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.
CSCR Government #3: Preparing for Extreme Weather Events. Rod Howe, CARDISustainable Tompkins
Climate Smart & Climate Ready Conference Government Track #3 on April 20, 2013 at Cinemapolis Theater in Ithaca, NY. Rod Howe, Community and REgional Development Institute, Cornell University. Climate Ready: Preparing for Extreme Weather Events.
Payton Wilkins - Dillard University spoke at the 2012 CEC Council Session: Community and Ecosystem Resilience in North America, July 11, 2012
http://www.cec.org/council2012
This presentation was created for Agricultural Communications 220 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. It focuses on sustainability efforts on campus, what it means to be sustainable, and compares U of I to Standford University
CSCR Government #3: Preparing for Extreme Weather Events. Rod Howe, CARDISustainable Tompkins
Climate Smart & Climate Ready Conference Government Track #3 on April 20, 2013 at Cinemapolis Theater in Ithaca, NY. Rod Howe, Community and REgional Development Institute, Cornell University. Climate Ready: Preparing for Extreme Weather Events.
Payton Wilkins - Dillard University spoke at the 2012 CEC Council Session: Community and Ecosystem Resilience in North America, July 11, 2012
http://www.cec.org/council2012
This presentation was created for Agricultural Communications 220 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. It focuses on sustainability efforts on campus, what it means to be sustainable, and compares U of I to Standford University
The Purpose of GEF: The GEF is a financial mechanism that provides grants and concessional findings to developing countries and those with economies in transition for projects and programs that protect the global environment and promote sustainable economic growth.
The Practice and Potential of Ecosystem-Based Management
Applying lessons from land use and coastal management in Maine hosted by Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve,
Maine Coastal Program, Maine Sea Grant,the University of New England, and the Ecosystem-based Management Tools Network
An overview of I.D.E.A.S. (Intellectual Decisions on Environmental Awareness Solutions), a non-profit helping to empower, engage and educate students about environmental sustainability.
Reconnecting to Our Waterways Aims to Beautify IndianapolisFelix Rippy
A graduate of the University of Texas’ Juris Doctor program, Felix Rippy worked as an associate attorney for several years before co-founding Rippy, Henderson & Taylor, PC, and then Felix Rippy obtained his MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business in Bloomington, Indiana; Felix Rippy graduated salutatorian, second in his Kelley class. Outside of his legal work, Felix Rippy serves as a member of the Reconnecting to Our Waterways’ Near Westside Board. In this capacity, he assists in the revitalization of community spaces in the Stringtown, Haughville, and Hawthorne neighborhoods of Indianapolis.
I provide contract, and direct employment service temporary and semi permanent services for private sector companies in developing public sector relationships. I provide educational instruction, curriculum development, and professional development training for educators in Middle school and High School in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) in common core standards collaborative project based implementation. I provide analysis of corrective solutions for water, energy efficiency, and renewable energy solutions.
The Purpose of GEF: The GEF is a financial mechanism that provides grants and concessional findings to developing countries and those with economies in transition for projects and programs that protect the global environment and promote sustainable economic growth.
The Practice and Potential of Ecosystem-Based Management
Applying lessons from land use and coastal management in Maine hosted by Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve,
Maine Coastal Program, Maine Sea Grant,the University of New England, and the Ecosystem-based Management Tools Network
An overview of I.D.E.A.S. (Intellectual Decisions on Environmental Awareness Solutions), a non-profit helping to empower, engage and educate students about environmental sustainability.
Reconnecting to Our Waterways Aims to Beautify IndianapolisFelix Rippy
A graduate of the University of Texas’ Juris Doctor program, Felix Rippy worked as an associate attorney for several years before co-founding Rippy, Henderson & Taylor, PC, and then Felix Rippy obtained his MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business in Bloomington, Indiana; Felix Rippy graduated salutatorian, second in his Kelley class. Outside of his legal work, Felix Rippy serves as a member of the Reconnecting to Our Waterways’ Near Westside Board. In this capacity, he assists in the revitalization of community spaces in the Stringtown, Haughville, and Hawthorne neighborhoods of Indianapolis.
I provide contract, and direct employment service temporary and semi permanent services for private sector companies in developing public sector relationships. I provide educational instruction, curriculum development, and professional development training for educators in Middle school and High School in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) in common core standards collaborative project based implementation. I provide analysis of corrective solutions for water, energy efficiency, and renewable energy solutions.
Andrea Grabner is a graduate of Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs, with a Master of Public Affairs from the #1 MPA program in the nation and concentrations in nonprofit management (#1 national ranking) and international development. She has experience in project management, statistical analysis and modeling, quantitative and qualitative research skills, Spanish conversational ability, and a passion for helping people empower themselves through community-based economic development initiatives - with special interest and experience in Central America.
A presentation to the Sustainability Across the Curriculum Workshop at Saint Mary's University, May 12, 2010
Prepared and Presented by: Dr. Cathy Conrad, Geography, Teaching Scholar 2010-2011
1. Denise S. Robbins
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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