Experience

350 Colorado

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Member of the governing board of directors for 350 Colorado, developing strategy, policies, procedures and regulations, monitoring financial performance, and overseeing success of the organization’s priorities and programs. Member of the governing board of directors for 350 Colorado, developing strategy, policies, procedures and regulations, monitoring financial performance, and overseeing success of the organization’s priorities and programs.



Commerce City

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Parks and Streets Project and Program Coordinator

  • May 2023 - Present

  Responsible for the planning, development, coordination and management of all Parks and Streets Operations Division in-house programs as well as outside programs & contracts. I manage multiple public works operations division programs and projects from inception to completion, conduct project walk-throughs and verify project completion. I maintain contact with City employees, vendors, contractors, and the public regarding City parks, trails, open spaces, building grounds and road rights of way landscaping. I research and develop new programs, develop and coordinate quotes, requests for bids & requests for proposals. I conduct bid openings and make recommendations on contract awards for both services & supplies, in accordance with the City's procurement policy. I assist the Parks and Streets Operations Manager in the development and administration of assigned budget. I forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies and recommend adjustments as necessary while monitoring program expenditures. I assist with coordinating Parks and Streets Division support for City or special events. I prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation and records. Show less



Adams 14 School District

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Oct 2022 - May 2023

  Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepared lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual students. Designed instructional activities which enhanced the objectives and which reflected an interdisciplinary/thematic approach to teaching. Planned and used appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflected understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and presented subject matter according to guidelines established by the district, board policies, and administrative regulations. Conducted assessment of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities. Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Worked with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements. Used technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process. Planned and assigned work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion. Showcased the academic performance of students. Conducted ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. Created classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Managed student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct / student handbook. Took all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Ascend Leadership Academy- for rising leaders in Adams 14 district STEM/Tech Cohort- professional development, Environmental Club- Founder and Group Lead, School Garden Show less



3C Consulting

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

• Account Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

  Assisted in compiling and submitting cannabis applications for business licensure in states around the country and advised clients in other countries. Clearly and professionally communicated with clients. Conducted thorough reviews of applicable municipality and/or state cannabis applications and instructions, and subsequently drafting a research document that contains all relevant information regarding the municipality/state cannabis program. Conducted thorough reviews of all applicable local and state regulations of any applicable state or local municipality hosting a cannabis program. Drafted and edited application content and ensured the content was compliant with local and state regulations. Researched new trends or developments with applicable cannabis markets and programs, and drafted research documents that summarized these findings. Assisted in compiling application content and ensured each client had all the necessary documents required for the application. Monitored the sales pipeline and analyzed opportunities, providing competitive analysis, strategies, and tactics. Generated and managed leads using Hubspot. Managed projects via Asana. Social Media manager. Show less



American Indian Academy of Denver

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

  6th grade advisor, 6th grade and 7th grade Humanities/ELA teacher, 7th and 8th grade Leadership seminar teacher 6th grade advisor, 6th grade and 7th grade Humanities/ELA teacher, 7th and 8th grade Leadership seminar teacher



LivWell Enlightened Health

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Cultivation Technician

  • Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

  Flower/Veg Cultivation technician at the largest indoor farm in Denver (Franklin facility). Responsible for ensuring plant health for the GP2 team, all gardening tasks (bottoming, defanning, trellising) in Veg and Flower rooms, cleaning and loading tables, harvesting, METRC tracking, Flower/Veg Cultivation technician at the largest indoor farm in Denver (Franklin facility). Responsible for ensuring plant health for the GP2 team, all gardening tasks (bottoming, defanning, trellising) in Veg and Flower rooms, cleaning and loading tables, harvesting, METRC tracking,



SoHum Living Soils®

• United States
• Farming

• National Sales Representative

  • Dec 2020 - Jun 2021

  Lead sales team, customer service, commercial and homegrown cultivation methodologies. Month over month increased sales. Consulted on medium/large scale cultivation facilities around the country. Lead sales team, customer service, commercial and homegrown cultivation methodologies. Month over month increased sales. Consulted on medium/large scale cultivation facilities around the country.



Kalikale Edible Landscapes

• Founder and Owner

  • May 2016 - Nov 2020

  Founded company in 2016 to address food insecurity, urban food deserts, and to connect families with locally grown edible food from their own backyard gardens. Lead consultations, designs and installation of vegetable gardens and food forests. Developed and implemented business plan, designed and maintained website, hosted educational workshops, community events, and hands-on classes for K-12 students, youth groups, and adults. Speaker at local food/sustainability conferences and events. Awarded "Green Award" by Oak Park Municipality for excellence in sustainable business and youth development. Show less



Noble Schools

• India
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  10th grade world/history and reading teacher, 9th grade advisory leader. Responsible for instruction, planning, assessment, data tracking and learning growth. 10th grade world/history and reading teacher, 9th grade advisory leader. Responsible for instruction, planning, assessment, data tracking and learning growth.



