Kristiana Teige Witherill
Partner, Natural Infrastructure at Willamette Partnership- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Power Searcher
GoogleJul, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Drinking Water Treatment Operator, Grade 2
California Department of Public HealthJan, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Willamette Partnership
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner, Natural Infrastructure
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Jun 2017 - Present
-Facilitate and support cross-sector collaboratives working on innovative approaches to water management-Design, plan, and execute workshops and interviews to collect valuable stakeholder feedback for programs-Analyze stakeholder feedback and identify themes, report findings and recommendations-Develop science and policy tools to align watershed restoration with regulatory programs or project finance-Script and produce original video content communicating program details to various audiences
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Deputy Director
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Apr 2015 - Oct 2016
-Worked closely with Executive Director to determine organization's strategic plan, goals, and activities-Co-wrote and managed over $2.2 m in grants, winning more than $1.9 m in grant funding over 4 years-Created and managed newsletter campaigns reaching over 3,000 people monthly-Facilitated program strategy meetings for outside partners, including gathering team of experts to provide external feedback on program strengths and weaknesses; summarized findings-Developed and delivered program status presentations to Board of Directors and Strategic Advisors-Wrote and designed original content to be shared on CDW website and through social media-Assisted in developing agenda, selecting and managing speakers, and presenting at annual and semiannual convenings of 50-100 people-Oversaw operation and maintenance of organization's software and technology-Supervised Program Associate
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Program Manager
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Feb 2012 - Mar 2015
-Created work plan with action items for the CDW Academy team to accomplish goals set out in the strategic plan, coordinating staff and outside partners-Co-authored and managed grant fundraising efforts, including tracking of reporting and due dates-Designed and implemented Salesforce database with consultants, integrating over 3,000 contacts to more effectively track outreach and engagement efforts; trained staff-Produced regular webinar series complemented by quarterly newsletter campaigns
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Research Associate
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
Co-authored report for the Targeted Watersheds Grant and Ohio Water Development Authority projects, related to the nutrient trading project in the Ohio River Basin Co-authored report for the Targeted Watersheds Grant and Ohio Water Development Authority projects, related to the nutrient trading project in the Ohio River Basin
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Consultant
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Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
Compiled data and generated maps to characterize soil profile and possible sources of groundwater contamination for proposed storm water management/ groundwater recharge project at Santa Barbara County Bowl Compiled data and generated maps to characterize soil profile and possible sources of groundwater contamination for proposed storm water management/ groundwater recharge project at Santa Barbara County Bowl
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Bureau of Land Management
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Wilderness Research Intern
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
Collaborated directly with CA State Ecologist to monitor water and soil quality in three tributaries of the Cache Creek watershed Collaborated directly with CA State Ecologist to monitor water and soil quality in three tributaries of the Cache Creek watershed
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District Clerk
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Dec 2007 - Jul 2009
-Managed several multi-million dollar bank accounts including accounts payable, deposits, transfers, reconciliations; generated monthly P&L statements to show District income and expenditure-Worked closely with General Manager to create District’s annual budgets-Processed applications for Sewer Connection, Private Fire Protection, Remodel permits-Executed all human resources functions including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, paperwork for new and existing employees, payroll-Created staff reports for and kept minutes of District’s bi-monthly Board of Directors meetings-Formalized job duties, selected and trained replacement
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Education
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2009 - 2011
Bren School of Environmental Science & Management - University of California, Santa Barbara
MS, Environmental Science and Management -
2003 - 2007
Wellesley College
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
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