Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino
Hobbies and interests
Hiking And Backpacking
Drawing And Illustration
Research
Roller Skating
Community Service And Volunteering
Painting and Studio Art
Reading
Adult Fiction
Academic
Adventure
Environment
Science
Spirituality
I read books multiple times per week
Jenifer Lemus Sagastume
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FinalistJenifer Lemus Sagastume
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FinalistBio
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 programMajors:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Geography and Environmental Studies
GPA:
3.8
East Meadow High School
High SchoolGPA:
3.8
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Environmental Services
Dream career goals:
Director of Sustainability
Student Researcher in the BRIDGES Program
Purchase College2021 – 2021Engineering Aide
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Air Resources2024 – Present10 monthsSafety Specialist
Splish Splash Water Park2024 – 2024Student Assistant in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry2022 – 20242 yearsEnvironment, Healt, and Safety Intern
Brookhaven National Laboratory2022 – 2022Environmental Protection Intern
Brookhaven National Laboratory2023 – 2023E-commerce Clerk and Cashier
Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace2020 – Present4 years
Sports
Badminton
Club2014 – 2014
Research
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
SUNY Purchase College — Student researcher2021 – 2021
Arts
Nassau Community College
Ceramics2019 – 2019
Public services
Volunteering
Earth Week Club - SUNY ESF — Event Planning Committee member2022 – 2022Volunteering
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