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Dillon Melendez

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I believe in the positive impact of engaging in value-driven work. This core belief guides me as I complete a Bachelor of Science in Geology at the State University of New York at New Paltz (expected May 2025). I have a growing passion for applications of sustainability and environmental justice across private industry and government agencies. I am determined to leverage my foundational education and skills in geological processes to support and empower communities most vulnerable to the harmful effects of global climate change and environmental degradation. I have a professional and personal mission of mitigating the harmful effects of climate change and conserving Earth's natural resources and ecosystems for the progress of future generations.

Education

State University of New York at New Paltz

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Housatonic Community College

Associate's degree program
2018 - 2022
  • Majors:
    • Mathematics

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Renewables & Environment

    • Dream career goals:

      Environmental / Geotechnical Consulting

    • EMT

      Griffin Hospital
      2019 – 20223 years

    Sports

    Rugby

    Varsity
    2013 – 20141 year

    Awards

    • no

    Research

    • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

      SUNY New Paltz — Independent researcher in methods of petrographic thin section creation and microscopic analysis.
      2024 – 2024
    • Geological/Geophysical Engineering

      SUNY New Paltz — Field data collection, Lab analysis, report writing
      2023 – 2023

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      SUNY New Paltz Outing Club — Club Historian and Trip Leader
      2023 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship