Jessica A.

MA Community Engaged Education and Social Change | Environmental Educator | Sustainability Communicator | Americorps Fellow

Lake Forest, California, United States

About

Eco-communicator passionate about combatting the hyperseparation of humanity from nature. I am a strong advocate for environmental justice and co-creating methods of mitigating the climate crisis with modern science and Indigenous Local Knowledge. I believe in the power of education both in formal and informal spaces, and utilizing social media strategies to make education even more accessible.

Experience

  • Energy Education and Engagement Fellow at The Energy Coalition
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    - Lead enrollment in technical skill certifications for school energy and water audits - Support student certification implementation (in-person and virtually) - Recruit, train, and support high school interns - Support in-class and field-based activities through direct student education - Attending events that include community activities, science fairs, conferences, workshops, lab days, educator orientation trainings, and educator/partner-requested events - Curriculum design and support - Support engagement via TEC’s platforms (social media communication and newsletter creation)

  • Education and Engagement Fellow at The Energy Coalition at Sustainability Service Corps
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    Serving as a Fellow through the Sustainability Service Corps, hosted at The Energy Coalition. Please see position at The Energy Coalition for job scope information.

  • Education Volunteer at Aquarium of the Pacific
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    - Connecting with Southern California community members at Aquarium of the Pacific to bridge the gap between humanity and nature - Answer questions that guests ask about marine ecosystems and ocean conservation - Encourage guests to integrate these sustainable actions into their daily live

  • Server/Barista at Snooze an A.M. Eatery
    Sep 2023 - Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    - Served a diverse customer base on an individual basis - Met the communicated needs of each customer, as well as the assumed wants - Worked in a fast pace environment that ran on team work

  • Social Media Liaison at School of Educational Studies (SES) at Claremont Graduate University (CGU)
    Feb 2025 - Nov 2025 · 10 mos

    - Develop social media campaigns to promote events and enrollment in school programs - Communicate with students and teachers to generate social media content - Utilize metrics and insights from social media channels to plan content strategies