Experience

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

• United States
• Public Policy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Great Lakes B-WET Program Specialist

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Embedded in NOAA’s Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (GLERL), I am part of a NOAA team implementing the federal Great Lakes B-WET program. I support program administration by facilitating the granting process, and managing grant data and reporting. I facilitate meetings and perform outreach and communicate with program participants. I also create and manage content for websites, social media, and other promotional outlets for the regional program. I represent B-WET at relevant regional or national meetings.



Great Lakes Commons

• Remote

• Program Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2019

  As the Program Manager for the Great Lakes Commons (GLC), I implemented a campaign to establish the Great Lakes as an equitable water commons. I collaborated with organizations and community leaders on projects where freshwater, social/cultural, and economic challenges intersect. I provided program coordination, including meeting facilitation, financial/grants management, project implementation, and strategic planning. I held virtual webinars and in-person events with our partners to implement projects, build our network, and share knowledge. I managed communications, online outreach, and supporter recruitment using our website, MailChimp, and social media. I also coordinated and facilitated monthly meetings for GLC’s leadership team to direct priorities and goals.



Herbal Lodge - Authentic Native American Natural Remedies

• United States
• Health, Wellness and Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Great Lakes Policy Specialist

  • Feb 2011 - Jun 2015

  As the Great Lakes Policy Specialist in the Natural Resources Department of the Tribal Government, I developed a new water policy program for the Tribe and serve as an expert on Great Lakes issues to a citizen commission. Duties included: federal and state policy review; representative on committees related the Great Lakes environmental issues, including EPA's Lake Michigan LAMP and the Great Lakes Executive Committee; Climate change planning; environmental strategy and campaign development; work at the local, state, tribal, and federal level to address environmental concerns; coordination within multi-partner initiatives; develop opportunities to address climate change (adaptation and mitigation planning); fisheries policies including Treaty Rights; environmental education and engagement; develop and write the Great Lakes Policy Report for educational purposes; grant management.



Grand Traverse Conservation District

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conservation Technician

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  I managed 3,000 acres of public parkland and trails. I coordinated, and implemented a land management work plan, including invasive species removal, trail, and soil erosion restoration, and created and distributed educational materials. I worked with others in a cooperative setting, as well as independently. I regularly used heavy machinery in the field, including chainsaws and augers. I managed 3,000 acres of public parkland and trails. I coordinated, and implemented a land management work plan, including invasive species removal, trail, and soil erosion restoration, and created and distributed educational materials. I worked with others in a cooperative setting, as well as independently. I regularly used heavy machinery in the field, including chainsaws and augers.