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• Designed verification infrastructure for governance claims, bridging the gap between ESG commitments and auditable proof. • Architected a 44-layer verification framework covering FPIC, carbon claims, and supply chain compliance. • Applied the framework across domains including Portuguese fisheries, Hawaiian cultural stewardship, tribal forestry, offshore wind, and seabed mining under UNCLOS, with work cited in academic working papers. • Contributed original research and analytical writing cited in academic working papers.

• Develop ESG compliance frameworks and technical content aligning CSRD, SFDR, and EU Taxonomy requirements with blockchain-based verification for mineral supply chains and carbon markets. • Translate complex regulatory and sustainability requirements into clear implementation materials, onboarding content, and stakeholder-facing guidance that improve transparency, traceability, and compliance readiness. • Created the Stria sustainable mining certification and supporting SaaS onboarding narrative, helping standardize adoption across global operations. • Produced lifecycle-based carbon accounting methodologies, platform content, and supporting documentation for a carbon offset marketplace, enabling clearer emissions analysis and market-facing sustainability communication. • Developed governance and compliance materials for digital environmental platforms, strengthening oversight of in-ground assets and environmental accountability. • Supported international mining and restoration initiatives across Yukon, Tanzania, Latin America, Arizona, and Ghana, contributing sustainability strategy, technical framing, and clear cross-stakeholder communications. • Developed internal and external communication materials, including education, onboarding and short- and long-form marketing • Product architecture development also included marketing and product analysis deliverables for board and community members

• Developed client-facing sustainability content and strategy for luxury beauty, fashion, and home goods brands. • Integrated lifecycle analysis and circular systems thinking into brand narratives, environmental scoring models, and sustainability messaging.

• Co-authored a regional ESG strategy integrating Indigenous place-based ecological knowledge with development planning. • Produced research, sustainability content, and planning materials to support coastal reforestation and responsible tourism efforts. • Translated ecological, cultural, and development priorities into clear written materials for mission-aligned initiatives.

• Produced policy, research, and stakeholder communications for offshore wind and marine initiatives on behalf of Surfrider Foundation and the State of Oregon. • Directed engagement across 40+ coastal stakeholders, aligning environmental, public, and policy interests through clear narrative framing and strategic communication. • Developed policy frameworks and analytical content for renewable energy deployment on post-mining land, integrating restoration priorities with long-term sustainability goals. • Designed Scope 3 lifecycle assessment methodologies and supply chain traceability approaches, translating technical emissions concepts into practical compliance and decision-making tools. • Advised clients on decarbonization strategy using field-to-market lifecycle analysis, distilling complex findings into actionable recommendations.

• Advised senior executives on thought leadership and strategic messaging, producing speeches, op-eds, internal communications, and bylined content across sustainability, finance, and built environment sectors. • Translated technical sustainability and business topics into high-impact narratives that strengthened executive credibility and stakeholder engagement. • Secured publication in outlets including Forbes and Green Builder Magazine.

• Secured more than $2.5M in grant funding for environmental justice, conservation, and community initiatives, with a success rate 40% above sector average. • Published 300 long-form articles totaling 700,000+ words across sustainability, environmental, and policy topics. • Created marketing, editorial, and communications content for marine and environmental organizations including Surfrider Foundation, Counting Coral, and Kelp Blue. • Synthesized research, mission goals, and technical subject matter into compelling public-facing content for diverse audiences.

Built a strong foundation in operations, vendor management, team leadership, and regulatory compliance, with full P&L responsibility for a $1.8M annual business and teams of 15-25 staff. This experience sharpened the execution, audience awareness, and cross-functional coordination that now support sustainability strategy and communications work.