Megan L. Kennedy has a Master's degree in Environmental Studies from Antioch University New England and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati. She has over 10 years of experience in sustainability research, outreach, and project management related to food systems, climate change, and local development. Her professional experience includes positions with the Greater Cincinnati Food Policy Council, Monadnock Buy Local, Upper Valley Food Co-op, and Sustain Champlain. She is fluent in both Italian and English.

1. Megan L. Kennedy
2115 Union Chapel Road
Batavia, Ohio 45103
Phone: 513-767-5324
Email: mkennedy7@antioch.edu
Education
 Master of Science: Environmental Studies, Antioch University New England
May 2014
Concentration in Sustainable Development and Climate Change
Coursework highlights
 Principles of Sustainability
 Building Sustainable Organizations
 Climate Change- Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation
 Environmental Assessment Techniques- Plan and Design
 Bachelor of Arts, University of Cincinnati
May 2008 Psychology Major, Dean’s List
Coursework highlights
 Study Abroad- Italy
 Geology
 Sociology
 Ethnobotany
Professional Experience and Employment
 Research Intern: Greater Cincinnati Food Policy Council October 2015- Present
Research consultation related to the food system. Research and reporting for the
Community Assessment & Planning and Food Distribution & Procurement work groups.
 Administrative/Outreach Assistant: Monadnock Buy Local March 2015-August 2015
Promoted MBL’s mission through community outreach using a variety of social media
outlets. Conducted membership recruitment, event organizing, research and
administrative support.
 GMO Labeling Consultant: Upper Valley Food Co-op January 2014-May 2014
Collaborated on the creation of a GMO rating system for the co-op, and prepared
educational workshops for community members about food and sustainability issues.
 Sustainability Coordinator: Sustain Champlain, Burlington, VT January 2014-May 2014

2. Conducted sustainability outreach and education with Champlain College students at
career fairs, online, and on a one-on-one basis. Worked with students and local
organizations to build relationships and promote sustainability on a regional scale.
Created sustainability assessments for the Study Abroad and Career Services offices.
 Sustainability Coordinator: Monadnock Food Co-Op, Keene, NH May 2013-
October 2013
Conducted outreach at the Co-op as part of a graduate internship. Conducted research and
used evaluative measures in order to create an advisory report on sustainability for the
Co-op.
 Garden Coordinator: Community Garden Connections, Keene, NH December 2012-
June 2013
Planned and co-lead gardening workshops for public audiences. Built raised garden beds
and taught hands-on gardening practices to youth and adults. Liaised with host
organizations to develop site-specific plans and events.
 Office Manager/Legal Secretary: Michael Kennedy Law Office December 2011-
December 2012
Prepared documents, including legal briefs, court subpoenas, spreadsheets and other
office-related letters. Performed research for cases, gathering necessary documents for
trials and submitting paperwork to courthouses. Scheduled client appointments, answered
calls, and took notes during legal meetings.
 Political and Economic Section Intern: U.S. Consulate General, Italy September 2011-
December 2011
*Secret Security Clearance by Department of State
Translation; public speaking; research; drafting; analytical work, synthesizing reports
from a variety of foreign periodicals, gathering data specific to Department of State
interests; political analysis; economic analysis, political and economic summary.
 English Tutor: Milan, Italy and Paris, France 2008-2010
Designed custom English lessons for a variety of clients ranging from ages 9 to 70.
 Office Manager/Legal Secretary: Michael Kennedy Law Office 2004-2010
Volunteer:
 Cities for Climate Protection Committee: City of Keene February2015- August 2015
 Waste Management Volunteer: Monadnock Food Co-op January 2015-August 2015
 Soil and Water Conservation District: Volunteer with Raingarden Program June 2014-
October 2015
Certifications:
 Level 1 QDC/HWHP Training, Ohio EPA-2014
 Certificate of Completion: Foundations of Interpretation- Indiana University; Eppley
Institute for Parks and Public Lands, 2015

3. Professional Skills: Sustainability Research and Analysis• Food Systems and Local
Development Project Management• Climate Change Outreach and Research• Public Speaking •
English Instruction • Bilingual: Fluent in Italian and English
References
 Jen Risley
Executive Director
Monadnock Buy Local
25 Roxbury Street #209
Keene, NH 03431
603-499-7950
 Christina Erickson, Ph.D.
Sustainability Director & Staff Council President
Champlain College
Office Location: 300 Perry Hall
Mailing Address: PO Box 670, Burlington, VT 05402
802.865.5449
 James S. Gruber, PE, PhD
Core Faculty, Antioch University
Director of the Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies
Director of Resource Management and Conservation- MS Program
Environmental Studies Department, Antioch University New England
Member IUCN, Council for Economic, Environmental, and Social Policy
40 Avon Street, Keene, NH 03431
Voice: 603-283-2120
Cell: 603-313-1277
jgruber@antioch.edu