Sarah Hill

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ad07ej@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hill-464075186/ Education

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Master of Science, Energy and Environmental Management, Expected May 2024 University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Masters Certificate, Sustainable Environmental Planning and Management, Expected December 2023 University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies, May 2021

GPA: 3.808/4.000 Honors and Awards: Dean’s List, 2018 and 2020 New England Scholar Pomperaug High School, Southbury, CT

High School Diploma, June 2017

Experience

Change the Chamber, Washington, D.C.

Outreach and Response Coordinator, May 2023 to Current

● Reply to anti-ESG posts on twitter/x and create new pro-ESG posts

● Train and lead a team of volunteers to also combat the anti-ESG rhetoric online

● Create and lead a targeted outreach and landing page campaign to engage social media influencers to promote and increase awareness and motivate action regarding ESG investing Food & Water Watch, Brooklyn, NY

Steering Committee Convener, September 2019 to June 2021

● Schedule and convene monthly zoom calls of the Steering Committee after crafting an agenda

● Guide discussion to ensure productive calls and check in with members to ensure action items are carried out

● Write quarterly reports on the Take Back the Tap network to update Food & Water Watch stakeholders Take Back the Tap Coach, May 2019 to January 2021

● Remotely advised three campuses and their student organizers on how to run the Take Back the Tap campaign effectively and achieve their goals on campus

● Answered questions and aided in planning for individual campuses and overcoming difficulties

● Participated in the Steering Committee with other campus coaches and volunteers in order to run the Take Back the Tap national network and help every campus improve access to water and break ties with bottled water Summer Organizing Associate Intern, May 2019 to August 2019

● Assisted in key elements of grassroots campaigns such as databasing, research, and attending local events and hearings

● Assisted in media and text outreach to engage citizens and build greater turnout at events

● Participated in rallies and other pressure tactics to convince elected officials and decision makers to support environmentally friendly initiatives and legislation and to shut down harmful projects Take Back the Tap Fellow, August 2018 to May 2019

● Organized and recruited interested students to build a campus group in order to educate the student body on why the sale of bottled water should be banned on campus

● Built coalitions with faculty, staff, and student groups to have supporters when talking to campus officials

● Met with decision makers to discuss the university’s water infrastructure and work with them to improve it and phase out bottled water

Undergraduate Student Government, Storrs, CT

Sustainability Advocacy Coordinator, December 2020 to February 2021

● Convened the Sustainability Subcommittee meetings with other students to converse about sustainability issues

● Set up initiatives with student leaders in order to make progress towards a number of sustainability goals including phasing out and divesting from fossil fuels at UConn

● Reported to the Student Services Coordinator to update on progress and coordinate efforts Connecticut League of Conservation Voters, Hartford, CT Political Intern, June 2020 to August 2020

● Drafted short descriptions of key environmental bills from the shortened 2020 session for a written report for all members in order to educate them on important issues CTLCV fought for

● Assisted in the endorsement process of pro-environment candidates by researching races, helping to design, distribute, and collect candidate questionnaires, and scheduling interviews with candidates

● Prepared materials for review by board members prior to interviews with candidates to ensure candidates can be appropriately evaluated for endorsement

ForestNation, London, UK

Blogger, May 2018 to October 2018

● Wrote weekly blog posts and created quizzes off of posts in order to engage and inspire others to help the Earth

● Used wordpress tools such as SEO and Readability to optimize the quality of blog posts to increase understanding of readers

● Met with CEO of ForestNation to discuss content of blog posts and strategize on how to engage others to plant trees

Columbus Travel Media, London, UK

Freelance Writer, November 2017 to May 2018

● Edited and updated travel guides for countries and cities to provide recent and relevant information for travelers

● Researched information on countries, cities, and fixtures in both countries and cities (such as hotels and restaurants) in order to provide accurate up-to-date information

● Wrote guides on airports and other important locations in countries for clients Leadership and Volunteer

Save the Sound, New Haven, CT

Youth Eco Advocacy Corps Member, August 2022 to Current

● Attend monthly meetings to discuss current environmental issues and CT legislative priorities

● Attend and speak at rallies in support of CT environmental bills

● Write Op-eds and LTEs in support of CT environmental bills and declaring a climate emergency

● Call legislators to urge them to support key CT environmental legislation Change the Chamber, Washington, D.C.

