# Brooke Halvorsen **Operations Intern** — Kirkland, WA, United States > Climate-focused researcher and operations intern with experience in environmental assessment, quantitative analysis, and sustainability business operations. Starting an MSc in Climate Change Management and Finance at Imperial Business School in September 2026. Career Archetype: **Launchpad Navigator** (HS-DG) — One of the first Launchpad Navigators on Saywise ## Links - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/brooke-halvorsen ## Experience ### Youth Mentor, Curious Cardinals (2026-01 – present) Provides one-on-one and small-group mentorship to middle and high school students in biology, environmental science, and executive function, supporting academic growth and confidence. Guides students in developing research-based projects, helping translate curiosity into structured, goal-driven work. ### Executive Board Member & Communications Co-Chair, Brown University Student Athlete Advisory Committee (2025-09 – 2026-05) Providence, Rhode Island, United States · Elected by Brown student-athletes to serve as a liaison between athletics leadership and Ivy League/NCAA administrators. Led communications across media platforms highlighting mental health, DEI, community engagement, and athletics initiatives. ### Research Apprentice, Brown University Anthropology Apprenticeship (2024-09 – 2025-05) Providence, Rhode Island, United States · Received two research grants and ran a quantitative degradation assessment of 100+ historic tombstones, using R to analyze weathering patterns and environmental exposure risks. Collaborated on data collection, fieldwork, and community engagement, contributing to a comprehensive report for stakeholders and preservation efforts. ### Research Assistant, Center for Field Sciences (2024-08 – 2024-08) Ostiense, Rome, Italy · Roman Funerary & Cremation Archaeology Field School Assisted in the excavation and preservation of 11 ancient burial urns at the Necropolis of Via Ostiense. Reconstructed biological profiles using cremated remains and bone fragments. Skills acquired: Artifact documentation, artifact processing and identification, conservation and preservation, data recording, excavation methodologies, site mapping, geological screening, soil identification, and stratigraphy. ### Operations Intern, Earth Funeral (2024-06 – 2025-08) Auburn, Washington, United States · Supported expansion into three U.S. markets (NJ, NV, PA) by synthesizing regulatory, permitting, and market-entry research for a climate-focused startup. Built stakeholder-facing research and communications materials that combined environmental-impact evidence, customer demographics, and financial considerations. Managed HubSpot CRM data and supported launch communications, website QA, and cross-functional operations. ### Volunteer Researcher, The Order of the Good Death (2024-04 – 2024-10) Researched, wrote, and modified community presentations on laws, regulations, ordinances, and resources available in Providence, Rhode Island. The Order of the Good Death Mission: To build an eco-friendly, meaningful, and equitable end-of-life by providing education, resources, and legislative advocacy. ### Student Collections Technician, Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology (2024-01 – 2024-06) Providence, Rhode Island, United States · Working directly with slides, archives, and records from the museum collections to gain experience in collections management and digitization. Focused primarily on the digitization of slides from Dr. J. Louis Giddings and Dr. Douglas Anderson's archaeological research in Northern Alaska for Brown University's Lab of Circumpolar Studies. Digitized slides will be shared with the National Parks Service. ### Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Brown University (2023-09 – 2025-12) Providence, Rhode Island, United States · Fall 2023 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (TA) Course: BIOL 0210 - Diversity of Life Professor: Jim Kellner - Supported undergraduate learning in biodiversity and biological systems through office hours, exam support, and student guidance. - Provided clarification and academic support to help students understand complex scientific material. - Gained experience in assessment management, grading, and detail-oriented academic operations. - Developed communication skills relevant to explaining technical sustainability and climate concepts to non-specialist audiences. ### Varsity Coxswain, Brown University Women's Crew (2022-09 – 2026-05) Providence, RI, USA · Directed race strategy and navigation for high-performance crews in a Division I environment, requiring rapid judgment and precise communication under pressure. Balanced 20+ hours of weekly training with a dual-degree academic workload. ### Rowing Coach, Sammamish Rowing Association (2022-06 – 2023-08) Redmond, Washington, United States · Varsity Girls Assistant Coach (Summer 2022) - Guided and mentored young athletes in the art and discipline of competitive rowing, fostering teamwork, skill development, and a winning mindset. Masters Coach (Summer 2023) - Coached adults in Learn-to-Row programs as well as experienced rowers during the summer, helping them refine their technique and achieve their fitness goals. ## Education ### Master of Science in Climate Change Management and Finance, Imperial Business School (2026-08 – 2027-08) Activities and societies: Positive Investment Imperial (P+II), IB Sustainability, Energy & Social Impact Careers Club ### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Health & Human Biology and Biological Anthropology, Brown University (2022-09 – 2026-06) 3.65/4.0 GPA ## Projects ### The Science of Sustainable Death Care: A Comparative Environmental Assessment Advisor: Kurt Teichert Department: The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) ## Skills Leadership, Media Relations, Relationship Building, Startups, Growth Strategies, Environmental Analysis, Financial Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Analysis, Policy Research, Team Leadership, Quantitative Research, Python (Programming Language), Carbon Accounting, Risk Management, Google Workspace, Strategic Communications, R (Programming Language), Stata, Academic Writing, Policy Analysis, Life Cycle Assessment, Carbon Footprinting, Research Design, Youth Mentoring, Peer Tutoring, Sustainable Finance, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Analytical Skills, Field Work, Artifact Analysis, Stratigraphy, Conservation Biology, Discussion Facilitation, Sustainability Consulting, Environmental Impact Assessment, Digital Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Sustainable Design, Research and Development (R&D), Taphonomic Assessment, Project Documentation, Fieldwork, Data Entry, Bioarchaeology, Database Management, Excavation, Human Osteology, Laboratory Skills, Excel, Quantitative Analysis, Scenario Modeling, Research Synthesis, Data Management, Market Research, Stakeholder Communications, Microsoft Office, HubSpot CRM, Webflow, Meta Business Suite ## Credentials - **Introduction to Sustainable Finance - Online Course** — UN Climate Change (issued 2026-01) - **2024 Italy Rome (Ostiense) Accredited Archaeology Field School** — Center for Field Sciences (issued 2024-08) - **Opportunities in Green Burial** — Redesigning the End (issued 2024-04) - **Student-Athlete Emerging Leaders Program** — Pat Tillman Foundation (issued 2023-04) ## AI Fluency - **Codex** (https://developers.openai.com) - **Claude** (https://claude.ai) - **ChatGPT** (https://chatgpt.com) - **Gemini** (https://gemini.google.com) - **Notion AI** (https://notion.so) - **NotebookLM** (https://notebooklm.google) - **Microsoft Copilot** (https://copilot.microsoft.com) --- Source: https://saywise.com/member3918 (last modified 2026-10-21T10:58:12.681Z)