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Jenifer Lemus Sagastume

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Hello! My name is Jenifer, I am a first-generation college student and the youngest of six siblings. I went to Nassau Community College for two years and majored in Biology before transferring to the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). At ESF, I obtained a B.S. in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Natural System Applications in May 2024. I am currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stony Brook University and have been accepted for enrollment in the Spring semester of 2025. I want to utilize my B.S. and future MBA to work with organizations to be more environmentally responsible while promoting sustainable and ethical practices. During my time ESF, I made a couple of achievements that I am very proud of. I was hired as an Undergraduate Student Assistant for the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (OIDE). At OIDE, I help bring awareness and appreciation of many different cultures on our campus. I also became a Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Scholar, which helped me obtain more research opportunities. Lastly, I co-founded and became the President of the Latin American Student Association, which was the first ever Latino-based club at ESF. I hope to continue to advance my education so that I can help people and the environment.

Education

Stony Brook University

Master's degree program
2024 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Geography and Environmental Studies
  • GPA:
    3.8

East Meadow High School

High School
2014 - 2018
  • GPA:
    3.8

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Environmental Services

    • Dream career goals:

      Director of Sustainability

    • Student Researcher in the BRIDGES Program

      Purchase College
      2021 – 2021
    • Engineering Aide

      Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Air Resources
      2024 – Present10 months
    • Safety Specialist

      Splish Splash Water Park
      2024 – 2024
    • Student Assistant in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

      SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
      2022 – 20242 years
    • Environment, Healt, and Safety Intern

      Brookhaven National Laboratory
      2022 – 2022
    • Environmental Protection Intern

      Brookhaven National Laboratory
      2023 – 2023
    • E-commerce Clerk and Cashier

      Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
      2020 – Present4 years

    Sports

    Badminton

    Club
    2014 – 2014

    Research

    • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy

      SUNY Purchase College — Student researcher
      2021 – 2021

    Arts

    • Nassau Community College

      Ceramics
      2019 – 2019

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Earth Week Club - SUNY ESF — Event Planning Committee member
      2022 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Petz4Luv — I helped the animals (mostly cats) by feeding them, socializing with them, made sure their environments were clean, and helped with their overall care.
      2018 – 2018

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship