ALYSSA CROUSON
Raleigh,United States
Summary
Emerging sustainability professional with six years of experience in policy and project management, developed through academic leadership roles and nearly one year of professional experience in climate policy and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in environmental data analysis and GIS, applied both in academic research and professional practice. Passionate about advancing evidence-based sustainability solutions through collaboration, communication, and data-driven policy development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Climate Policy Intern
NC Department of Environmental Quality & State Energy Office
Raleigh
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Drafted sections of North Carolina Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) submitted to EPA under Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program.
- Conducted in-depth policy analysis for food waste reduction strategies, including composting, anaerobic digestion, and source reduction.
- Developed GIS maps to represent food waste infrastructure and emissions data across North Carolina.
- Evaluated environmental and economic impacts of various food waste diversion methods.
- Collaborated with municipal, nonprofit, and industry stakeholders to shape actionable recommendations and delivered comprehensive reports with data visualizations.
Director & Assistant Director of Sustainability
Student Government
Raleigh
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Led campus-wide sustainability initiatives as member of Student Body President's Cabinet.
- Co-founded and directed the Plastics Reduction Task Force, engaging students and faculty.
- Drafted and successfully passed sustainability legislation through Student and Staff Senate.
- Conducted a comprehensive plastic purchasing audit and implemented sustainable solutions.
- Collaborated with Generation Conscious to enhance hygiene equity and reduce plastic use.
Copyeditor & Layout Designer
NC State Technician Newspaper
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Edited 10+ articles weekly using AP Style for print and online.
- Designed print layouts using Adobe InDesign.
Campaign Organizer Intern
NCPIRG
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Led campaigns on Textbook Affordability and Plastic Waste Reduction.
- Authored two successful Student Senate bills, enhancing legislative impact.
- Partnered with university departments to promote Open Educational Resources and sustainability.
- Recruited and trained interns, enhancing team capacity and outreach.
- Managed social media strategies to increase engagement and lobby for state funding initiatives.
Head Volunteer & Donation Drive Coordinator
Her Drive Co.
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Organized hygiene drives benefitting Wake County Women's Center.
- Supervised volunteers, tracked inventory, and ensured compliance with donation protocols.
Education
Master of Research - Climate Change and Society
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - English (Concentration: Professional Writing & Rhetoric)
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Concentration: Public Policy)
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2023
Skills
- Climate Adaptation and Mitigation
- NEPA/SEPA documentation
- Legislative & Technical Writing
- GIS Mapping and Spatial Analysis
- Research methodologies
- Data Visualization
- Greenhouse Gas Inventory Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Carbon Accounting
- Grant and Proposal Writing
- Microsoft 365 Suite (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Adobe InDesign & AP Style
Accomplishments
Under Editorial Review for the Journal of Environmental Health: Reducing carbon-intensive lawn care practices and contributions to climate change by banning gas powered leaf blowers: A case study. By Julie C. Jacobson Vann and Alyssa Crouson
Timeline
Climate Policy Intern
NC Department of Environmental Quality & State Energy Office
01.2025 - 08.2025
Director & Assistant Director of Sustainability
Student Government
04.2022 - 05.2024
Copyeditor & Layout Designer
NC State Technician Newspaper
08.2021 - 04.2023
Campaign Organizer Intern
NCPIRG
08.2021 - 08.2022
Head Volunteer & Donation Drive Coordinator
Her Drive Co.
07.2021 - 11.2021
Master of Research - Climate Change and Society
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - English (Concentration: Professional Writing & Rhetoric)
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Concentration: Public Policy)
North Carolina State University