Rebecca Evans
City of Ithaca
Ithaca, NY USA
"Don’t doubt yourself. The worst version of yourself is what’s in your head. Nobody else sees that."
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Rebecca's work combines: Environment & Nature, Politics, and Accomplishing Goals
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
I wouldn't necessarily recommend pursuing a graduate degree for this career. Graduate degrees are expensive and, although they give you an edge in the hiring process, they're generally unnecessary in this line of work. Instead, I recommend networking at conferences and taking every meeting you can. You never know who might be there.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Environmental Science
University of Lynchburg
Graduate Degree
Environmental Studies - Policy Ethics
Virginia Commonwealth University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Acting Director of Sustainability:
Bachelor's Degree: Environmental Science
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
I grew up in Fairfax County, Virginia.
2.
I went to college as a graphic design major but got really low grades and decided to switch my major to English.
3.
After a year, I switched my major again to environmental science, originally because that was the only way to live in the college’s eco house with my friend, but I ultimately ended up loving it.
4.
After graduating college, my road has been winding and convoluted—I took time off between undergrad and grad school, managed an emergency animal hospital, and worked in retail.
5.
I eventually moved into higher education and worked as the campus sustainability coordinator for Ithaca College.
6.
After about four years at Ithaca College, I moved on to work for the City of Ithaca as the acting director of sustainability.