Oak Park Friends School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Mar 2016 - Jun 2017

  Lead teacher in a progressive, play-based school. Created and managed outdoor classroom, learning garden. Oak Park Green Award 2016 for excellence in promoting sustainability through school gardens. Lead teacher in a progressive, play-based school. Created and managed outdoor classroom, learning garden. Oak Park Green Award 2016 for excellence in promoting sustainability through school gardens.



Kanuikapono Learning Ctr

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Jul 2015 - Jan 2016

  Teacher: Humanities, Science, and Sustainable Agriculture to Native Hawaiian students on Hawaiian Homelands. Led students in the maintenance and enhancement of school's food forest, vegetable farm, and native plantings. Teacher: Humanities, Science, and Sustainable Agriculture to Native Hawaiian students on Hawaiian Homelands. Led students in the maintenance and enhancement of school's food forest, vegetable farm, and native plantings.



Majuro Cooperative School

• Teacher

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2015

  Taught all subjects to 25, 5th grade students. Developed unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments. Mapped curriculum and collaborated with colleagues to align K-5 school wide learning plan. Founder and manager of School Garden and Food Forest- Incorporated outdoor education into educational pedagogy. Students grew fruits and vegetables, utilized in school cooking classes and cafeteria lunches for staff and students. AWARDS: 1) Ambassador's School Garden Award, 2014 & 2015 US Department of State The United States, Japanese, and Taiwanese Embassies awarded our School Garden and Food Forest for outstanding food pro- duction, managing soil nutrients/water through polycultures, and incorporating garden in to educational pedagogy. 2) Garden to Kitchen Grant - Government of New Zealand - $25,000 to enhance and expand school garden and food forest Show less



College of the Marshall Islands

• Marshall Islands
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor of Agricultural Science

  • Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

  Adjunct teacher for course, "Intro to Agricultural Science", 20 mixed aged adults. Taught fundamentals of agricultural science, tropical agriculture, agroforestry. Practical hands on lab and established campus edible farm, while visiting area farms and food forests. Adjunct teacher for course, "Intro to Agricultural Science", 20 mixed aged adults. Taught fundamentals of agricultural science, tropical agriculture, agroforestry. Practical hands on lab and established campus edible farm, while visiting area farms and food forests.



WorldTeach

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Taught ESL to grades K-12, co teaching with a Georgian national, learned basic Georgian living with Georgian host family in Guria, the western province of Georgia. Taught ESL to grades K-12, co teaching with a Georgian national, learned basic Georgian living with Georgian host family in Guria, the western province of Georgia.



WORLDWIDE OPPORTUNITIES ON ORGANIC FARMS, USA (WWOOF-USA)

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Apprentice Farmer

  • Jun 2010 - Oct 2011

  Apprenticed under organic farmer for two growing seasons on a 5 acre mixed vegetable farm in Beaveville, IL "New Traditions Farm". Crop production, propagation, planting, field work, general farm maintenance, harvest, and farmers markets. Apprenticed under organic farmer for two growing seasons on a 5 acre mixed vegetable farm in Beaveville, IL "New Traditions Farm". Crop production, propagation, planting, field work, general farm maintenance, harvest, and farmers markets.



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Preventative Health Volunteer

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

  Trained in preventative health education and facilitation, HIV/AIDS maternal and child health, and malaria screening. Lived off grid in Amerindian village (Micobie) in the Amazon Rainforest. Conducted community health assessments, created school garden, taught ESL in primary school. Learned basic Guyanese Creole. Trained in preventative health education and facilitation, HIV/AIDS maternal and child health, and malaria screening. Lived off grid in Amerindian village (Micobie) in the Amazon Rainforest. Conducted community health assessments, created school garden, taught ESL in primary school. Learned basic Guyanese Creole.

• Teacher

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  Trained in teaching pedagogy, and taught ESL K-8 in village, living off grid with host family in a remote Marshallese village. Became fluent at Marshallese. Created hands on creative projects in all subjects to nurture creative thinking. Used music to create culturally relevant lessons, became expert spear fisherman and began experiences in Permaculture. Trained in teaching pedagogy, and taught ESL K-8 in village, living off grid with host family in a remote Marshallese village. Became fluent at Marshallese. Created hands on creative projects in all subjects to nurture creative thinking. Used music to create culturally relevant lessons, became expert spear fisherman and began experiences in Permaculture.