Beth Fitzjarrald
Saving the world, one lightbulb at a time.
I have a background in Physics and Outdoor Education, mixed with a passion for theatre and music. To my surprise, after graduating with a Masters in Environmental Studies, I discovered the most fascinating part of my sustainability work was figuring out why people do (or don't do) what is best for them.
Now I am learning about social psychology in hopes of applying what I learn to sustainability behaviors at a local level. I spent several years working for Boulder County, Colorado's sustainability programs, trying to convince people that attic insulation is sexy. Now I am living and playing in Jeju, South Korea for 2 years before seeking another sustainability-focused opportunity.
When I'm not teaching myself social psychology online, I love to hike, canoe, play board games, sing, dance, and cook foreign foods.
Primary Interests:
Education
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B.A., Physics
Colorado College
2007
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M.S., Environmental Studies
University of Colorado at Boulder
2010
Honors and Awards
- Girl Scout Gold Award
- Phi Beta Kappa
Work Experience
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Polar Intern
Employer: Raytheon Polar Services, McMurdo, Antarctica
October 2003 - February 2004
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Writing Tutor
Employer: Colorado College, University of Colorado at Boulder
January 2004 - May 2009
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Sustainable Farming Volunteer Instructor
Employer: Global Service Corps, Tanzania
October 2007 - December 2007
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Wilderness Canoe Guide
Employer: Northern Lakes Girl Scout Canoe Base
June 2003 - August 2008
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Sustainability & Communication Specialist
Employer: Boulder County
August 2010 - August 2013
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Service Learning Coordinator & Substitute Teacher
Employer: Korea International School - Jeju
September 2013 - present
Membership in Professional Organizations
- Longmont Theatre Company
- Union of Concerned Scientists
Languages Spoken
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English
Native speaker
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German
Intermediate proficiency
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Swahili
Basic proficiency
Summary
Primary goal: Applying behavior science to help people act more sustainably.
Will become available: August 3, 2015
Willing to relocate: No
Description
In the short term, I would be interested in hearing about opportunities to volunteer or participate in telecommuting internship programs from my home in Korea. In summer, 2015, I will move back to the Boulder, CO area and will be seeking full-time employment with an organization committed to public service and environmental sustainability. My ideal role would be consulting on a variety of programs or communications to improve behavior change and action potential in a local community.
Beth Fitzjarrald
Seogwipo 699931
South Korea