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Maddy Garcia

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Bio

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 program
2023 - 2023
  • 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
  • GPA:
    3.7

Maria Regina High School

High School
2015 - 2019
  • GPA:
    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
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Environmental Services

    • Dream career goals:

      Policy worker

    • Climate Media Specialist

      The YEARS Project
      2024 – Present11 months
    • 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 – Present3 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