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.
The Problem
EWW. Each letter represents a core focus of the Connect 3 organization: Education, Waste, and Water.
Education
In countries of immense poverty, education is most often lacking. Education reduces poverty, boosts economic growth and increases income. It raises a person's chances of having a healthy and fulfilling life, can help promote gender equality, and peace throughout a country. Connect 3 believes long-term solutions require the understanding and investment of the communities on site. We believe that education on sanitation and ecosystem services will greatly increase uptake and maintenance of waste and water projects.
Waste
Without proper infrastructure in place, countries stricken with poverty almost always face waste management issues. With growing populations, waste production increases, but with nowhere to go. Garbage is rarely collected and taken off site and open dumping and garbage burning is common. The result in many cases in these areas is that garbage tends to pile up in waterways and on land, creating serious health and environmental hazards.
Water
Access to clean water is crucial for the health and well-being of all humans. Unfortunately it is not a luxury we all receive. In many countries, runoff from excess waste and chemicals, tainted wells, and polluted waterways, are the only water sources accessible to people. Unsafe water and insufficient water infrastructure, which contributes to poor hygiene, are the leading causes of mortality in impoverished countries. Contaminated water carries various diseases such as cholera, intestinal worms, and diarrhea. This is why assessing and addressing contamination in the waste stream is a paramount step to ensuring the health of communities around the world.
EWW. Each l etter represents a core focus of the Connect 3 organization: Education, Waste, and Water.
Educati
In countries of immense poverty, education is most often lacking. Education reduces poverty, boosts economic growth and increases income. It raises a person's chances of having a healthy and fulfilling life, can help promote gender equality, and peace throughout a country. Connect 3 believes long-term solutions require the understanding and investment of the communities on site. We believe that education on sanitation and ecosystem services will greatly increase uptake and maintenance of waste and water project
Waste
Without proper infrastructure in place, countries stricken with poverty almost always face waste management issues. With growing populations, waste production increases, but with nowhere to go. Garbage is rarely collected and taken off site and open dumping and garbage burning is common. The result in many cases in these areas is that garbage tends to pile up in waterways and on land, creating serious health and environmental hazards.
Water
Access to clean water is crucial for the health and well-being of all humans. Unfortunately it is not a luxury we all receive. In many countries, runoff from excess waste and chemicals, tainted wells, and polluted waterways, are the only water sources accessible to people. Unsafe water and insufficient water infrastructure, which contributes to poor hygiene, are the leading causes of mortality in impoverished countries. Contaminated water carries various diseases such as cholera, intestinal worms, and diarrhea. This is why assessing and addressing contamination in the waste stream is a paramount step to ensuring the health of communities around the world.