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Maddy Garcia

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Bio

Madelyn is a Latina environmental professional passionate about connecting science, policy, and storytelling to drive climate action. She earned her B.S. in Environmental Science and M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from Pace University, completed on the unceded territory of the Munsee Lenape, Schaghticoke, and Wappinger peoples. Currently serving as a Fish & Feathers Intern with Environment for the Americas and the National Park Service at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DWGNRA), where she supports the Social Interpretation team in connecting diverse communities to nature through inclusive programming. She is committed to reshaping environmental narratives through inclusive storytelling, public engagement, and data-driven policy work!

Education

Pace University

Master's degree program
2023 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
  • GPA:
    4

Pace University - Westchester Campus

Bachelor's degree program
2019 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
  • Minors:
    • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other

Maria Regina High School

High School
2015 - 2019

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
    • Environmental Geosciences
    • Ocean Engineering
    • Public Policy Analysis
    • Law
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Environmental Services

    • Dream career goals:

      Policy worker

    • Rising Leader Fellow

      Azul
      2025 – 2025
    • Social Interpretation for the National Park Service

      Environment for the Americas
      2025 – Present6 months
    • Climate Media Specialist

      The YEARS Project
      2024 – 20251 year
    • Policy Analyst Intern

      Project Coyote
      2024 – 2024
    • Campaign Engagement Intern

      Environmental Advocates of New York
      2021 – 2021
    • Climate Action and Policy Extern

      Bedford2030
      2023 – 2023
    • Watershed Research Specialist

      Pace University
      2023 – 20241 year
    • Landscape Conservation Intern

      Defenders of Wildlife
      2023 – 2023
    • Forestry & Health Analyst

      Teatown Lake Reservation
      2020 – 2020
    • ArcGIS Story Mapper

      Ridgefield Conservation Commission
      2023 – 2023
    • Environmental Assistant

      Pace University
      2021 – 20221 year
    • Student Ambassador

      Pace University
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Residential Assistant

      Pace University
      2021 – Present4 years
    • Social Media Intern

      National Parks Conservation Association
      2022 – 2022

    Sports

    Volleyball

    Club
    2010 – 20133 years

    Cross-Country Running

    Club
    2015 – 20172 years

    Research

    • Natural Resources Conservation and Research

      Northeast Natural History Conference — Poster Presenter and Researcher
      2022 – 2023
    • Public Policy Analysis

      Humane Society — Student Clinician with Pace University
      2023 – 2023
    • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy

      Pace University — Student Policy Analyst
      2022 – 2022
    • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy

      Teatown Lake Reservation — Forestry Health and Management
      2021 – 2021
    • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy

      Pace University — Carnivore Specialist & Field Technician
      2022 – 2022
    • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy

      Pace University — Vernal Pool Specialist & Field Technician
      2022 – 2022

    Arts

    • National Art Honor Society

      Drawing
      2015 – 2019

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Maria Regina High School — Yearbook Editor
      2018 – 2019
    • Public Service (Politics)

      GreenPeace — Text-bank Volunteer
      2021 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      SPCA — Student Volunteer
      2019 – 2019
    • Volunteering

      The Successful Learning Center — Student mentor
      2021 – 2021

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

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