Amma Calhoun
BlocPower
New York, NY USA
"In sixth grade, I learned about reduce, reuse, recycle, and I was like, ‘Okay, I definitely want to save the planet one day.'"
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
Look into certifications to help get your foot in the door. There are so many different certifications in sustainability. Because of all the options out there, be open to learning something new but also try to pinpoint the path that works best for you. For example, before getting into this field, I didn't realize there was a difference between renewable energy and energy efficiency—and how you go about them both. Do your research and figure out what you specifically want to do in this industry.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Architectural Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Graduate Degree
Environmental Technology and Sustainability
New York Institute of Technology
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
After learning about reduce, reuse, recycle in the sixth grade, I realized that I wanted to work to save the planet.
2.
In high school, I set my sights on architectural engineering as my future major because it combined creative design with the more practical engineering aspect.
3.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering followed by a master’s degree in environmental technology and sustainability.
4.
After completing my master’s degree, I became a NYSERDA clean energy intern.
5.
I was hired by BlocPower as a building energy analyst, where I work to help upgrade buildings to be greener and healthier.
