Jessalin Henry is applying for the Student Sustainability Advisor position. She is passionate about sustainability and sharing her passion through education. Last year, she became vegetarian both for personal reasons and to encourage others to eat less meat for environmental benefits. She is currently working on an art and environment project documenting her efforts to downsize and live more sustainably, with a goal of building an efficient tiny house. Jessalin has experience coordinating events and volunteers through various leadership roles. She hopes to use her enthusiasm and skills to support successful sustainability programming and modeling at UCSC.

1. Jessalin Henry
Student Sustainability Advisor Position 9 May 2016
Being able to become a Student Sustainability Advisor would be a wonderful opportunity at
this point in my life, as I am already envisioning and working on goals for a sustainable future. Not
only would I benefit by learning from others on my team and experts in the field, but I would be able
to share my passion through UCSC’s commitment to educate our campus community in the
promotion of greener ways of living.
Last year I became vegetarian for two important reasons. The first was that I did not like eating
meat, like many other people, but the second reason was so that I could encourage others to eat less
meat, as it is better for the environment. I felt that the only way that I could influence others about
changing their eating habits, without getting backlash, would be if it came from someone who did not
eat any meat themselves. In addition to talking to my peers, I am also trying to spark conversations
about change through creative means. Currently I am working on an Art + Environment Mini Grant
project, “Living in Transition,” that I plan to continue throughout my college years and beyond. The
project follows my efforts as I downsize and change my lifestyle to be more eco-friendly. The end
product of this expedition is for me to come to understand all the ways I am affecting my
surroundings and how to better live within the environment. Furthermore, another end goal of this
project is to design, construct, and live in a tiny house that is both efficient and has a smaller footprint
on the earth.
In this past year, I have had many opportunities to enhance and demonstrate my leadership
and support skills. I had the chance to work as a student assistant with a professor from my
department to present a three day event which brought students together with educators and artists. I
coordinated all student volunteers, the set up and clean up for meals, and aided with any other tasks
as they came up. I am currently serving on a leadership team for a student-run organization, MESH,
where I participate in the planning, creative outreach and fostering of safe discussion environments. I
have held two work-study positions in different offices on campus. One of these jobs involves
photographing staff members and department events, which has required me to work around others’
schedules and manage my own time to complete the tasks required by my supervisor. Through all of
these experiences I have come to realize that I am able to work well independently and also as part of
a team.
I hope to be able to put my enthusiasm and work abilities to good use in support of successful
programming, which will model sustainability efforts and goals for residential living at UCSC.

2. Jessalin Henry
133 W. 2nd
St.  San Dimas, CA 91773  Phone: (909) 525-6594  E-Mail: jmhenry@ucsc.edu
School Address: UCSanta Cruz 1156 High St  Santa Cruz, CA 95064
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Objective
To be a diligent employee in your organization and develop my professional skills for the mutual benefit of the
company and myself.
Experience
UCSC Admissions Office Assistant
2016
 Aided in the compilation of information packets for new students Admissions Department at UCSC.
UCSC Financial Aid Staff Photographer 2015 – present
 Photographs staff members in the Financial Aid Department at UCSC.
Hand-Eye Coordination 2006 – present
 Aids in the sales and management of vendor booth at events throughout the year
Education
Current College Student 2014 -
present
 University of California Santa Cruz, second year, GPA: 3.6
Recognition
 Porter Art+ Scholarship
2015-16
 Reed Art Scholarship 07/2014
 Girl Scout Gold Award 03/2014
 Gold Star Award 2010 & 2011 & 2012 & 2014
 Royal Star Award 2012 & 2013
Organizations
 The National of Collegiate Scholars 2016 – present
 Mixed Ethnicity Student Headquarters 2014 –
present
 National Honor Society
2011 - 2014
 California Scholarship Federation 2010 – 2014
Skills
 Attention to Detail -- Concerned with quality. Produce work that is orderly and attractive. Ensure tasks
are
completed correctly and on time.
 Creativity: Use imagination to come up with new ideas or to solve problems.
 Decision Making: Make good judgments about what to do in a difficult situation, even when the
supervisor is not
present.

3. Jessalin Henry
133 W. 2nd
St.  San Dimas, CA 91773  Phone: (909) 525-6594  E-Mail: jmhenry@ucsc.edu
School Address: UCSanta Cruz 1156 High St  Santa Cruz, CA 95064
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 Hard-working -- Throughout high school, worked long hours in activities while attending school full-
time.
 Interpersonal Skills -- Able to get along well with others and accept supervision.
 Reliable -- Excellent attendance record.
Community Service
Girl Scouts Of America
 Member (2001 - 2014), participate in service projects, develop events for younger members, and served
in leadership positions
 Earned Bronze, Silver, & Gold Awards
Friends & Family Community Connections
 Leader volunteer at food packaging events (2011- present)
Locally
 Volunteer at local church with vacation bible school and other community events