Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Awards
Projects
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
References
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Hailey Zaboski

Hailey Zaboski

Prescott,Arizona

Summary

With a deep-rooted passion for fostering harmony between nature and humanity, I bring a wealth of experience from both spheres. My overarching mission is to unite diverse perspectives and catalyze meaningful progress. I offer a distinctive mix of creativity, practicality, and unwavering commitment to every project I undertake, aiming to create a better, more sustainable world around me.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Mycology Lab Intern

Fungi Academy
Tzununa, Guatemala
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Served as a lab mycologist and educator alongside indigenous Tz'utujil women in rural Guatemala
  • Practiced permaculture gardening within the community gardens.

Mycology Lab Director

Prescott College
Prescott, Arizona
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Founded and directed the Mycology Lab at a sustainable leadership college
  • Ran public outreach, educational events, and workshops
  • Produced culinary and medicinal mushrooms.

Garden Assistant

Prescott College
Prescott, Arizona
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Served in the school gardens at a university, while serving as a member of the Sustainability Council
  • Designed and maintained campus gardens and programs.

Research

Dopoi Center
Maasailand, Kenya
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Joined students, faculty, and activists of the indigenous Maasai to promote cultural survival and environmental justice
  • Studied traditional ecological knowledge and practices.

Community Outreach Coordinator

The Peccary
Milburn, New Jersey
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Opened and operated an employee run coffee shop
  • Oversaw day to day operations, training, and events
  • Spearheaded sustainable practices and created community connections.

Leadership and Cultural Studies

National Outdoor Leadership School
Coyhaique, Chile
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Studied leadership, environmental science, and cultural studies through expeditionary learning
  • Gained certification in Wilderness First Aid and Leave No Trace
  • Sea kayaked and explored glaciers with an expedition team through uncharted land in Patagonia Chilena.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science -

Prescott College
05.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Dopoi Center
Maasailand, Kenya

Some College (No Degree) - Leadership Studies

National Outdoor Leadership School
Patagonia Chilena

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ

Skills

  • Conscious Communication
  • Authentic Relating
  • Multi-tasking
  • Customer Service
  • Team Collaboration
  • Technologically Proficient
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Critical Thinking

Languages

  • Native English Speaker
  • Intermediate Spanish
  • Conversational Italian
  • Conversational Maa

Awards

  • Academic Excellence Student at Prescott College
  • Best Environmental Practices NJ Magazine Award for The Peccary
  • Deans List Award Environmental Science Student at RVCC
  • Employee of the Month Shift Lead at Boxwood Coffee, NJ

Projects

Tincture Crafting - Operations, Created a small batch herbal and fungal tincture operation in Prescott, Arizona. Conducts ongoing research and experimentation with herbalism and mycology to create medicinal tinctures for healing. 

Mediation Community Project Contributor - Member, Facilitator, Engages actively in weekly community meditation group led by Marvin Trieger of the Bodymind Institute, contributing as a facilitator and organizer. Demonstrates commitment to building community well-being through the promotion and coordination of meditation sessions. 

Vintage Clothing Reseller - Seller, Sources, repairs, and customizes clothing saved from landfills. Uses textiles and clothing as a medium to explore sustainable fashion and art.

Accomplishments

Academic Excellence Student at Prescott College

Best Environmental Practices NJ Magazine Award for The Peccary

Deans List Award Environmental Science Student at RVCC

Employee of the Month Shift Lead at Boxwood Coffeee, NJ

Affiliations

Tincture Crafting — Operations Created a small batch herbal and fungal tincture operation in Prescott, Arizona. Conducts ongoing research and experimentation with herbalism and mycology to create medicinal tinctures for healing.

Mediation Community Project Contributor — Member, Facilitator Engages actively in weekly community meditation group led by Marvin Trieger of the Bodymind Institute, contributing as a facilitator and organizer. Demonstrates commitment to building community well-being through the promotion and coordination of meditation sessions.

Vintage Clothing Reseller — Seller Sources, repairs, and customizes clothing saved from landfills. Uses textiles and clothing as a medium to explore sustainable fashion and art.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Italian
Limited
Maa
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mycology Lab Intern

Fungi Academy
08.2023 - 10.2023

Mycology Lab Director

Prescott College
08.2022 - 08.2023

Research

Dopoi Center
02.2022 - 05.2022

Garden Assistant

Prescott College
09.2021 - 08.2023

Community Outreach Coordinator

The Peccary
08.2018 - 01.2020

Leadership and Cultural Studies

National Outdoor Leadership School
01.2016 - 05.2016

Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science -

Prescott College

Some College (No Degree) - Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Dopoi Center

Some College (No Degree) - Leadership Studies

National Outdoor Leadership School

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Raritan Valley Community College
Hailey Zaboski