Hailey Wesling
Los Alamitos
Summary
Sustainability professional with a Master's in Sustainability Management, bringing nearly four years of experience in nonprofit-driven climate initiatives and ESG reporting. Experienced in building corporate partnerships, and developing proposals and impact reports. Passionate about leveraging my nonprofit experience and academic expertise to translate sustainability goals into measurable impact.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Corporate Relations
The Farmlink Project
08.2022 - Current
- Lead ESG-aligned corporate partnerships with companies such as Intuit, Kroger, and Chipotle to secure funding and advance sustainable food systems.
- Develop proposals, impact reports, and partner communications that align with corporate sustainability priorities.
- Stay well-versed in ESG trends, with understanding of the factors that drive companies to collaborate with nonprofits.
- Lead a team of interns using implementing project management tools and workflows.
- Oversee development and distribution of Farmlink's annual report, highlighting environmental and social impact metrics to stakeholders.
Sustainability Researcher
California State University, Long Beach
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Designed a comprehensive carbon neutrality proposal for the Office of Sustainability, incorporating strategies for campus-wide carbon reduction.
- Researched and analyzed sustainability initiatives from 50 universities nationwide, with a focus on carbon reduction strategies and carbon offsets.
Recycling Outreach Intern
City of Long Beach
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Created and distributed educational content (monthly newsletters, presentations, social media posts) to engage the community on waste reduction, recycling, and composting.
- Engaged with residents and businesses to promote the new Food Scraps Collection Program (SB 1383), helping to ensure community understanding and compliance.
- Supported outreach for the Food Scraps Collection Program (SB 1383), guiding businesses and residents on compliance.
- Conducted waste audits for city-serviced businesses.
- Researched state policies and identified grant opportunities to support and promote city sustainability initiatives.
Corporate Relations Lead
The Farmlink Project
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed cold outreach and early-stage communications with corporate prospects.
- Supported funding proposals and helped build a pipeline of mission-aligned corporate partners.
Grant Writer
The Farmlink Project
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Researched and submitted applications to foundations and corporate giving programs, helping secure financial support for food recovery.
Marine Conservation and Policy Researcher
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Conducted research and a literature review for NOAA on marine debris within the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, identifying key environmental impacts.
Education
Master of Science - Sustainability Management and Policy
California State University, Long Beach
08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Marine Sciences
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
06-2020
Skills
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Budgeting
- Impact reporting
- Grant writing
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Research and outreach
- Sustainability and ESG strategy
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Canva
- Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and reporting guides (GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, S&P)
Awards
- 1st Place: 11th Annual Green Generation Showcase at CSULB, Research Related to Public Policy, Education or Social Issues
- 2nd Place: 12th Annual Green Generation Showcase at CSULB, Business and Marketing Solutions
Affiliations
Food Finders - Volunteer
01/2024 - Present
Pick up surplus food from grocery stores, schools, and farmers markets and deliver to the Food Finders warehouse to support local redistribution efforts
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority - Ritual Chairwoman and Alumni Relations Chairwoman
08/2018 - 12/2019
Organized multiple chapter events and coordinated logistics with local vendors
- Strengthened alumni engagement through newsletter writing and event planning
Timeline
Sustainability Researcher
California State University, Long Beach
06.2023 - 08.2023
Head of Corporate Relations
The Farmlink Project
08.2022 - Current
Recycling Outreach Intern
City of Long Beach
02.2022 - 08.2022
Corporate Relations Lead
The Farmlink Project
09.2021 - 08.2022
Grant Writer
The Farmlink Project
06.2021 - 09.2021
Marine Conservation and Policy Researcher
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
01.2020 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Sustainability Management and Policy
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Marine Sciences
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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