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Hello! My name is Melissa, but I go by Lili!
I am looking for opportunities to expand upon my experience, learn new skills, and meet new people. One day I hope to work as a human rights advocate and would love to learn about how different NGOs and advocacy organizations work around the world.
I love meeting people from different cultures and making connections around the world. This year I got to travel to many new countries and it is my new favorite hobby! I also love to scuba dive and to hike.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
I am open to experiences that would require me to gain familiarity with and practice a new language.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Gardening
Animal Care
House & pet sitting
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Able to teach about:
Teaching
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EXPERIENCE:
Peace Corps, Balaoan, La Union, Philippines
Coastal Resource Management Facilitator – Co-authored and budgeted a 5-year Integrated Coastal Resource Management Plan for the Municipality of Balaoan. Secured and implemented a USAID biodiversity grant to train local stakeholders in conducting biophysical assessments of mangroves, seagrass, and coral reefs. Designed and led community-based citizen science initiatives to enhance Marine Protected Area (MPA) monitoring and protection. Collaborated with NGO CURMA to co-plan and facilitate youth ambassador programs promoting environmental stewardship and assisted in international grant applications. Conducted education campaigns and workshops on ecosystem-based management alongside workpartners from local government and fisherfolk communities.
Auburn University, Auburn, AL February 2023 - August 2023 Undergraduate Research Assistant – Assisted in field sampling, laboratory analysis, and data collection for peanut and cotton variety responses to different climate stressors.
Harbor Watch, Westport, CT May 2022 - August 2022 Water Quality Intern – Monitored recreational beaches for bacterial contamination and conducted field research on water quality. Performed lab analyses on water samples for dissolved oxygen, pH, and coliform bacteria following quality control protocols.
Petco, Westport, CT May 2021 - August 2021 Guest Experience Specialist – Oversaw daily store operations, including opening/closing procedures and inventory supervision. Trained new team members and ensured animal welfare standards were maintained.
Auburn University, Auburn, AL October 2020 - December 2020 Agronomy & Soils Lab Assistant – Supported research activities by sterilizing equipment, preparing lab materials, and assisting in soil analysis procedures.
Wakeman Town Farm, Westport, CT Summer 2018 & Summer 2019 Camp Counselor – Engaged children ages 4-12 in nature-based arts and crafts, sports activities, and games while maintaining a safe environment. Responsible for the care of farm animals and helped maintain gardens.
EDUCATION:
September 2023 - December 2025
Auburn University, Auburn, AL August 2019 - August 2023 = Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science GPA: 3.64
Honors: College of Agriculture Student Marshal for Summer 2023 Commencement, Dean's List Spring 2021 & Fall 2021
Study abroad: Costa Rica- Biodiversity, Sustainability, and Conservation Spring 2022 Developed a group research project about human impact on herpetofauna abundance. Attended lessons about sustainable farming.
Leadership:
Plant Based Plainsman, Auburn, AL May 2021 - May 2023 Club President – Coordinated club meetings, plan activities and post informational and promotional graphics. Setting and monitoring the goals of the club. Engage with diverse groups on campus to promote plant-based eating.
Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences Club, Auburn, AL May 2022 - May 2023 Club Vice President – Helped organize and coordinate meetings, events, and volunteer opportunities: local stream clean-ups, local elementary schools environmental education, donation of sweet corn to the local food bank, and started a composting program within the club. Competed at the Students in Agronomy, Soils, and Environmental Sciences Meeting in 2021 and 2022.
Peace Corps, Auburn, AL May 2021 - May 2022 Campus Ambassador – Collaborated with diverse student organizations and faculty on campus to promote the Peace Corps. Created four on campus events to connect students with a Peace Corps Recruiter. Created monthly informational graphics.
For the Bees, Auburn, AL May 2021 - May 2022 Garden Coordinator – Supervised a garden plot at the Auburn Community Garden and coordinated club members to volunteer.
Other skills:
SDI Advanced Scuba Diver, fluent in Tagalog, intermediate in Ilocano, ArcGIS Pro mapping and analysis, environmental data collection and analysis, community outreach, cross-cultural communication, social media, and science communication.
Age
24
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