Paulina Vaca

Paulina Vaca is a dedicated environmental advocate with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Loyola University Chicago. Currently serving as a Project Associate at the Center for Neighborhood Technology since October 2021, Paulina previously contributed as an Undergraduate Social and Environmental Researcher for the Chicago Food Policy Action Council, where qualitative research on COVID-19's impacts was conducted. This role involved designing research methods, analyzing narratives using NVivo, and visualizing data for a scientific symposium. Earlier experience includes serving as an International Sustainability Intern for the Piteå - An Giang Sustainable Municipalities Project, where Paulina focused on climate resilience and local circular economy strategies. Academic pursuits also included study abroad at Ho Chi Minh City Open University and general education studies at the University of Wisconsin Colleges.