Hayley Furman
Cortex Sustainability Intelligence
Sanford, FL USA
"If you’re directionless, just move forward. Take each day as it comes and see what sticks."
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Hayley's work combines: Environment & Nature, Business, and Upholding a Cause and Belief
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Here's the path I took:
GED
Associate's Degree
Environmental Studies
Seminole State College
Bachelor's Degree
Environmental Policy and Economics
Stetson University
Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
I was born in Louisiana, but grew up in New Jersey with my adoptive family.
2.
Initially, I wasn’t too sure about what I wanted to do with my life, and didn’t have a clear direction.
3.
I dropped out of high school, earned my GED, and worked different jobs just to pay the bills.
4.
A friend of mine opened my eyes to gardening, agriculture, and sustainability, and I decided I wanted to pursue a career related to sustainability.
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I moved to Florida and earned my associate degree in environmental studies from Seminole State College.
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I won a scholarship and was able to transfer to Stetson University in Florida to pursue a bachelor’s degree in environmental policy and economics.
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While in college, I worked in marketing for a financial group and then in program management for the CLEO Institute, which is dedicated to climate change education, engagement, and advocacy.
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After graduating, I joined Cortex Sustainability Intelligence as a business development representative, where I generate leads and help clients reduce their carbon emissions.