Experience

Pivot: Global Bioethanol Coalition
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Executive Director

  • Jan 2022 - Present


Garner Advisors

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Jul 2020 - Jan 2022

  Coordinated and managed international programs within the clean energy industry, specifically focusing on household energy opportunities and building enterprise through low-carbon technologies. Developed continued visibility within the sector and worked to create dialogue and education around solutions that create access and influence in an effective manner. Coordinated and managed international programs within the clean energy industry, specifically focusing on household energy opportunities and building enterprise through low-carbon technologies. Developed continued visibility within the sector and worked to create dialogue and education around solutions that create access and influence in an effective manner.



Seeds of Change Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Director of Operations

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2020

  Managed programming within a non-profit organization that grounds itself in sustainability and provides effective resources, enabling individuals to change their families, communities, and eventually the world. Visit www.seedsofchange.org to see how you can make an impact around the world! Managed programming within a non-profit organization that grounds itself in sustainability and provides effective resources, enabling individuals to change their families, communities, and eventually the world. Visit www.seedsofchange.org to see how you can make an impact around the world!



POET

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Biomass Research Scientist

  • Nov 2013 - Jun 2016

  Performed research for cellulosic ethanol feedstock operations; supported LIBERTY - one of the first commercial scale cellulosic plants in the nation.

• Process Development Technician

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2013

  Worked on a variety of research projects to develop increased energy efficiency in the fields of cellulosic ethanol and establish novel petroleum alternatives.

• Operator

  • Nov 2011 - Jul 2012

  Operated the cellulosic ethanol plant at POET Research Center, managing both physical plant processes as well as the DCS control system.



Bureau of Land Management

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Range Technician

  • Jul 2011 - Oct 2011

  Performed land assessments for federal use, monitored livestock operations, created GPS maps of boundary lines, and participated in biological control methods for noxious weeds. Performed land assessments for federal use, monitored livestock operations, created GPS maps of boundary lines, and participated in biological control methods for noxious weeds.



Morocco Exchange

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs

• Program Leader

  • May 2009 - May 2011

  Facilitated cultural immersion tours through Morocco for American college students studying abroad in Spain. Facilitated cultural immersion tours through Morocco for American college students studying abroad in Spain.



United States Peace Corps

• Peace Corps Volunteer

  • Mar 2007 - May 2009

  Worked in a local village to incorporate environmental education in the school system and manage associated camps and clubs, as well as establish sustainable environmental practices among the villagers. Also worked to promote women's rights and education. Worked in a local village to incorporate environmental education in the school system and manage associated camps and clubs, as well as establish sustainable environmental practices among the villagers. Also worked to promote women's rights and education.