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Joyce Nadler

Summary

Dedicated student leader and researcher focused on school sustainability, scientific inquiry, and creative communication. Led a 45-member environmental club that diverted 1,200+ pounds of cafeteria food waste through a composting program while proposing and supporting the successful transition to sustainable cutlery in the school cafeteria by collaborating with administration to promote environmentally responsible practices, earning state recognition and $2,500 in grant funding. Conducted C. elegans gene regulation research and produced visual content for conservation and children’s education projects.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Club President

SAVE (Students Against Violating the Environment)
09.2024 - Current
  • Led a 45-member student club, organizing major events like the biannual “Gift & Thrift,” which redistributed 300+ clothing items back to students at low prices and to families in need.
  • Spearheaded a school-wide composting initiative diverting 1,200+ pounds of cafeteria food scraps into nutrient-rich soil, collaborating with administrators to replace single-use plastics with biodegradable alternatives, significantly reducing waste.
  • Partnered with three elementary educators to co-develop a district-wide composting grant proposal currently pending approval from the East Brunswick Education Foundation; presented program impact and progress to school and community stakeholders.
  • Acted as student representative on the mayor-appointed Sustainability Task Force of East Brunswick, fostering partnerships and supporting interdisciplinary teams to implement projects across the district.

Founder, CEO

Harvest Hope Network
05.2024 - Current
  • Founded and led The Harvest Hope Network, collecting and distributing over 1000 pounds of food through partnerships with four local organizations to combat food waste and insecurity.
  • Coordinated weekly vegetable donations from local gardeners to support the Aldersgate Community Outreach Center Food Bank, helping 100–120 local families per week.
  • Persuaded the community garden board to allocate a 10x20 plot exclusively for growing food for donation. Collaborated with volunteers to construct and maintain the plot, cultivating fresh produce for local food pantries.
  • Engaged a network of approximately 160 gardeners at the East Brunswick and Trinity Church Congregational Community Garden to encourage regular produce donations, fostering community involvement in food waste reduction and supporting local food security.
  • Campaigned outreach to gardeners through social media (Facebook) and posted on-site signage to boost participation and visibility.

Research Intern

Rutgers Environmental and Biological Sciences
07.2023 - Current
  • Participated in a multi-year internship at Rutgers University studying genetics using the model organism C. elegans (a type of microscopic worm).
  • Used CRISPR (a gene editing tool) to study how certain genes are turned off or on, and tracked changes using tools like gel electrophoresis and temperature testing.
  • Investigated how specific parts of a protein called HRDE-1 impact gene expression, using live imaging and DNA sequencing to analyze results.
  • Wrote a 20-page research report and presented weekly at lab meetings to share progress and answer questions.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Brunswick High School
East Brunswick, NJ
06-2026

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Scientific Research & Data Analysis
  • Team Leadership
  • Visual Storytelling

Accomplishments

    02/2024: Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards, Drawing & Illustration – Gold Key

  • Received two Gold Keys (highest regional honor) for mixed-media paintings “Mind Palace” and “The Melting Pot”
  • Awarded to the top 5% of 260,000 national entries

    • 05/2022: Congressional Arts Competition – Second Place

  • Recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives in a prestigious national art contest
  • Artwork displayed in the New Jersey Congressional Hall

    • 05/2019: US Finalist, Toyota Dream Car Competition

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working

Personal Information

Timeline

Club President

SAVE (Students Against Violating the Environment)
09.2024 - Current

Founder, CEO

Harvest Hope Network
05.2024 - Current

Research Intern

Rutgers Environmental and Biological Sciences
07.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

East Brunswick High School

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