As a Training Coordinator at OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon in Portland, Oregon, Emily Chi coordinated and mentored three youth organizers-in-training. She developed curriculum for seven weeks of training sessions and facilitated two-hour discussion sessions around topics of environmental justice, transportation health, and community organizing. She coordinated the scheduling and logistics of the new organizers-in-training program, arranged for community leaders to participate as guest speakers, and gained experience in grassroots community organizing. As part of OPALí¢â‚¬â„¢s East Portland Transportation and Health Equity Project, Emily also spent time on public transit several hours each week to engage with the transit-dependent population. Additionally, Emily attended workshops to expand her knowledge and learn about community organizing, particularly in poor communities and communities of color. As a result of her responsibilities and these workshops, this internship helped Emily develop stronger interpersonal skills and gain experience in facilitation and supervision.

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