HELLO, I'M
Lauren Salitan
Lauren Salitan
BA from CUNY City College of New York
Area Studies- Jewish Studies; Sociology; Public Policy and Public Affairs
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Summa Cum Laude; Valedictorian Nominee
About
MY BACKGROUND
College graduate from the City College of New York. Excellent communication skills with an abundance of practice in public services and collaboration. Enthusiastic, highly motivated, driven, energetic, aware, dedicated team leader. Committed to a career in climate. ENTJ Myers-Briggs.
Education & Achievements
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2019-2022
City College of New York
Bachelor of Arts; Jewish Studies; Sociology; Public Policy and Public Affairs
3.941/4.0 GPA, Summa Cum Laude, Valedictorian Nominee, Climate Policy Fellow, Dean’s List; H. Austin and Florence R.S. Kaye Scholar, Michael and Irene Ross Program in Jewish Studies Scholarship Recipient
2015-2019
New York Harbor School, New York, NY Class of 2019
Marine Biology Research Program
4.0 GPA, National Honors Society and National Technical Honors Society 2018 & 2019, accumulation of over 20 college credits in high school, Valedictorian of graduating class
Certifications & Training
Chase Financial Health: Your Financial Journey: College Edition
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Certificate of Completion (2022)
CUNY Building Performance Lab
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NYC Accelerator Internship Training Program (2021)
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Training on quality assurance of utility data sources from external clients, troubleshooting and communicating issues, conducting lessons on energy management, utility data, and sustainable buildings; one of twelve students selected to participate in an internship for Fall 2021
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program
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Research Ethics Training - Human Subjects Research (2021)
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Research Ethics Training - Responsible Conduct of Research (2021)
American Red Cross
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Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED (2021)
NOCTI
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Natural Resources Systems (2019)
EVERFI
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Building Financial Futures Certificate of Completion (2019)
Excelsior College
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The Consortia for Learning and Service to Special Populations (2019)
Compliance Solutions
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Chemical Safety Certificate of Completion (2018)
SUNY Albany
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Advanced Methods of Research Certificate (2018)
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Advanced Science Research Certificate (2018)
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Intermediate Methods of Research Certificate (2018)
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Intermediate Science Research Certificate (2017)
SUNY Stony Brook
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Oceanography Certificate (2018)
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Skills
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Microsoft Office
G-Suite
Public Speaking
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Strong Work Ethic
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Excellent Communication
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Organization & Time Management
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Collaboration
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Figma & Figjam
Natural Leader
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Positive Attitude & Flexibility
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Academic and Professional Writing
Problem Solving​
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Notion
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Teamwork
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Attention to detail
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Research
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MailChimp
Awards
WHERE I SHINE
Summa Cum Laude
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Dean's List
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Valedictorian Nominee
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Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership Climate Policy Fellow
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The Michael and Irene Ross Program in Jewish Studies - Jewish Studies Scholarship Recipient
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The H. Austin and Florence R.S. Kaye Foundation - Kaye Scholar
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National Honors Society
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National Technical Honors Society
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New York City Science and Engineering Fair (NYCSEF) participation and certificate, 2019
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Second (2017) and third (2018) place winner in the Marine Science Symposium
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Interests
OUTSIDE SCHOOL AND WORK
Creative Writing - Short Stories & Poetry
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Cooking - Check out my cookbook!
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Travel - View my travel journals from more than 30 countries I've been to!
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Fitness - Check my mileage for 1,000 miles in 100 days
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Volunteering - Building oyster cages for the Hudson River Raritan Estuary
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Trivia - I can tell you a (somewhat) fun fact about every U.S. president
Research
THE WORK
Where Purposivism and Pragmatism Meet
A Search for an Irrefutable Mode of Constitutional Interpretation
2022
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Conversations With My Mother
Understanding Adult Personal Narratives in Comix Through Experimentation
2021
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The Rights of Nature
Yes, Christopher Stone, Trees Should Have Legal Standing
2021
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The Deficiencies of Justice Scalia’s Dissent in Atkins v. Virginia (2002)
Intellectual Disabibilities, Culpability, and Moral Sense Application
2021
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Institutional Reform Challenges
The Complexities of Redistricting Policy through New York Proposal 1, Redistricting Changes Amendment (2021)
2021
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The World Against the Economist and the Economist for the World
How and Why Economists Stand Out
2021
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The Stories Told Within and Outside of Panels
A Comparative Analysis of Story Telling between “Unterzakhn” and “We Are On Our Own”
2021
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The Cruel and Unusual Punishment Imposed on Troy Leon Gregg
The Violation of the 8th Amendment, Gregg v. Georgia, and the Philosophy of Law
2021
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Female Genital Mutilation
A Historical and Contemporary Overview of Female Genital Cutting Practices and Female Sexuality in Judaism
2021
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Superman’s Jewishness
The Use of Superheros to Save Humanity During Times of War
2021
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Queer Women and Judaism
An Analysis of Gender and Sexual Attitudes, Acceptance, and Performance for Jewish Women
2021
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Aging and Socializing in a Time of Isolation
How Adults from Varying Age Groups Experienced their Social Life throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
2021
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Jesus' Jewishness in Modern Times
The Development of the Perception and Image of Jesus alongside Christianity
2021
Education and Judaism in the United States
The Past, Present, and Future of the Relationship Between Judaism and Education in the US
2021
Jewish Students in New York and Quotas
Academic Quotas and their Effect on Jewish Life in New York
2020
The Relationship Between Education and Class in College Applications