Climate Fellow, May 2022 to Current

● Create and post content on Twitter and Facebook every day and track and tweet in response to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

● Facilitate weekly core team meetings

● Lead a network search for partnership clubs at universities and meet with any club that expresses interest Climate Reality Project, Washington DC

Climate Reality Leader, August 2020 to Current

● Attended a weeklong intensive training to learn about the current climate crisis and how to better advocate for and present about it in order to educate citizens and influence decision makers

● Connect with a global network of other trained leaders who share similar passions in order to expand impact

● Complete “Acts of Leadership” to raise awareness for the current climate crisis and spur change Corps Training Mentor, March 2021 to April 2021

● Communicated with a cohort of attendees of a Climate Reality training to prepare them for the experience

● Convened calls with the cohort to discuss what Al Gore presented in his live broadcasts and aid them in completing their 10 required “Acts of Leadership’ after they have completed the weeklong training

● Attended calls with other mentors and Climate Reality Project staff to develop skills to communicate with mentees around environmental issues and their experience in the training and as a Climate Reality Leader Undergraduate Student Government, University of Connecticut, Storrs CT Refill Stations Project Lead, September 2019 to February 2021

● Met with college administrative officials and other student groups on the importance of and need for more water bottle refill stations on campus to increase access to drinking water

● Planned for the installation of new refill stations in regards to funds, labor, timing, and location

● Informed the Student Services Committee of progress being made on the initiative at weekly meetings CAHNR Senator, April 2019 to February 2021

● Attended weekly meetings of the Undergraduate Student Senate in order to govern the student body and vote on legislation to improve the lives of students while on campus

● Attended weekly meetings of the Student Services Committee to discuss legislation and initiatives Take Back the Tap, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT President, January 2019 to May 2020

● Communicated with core membership to plan and organize for biweekly meetings of general membership

● Organized and mobilized students on campus to work together with the goal of improving water infrastructure and banning the sale of plastic bottles on campus

● Engaged with faculty, staff, and administration in order to gain support for the initiative and create positive environmental change

C2C Fellows, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY Sustainability Leaders Program Participant, November 2019

● Participated in workshops and activities at a weekend conference in order to build leadership skills within the field of environmental advocacy and activism

● Focused on building skills such as storytelling, environmental communication, pitching project proposals, teamwork, collaboration, and problem solving

American Civil Liberties Union, Washington, DC

Advanced Advocacy Program Participant, July 2019

● Attended a weeklong program in DC with 300 other college students/activists in order to learn from and with them

● Attended lectures held by both ACLU members and partners to learn how they organize around key issues and in everyday life

● Met and brainstormed in small groups in order to lobby members or their staff on Capitol Hill about key issues Leadership Programs, Services, and Initiatives, Storrs, CT The Student Leadership Challenge workshop participant, September 2018 to December 2018

● Attended weekly workshops with other members and workshop facilitators in order to improve leadership skills

● Developed leadership skills further in order to take own organization, community, or program to the next level Mystery Alternative Break, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT Participant, October 2017 to April 2018

● Applied and interviewed in order to show valuable skills and dedication to the cause

● Met with group ten times to discuss the trip, ultimate trip destination (Detroit), and the trip focuses on urban development, education, and civic engagement environmental

● Traveled to Detroit to volunteer, learn, and engage with the community and other participants in order to improve both the community and the involvement of volunteers in the Detroit and UConn community EcoHouse Living Learning Community, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT Member, August 2017 to May 2018

● Participated in 22 hours of environmental service per semester by identifying need and opportunities to work to address issues within the community and globally

● Collaborated with members of the community and outside of UConn to complete service that will benefit the community at large

● Discussed important environmental issues to increase awareness and understanding of all members American Lung Association, East Hartford, CT

Volunteer, 2014 to 2019

● Helped monitor and participated in galas and stair climbs to raise awareness of issues affecting our lungs

● Spoke publicly about raising the legal minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21 to aid in pushing legislation to increase health in youth and adults

● Raised awareness and support for the Clean Air Campaign to improve the quality of the air we breathe Skills

Microsoft Office Suite, Communication, Writing, Organizing, Public Speaking, Facilitating, GIS Interests

Environmental Protection and Justice, Conservation, Writing, Service Projects, Campaigning/Organizing, Lobbying

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