Savanna Nagorski

Geographic Information System

Certificate Project

January 2014 - Present

 

• Using spatial data to identify potential neighborhood gardens within region of five business districts in Central and North Tacoma

• Researching produce quantity needed to serve in restaurants and availability of food for harvest through potential program

• Using ArcGIS programs for spatial analysis and cartography of project map

• Having in-class discussions, readings and labs to further develop project plan and GIS skills

 

Civitas, Urban Studies Club, UWT

Vice President
October 2013 - Present

 

• Developing and leading Urban Excursion educational tour to San Francisco

• Networking with community members to get students in volunteer work

• Co-leading and participating in bi-weekly club meetings

• Participating in service projects, recruitment activities, and program forums

 

 

University of Washington - Tacoma Internship

Student Researcher
November 2013 – March 2014

 

• Identified economic, environment and equity indicators and measurements for 23 municipalities in Pierce County

• Researched, collected and prepared data from Census and other sources

• Academic and professional research processes, ArcGIS map development

• Assisted with production of Sustainable Indicators Assessment professional report to be used by Tacoma – Pierce County Health Department

 

 

Calvary Community Church

Student Intern Coordinator/Leader
June 2010 - June 2011

 

• Coordinated and participated in interview process for internship program

• Planned and scheduled Summer intern events including community service

• Organized training events for 20 student leaders to lead in student ministry

• Developed outreach trip for students to serve the homeless outside the region