Lily Mortenson
Providence,RI
Summary
Enthusiastic biology concentrator with deep passion for environmental advocacy and conservation. Currently engaged in climate advocacy, outdoor leadership training, and environmental justice-centered organizing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Basebuilding Leader
Sunrise Brown
Providence, RI
01.2025 - Current
- Organize recruitment, political education, and training events.
- Coordinate and advertise protests.
- Engage and mentor new members.
- Write statements and articles on current events and Sunrise actions.
Advocacy Team Member
Brown Votes
Providence, RI
09.2024 - Current
- Testified at the RI State House in favor of expanding Same-Day Voter Registration (March 2025).
- Volunteered as an Election Protection Worker (Nov. 2024)
- Educating students on civic engagement
- Spearheading the development of the organization's newsletter.
Founder
Bloomington Freedom to Read
Bloomington, MN
01.2022 - 01.2024
- I spoke in front of the school board, protesting proposed book bans in our district.
- Co-led weekly meetings, educating students on the harms of book bans.
Leader
Green Club, Kennedy High School
Bloomington, MN
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Organized a community-wide Tree Festival and fundraiser.
- Coordinated and participated in the planting and care of over 50 trees on campus.
- Managed rain garden maintenance (watering, weeding, planting).
- Spearheaded the promotion of these events with informational posters.
Food Service Employee and Manager
La La Homemade Ice Cream
Minneapolis, MN
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed other employees and delegated tasks
- Ensured a positive and rewarding customer experience
Education
Biology -
Brown University
Providence, RI05.2028
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Bloomington, MN05.2024
Skills
- Organizing
- Base building
- Event Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Attention to Detail
- Wilderness Safety
- Google Workplace
- Microsoft Office
- Slack
- Canva
Awards
- Omar Bonderud Human Rights Award (Freedom to Read), 2024
- AP Scholar with Distinction, 2022-2024
- AP Scholar, 2021
- Varsity Sport Letter Award for Cross Country, 2022-2024
- Academic Letter Award, 2021-2024
- 2nd Place at Show Choir Nationals, 2023
Languages
French
Professional
Certification
Wilderness First Aid
Timeline
Food Service Employee and Manager
La La Homemade Ice Cream
06.2025 - 08.2025
Basebuilding Leader
Sunrise Brown
01.2025 - Current
Advocacy Team Member
Brown Votes
09.2024 - Current
Leader
Green Club, Kennedy High School
09.2022 - 05.2024
Founder
Bloomington Freedom to Read
01.2022 - 01.2024
Biology -
Brown University
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School