Makenna Blazej Moore

Motivated Environmental Management and Protection student at Cal Poly, graduating June 2026, with strong experience in environmental consulting, field research, and cross-cultural engagement. Skilled in CEQA/NEPA compliance, watershed analysis, GIS mapping, and with additional training in outdoor leadership and teaching through NOLS. International study and research in Denmark, Iceland, and Australia have strengthened adaptability, collaboration, and communication skills. Passionate about sustainability, education, and global exchange, with the long-term goal of pursuing graduate study abroad through the Fulbright program.

• Field research
• Sustainability innovation
• Regenerative materials
• Teaching abroad
• Cross-cultural exchange
• Environmental consulting

Watershed Management Consultation Reports: Produced applied reports with management recommendations for local watershed case studies. GIS Mapping of Chinook Salmon Routes: Created geospatial analyses to inform habitat conservation planning. Environmental Impact Assessments: Utilized OpenLCA software to evaluate environmental footprints and lifecycle impacts of products. Upcycle Sewing: Remodeled thrift store clothing to create sustainable and unique designs.

Student, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Absaroka Range, Wyoming, 07/25, Completed backcountry expedition (course ABW4) focused on outdoor leadership, risk management, and wilderness first aid., Developed teaching and facilitation skills in an outdoor education context.

• Watershed Management & Stream Measurements and Water Quality Monitoring Laboratory, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 04/25, Prepared consultation reports analyzing watershed health and management strategies for local case studies., Conducted data collection and interpretation, providing actionable recommendations to community partners.
• GIS Mapping Project, Chinook Salmon Migration Routes, 03/25, Produced spatial analyses and maps of Chinook salmon routes to evaluate habitat connectivity and migration barriers., Applied ArcGIS to integrate hydrology and land use data for conservation planning.
• Climate, Glaciers, and Human Impact, DIS Study Abroad Program, Copenhagen, Denmark & Iceland, 08/24 - 12/24, Studied climate systems, glacier dynamics, and human environmental impact., Conducted field research on glacier dynamics during travel to Iceland.
• Field Researcher and Wildlife Biology Student, Wildlands Fieldwork Program, Australia, 06/23 - 08/23, Conducted fieldwork on ecosystems, including data collection on macroinvertebrates for James Cook University., Analyzed ecosystem dynamics and contributed to environmental research projects.

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