“Climate change is a colossal problem that will require localized solutions. These issues need to be addressed in a way that keeps the context of the city and available resources in mind”, says Evelyn.
Meet Evelyn – a UCLA graduate whose volunteer work as a grant writer at JerseySTEM prepared her for a career in project management. In her four months as a volunteer, Evelyn applied her passion for solving climate change to helping JerseySTEM open new doors for young girls who might have never considered a path in STEM-heavy subjects at school.
In her time at JerseySTEM, Evelyn greatly impacted our grant writing team. Working with other grant writers, she would research, write, and apply for grants that power our partnerships with local schools and communities. Her proudest accomplishment from her volunteer work came when she received the news that her grant was approved, and she had successfully secured funding. In one instance, the letter of interest she wrote was the first step to potentially securing a $25,000 contribution to JerseySTEM’s mission. Throughout her volunteer experience, Evelyn was able to use her communication and storytelling abilities to make a lasting difference.
With a degree in Environmental Science, Evelyn understands the impact that having access to resources, such as mentors and high-quality learning materials, can have on a girl’s choice to pursue a STEM education. Today, her commitment to understanding the factors that influence environmental challenges – and working diligently to find equitable solutions – is evident in her new role as a project manager at ClimateWorks Foundation.
“Climate change is a colossal problem that will require localized solutions,” says Evelyn. “These issues need to be addressed in a way that keeps the context of the city and available resources in mind.”
Outside of her volunteer work and full-time role, Evelyn enjoys learning about philosophy and sipping on vanilla lattes (with oat milk, of course).
Want to make a difference like Evelyn? Learn more about our open volunteer positions at JerseySTEM.org