Denise Robbins is an experienced researcher, writer and editor specializing in environmental and energy issues. She has a strong background in applied research and statistics. She holds double Bachelor of Sciences degrees from Cornell University. Her current role is Deputy Director of the Climate & Energy Program at Media Matters for America, where she analyzes media coverage of climate change and energy issues. She previously held communications roles at DC EcoWomen and Tigercomm LLC.

1. Denise S. Robbins
1446 Parkwood Place NW • Washington, DC 22209
denise.sylvie@gmail.com • (608) 620-8819
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
I am a researcher, writer, and editor specializing in environmental and energy issues with a strong
background in applied research and statistics, and am passionate about effectively communicating the hard-
hitting issues that shape the world we live in.
EDUCATION
Cornell University – Ithaca NY
Double Bachelor of Sciences: Natural Resources, Biometry & Statistics, with research honors
Cumulative Grade Point Average 3.72
Honors Thesis Title: The Paradigm Shift to Sustainable Economics at Cornell University
CURRENT / RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE
Media Matters for America – Washington, DC
Deputy Director, Climate & Energy Program – July 2013 - Present
Generate and edit content around and analyze media coverage of climate change and energy issues,
with a particular focus on narrative building, growing the climate team’s digital content portfolio,
and expanding its capacity for digital storytelling.
http://mediamatters.org/authors/denise-robbins/239
DC EcoWomen – Washington, DC
Communications Board Member – December 2012 - August 2014
Managed and ran the DC EcoWomen blog. Authored posts on environmental issues regularly, and
interviewed prominent women in the industry. Pitched and edited guest bloggers’ posts.
http://dc.ecowomen.org/author/drobbins/
Tigercomm LLC – Arlington, VA
Account Executive – August 2012 - July 2013
Provided strategic communication support for Tigercomm’s environmental advocacy and cleantech
clients. Performed in-depth research on the media landscape. Wrote letters and editorials in
coordination with renewable energy advocacy campaigns.
ACTIVITIES
DC Design Thinking: Summer of Design
Renewable Energy Advocate – 2014
Used design thinking to help a local nonprofit improve. Helped the Three Birds Foundation succeed
at bringing education in renewable energy to underprivileged schools in the D.C. metro area, to help
create a passionate and environmentally-literate student population.
Society for Natural Resources Conservation – Ithaca NY
Co-President – 2010-2012
Coordinated campaigns to promote campus sustainability at Cornell University. Lead and planned
club meetings and events. Sent press releases for events. Increased student engagement and outreach.
Slope Media – Ithaca NY
Environmental Talk Show Co-host and Blogger – 2010-2012
Provided weekly environmental news updates. Broadcast interviews with professors and student
groups working on environmental issues. Also authored a biweekly blog about personal
sustainability.
SKILLS
Excellent writing, editing, research, and presentation skills * Radio journalism and music experience
* Written journalism and interviewing experience * Video editing and production * Social Media
Monitoring experience using Vocus, Cision, Google Analytics * Strong project and time
management skills * Creative problem solving abilities * Leadership, group and team facilitation *
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Final Cut * Statistical Programming