Gabrielle S. Powell, Ma
About Gabrielle S. Powell, Ma
Gabrielle S. Powell is a leader trainee at the Chicago Academy of Sciences, specializing in sustainable education and environmental service projects. She has extensive experience in higher education, community development, and project management.
Current Role at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Gabrielle S. Powell serves as a Chicago Conservation Corps - Leader Trainee at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on environmental service projects that address issues related to water, energy, green space, waste, and community organizing. Her work involves facilitating community development networks across multiple college campuses, emphasizing collaboration and engagement in conservation efforts.
Education and Training
Gabrielle Powell has an extensive educational background. She studied at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she is currently enrolled in a Doctoral Program in Anthropology, expected to complete in 2024. She holds a Master of Arts in Anthropology and a Graduate Certificate in Museology from the same institution. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has completed studies in Culinary Arts at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College. She also received certification training in Project Management and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from MicroTrain Technologies.
Professional Experience
Gabrielle Powell has a diverse professional history. She has worked as a Field Supervisor at MAPSCorps and as a Volunteer Event Facilitator for FamilyFarmed during the GoodFoodEXPO and GoodFood Festival in 2018. Her experience in education includes serving as an Instructor in Social Sciences and Non-Western Art at Central Wyoming College and as a College Advisor at Columbia College Chicago. She also completed a student internship at Washburne Culinary Institute, gaining practical experience in culinary arts.
Community Engagement and Initiatives
Gabrielle Powell is adept at coordinating and analyzing complex initiatives aimed at community engagement. She has developed and led various environmental service projects that focus on sustainability and conservation. Her efforts include mobilizing community members and college students to participate in initiatives that promote environmental awareness and action. Through her roles, she has demonstrated a commitment to serving as a change agent in her community.
Skills and Expertise
Gabrielle Powell possesses a range of skills relevant to her roles in education and community service. She is experienced in higher education environments, including administration, instruction, and student engagement. Her expertise extends to project management, where she applies her training in Lean Six Sigma and business analysis to implement effective strategies. She is recognized for her ability to facilitate collaboration among diverse groups and to lead initiatives that foster environmental sustainability.