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Charlotte Shade
Charlotte Shade
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Charlotte Shade

City of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA USA

"Do what you’re passionate about, work hard at it, network with the people above you, and eventually you’ll find a way to turn that into a job that can support you."

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Charlotte's work combines: Environment & Nature, Government, and Accomplishing Goals

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Day In The Life

Program Manager, Energy Resources

I work on sustainability initiatives for the city of Philadelphia.

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Day In The Life Of A Sustainability Program Manager

My Day to Day

As a sustainability employee for the city of Philadelphia, my work focuses on reducing our carbon footprint and combating climate change. I coordinate with city departments to transition our fleet to electric vehicles, work on solar energy projects, and secure funding through grants. I love seeing the tangible impact of my efforts, like calculating the carbon emissions we've prevented or securing millions in funding for sustainable projects.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Biology, General

    University of Dayton

  • Graduate Degree

    Environmental Science

    Villanova University

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    I earned my undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Dayton, where I developed a passion for environmental science.

  • 2.

    My interest in research grew as I volunteered in a lab during undergrad, which eventually led to a paid position assisting in environmental science labs.

  • 3.

    I moved to Philadelphia for grad school, pursuing a master’s in environmental science at Villanova University.

  • 4.

    A pivotal internship with the Philadelphia Water Department during grad school convinced me that I wanted to work in government and make a tangible impact.

  • 5.

    After graduating, I landed a role in the City of Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability, focusing on renewable energy projects.

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