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Amanda Sosa
Administrative Coordinator at MA Child Abuse Emergency Line
Administrative Coordinator supporting statewide child-protection operations through scheduling, documentation, onboarding tracking, and cross-team coordination. Previous experience includes HR administration at the University of Florida and marine science education with the New England Aquarium. I’m driven by work that supports youth services, education, and community-focused conservation.
Articles

Conservation and the Environment
The Ocean Is Speaking- But Are We Still Ignoring It?
<p class="mb-4">When the humpback whale named <em>Hasselback</em> washed ashore off Massachusetts, it wasn’t just a tragic loss-it was a warning. Vess...
March 28, 2026Read article

Conservation and the Environment
Adapt or Displace? Policy Choices That Decide Who Stays in the Path of Rising Seas
<p class="mb-4">As seas rise and storms intensify, the real story of coastal resilience is not only told in elevation models, seawall heights, or engi...
March 25, 2026Read article

Media and Messaging
Humans of the Habitat: How Staff Voices Inspire Conservation Action
<p class="mb-4">Zoos are no longer just places to see animals- they’re dynamic learning environments shaped by smart media and meaningful storytelling...
March 22, 2026Read article

Advocacy
Ethical Captivity? How Storytelling and Science Reframe Zoos for a Skeptical Public
<p class="mb-4">On any given Saturday, a child might meet a rescued sea turtle at an aquarium without realizing that same institution is quietly rebui...
March 12, 2026Read article

Hiring and Onboarding
Hiring Without the Headaches: A Strategic Approach to HR Coordination
<p class="mb-4">Behind every great hire is an invisible system - the checklists, workflows, and conversations that quietly turn paperwork into progres...
March 9, 2026Read article

Sustainability
Behind the Exhibits: The Hidden Sustainability Engines of Zoos and Museums
<p class="mb-4">Imagine a zoo or museum not just as a place to learn, but as a living experiment in sustainability- where every solar panel, efficient...
March 8, 2026Read article

Conservation and the Environment
When Dolphin Scars Become Data: Citizen Photos Driving Smarter Coastal Development
<p class="mb-4">In Galveston Bay, dolphin fins have become unlikely guides for smarter coastal decision-making, turning thousands of citizen-shot phot...
February 26, 2026Read article

Leadership Perspectives
Leadership in Motion: What Managing a Hotel Taught Me About Leading People
<p class="mb-4">In the fast-paced world of hospitality, leadership isn’t born behind a desk- it’s forged in the chaos of check-ins, service failures, ...
February 17, 2026Read article

Media and Messaging
Roots Before Reach: Rethinking How We Talk About Conservation
<p class="mb-4">Saving the planet isn’t only about protecting forests- it’s about safeguarding the stories, traditions, and hopes that grow within the...
February 10, 2026Read article

Conservation and the Environment
Echoes in an Empty Ocean: The Fight to Preserve the Arctic’s Unicorn
<p class="mb-4">As the Arctic warms faster than any other region on Earth, one of its most iconic residents- the narwhal- is caught in a struggle for ...
February 8, 2026Read article

Education
Ladders to Stewardship: Tiered Conservation Education That Actually Changes Behavior
<p class="mb-4">Conservation education works best when it feels less like a one-off event and more like a journey that people can choose to go deeper ...
February 5, 2026Read article

Media and Messaging
Crisis, Clicks, and Consistency: Why Every Agency Needs Smart Media SOPs
<p class="mb-4">An organization that communicates clearly earns permission to be heard, and that clarity rarely happens by accident. Well-crafted Stan...
February 4, 2026Read article
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