Projects & Experience
My work sits at the intersection of environmental science, systems thinking, and human well-being. With an MSc from NMBU and ETH Zürich and a decade of experience across NGOs, startups, and international organizations in six countries, I translate environmental and social goals into operational systems, credible methodologies, and clear narratives — connecting strategy with implementation.
Key skills: Account Management · Business Development · Systems Design · Operations Strategy · Sustainability Communications · Partnership Development · Community Engagement · Facilitation · Storytelling
Education
MSc, International Environmental Studies, Norwegian University of Life Science (NMBU) — Ås, Norway
Concentration in circular economy, climate policy, and systems-level environmental governance.
Thesis: Fungi’s Contributions to People in Glaciered Environments | Grade: A
Exchange: ETH Zurich, Switzerland — ecology and policy
BSc, Business Administration, Elmhurst University — Elmhurst, USA
Exchanges: American University, Washington DC — UN SDGs & University of Wrocław, Poland — macroeconomics
Circular Economy & Food Systems
I’ve worked across food recovery, urban agriculture, and circular economy initiatives, translating sustainability goals into operational systems that reduce waste and increase access.
Projects:
SUNNYSIDE FARMS, USA — co-founder, partnerships, revenue, community impact. Co-founded an urban regenerative farm, securing restaurant partnerships and generating $30K+ in first-year revenue while building a community food hub.
Partnership Development · Revenue Strategy · Community Engagement · Regenerative Agriculture
WE DON’T WASTE, USA — food recovery at scale. Led large-scale food recovery operations, redirecting over 1 million pounds of edible food to underserved communities while strengthening donor–recipient systems.
Food Recovery Systems · Operations Management · Stakeholder Coordination
GOOGLE/GUCKENHEIMER, USA — food waste reduction. Reduced corporate food waste by 20% and redirected surplus food to local charities while managing sustainability logistics for events of up to 1,200 attendees.
Food Waste Reduction · Sustainability Operations · Event Logistics
FOOD RECOVERY NETWORK, USA — founder. Founded and led a university chapter mobilizing 20 volunteers to recover nearly 2,500 pounds of surplus food in one semester.
Program Development · Volunteer Mobilization · Community Engagement
Sustainability & ESG Communication
I support organizations in communicating complex sustainability and ESG topics clearly, credibly, and creatively to diverse audiences in a way that feels inspiring and achievable to the consumer.
Projects:
DNV, NORWAY — Developed ESG-focused communications including press releases, blogs, and digital content in collaboration with international sustainability and risk experts.
ESG Communications · Sustainability Writing · Content Strategy
THE FUTURE IS FUNGI AWARD — Operations & Systems Strategy. Designed and managed operational systems for an international €300K innovation award, including SOPs, CRM workflows, and content planning. Led global outreach across 50+ countries, coordinated partnerships with universities and accelerator networks, and evaluated and implemented award management software to enable scalable, transparent program delivery.
Operations Strategy · Systems Design · Global Partnership Development
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS GROUP, USA — Lead business development and sustainability communications, producing high-performing newsletters, managing website migrations, and optimizing digital campaigns through analytics.
Business Development · Digital Communications · Campaign Analytics
METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF CHICAGO, USA — Created public-facing sustainability communications for a trusted utility serving 5+ million residents, improving engagement through web, newsletters, and events.
Public Engagement · Sustainability Communications · Content Strategy
TRADEWATER, USA — Supported business development and environmental impact communications for refrigerant recovery projects, contributing to the mitigation of over 15,000 tons of CO₂e.
Business Development · Environmental Impact Communications · Carbon Accounting
Community-Led & Regenerative Projects
I love when my work centers on community-driven solutions that combine environmental integrity with social and economic resilience.
Projects:
TA NÁAYTA, Mexico — Coordinated agroecology and economic empowerment projects, including solar irrigation and women-led meliponiculture initiatives, benefiting 50+ community members.
Agroecology · Community Development · Economic Empowerment
PACHAMAMA ALLIANCE, International — Contribute to grant development and research for an Indigenous-led conservation and Rights of Nature initiative in the Amazon.
Grant Development · Research · Indigenous-Led Conservation
COTTONWOOD INSTITUTE, USA — Designed and facilitated environmental education programs in Rocky Mountains integrating sustainability, leadership, and inclusive learning for youth communities.
Environmental Education · Program Facilitation · Youth Engagement
Embodiment & Wellbeing
Alongside my sustainability work, I teach wellbeing and embodiment as foundations for resilient leadership and community.
Projects:
JULIETTE AMBROGI YOGA, International — Develop and lead 500+ yoga classes and workshops, cultivating inclusive spaces for embodiment, resilience, and community connection. I write a monthly newsletter that explores yoga principles applied to modern, Western living.
Yoga Teaching · Workshop Design · Community Building
CORPORATE & COMMUNITY CLASSES, International — Delivered yoga and wellbeing programs supporting stress reduction, focus, and sustainable leadership practices in workplace and community settings.
Wellbeing Programs · Group Facilitation · Resilient Leadership
WORKSHOPS & RETREATS, International — Designed immersive experiences integrating movement, reflection, and connection to support personal and collective resilience.
Experience Design · Facilitation · Embodied Learning
Let’s work together.