Martu J. Kollie

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Education

Bachelor of Science: Majors in Environmental Studies and International Relations May 2024 Beloit College, Beloit WI

● Minor: Spanish

● Cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.0

● Relevant Courses: U.S. Environmental Law and Policy, Sustainable Cities, Environmental Political Thought, Aquatic Biology, Organic Chemistry, Social Statistics, Philosophy of Nature, Micro Economics American University, Washington, DC Fall 2022

Washington Semester Program: Globalization in Crisis, Advance Spanish, Research Project, Internship Relevant Experience

Lobbyist Oct 2021- Present

Friends Committee on National Legislation Young Adult Advocacy Cohort, Washington, D.C.

● Communicate with Wisconsin lawmakers’ offices to solicit their support for the Environmental Justice for all Act in Congress.

● Raise awareness on issues of national concern by providing testimonials from people impacted.

● Advocate for change in federal policies, such as immigration reform, and gun laws. Junior Summer Institute 2023 Scholar Jun - Aug 2023 Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington, Seattle

● Participated in an intensive 7-week program focused on public policy analysis, quantitative methods, and leadership development.

● Analyzed complex policy issues, developed evidence-based recommendations, and honed critical thinking skills in using statistical methods and software tools for data analysis.

● Collaborated with a diverse team of students to conduct research on Family Leave Policy in the U.S. Green Team Intern May 2022 - Aug 2022

PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies at Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ

● Researched stormwater management plans for municipalities in northern New Jersey.

● Analyzed and compiled data on how rain gardens and barrels reduce runoff flow rates.

● Provided public education materials and recommendations for implementing Green Infrastructures to improve water quality in urban areas.

Academic Projects

Transportation Academy Participant, 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Feb 2024 - Present

● Explore the intersections between transportation planning and climate change to identify strategies for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable transportation solutions.

● Investigate local transportation planning, street design, and transit planning strategies to address community needs and improve accessibility.

● Enhance understanding of transportation policy and its link with issues of inequality, opportunity, and climate change, with a specific emphasis on electrification as a solution for reducing carbon emissions. Sustainable Cities Research Project, Environmental Studies Department, Beloit College April - May 2023

● Conducted research on the Beloit Poetry Garden to understand the original intentions of its installation.

● Assessed the utilization of the Beloit Poetry Garden using Allan Jacob’s framework, which says cities are places where the past meets the present and suggests the future.

● Drew conclusions about its current usage patterns and offered valuable insights into potential interventions or improvements.

Co-Curricular Experiences

Info Desk Assistant, Beloit College Library Aug 2022 - Present Student Volunteer, American Red Cross of Wisconsin Youth Action Campaign Sept 2022- Jan 2024 Sustainability Leader, United People Global Jul 2022 Skills

Language: English (Native), Spanish (Limited Working Proficiency) Technical: Microsoft Office and Google Suites, AutoCad, GIS, Apporto, Adobe Photoshop