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Hailey Muchnok

@haileymuchnok

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Sustainability and ESG analyst focused on climate science, community development, and applied research.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles that apply climate science and ESG strategy to community-centered development, emphasize stakeholder collaboration, and offer opportunities for applied research and program impact.

I am an interdisciplinary sustainability professional with training in climate science, ESG strategy, and international development, driven to translate research into practical climate mitigation and community development outcomes.

I have laboratory and field research experience—conducting microalgae cultivation and anaerobic digestion work for cement decarbonization and renewable biogas generation, and designing mixed-methods field studies assessing workforce barriers in tourism-dependent communities.

I co-authored a peer-reviewed publication, presented at the 2023 Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium, and delivered community programs including English instruction to support local ecotourism workforce readiness.

I combine skills in environmental impact analysis, stakeholder engagement, program evaluation, grant writing, and cross-sector collaboration to support sustainable livelihoods and responsible business practices, and I manage budgets and reporting for conservation-focused initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Pet Care Provider

Current

Rover

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Provide in-home pet care services while completing graduate coursework, managing client schedules and animal welfare to maintain high service standards.

Client Communication Animal Care Scheduling Time Management Reliability Record keeping Customer Service

Graduate Field Practicum Researcher

Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center

May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)

Designed and implemented mixed-methods field research assessing barriers to workforce participation in tourism-based economies and supported sustainable livelihoods development through education linked to local ecotourism.

Field Research Survey Design Interview Facilitation Stakeholder Engagement Community Development Program Evaluation Capacity Building

Research Intern

Bioenergy and Sustainable Technology Laboratory

Nov 2022 - May 2023 (6 months)

Conducted laboratory research on cement decarbonization using microalgae cultivation and anaerobic digestion for biogas generation, maintained cultivation systems, and presented findings at the 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Microalgae Cultivation Anaerobic Digestion Data Collection Presentation Scientific Writing

Sales Associate

Tommy Bahama

May 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Delivered client-focused service in a high-volume tourism retail environment, processed transactions while maintaining financial accountability, and supported merchandising and inventory organization to improve efficiency.

Customer Service Point of Sale Inventory Management Merchandising Cash Handling Sales Reporting Retail Operations

Sustainability & ESG Analyst

Independent / Contract

Interdisciplinary sustainability professional conducting applied research and consulting on carbon mitigation, ESG strategy, and sustainable livelihoods; co-authored peer-reviewed research and delivered field programs linking education to ecotourism workforce readiness.

Sustainability ESG Strategies Mixed Methods Research Stakeholder Engagement Grant writing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Florida

Master of Sustainable Development Practice, Sustainable Development Practice

2023 -

Activities and societies: Graduate research assistantships in Bioenergy and Sustainable Technology Laboratory; presented at 2023 Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium; graduate certificates in Global Health, Tropical Conservation & Development, and Latin American Studies.

Pursuing a Master of Sustainable Development Practice with concentrations in Climate Science and Bioenergy; conducted laboratory research on cement decarbonization and anaerobic digestion and co-authored a peer-reviewed undergraduate research publication.

University of Florida

Bachelor of Arts, Sustainability Studies

2020 - 2023

Grade: 3.98

Activities and societies: Undergraduate research assistant; Graduate Field Practicum researcher and English instructor in Sarapiquí, Costa Rica; Tropical Conservation & Development Student Group treasurer.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies with minors in Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science, and Geology, achieving a high GPA while participating in field practicums and research.