Sarah J Janjua, Sustainability Management Fellow
Sarah J. Janjua
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EDUCATION:
Columbia University, New York, NY
Master of Science in Sustainability Management, expected December 2019, GPA: 3.7/4.0
Portland State University, Portland, OR
January 2011-December 2013
Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography, GPA: 3.7/4.0
Minor: Geographic Information Sciences (GIS)
Portland Metro Regional Government- Nature University, Portland, OR
Certified Regional Volunteer Naturalist
Completed January 2014
RELEVANT COURSEWORK:
-Sustainability Management
-Sustainable Finance
-Energy Markets and Innovation
-Data Analysis and Visualization in
Sustainability
-Statistics for Sustainability Management
-GHG Emissions: Measuring and
Minimizing the Carbon Footprint
-GIS I & II
-Building a GIS Database with GPS
-Spatial Quantitative Analysis
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
AJ Medical Transportation, Ballston Spa, NY
Founder and Owner, December 2016- Present
Founder and owner of a small non-emergency medical transportation company serving Upstate New York. Manage a team of drivers and fleet of vehicles used to provide non-emergency healthcare transportation services.
Portland State University, Portland, OR
Lab Associate, August, 2012 to August 2014
Studied soil morphology of coastal marshes under the supervision of a professor. Performed in-field data collection and in-lab soil sample analyses; Recorded findings in a consistent manner; Maintained databases; Performed statistical analyses; and Trained and supervised less experienced students in proper field and lab procedures.
Portland State University, Portland, OR
Project Assistant to PhD. Student, September 2012 to December 2013
Worked on a funded research project studying the impacts of urbanization on a small watershed in southwestern Washington. Collected a variety of restoration site data; Collaborated with local watershed council to align research goals; Used GIS software, statistical software, and available data to reveal trends in land use change and water quality fluctuations; and Prepared reports and posters for presentations and conferences.
SELECT EXPERIENCE:
Build it Green club, New York, New York
Vice President, January 2019- Present
Organize and execute educational events relating to sustainability in the built environment; promote student club via social media platforms;
Childpeace Montessori, Portland, OR
Assistant Guide, September 2014 to December 2016
Assisted guide in a primary- level classroom. Worked with children on geographic literacy, mathematics, and basic life skills education; Supervised nature outings and school related activities; Studied, observed, and recorded student progress; and Prepared report trends for supervisor.
Portland Metro Regional Government, Portland, OR
Volunteer Naturalist, January 2014 to November 2016
Supervised groups of children ages 5 to 12 and led educational field trips in regional parks. Oversaw lessons and activities pertaining to local ecology.
Friends of Geography- Portland State University, Portland, OR
President, June 2013- June 2014
Student Liaison, June 2012- June 2013
Responsible for the organization and execution of fundraisers, educational activities and events, budget oversight and staffing of department functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Fluent in English, conversational Spanish, Urdu, and Arabic.
SOFTWARE SKILLS:
Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Pathfinder Office, GEODA, open source GIS software packages.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Honorable Mention- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
April 2016
Travel Award*- Portland State University, Department of Geography
April 2013- Attended the Association of American Geographers Annual Conference
Rockie Scholarship*- Portland State University, Department of Geography
April 2013- Received a monetary award for academic excellence and achievements
*Only undergraduate student to receive these monetary awards in the history of the program
Sarah J. Janjua
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EDUCATION:
Columbia University, New York, NY
Master of Science in Sustainability Management, expected December 2019, GPA: 3.7/4.0
Portland State University, Portland, OR
January 2011-December 2013
Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography, GPA: 3.7/4.0
Minor: Geographic Information Sciences (GIS)
Portland Metro Regional Government- Nature University, Portland, OR
Certified Regional Volunteer Naturalist
Completed January 2014
RELEVANT COURSEWORK:
-Sustainability Management
-Sustainable Finance
-Energy Markets and Innovation
-Data Analysis and Visualization in
Sustainability
-Statistics for Sustainability Management
-GHG Emissions: Measuring and
Minimizing the Carbon Footprint
-GIS I & II
-Building a GIS Database with GPS
-Spatial Quantitative Analysis
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
AJ Medical Transportation, Ballston Spa, NY
Founder and Owner, December 2016- Present
Founder and owner of a small non-emergency medical transportation company serving Upstate New York. Manage a team of drivers and fleet of vehicles used to provide non-emergency healthcare transportation services.
Portland State University, Portland, OR
Lab Associate, August, 2012 to August 2014
Studied soil morphology of coastal marshes under the supervision of a professor. Performed in-field data collection and in-lab soil sample analyses; Recorded findings in a consistent manner; Maintained databases; Performed statistical analyses; and Trained and supervised less experienced students in proper field and lab procedures.
Portland State University, Portland, OR
Project Assistant to PhD. Student, September 2012 to December 2013
Worked on a funded research project studying the impacts of urbanization on a small watershed in southwestern Washington. Collected a variety of restoration site data; Collaborated with local watershed council to align research goals; Used GIS software, statistical software, and available data to reveal trends in land use change and water quality fluctuations; and Prepared reports and posters for presentations and conferences.
SELECT EXPERIENCE:
Build it Green club, New York, New York
Vice President, January 2019- Present
Organize and execute educational events relating to sustainability in the built environment; promote student club via social media platforms;
Childpeace Montessori, Portland, OR
Assistant Guide, September 2014 to December 2016
Assisted guide in a primary- level classroom. Worked with children on geographic literacy, mathematics, and basic life skills education; Supervised nature outings and school related activities; Studied, observed, and recorded student progress; and Prepared report trends for supervisor.
Portland Metro Regional Government, Portland, OR
Volunteer Naturalist, January 2014 to November 2016
Supervised groups of children ages 5 to 12 and led educational field trips in regional parks. Oversaw lessons and activities pertaining to local ecology.
Friends of Geography- Portland State University, Portland, OR
President, June 2013- June 2014
Student Liaison, June 2012- June 2013
Responsible for the organization and execution of fundraisers, educational activities and events, budget oversight and staffing of department functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Fluent in English, conversational Spanish, Urdu, and Arabic.
SOFTWARE SKILLS:
Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Pathfinder Office, GEODA, open source GIS software packages.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Honorable Mention- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
April 2016
Travel Award*- Portland State University, Department of Geography
April 2013- Attended the Association of American Geographers Annual Conference
Rockie Scholarship*- Portland State University, Department of Geography
April 2013- Received a monetary award for academic excellence and achievements
*Only undergraduate student to receive these monetary awards in the history of the program