Marisol Daniela Diaz Turkowsky

• Project Management: Managed complex schedules and high-priority tasks, showcasing the ability to coordinate projects and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
• Team Coordination: Oversaw operations of household staff and international assistants, ensuring seamless workflow and team collaboration, similar to managing diverse project teams in conservation efforts.
• Financial Management: Handled banking transactions and financial matters, demonstrating proficiency in managing budgets and financial planning, important for project funding in nonprofit settings.
• Procurement and Logistics: Coordinated procurement of goods and services, aligning with managing resources and logistical planning required in conservation projects.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Served as the primary liaison for vendors and service providers, honing skills in negotiating and maintaining strategic partnerships, essential for community and donor relations at WWF.

• Volunteer Engagement and Park Restoration: Assisted in organizing and executing volunteer park restoration projects, enhancing community involvement in environmental conservation.
• Educational Outreach: Delivered freshwater ecology lessons to public school students, fostering environmental awareness and promoting sustainability.
• Program Coordination: Collaborated with the Program Director to plan and manage summer programs, providing educational and recreational activities related to environmental conservation.

• Program Growth and Strategic Planning: Conducted comprehensive research to identify key university partnerships and developed a strategic plan to increase student enrollment in Sant'Anna's Environmental Science programs.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development: Worked closely with academic leaders and university partners such as CISAbroad, Sant'Anna Institute, and U.S. universities, ensuring academic credit transferability and aligning programs with NAFSA guidelines.
• Environmental and Community Outreach: Designed and launched ambassador programs to enhance environmental engagement and increase student involvement in sustainability initiatives.
• Marine Biology Program Support: Assisted in logistics for marine biology laboratories, supported lectures, and led field trips, contributing to both academic instruction and marketing efforts.
• Project Presentation and Implementation: Presented guidelines based on ForumEA standards, resulting in enhancements to the study abroad program, including the addition of diversity initiatives and operational improvements.

• Project and Logistics Management: Orchestrated the Student Life office with the Assistant Director, ensuring seamless execution and project coordination.
• Stakeholder Communication: Served as the main contact for resolving student issues, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Program Development and Education: Developed and led comprehensive orientation programs, boosting student integration and participation, comparable to conducting educational outreach for environmental conservation. Became a member and representative at Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE) workshops to integrate sustainable practices into student life projects.
• Documentation and Regulatory Compliance: Managed critical documentation for student life, including visa applications and compliance, student files, and institutional records. Ensured accuracy and adherence to both educational and immigration regulations, maintaining organized and updated records essential for smooth operations and audits.
• Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: Led comprehensive initiatives to promote cultural competence and inclusion, focusing on equal gender programs and integrating international students with local communities. Organized cultural excursions to foster mutual understanding between American and Italian students, including collaborative tree-planting events with the U.S. Consulate in underprivileged Florence areas. Also coordinated educational trips to Naples’ FoQus urban regeneration projects, enhancing student awareness of sustainable urban development and its impact on community revitalization..
• Marketing and Public Engagement: Assisted Marketing manager with the enhancement of program visibility and engagement through strategic marketing and social media efforts. Personally managed photography and graphic design for marketing materials, significantly boosting social media presence and engagement, thereby raising public awareness about various educational and community initiatives.

• International Project Management: Led a cross-border data collection project involving 240+ participants across Denmark, Sweden, and Italy, managing multi-stakeholder coordination and ensuring efficient project execution.
• Logistics and Resource Optimization: Organized venue sourcing, budget oversight, and compliance with COVID-19 protocols, optimizing resources and ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Ethical Oversight and Multilingual Communication: Facilitated consent processes, ensuring ethical data handling, while liaising with participants in Italian, Spanish, and English.
• Problem-Solving Under Pressure: Adapted to last-minute scheduling changes, worked extended shifts, and collaborated with international teams to meet tight deadlines.

• Marine Ecosystem Research: Conducted advanced research on phytoplankton adaptability to ocean acidification in the Amazon River Plume, analyzing the effects of increased CO2 on marine primary production and ecological interactions.
• Technical Expertise: Quick learner to utilized Flow Imaging Microscopy, spectrophotometry, and biochemical assays to gather and analyze data, demonstrating technical proficiency.
• Effective Communication: Presented my findings with my team through a poster and video at the Earth Institute showcase, effectively communicating complex scientific data to diverse audiences and enhancing public understanding of marine conservation issues.
• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Addressed research challenges related to seawater pH variability, showing the ability to develop innovative solutions for environmental issues.

• Internship with Chief Executive Director, Te Mau o Te Vaikava o Rapa Nui Mesa del Mar, Easter Island 2020
• Stakeholder Interviews and Analysis: Conducted interviews with stakeholders, gathering diverse perspectives on the consultancy process and meetings. This helped bridge gaps between scientific priorities and indigenous ecological knowledge in the co-management of marine resources.
• Integration of Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge: Developed a plan to integrate scientific priorities with indigenous ecological knowledge, analyzing the challenges and evolution of marine resource management between the Rapa Nui community and the Chilean government.
• Cultural and Political Context: Examined the cultural and political differences between Easter Island and mainland Chile, highlighting how historical and cultural ideologies influence conservation efforts. Addressed the nature-culture dichotomy and biocultural approaches in conservation, focusing on Rapa Nui's Polynesian heritage and its impact on decision-making processes.
• Research and Reporting: Contributed to a case study analyzing the effectiveness of national conservation efforts, emphasizing the importance of cultural understanding in developing sustainable management practices.
• Crafoord Foundation Travel Grant, 2020 from Lund University
• Lund Global Full Graduate Tuition
  Scholarship, 2014 from Lund University

• ield Research and Collaboration: Participated in a Coastal Ecology course with a field research component in Belize, collaborating with Belize’s Wildlife Conservation Society at Glover’s Reef Research Station.
• Ecological Analysis: Conducted research on coastal ecosystems, analyzing various habitats and addressing local issues such as the invasive lionfish species.
• Practical Experience: Gained hands-on experience in coastal ecology, contributing to conservation efforts and understanding marine habitat complexities.

Post-Baccalaureate Research Grant
Columbia University
2012

• Awarded for Coastal Ecology Course research, supporting fieldwork and analysis.

• Florida's Bright Futures Full Tuition Scholarship, 2004 from United States
• Florida Institute Advancement of Teaching Award 2008