Ethan Kunard
Executive Director at Montana Watershed Coordination Council- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Impact Measurement and Management for the SDGs
CourseraJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to ESG
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)Jul, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Montana Watershed Coordination Council
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Nov 2019 - Present
• Managed multiple sustainability projects/programs - leading team members through planning and execution of strategies to achieve goals • Implemented performance reporting metrics and data tracking methods to evaluate/analyze impacts and adapt strategies to meet program objectives • Secured investments of more than $1 million to develop a program that awarded more than 100 environmental sustainability grants • Led financial management and prepared budgets and financial reports for board of directors • Built relationships with state/federal leaders & stakeholders to increase investments and support for sustainability strategies statewide • Led strategic planning initiatives - creating roadmaps and benchmarks to reach target climate and sustainability goals • Represented 50+ member organizations in appointments to state/regional boards and councils – developing collaborative solutions to complex landscape-scale sustainability challenges • Coordinated online/in-person forums and peer exchanges, convening 750+ stakeholders • Developed communication strategies to demonstrate program performance to stakeholders and investors - publishing reports and producing online content • Led collaboration between nonprofits, government agencies, funders, and private industry to improve communication and delivery of sustainability funding/services • Engaged in public policy and provided testimony on social/environmental bills; collaborated with public agencies to implement public policy statewide
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Madison Conservation District
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United States
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Environmental Programs Manager
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Nov 2014 - Nov 2019
• Led a collaborative scoping and data analysis process with NGOs, public agencies, academia, and community members to develop prioritized strategies to meet sustainability goals • Managed data collection and organized environmental sustainability research • Developed a comprehensive analysis of socioeconomic and environmental conditions • Formed diverse partnerships with public/private stakeholders to lead strategic problem solving initiatives and develop a 10-year sustainability plan • Managed annual monitoring, analysis, and reporting initiatives to assess program impacts and prescribe strategies for improvement • Presented complex environmental data to members of the public in an engaging and accessible manner • Managed operations and finances - increasing retained earnings by 20% annually • Managed project design, contractor bidding, and construction oversight for environmental projects • Managed $500,000+ in public/private grants • Organized and facilitated sustainability workshops • Appointed Vice President of Planning & Zoning Board to lead sustainability initiatives in community development
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AmeriCorps
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Watershed Corps Member (Madison Conservation District)
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Dec 2012 - Nov 2014
• Managed & trained public/private partners in environmental data collection • Performed data analysis and reporting for stakeholder education and federal/state compliance • Developed outreach and communication campaigns to educate stakeholders on environmental sustainability principles • Led the recruitment, training, and management of 1,500+ volunteer-hours to collect federally-recognized data informing strategies for implementing sustainability projects • Managed & trained public/private partners in environmental data collection • Performed data analysis and reporting for stakeholder education and federal/state compliance • Developed outreach and communication campaigns to educate stakeholders on environmental sustainability principles • Led the recruitment, training, and management of 1,500+ volunteer-hours to collect federally-recognized data informing strategies for implementing sustainability projects
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Rocky Mountain Youth Corps
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Environmental Education Coordinator
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Jun 2012 - Nov 2012
• Developed environmental education programs - creating curriculum and managing staff to implement programs for youth, promoting hands-on immersive experiences to advance environmental education • Managed procurement of materials/supplies, logistics, and scheduling for a team of environmental educators • Led personal and professional development strategies to inspire and build leadership among youth and adults - promoting environmental stewardship ethics across multiple generations • Developed environmental education programs - creating curriculum and managing staff to implement programs for youth, promoting hands-on immersive experiences to advance environmental education • Managed procurement of materials/supplies, logistics, and scheduling for a team of environmental educators • Led personal and professional development strategies to inspire and build leadership among youth and adults - promoting environmental stewardship ethics across multiple generations
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The Nature Conservancy
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Environmental Programs Intern
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May 2011 - May 2012
• Planned and implemented environmental stewardship projects on a thousand-acre ranch preserve to improve habitat and and land and water sustainability • Managed and coordinated volunteers to implement sustainability and stewardship projects • Led environmental education programs for youth and adults to promote sustainable agricultural practices and environmental sustainability • Planned and implemented environmental stewardship projects on a thousand-acre ranch preserve to improve habitat and and land and water sustainability • Managed and coordinated volunteers to implement sustainability and stewardship projects • Led environmental education programs for youth and adults to promote sustainable agricultural practices and environmental sustainability
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Education
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2010 - 2012
University of Montana
Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Science -
2008 -
Kansas State University
Architectural Engineering
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