Experience

Maine Development Foundation

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

• Senior Program Director FOR/Maine

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  As Program Director of FOR/Maine, Brianna directs a cross-sector effort to grow Maine’s forest products sector by 40% by 2025 and secure Maine's position as a leader in the global forest economy. Their work includes management of seven committees consisting of industry, university, non-profit, and government participants each working to implement a holistic strategy designed to establish prosperity, continuity, and sustainability in Maine's bioeconomy. As Program Director of FOR/Maine, Brianna directs a cross-sector effort to grow Maine’s forest products sector by 40% by 2025 and secure Maine's position as a leader in the global forest economy. Their work includes management of seven committees consisting of industry, university, non-profit, and government participants each working to implement a holistic strategy designed to establish prosperity, continuity, and sustainability in Maine's bioeconomy.



The Maine Climate Table

• Network Coordinator

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

  Coordinate a network of over 120 stakeholders to promote alignment and spur innovation for climate change in Maine. Work included the development of organizational strategy, planning and implementation of multi-stakeholder convenings for business leaders, municipal leaders and residents, and development of reports. Coordinate a network of over 120 stakeholders to promote alignment and spur innovation for climate change in Maine. Work included the development of organizational strategy, planning and implementation of multi-stakeholder convenings for business leaders, municipal leaders and residents, and development of reports.



Maine Network of Community Food Councils

• Portland, Maine Area

• Network Coordinator

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2019

  Manage a collaborative network of community food councils to inspire and accelerate community-based change in local food systems. Manage a collaborative network of community food councils to inspire and accelerate community-based change in local food systems.



Cooperative Maine Business Alliance

• Maine, United States

• Program Coordinator

  • 2018 - 2019

  Manage strategy and implementation for a network of Cooperative businesses across Maine, including program design, development of benefits, member recruitment and engagement, and annual conference planning. Manage strategy and implementation for a network of Cooperative businesses across Maine, including program design, development of benefits, member recruitment and engagement, and annual conference planning.



New Entry Sustainable Farming Project

• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Farmer Training Networks Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Apr 2018

  Manage the National Incubator Farm Training Initiative and the National Apprenticeship Learning Network, which provide support to staff of beginning farmer training projects across the country by facilitating the provision of technical assistance, the promotion of a community of practice, developing practical resources, and hosting training and events.

• National Technical Assistance Coordinator

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2016

  Manage multiple partners involved in the National Incubator Farm Training Initiative and National Apprenticeship Network, to connect well-established and start-up beginning farmer training programs across the country to provide practical, train the trainer resources to strengthen capacity and improve participant outcomes.



Teatulia Organic Teas

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fair Trade and Non-GMO Program Development

  • Mar 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Research industry best practices in equitable trade and certification. • Work alongside business owner to determine and document company values. • Communicate with Fair Trade USA and the Non-GMO Project to facilitate Fair Trade and Non-GMO certification. • Manage communications and progress throughout certification process. • Research industry best practices in equitable trade and certification. • Work alongside business owner to determine and document company values. • Communicate with Fair Trade USA and the Non-GMO Project to facilitate Fair Trade and Non-GMO certification. • Manage communications and progress throughout certification process.



University of Denver

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  • Research the potential adoption of alternative agricultural technologies as options for small-scale farmers. • Received Permaculture and Aquaponincs training to be used in current research. • Research the potential adoption of alternative agricultural technologies as options for small-scale farmers. • Received Permaculture and Aquaponincs training to be used in current research.



Ekar Farm

• Denver, CO

• Farm Management Assistant

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Developed, directed and supervised projects for volunteer groups ranging in size from 5-50 people. • Managed the development and oversight of bi-weekly Farm Stand. • Directed social media outreach, resulting in 25% rise in online followership. • Assisted in managing operations on non-profit, organic educational farm. Duties included, preparing beds,seeding, irrigating, fertilizing, pest control, beekeeping and harvesting, resulting in donation of over 12,000 lbs of produce to local food pantries and non-profits.



African Community Center

• Denver, CO

• Safari Thrift Refugee Pre-Employment Program Intern

  • Dec 2011 - Aug 2012

  • Developed and executed pre-employment training resulting in participants mastering professionalism, housekeeping, and English language skills and gaining work experience. • Monitored and evaluated student progress through one-on-one skills based evaluations which proved significant progress in language and skills development. • Supervised 15 employees in organizational tasks while developing individual skills and language proficiency. • Developed and executed pre-employment training resulting in participants mastering professionalism, housekeeping, and English language skills and gaining work experience. • Monitored and evaluated student progress through one-on-one skills based evaluations which proved significant progress in language and skills development. • Supervised 15 employees in organizational tasks while developing individual skills and language proficiency.



International Rescue Committee

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Founder of Bhutanese Artisans Group

  • May 2010 - Aug 2012

  • Awarded Goucher’s Social Justice Grant to provide sewing machines to a group of Bhutanese refugees for income generation and family use which resulted in the adoption of two lucrative projects in the first three months. • Connected Bhutanese refugee community to local businesses interested in stocking handmade products. • Awarded Goucher’s Social Justice Grant to provide sewing machines to a group of Bhutanese refugees for income generation and family use which resulted in the adoption of two lucrative projects in the first three months. • Connected Bhutanese refugee community to local businesses interested in stocking handmade products.



Simmer Rock Farm

• Sparks, MD

• Farm Hand

  • May 2011 - Oct 2011

  • Seeded, harvested, washed and sorted produce on small-scale, organic, female run farm. • Prepared product for restaurants, CSAs and farmer’s markets in Baltimore, MD. • Seeded, harvested, washed and sorted produce on small-scale, organic, female run farm. • Prepared product for restaurants, CSAs and farmer’s markets in Baltimore, MD.



Community Mediation

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

• AmeriCorps Outreach Coordinator

  • Jan 2011 - Oct 2011

  • Conducted outreach through public presentations and workshops to promote the use of mediation and gain referrals which resulted in five sustained partnerships with public housing communities and drug treatment programs. • Edited, contributed to and published Community Mediation’s online newsletter and Facebook page. • Organized, planned and facilitated volunteer trainings for over 35 new mediators. • Mediated over 20 conflicts in communities and the pre-release unit of Baltimore City Jail. Over 50% of conflicts ended in agreement and/or formation of re-entry plans.



Goucher College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Multiple Positions

  • Sep 2009 - May 2010

  Connections, Peer Facilitator • Designed weekly programs to orient freshmen to campus resources and policies. • Served as a mentor for up to 20 incoming students yearly. Verge Editorial Review Board, Peer Reviewer Academic Years 2007 & 2010 • Selected, proof read and edited student academic work for publication. Connections, Peer Facilitator • Designed weekly programs to orient freshmen to campus resources and policies. • Served as a mentor for up to 20 incoming students yearly. Verge Editorial Review Board, Peer Reviewer Academic Years 2007 & 2010 • Selected, proof read and edited student academic work for publication.



International Rescue Commitee

• Baltimore, MD

• Case Management Assistant

  • May 2009 - Sep 2009

  • Oriented newly arrived refugees to daily life and customs in US. • Connected refugees with social services: enrolled families in healthcare, schools and social security. • Reported to and assisted Case Manager in day-to-day administrative responsibilities including appointment setting, record keeping and data entry. • Oriented newly arrived refugees to daily life and customs in US. • Connected refugees with social services: enrolled families in healthcare, schools and social security. • Reported to and assisted Case Manager in day-to-day administrative responsibilities including appointment setting, record keeping and data entry.



Environment Maine

• United States
• Political Organizations

• Field Manager

  • 2006 - 2006