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Each session lasts approximately 40 minutes and can be held in-person at Grainger Hall, the Marine Lab, or virtually on Zoom. After booking, your consultant will reach out to confirm the location and request a draft of your work in advance (if you have one). This way, we can make the most of our time together to support your writing goals.
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Current Consultants
Wynona Curaming
Degree: Master of Environmental Management
Concentrations: Environmental Analytics; Energy
Consultant Strengths: resumes, presentations, graphic design, policy memos/briefs
About: Wynona is a second-year Master of Environmental Management student with a special interest in decarbonizing food systems. She has served as a class assistant for a climate class and as a food-climate research assistant for the Duke World Food Policy Center. Prior to graduate school, she studied environmental science and public policy at Duke and Duke Kunshan University (DKU), where she co-led the publication of the university’s first sustainability report, and conducted program evaluation and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for clients. She enjoys writing, editing, and preparing presentations and is eager to help others develop their communications.
Contact: wynonaeurj.curaming@duke.edu
Eileen Jennings
Degree: Master of Environmental Management
Concentration: Coastal and Marine Systems, Community-Engaged Environmental Justice
Consultant Strengths: Research papers, scientific reports, data visualization, qualitative methods (interviews, research, and data management (NVivo)
About: Eileen (she/her) is a first-year Master of Environmental Management candidate at Duke University, concentrating in Coastal and Marine Systems and Community-Engaged Environmental Justice. She holds a degree in International Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Eileen has experience in qualitative research methods, including conducting interviews and analysis to produce a detailed research report. Prior to returning to university for her masters degree, she worked for several years as a second-language teacher in both English and Spanish. She enjoys creative writing in her free time. Eileen is happy to support writing processes by providing support for outlines and drafting papers.
Katie Maxwell
Degree: Master of Environmental Management
Primary Concentration: Environmental Economics & Policy
Secondary Concentration: Energy & Environment
Consultant Strengths: Presentations, Public Speaking, Resumes, Cover Letters, Policy Memos, Graphic Design
About: A second-year from the Chicago area, Katie is a passionate climate justice advocate with a background in nonprofit communications. Before starting her master’s program at Duke, Katie worked at a multifaith environmental justice nonprofit on their outreach and communications teams. She has experience creating an effective and engaging email strategy and highlighting impact through social media. Her keen eye and approachable nature help writers identify strategies to strengthen their storytelling in various mediums. Katie is a 2017 graduate of St. Olaf College where she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies (Social Science emphasis) and German with a Management Studies concentration. A lifelong musician and avid reader, Katie enjoys singing in the Duke Chapel Choir. She loves hearing about what others are reading.
Courses Taken: ENVIRON 235/ENERGY 835 (Environmental Law); ENVIRON 577 (Global Environmental Politics); ENVIRON 592/PUBPOL 592 (U.N. Climate Change Negotiations Practicum)
Contact: katie.maxwell@duke.edu
Vanshika Mittal
Degree: Master of Environmental Management
Concentration: Energy; Environmental Analytics and Modeling
Consultant Strengths: Data Visualisation, Technical Writing, Research Papers and Reports, Project Proposals.
About: Vanshika is a second-year Master in Environmental Management student with a strong background in research and writing. Prior to Duke, she worked with Adam Smith International where she drafted technical proposals for international development projects funded by DFID, USAID and DFAT. Additionally, she served as the lead editor and senior research analyst for a think tank in India, during which she published research papers in peer-reviewed journals such as Cities and Asian Ethnicity. Vanshika has extensive experience in grant writing, editing and communication and is eager to contribute to the Communications Studio.
Contact: vanshika.mittal@duke.edu
Aakanksha Saraf
Degree: Master of Environmental Management
Concentrations: Environmental Policy; Terrestrial and Freshwater Environments
Consultant Strengths: Resume, Cover letters, policy memos/briefs, research papers/reports, presentations
About: Aakanksha is a second-year Master of Environmental Management student. Aakanksha is a second-year Master of Environmental Management student at Duke University with a passion for regenerative agriculture and environmental justice. As a Graduate Assistant at the Duke Women’s Center and a researcher in the Duke Soils Lab, she has explored the intersection of environmental stewardship and social equity, furthering her commitment to sustainable and inclusive practices. She founded Saraf Farms, a regenerative farm in New Delhi, to implement sustainable farming techniques and foster local partnerships. Previously, Aakanksha worked with state governments in India as a policy consultant, where she drafted and implemented environmental policy plans. She enjoys writing and sharing stories about the intersection of policy, agriculture, and sustainability.
