
o As an assistant to the Political Science Department coordinator performed administrative tasks.
Peer Mediator, NYC Department of Education 2004-2006
o Trained and certified in conflict mediation and negotiation by the New York City Department of
Education.
RESEARCH
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA Spring 2008 - 2010
o Under the guidance of the Lehigh Earth Observatory, administered hydrological field assessments,
including water sampling, collecting stream measurements, and determining water velocities
throughout different sites along the Little Lehigh River. Also administered laboratory experiments,
which required mass spectroscopy, filtration, photometers, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen
measures.
Senior Thesis, Lehigh University Spring 2009-2010
o Researched and wrote an environmental justice case study of a NYC public school, Middle School
88. Legal violations of federal air and water quality standards were identified, and solutions
suggested.
HONORS
Donnell Foster Hewitt Award 2010
o Presented to the senior undergraduate who shows the most professional promise in the field of Earth
& Environmental Sciences.
President’s Scholar 2010-2011
o Recognizes academic achievement with a full scholarship for a fifth year of either graduate studies
or continued undergraduate education.
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society 2007-2010
ACTIVITIES
Environmental Policy Design Club 2010-2011
o Vice President
Apprentice Teacher, Political Science Department 2010
Association of Student Alumni Member 2006-2010
o Finance Representative for Unity Committee 2007-2008
o Lehigh University Tour Guide
Lehigh University Political Science Department 2008-2009
o Faculty Search Committee Member
Student Senate 2007-2008
Model, Abercrombie and Fitch Company 2005-2008
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