Nicole Buecker
Administrative Director
Focused on executing the passion and ideas of Danielle and her team, Nicole Buecker is the administrative and logistical support for Connect 3. She graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Economics and a minor in Environmental Science.
Her undergraduate research includes the topics of fisheries management and macroeconomic impacts of recreational, public land use on local communities. Her field experience includes time in Morocco studying the agricultural supply chain and implementing farming and processing strategies for a remote community in the High Atlas Mountains. In her free time she enjoys mountain biking, fishing and hiking in the Pacific Northwest.
Nicole Buecker
Administrative Director
Focused on executing the passion and ideas of Danielle and her team, Nicole Buecker is the administrative and logistical support for Connect 3. She graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Economics and a minor in Environmental Science.
Her undergraduate research includes the topics of fisheries management and macroeconomic impacts of recreational, public land use on local communities. Her field experience includes time in Morocco studying the agricultural supply chain and implementing farming and processing strategies for a remote community in the High Atlas Mountains. In her free time she enjoys mountain biking, fishing and hiking in the Pacific Northwest.
Nicole Buecker
Administrative Director
Focused on executing the passion and ideas of Danielle and her team, Nicole Buecker is the administrative and logistical support for Connect 3. She graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Economics and a minor in Environmental Science.
Her undergraduate research includes the topics of fisheries management and macroeconomic impacts of recreational, public land use on local communities. Her field experience includes time in Morocco studying the agricultural supply chain and implementing farming and processing strategies for a remote community in the High Atlas Mountains. In her free time she enjoys mountain biking, fishing and hiking in the Pacific Northwest.
Education, Waste, Water.
Uryadi's Village
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Uryadi's Village
Sodo, Ethiopia
Action Taken:
Starting within Uryadi's Village, Connect 3 in partnership with diverse stakeholders collaborate to address water health and scarcity, waste management, and relevant education. Workshops within the Village ensure community engagement and scalability. Local partners include the Municipal Water Department and Wolaita Sodo University.
Duration of project:
Start date: September 2018, expected to take two years for full assessment and implementation with continued monitoring.
Methods used:
Waste Management Toolkit
Bio-remediation garden
Clay filters
UV light water filtration
Chlorine tablets
Large scale composter
Compostable diapers
End result:
An efficient waste and water system founded on assessments that are both accessible and integrated with educational tools. The solutions found are aimed to be replicable throughout the surrounding region.