Experience

Prairie Rivers Network

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Energy Campaign Coordinator

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Amanda coordinates Prairie Rivers Network’s campaign to work with advocates, leaders, and communities to realize the benefits of clean, renewable energy and address the costs of non-renewable sources, such as coal. She helps develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives to fight climate change and ensure a just, equitable, and clean transition to renewable energy. Amanda coordinates Prairie Rivers Network’s campaign to work with advocates, leaders, and communities to realize the benefits of clean, renewable energy and address the costs of non-renewable sources, such as coal. She helps develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives to fight climate change and ensure a just, equitable, and clean transition to renewable energy.



HMG Engineers, Inc.

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ecologist

  • Feb 2014 - Dec 2014



HDR

• United States
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Scientist

  • May 2007 - Feb 2014

  Worked with agency personnel, engineers, developers, and private landowners to plan and implement natural resource surveys and restoration projects. Managed projects and supervised scientists and engineers in office and field settings. Conducted field work and reporting related to biological assessments, wetland and stream delineation and restoration, biological stream sampling (Rapid Bioassessment Protocol), land-use and vegetation surveys and mapping, and threatened and endangered species surveys. Gained extensive knowledge in GIS software (ArcGIS) and GPS equipment (mapping and survey-grade). Prepared applications and supporting documentation for numerous state and federal permits, including Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 401 Water Quality Certification, Stormwater Permits, wetland and stream mitigation banking instruments, and Incidental Take Permits.



Cooperative Wildlife Research Lab - SIU

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2004 - May 2007

  Identified and compared vegetative communities, wetland hydrology, soils, avian communities, invertebrate and seed abundance, and wetland restoration and management practices and costs. Delineated wetland boundaries and determined seasonal hydrology using GPS and ArcView. Conducted research throughout 2005 and 2006 on over 700 acres on 19 wetlands. Identified and compared vegetative communities, wetland hydrology, soils, avian communities, invertebrate and seed abundance, and wetland restoration and management practices and costs. Delineated wetland boundaries and determined seasonal hydrology using GPS and ArcView. Conducted research throughout 2005 and 2006 on over 700 acres on 19 wetlands.



Natural Resourses Conservation Service

• Soil Conservationist Intern

  • May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Assisted the District Conservationist and other NRCS personnel in planning and applying conservation programs. Worked with the area engineer, wildlife biologist, soil scientist, agronomist, wetland scientist, and agroforester to learn about their specialized field and the roles they play in conservation. Acquired experience in surveying, GPS, and GIS. Assisted the District Conservationist and other NRCS personnel in planning and applying conservation programs. Worked with the area engineer, wildlife biologist, soil scientist, agronomist, wetland scientist, and agroforester to learn about their specialized field and the roles they play in conservation. Acquired experience in surveying, GPS, and GIS.