Mia S.

About Mia S.

Hello, If I have requested to connect with you, then your work or recent experiences inspire me. I like to connect myself with like-minded individuals in the realm of the environment, artificial intelligence, public health, and policy.My passion is finding the balance between national interests and global responsibilities, ensuring that we protect our shared planet for future generations. My work focuses on plastic pollution and the role of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, in environmental governance, with an emphasis on ensuring that affected communities and young people are meaningfully included in decision-making. I approach climate and environmental policy as a collective challenge that requires structural political and economic solutions, rather than a focus on individual responsibility.As a youth advocate and researcher, I bring strong qualitative and quantitative research, leadership, and communication skills to support a democratically anchored green transition. My experience includes projects on plastics, fisheries, and public environmental governance, as well as participation in high-level research initiatives and international conferences. Most recently, I attended UNEA-7 and INC-5.2, where I conducted research on stakeholder engagement, global plastics governance, and the use of artificial intelligence in international environmental policy processes. I aim to bridge science and policy and contribute to equitable, evidence-based solutions within international organizations and civil society spaces.In addition to my research and advocacy work, I currently serve as a Legislative Assistant in the Maryland General Assembly in the office of Delegate Michele Guyton (District 42B), Vice Chair of the House Environmental, Transportation, and Energy Committee. This experience has strengthened my understanding of how environmental, energy, and transportation policy is developed and negotiated at the state level, and has reinforced my commitment to inclusive, evidence-based governance that connects local concerns with broader environmental and climate objectives.

Experience

1. Legislative Assistant

   The Maryland General Assembly

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Office of Delegate Michele Guyton, District 42B | Vice Chair of the Environmental and Transportation ( & Energy) Committee in the House of Delegates- Assist with legislative research and policy analysis in alignment with the Delegate’s legislative agenda and priorities- Research and analyze information for upcoming bills; track pending legislation, amendments, and committee activity to support the Delegate- Prepare comprehensive briefing binders for all committee hearings, including bill summaries, amendments, testimony, and supporting materials; continuously update binders as testimony and new information are received- Maintain and manage bill tracking binders to monitor legislative progress and ensure materials remain current and organized throughout the session- Draft policy memos, briefings, legislative bond initiatives (LBIs), position letters, media releases, and other legislative materials- Develop and design social media content using Canva to communicate legislative priorities, bill updates, and constituent information- Circulate bill “bluebacks” throughout the General Assembly to obtain co-sponsor signatures for the Delegate’s legislation- Conduct outreach by contacting witnesses and stakeholders to request testimony and support for upcoming legislation- Perform general legislative and administrative duties, including greeting the public, attaining and sorting mail, duplicating materials, and ordering office supplies- Utilize Microsoft Office, MGA website navigation, virtual meeting platforms, and Airtable to organize legislative information, track bills, manage data, and support workflow efficiency.

Education

• Washington College

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Science Major