Experience

Vermont Law and Graduate School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Program and Development Officer

  • Apr 2018 - Present

• Program Coordinator

  • May 2017 - Apr 2018



Vermont Natural Resources Council

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Intern

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017



University of Michigan

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Curriculum Development Consultant

  • May 2016 - Sep 2016

  Researched a case in public utility regulation, and teased out relevant principles which were then translated into quantitative exercises for a graduate-level introductory course in ecological economics. Designed and performed interviews with practitioners in the field to craft a multi-media instructional narrative on the case, and drafted learning objectives and assessment protocol to accompany these materials. Final product available here: http://www.learnmsc.org/cases/baltimore-smart-meters#/



University of Michigan

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Instructor

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  Prepared teaching materials, and managed discussion-based classes for a graduate-level introductory course on Environmental Economics. Prepared teaching materials, and managed discussion-based classes for a graduate-level introductory course on Environmental Economics.



Huron River Watershed Council

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Watershed Planning Summer Assistant

  • May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Contributing author and researcher for Norton Creek Watershed Management Plan. Also produced a summary report for the project entitled “Best Management Practices to Decrease Sediment and Increase Dissolved Oxygen in Urban Streams: Considerations for Norton Creek.” Guided portion of climate change adaptation program towards developing achievable goals and establishing a framework to monitor implementation success for the protection of vulnerable riparian habitat in the Huron Natural River District.Facilitated several key stakeholder engagement meetings and presentations with target audiences ranging from the general public to professional topic experts, local township representatives, and state authorities.Developed outreach and educational materials for three programs with varying target audiences (web pages, green infrastructure brochures, and zoning ordinance spreadsheets and informational diagrams).Coordinated with citizen-science volunteers to collect in-field water quality sampling and land habitat assessment data.



University of Michigan

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Associate

  • Sep 2014 - May 2015

  Designed and managed phone interviews and internet surveys with professionals to explore global applications in market-based conservation. Drafted case study narratives on interviewees outlining their experiences both within the field of market-based conservation and with a particular fellowship program. Developed 190 page report for client organization that evaluates client's fellowship program, analyzes how funding and program activities target and lead to conservation outcomes, and outlines a model theory of change.



Keystone Conservation

• United States
• Environmental Services

• Development and Communications Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Jul 2014

  Coordinated grant application process, researched funding opportunities, developed relationships with donors, generated funding proposals, and produced annual communications and publication materials (i.e. brochures, annual reports, annual appeal letters, and social media posts).Explored new avenues for outreach, generated financial data for reports, and performed daily banking.Accomplishments over a period of nine months:Helped raise over $39,000 in member contributions through a series of campaignsEstablished three new foundation relationships, and three new sources for in-kind giftsDrafted grant applications that successfully secured over $32,000 in foundation funds



Montana Conservation Corps

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Program Coordinator

  • Feb 2012 - Nov 2013

  AmeriCorps position. Trained youth crew leaders in backcountry, technical, and leadership skills to take teens on conservation expeditions; acted as senior support for leaders in the field; and developed youth program model framework and training curriculum.Planned and facilitated youth outreach, recruitment, interviews, orientations, graduations, and disciplinary actions.Launched and managed four large-scale community events to recognize national service days. Duties included volunteer recruitment and oversight (50-70 volunteers/event), acquiring donations and funding, maintaining partnership/co-sponsor relations, and soliciting media coverage (published press releases, invited reporters, and interviewed with a local news channel).



YMCA Camp Thunderbird

• Outdoor Naturalist

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Ran outdoor science classes for participants ranging from 3rd grade through college in subjects including limnology, aquatic ecology, wildlife ecology, meteorology, and forest systems. Developed an updated curriculum for three courses to coincide with GA, NC, and SC state science standards. Ran outdoor science classes for participants ranging from 3rd grade through college in subjects including limnology, aquatic ecology, wildlife ecology, meteorology, and forest systems. Developed an updated curriculum for three courses to coincide with GA, NC, and SC state science standards.



Adirondack Leadership Expeditions

• Wilderness Therapy Head Field Instructor

  • May 2010 - Aug 2011

  Guided at-risk teens through the wilderness while supporting therapeutic objectives, running games and initiatives, designing and leading group discussions and program lessons, and ensuring the health and safety of all participants. Trained new staff in backcountry travel, primitive survival skills, leadership, and program facilitation. Guided at-risk teens through the wilderness while supporting therapeutic objectives, running games and initiatives, designing and leading group discussions and program lessons, and ensuring the health and safety of all participants. Trained new staff in backcountry travel, primitive survival skills, leadership, and program facilitation.