Bronte Baxter
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Vassar College, enhancing sustainable practices and fostering supportive community environments. Excelled in public outreach and data interpretation, demonstrating exceptional communication and organized leadership. Achieved significant engagement in decarbonization initiatives, leveraging skills in environmental sustainability and multicultural leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Club President
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Co-president of Vassar's decarbonization club, which aims to engage with both students and faculty to move toward more sustainable campus practices, such as geothermal heating.
- Conducting research and surveys on the Vassar College heating system
- Visiting and surveying solutions to fossil fuel systems, such as solar power, heat pumps, and geothermal engineering.
- Engaging and presenting our findings to peers in weekly club meetings.
Resident Advisor
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Fostered a safe learning environment by providing crisis intervention services when necessary.
- Responded to crises quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine the level of assistance needed.
- Organized and led weekly floor meetings to communicate policy updates and address resident concerns.
- Developed and implemented community engagement programs to foster a supportive living environment for residents.
- Coordinated roommate mediation sessions when necessary.
- Led weekly meetings to address resident concerns and educate on changes to policies and procedures.
Student Ambassador Volunteer
Wildwood School
Los Angeles, California
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Provided peer mentoring to new students, offering guidance and support during their transition to student life.
- Monitored social media platforms, such as Instagram accounts, are dedicated to promoting student engagement activities at the high school.
- Attended open house events to provide potential applicants with information about the high school's courses and services.
- Participated in Q&A sessions, addressing concerns and queries of prospective students with accurate information.
- Prepared or delivered speeches to prospective students and families.
Education
Environmental Studies & Earth Science
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NYSkills
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Writing efficiency
- Laboratory data collection
- Field data collection
- Environmental deficiency reports
- Bacteriological testing
- Water sampling
- Soil sampling
- Public outreach
- Sustainability practices
- Data interpretation
- Organized leadership
- Multicultural leadership
Affiliations
- bio yarn crocheting
- elementary tutoring
- book drives
- hiking
- painting
- planning dorm events
- camp counselor
- sound design
- technical theatre
- gardening
- animal shelter volunteering
- raising rescue dogs
- restaurant hostess
Timeline
Club President
Vassar College
10.2024 - Current
Resident Advisor
Vassar College
08.2024 - Current
Student Ambassador Volunteer
Wildwood School
01.2020 - 06.2023
Environmental Studies & Earth Science
Vassar College