Aspiring Environmental Policy & Legal Professional. Admitted to NUSL

Colby R. Lederman

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EDUCATION

Northeastern University – Boston, MA May 2026

Candidate for a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and International Affairs, Minor in Law and Public Policy GPA: 3.9

Honors: Dean’s Scholarship

Relevant Coursework: Intro to Law, Policy, and Society, International Environmental Policy, International Conflict, Environment and Society, Environmental Science, Globalization and International Affairs, America and the Middle East, International Relations, Global Climate Change, Water Resources, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Health, Model Arab League. Seminar: Climate Change In Emerging Economies – Thailand, Indonesia May – June 2024 Semester abroad in Bangkok, Jakarta, and Bali

Coursework: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation American College of Thessaloniki – Thessaloniki, Greece Sept 2021 - Dec 2021 Semester abroad in Greece

Coursework: Politics of the European Union, Ecology, Greek Life and Culture, Business Communication. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Camp Seneca Lake – Penn Yan, NY June – Aug 2025

Director of Outdoor Experience

• Directed outdoor programming, including planning, risk assessment, and supervision of youth participants.

• Planned and led a 3-day 100-mile bike trip, coordinating routes and equipment for 30 campers.

• Instructed campers in wilderness survival skills, including fire-building, shelter construction, ecology, and environmental awareness.

• Supervised staff in crafting outdoor education lesson plans for youth grades 3-10. Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Division of Open Government – Boston, MA Jan – June 2025 Case Management Assistant Co-op

• Managed the intake, processing, and filing of Open Meeting Law complaints.

• Oversaw case progression from receipt to final determination.

• Presented and summarized new complaints during weekly division meetings.

• Attended and engaged in weekly legal seminars, strengthening knowledge of administrative law.

• Contributed to drafting of the Division’s Annual Report by indexing Open Meeting Law complaints.

• Maintained detailed and accurate records of complaint processes while monitoring deadlines to support compliance with statutory requirements

Greenagers – South Egremont, MA May - June 2022 & 2023, Aug 2024 Appalachian Trail Crew Member, Spring Trail Crew Member

• Identified and removed invasive species in various forests on private and public land

• Constructed handmade bridges over protected wetlands, and stone staircases at eroded sections of trail

• Tree removal of specific species, and trail reroutes in order to maintain health of forest ecosystem Job Shadowing – Berkshire County Probate and Family Court – Pittsfield, MA Aug 2024 Observer of family court proceedings

• Documented court proceedings under the jurisdiction of Hon. Richard A. Simons

• Consulted and discussed debriefed cases with the judge Colby R. Lederman

24 Darling Street, Boston, MA, 02115 413-***-**** ********.*@************.*** Green City Growers – Somerville, MA July 2023 - Dec 2023 Horticulture Intern

• Supported the horticulture director at production farms, school gardens, corporate campuses, and Fenway Farms at Fenway Park

• Provided garden education with the elderly and students ranging from Pre-K to High School

• Assisted farmers and operations team with garden maintenance and installation of cold frames

• Documented weekly horticulture meetings

• Organized farmer amendments including organic chemicals, fertilizer, and salt marsh hay

• Responsible for delivering and distributing supplies around New England Camp Seneca Lake – Penn Yan, NY June-Aug 2021 & 2022 Camp Counselor for boys ages 8-14

• Planned daily and evening activities with an emphasis on teambuilding and value-based learning

• Worked as a member of the camp Programming Team to coordinate all-camp events

• Received Red Cross Lifeguard certification

Carr Hardware – Pittsfield, MA June 2020-April 2021 Sales Associate

• Provided customer service at register and assisted customers with carrying heavy items

• Maintained inventory by stocking shelves, organizing aisles, and cleaning areas of the store

• Assisted in assembling of products to be sold to customers

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