The Effects of Class on SAT Scores through a lens of Conflict Theory
2019
Haphazard Wastewater Treatment Measures may lead to Acute Chlorine Poisoning of Oysters
The Effects of Acute Chlorine Exposure on Juvenile Crassostrea virginica Survivability and Growth
2019
Internship Experience
Learning Through Work
New York City Accelerator Internship Program 2021
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Through the strategic initiatives business unit of Bright Power, collaborating with property managers to improve sustainability
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Responsibilities include quality assurance of utility data sources from external clients, troubleshooting and communicating issues, conducting lessons on energy management, utility data, and sustainable buildings
Senior Project Manager, Harbor SEALs - Billion Oyster Project 2018 – 2019
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Overseeing 30 student volunteers and interns in all aspects of a research project, assessing the state of the New York Harbor for biodiversity, benthic diversity, physical-chemistry, phytoplankton, plastic, and bacteria
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Responsibilities included leading team on sampling expeditions, planning and executing research proposals, data collection, team organization and training, technical and scientific writing of methods, data, analysis, and conclusions for the experiment, and presenting research
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In collaboration with CIVITAS, Con Edison, EPA, Harlem River Park, Hudson River Foundation, NYS DEC
Special Needs Intern, The KOL Program, 14th Street Y 2018 – 2019
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Developing social and executive functioning skills to children with learning disabilities, primarily autism spectrum disorder, nonverbal learning disorders, language processing disorders, and Down syndrome
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Responsibility included teaching art, movement, and capoeira classes, transitioning and transportation between settings, focus on socialization development for children ages 4-17
Sustainability Intern, Zero Waste Project, Earth Matter 2016 – 2019
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Developing sustainable practices on Governors Island
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Responsibilities included waste management, composting, sorting recyclable, teaching and presenting to large audiences about waste reduction, transporting green and brown materials
Junior Project Manager, Harbor SEALs – CIVITAS Citizenship 2017 – 2018
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Civic scientist environmental monitoring
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Responsibilities included assisting the then Sr. Project manager in their duties, quality assurance oversight and assessments, data verification, evaluation and usability, ensuring corrective actions are completed
Tour Guide, The Friends of Governors Island 2017
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Leading tours about the historical and recreational aspects of Governors Island
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Responsibilities included creating and carrying out guide plans, giving directions and information, and retail work in the visitor center
Summer Intern, The Audubon Society 2017
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Engaging with the public to teach and inform about the bird of New York City and Governors Island
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Responsibilities included greeting guests and sharing program information, leading bird-watching walks, presenting art exhibitions, maintaining program materials and general upkeep of the space
Work Experience
Professional Background
Energy Efficiency / Renewables Outreach, NYC Accelerator - Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice- ICF 2021- Present
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Supporting the Outreach Manager through a series of projects for building energy efficiency improvements in New York
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Researching, tracking, and analyzing engagement of Carbon Challenge participants to improve partner relationships
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Gathering and assembling data to draft a database to track community-based organizations across various neighborhoods
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Conducting outreach with M/WBEs to participate in an RFQ for Service Providers; organizing and analyzing data received
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Assumed the role of the Workforce Development Specialist to manage the internship program; recruiting employers and students; organizing student and employer information sessions; conducting employer intakes and interview preparations; assisting employers access/apply for financial aid; direct brainstorm sessions to workshop improvements for the program
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Developing website content for https://www1.nyc.gov and https://accelerator.nyc to increase public understanding of legislation and financing applicable to small buildings, large buildings, new construction, and affordable housing, including solar/green roof requirements, PACE financing, carbon emission limits, benchmarking, and energy auditing
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Copyediting and copywriting for monthly and quarterly reports
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Assessing utility bills for various building types to determine solar potential and leading outreach efforts for participant leads with potential to increase project volume
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Creating a service design blueprint to develop a roadmap for participants and team members
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Maintaining a database for incentive and financing opportunities as a resource to account managers for customer support
Tutoring, 2016 – 2022
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Teaching and supporting students in their academics
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Working with students ages 8-21 on subjects including writing, reading, mathematics, science, social studies, humanities, and LSATs
Pet Care, Barkly, Rover, and Independent, 2014 – 2022
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Dog walking, sitting, and training
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Coordinating schedules, providing care, and communication between self and employer
Child Care 2012 – 2022
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Nannying and babysitting for children ages 0-13
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Transportation, coordinating schedules, cooking, cleaning, and entertainment
Food Delivery, DoorDash, 2020 – 2021
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Food delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Collaborating with customers and services to provide food and other essentials by delivery
Elder Care 2017 – 2019
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Full-time care for a person with Alzheimer's Disease.
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Cooking, cleaning, bathing, assistance with bathroom and sanitary needs, entertaining, and assessing health concerns on an elementary level
Server, Harriet’s Kitchen, 2016 – 2019
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Waitress and counter-staff at a high paced NYC restaurant
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Recieving orders by phone and in person for delivery, pick up and to stay, handling money, relaying information, food preparation and packaging, and providing customer service
Summer Camp Counselor, New Country Day Camp, 2018
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Providing care and entertainment to children ages 4-7
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Transportation and transitioning between different activities and locations, providing and preparing meals, working closely with campers with special needs
Lodge Worker, Talarik Creek Lodge, 2016
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Hospitality service within a guiding and outfitting lodge
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Cooking, cleaning, housekeeping, and accommodating guests