1. SABLE BLAISDELL LIGGERA
Campus Address: Box 7162, 1 Chapin Way, Northampton, MA 01063
Permanent Address: 501 Swartekill Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 705-4700 sableliggera@gmail.com
EDUCATION
● Smith College, Northampton, MA
● Expected Bachelor of Arts: May 2017
● Majors: East Asian Studies and Environmental Science and Policy with a geographic
concentration on China
● GPA: 3.64
SKILLS
● Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPress, SPSS, Joomla, basic GIS and
ArcGIS, basic RStudio
● Languages: Mandarin Chinese, French
● Highly skilled in oral and written communications, news article editing and writing, web
design, public speaking, scientific writing, translating scientific concepts for a general
audience
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
● Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China, Summer 2014
completed Hampshire College’s Intensive Chinese Language Study
● Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Shanghai, China, Spring Semester 2016
completed language intensive program in Mandarin, studied Chinese culture, urbanization and
environmental studies
EXPERIENCE
Communications Officer - LGBTQ Youth Continuum of Care, Web-based, 2015 - present
Develop and post social media content; web design; write educational materials regarding sexual
orientation and gender identity targeted towards youth and parents of LGBTQ children
Science Communication Intern - Coral Reef Conservation Program, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, Silver Spring, MD, Summer 2016
Support the planning and drafting of web features and social media content; conduct interviews
with scientists and managers of environmental organizations; write web features communicating
complex scientific findings or issues to a general audience; identify and compile materials for a
multimedia library; support the planning of outreach activities that increase awareness about
coral reefs and the threats they face among key audiences

2. Global STRIDE Fellow - Smith College, Northampton, MA, 2013 - present
Highly selective scholarship and research program, research assistant for psychology of
linguistics program
Founding Editor of Global Impressions - Smith College, Northampton, MA, 2013 - present
Select and edit submissions for publication; design and maintain website, direct the selection of
topics and themes for new submissions; promote through alumni and campus networks.
Treasurer of Haven House - Smith College, Northampton, MA, 2014 - 2016
Administers budget and directs fundraising
Creates, plans and implements academic, cultural and social activities and community events
Wildlife Rehabilitator Volunteer - Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah,
Ogden, UT, Summer 2015
Cleaned and disinfected songbird and waterfowl habitats and holding areas; safe handling of
small birds to allow for medical observation; used capture and restraint equipment in the event of
song bird or small mammal escape; prepared songbird and bird of prey diet; monitored and
recorded raptor health and eating habits
Family Acceptance Project Internship - Family Acceptance Project,
San Francisco State University, Summer 2015
Assisted in planning and preparation for 2015 Inclusive Families Conference;
Grant research and preparation, assisted in background research for Experiences Integrating
Bisexual & Religious Identities Among Mormons, San Francisco State University, Current
Research, C. Ryan Phd, ACSW.
The Sophian, Assistant-Editor - Smith College, Northampton, MA, 2013- 2015
Wrote articles on a weekly basis on international events; web and article design; edited section
articles and conducted interviews; selected weekly topics through collaboration with the
section’s main editor
OUTreach Resource Centers, Intern - OUTreach Resource Centers, Ogden, UT, 2011- 2013
Cleaned and maintained center; greeted and corresponded with visitors in person and on
telephone; advertised and represented OUTreach at public events, including helping set up
booths and conferences for public events; organized menu, cooked and served food to a range of
50 to 75 youths per day; assisted with the collection and coding of data concerning academic
studies related to LGBTQ persons’ suicidality
Publications
Liggera, S (2015). Portion Size. In Brehm, B.A. (ed), Nutrition: Science, Issues, and
Applications. Santa Barbara, CA: Greenwood Press. (Accepted for publication.)