Katya Deckelbaum

Copywrote for the Gigablue website and produced LinkedIn posts featuring company updates and carbon removal education
Researched regions and opportunities for expansion of Gigablue research and deployment sites

Developed six-week virtual workshop on leadership, cross-border collaboration, and project design for girls in MENA
Wrote and received $10,000 from Davis Projects for Peace to launch program in July 2026

Obtained $20,000 from four University of Michigan departments to launch internship program with REFACOF
Visited and assessed twelve local projects, compiling reports on project progress and recommendations to enhance programs
Represented REFACOF in 2024 & 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

Led transition of 4 hotel shops to become plastic-free, reviewing supply chain, finances, and logistics
Initiated partnership with l'Eautelier (algae product distributor) to introduce sustainable in-room hotel offerings
Analyzed and reported on ESG progress for 200 hotels, preparing and presenting decks on findings

Compiled a market analysis of the data center industry as a potential target market for carbon sales
Created a virtual onboarding platform for new hires to learn about the company, team, vision, and market

Researched extreme weather events and mobility in cities and explored adaptation and mitigation practices
Wrote background guides on urban climate challenges to support educational programming