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Maddy Garcia
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Maddy Garcia
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I'm a Latina alumna from Pace University, with a passion for policy analysis, wildlife conservation, and using digital communication for impactful change. I graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Science and Conservation and an M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy — on the unceded territory of the Munsee Lenape, Schaghticoke, and Wappinger peoples.
I believe powerful storytelling can bridge the gap between science and action. I'm experienced in wildlife conservation research, ecological assessments, working with ArcGIS, and environmental policy initiatives.
I am interested in pursuing a PhD program that examines the intersection of wildlife conservation policies and Indigenous perspectives. Thank you bold.org for the opportunity to further my education!
Education
Pace University
Master's degree programMajors:
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
GPA:
4
Pace University - Westchester Campus
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Minors:
- Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
GPA:
3.7
Maria Regina High School
High SchoolGPA:
3.9
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
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
Career
Dream career field:
Environmental Services
Dream career goals:
Policy worker
Climate Media Specialist
The YEARS Project2024 – Present8 monthsPolicy Analyst Intern
Project Coyote2024 – 2024Campaign Engagement Intern
Environmental Advocates of New York2021 – 2021Climate Action and Policy Extern
Bedford20302023 – 2023Watershed Research Specialist
Pace University2023 – 20241 yearLandscape Conservation Intern
Defenders of Wildlife2023 – 2023Forestry & Health Analyst
Teatown Lake Reservation2020 – 2020ArcGIS Story Mapper
Ridgefield Conservation Commission2023 – 2023Environmental Assistant
Pace University2021 – 20221 yearStudent Ambassador
Pace University2022 – 20231 yearResidential Assistant
Pace University2021 – Present3 yearsSocial Media Intern
National Parks Conservation Association2022 – 2022
Sports
Volleyball
Club2010 – 20133 years
Cross-Country Running
Club2015 – 20172 years
Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Northeast Natural History Conference — Poster Presenter and Researcher2022 – 2023Public Policy Analysis
Humane Society — Student Clinician with Pace University2023 – 2023Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Pace University — Student Policy Analyst2022 – 2022Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Teatown Lake Reservation — Forestry Health and Management2021 – 2021Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Pace University — Carnivore Specialist & Field Technician2022 – 2022Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Pace University — Vernal Pool Specialist & Field Technician2022 – 2022
Arts
National Art Honor Society
Drawing2015 – 2019
Public services
Volunteering
Maria Regina High School — Yearbook Editor2018 – 2019Public Service (Politics)
GreenPeace — Text-bank Volunteer2021 – 2022Volunteering
SPCA — Student Volunteer2019 – 2019Volunteering
The Successful Learning Center — Student mentor2021 – 2021