Ki'Ana Speights
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Passionate Environmental Justice Advocate fueled by creating clean, healthy, equitable future for Black, Brown, Indigenous, Queer, Trans and communities of color. I am looking for opportunities that serve these communities, and involves them in sustainable and resilient decision making, and implementation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEEJH Fellow
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
04.2024 - Current
- Increase your knowledge and awareness of environmental and climate justice issues.
- Acquire training and expertise essential for executing solutions in Environmental and Climate
Justice within your community. - Take on the role of community scientists to address climate impacts, including differential effects, and design capstone projects tailored to address specific challenges within the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Green 2.0 Winter Cohort Fellow
Green 2.0
Washington, DC
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct research on diversity in the environmental movement.
- Build, maintain, and update research data, congressional and communications lists.
- Draft letters and other written materials for external and internal stakeholders
- Write briefs and memos for Green 2.0 staff
- Lead and supports logistics and content for virtual events
- Attend conferences and workshops on behalf of Green 2.0
- Engage with environmental organizations, foundations, elected official staff and other
key stakeholders.
Climate, Health and Equity Program Associate
American Public Health Association
Washington, DC
10.2023 - Current
- Support the development of tools and resources for program use including fact-sheets, talking points, issue briefs, and more.
- Plan and coordinate events, meetings, trainings, webinars, and conference calls, including scheduling, managing logistics, arranging travel, developing meeting materials, drafting meeting summaries/minutes, and processing reimbursements and honoraria.
- Work with other team member within the Climate and Policy Centers and other units, as well as external partners and APHA members, to further the mission and vision of the Climate Center.
- Support communications activities, including developing newsletter, web and social media content.
- Support the grant writing process through participating in monitoring deliverables, gathering analytics for grant reports and more.
Assistant Teacher in Environmental and Science
The Lab School Of Washington
Washington, DC
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans for students with language-based learning differences.
- Supported student-led discussions and presentations.
- Assisted in planning field trips and special events such as assemblies or performances.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
Veggie Mijas DC Chapter Organizer
Veggie Mijas
Washington, DC
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Built community connections, and awareness of the importance of plant-based diets in Black, Indigenous, Queer, Trans of Color communities.
- Create events with the purpose of bringing events around environmental justice, sister/siblinghood.
- Apply for grants, and create yearly goals to achieve the goals of Veggie Mijas.
- Collaborate with other DC local non-profits to build community and awareness.
Environmental Justice and Climate Equity Fellow
Mobilize Green
Washington , DC
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked within teams to research and identify climate justice leaders and projects.
- Conducted interviews and assessments for leaders and projects.
- Developed project work plans and identified outcomes for engaging youth
- Assisted in developing Program-related guidance, training materials, and training opportunities
Operational Manager
One Montgomery Green
Wheaton, MD
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Coordinated events for environmental and sustainable awareness.
- Managed social media accounts for the organization.
- Assisted in organizing with specialized programs for youth within organization.
- 'Volunteer management
Retail Environmental Coordinator
Patagonia
Washington , DC
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed present and potential environmental grantees for the storefront
- Creating a diverse and inclusive space within the store's environmentalism.
- Planned events and outreach around social and environmental justice work.
EJ Graduate Research Assistant
Pre-College University
Washington, DC
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesized research findings in preparation for data analysis.
- Organized, managed, and maintained databases for research projects.
- Conducted interviews with participants to gather information about their experiences or opinions on a given topic.
- Facilitated connections between undergraduate students and Department of Energy career professionals.
- Assisted and led undergraduate interns with developing a 5-day outreach program targeting middle and high school students.
- Developed and facilitated Environmental Justice Outreach Program Bootcamp.
Environmental Outreach Intern
Department of Energy
Grand Junction, CO
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Conducted interviews, collected qualitative data on the history of uranium mining
- Worked and networked with Natives on the Navajo Nation
- Presented, research, analysis of programs and outreach, and Suggestions to a collaborative group made up of different governmental stakeholders.
Education
Master of Arts - Ethics, Peace And Human Rights
American University
Washington, DC05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA05-2020
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Strategic Thinking
- Curriculum Design
- Youth development
- Quantitative Analysis
- Quantitative Research
- Qualitative Research
- Project Coordination
- Environmental public health
- Environmental Impact Reports
- Identifying environmental concerns
- Event Promotion
- Content Development
- Analytics and Reporting
- Community Engagement
- Social Media Strategy
Certification
- Community Engagement in Research and Population Health, University of Rochester
Timeline
CEEJH Fellow
University of Maryland, College Park
04.2024 - Current
Green 2.0 Winter Cohort Fellow
Green 2.0
01.2024 - Current
Climate, Health and Equity Program Associate
American Public Health Association
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Teacher in Environmental and Science
The Lab School Of Washington
08.2022 - 07.2023
Environmental Justice and Climate Equity Fellow
Mobilize Green
06.2022 - 08.2022
Operational Manager
One Montgomery Green
03.2022 - 08.2022
Veggie Mijas DC Chapter Organizer
Veggie Mijas
10.2021 - 10.2022
Retail Environmental Coordinator
Patagonia
06.2021 - 04.2022
EJ Graduate Research Assistant
Pre-College University
09.2020 - 03.2021
Environmental Outreach Intern
Department of Energy
05.2019 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Ethics, Peace And Human Rights
American University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Hollins University
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