Experience

Conservation Voters New Mexico & CVNM Education Fund

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Advocate, Lands, Water, & Wildlife

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Research and track public lands policy developments across the West.Develop and recommend statewide public lands policy priorities on issue areas including water, wildlife, public lands access, oil and gas regulation, transparency, and outdoor recreation that meet the long term goals of CVNM and CVNM Education Fund. Engage and educate community leaders and partners to build support for public lands policy priorities.Engage with New Mexico state agencies around public lands and wildlife policy decisions including the Department of Game and Fish, State Game Commission, Oil Conservation Division, State Land Office, State Parks Division, Youth Conservation Corps, Outdoor Recreation Division, along with other agencies.Educate legislators on public policy and provide legislative advocacy efforts in legislative session.Assist with accountability, electoral, and other policy work that meets CVNM’s goals.



Ski Pro

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Store Manager

  • Dec 2016 - May 2019

  Led daily operations of the largest outdoor action sports retailer in the southwest.Maintained store staff effectiveness by training, coaching, and counselingemployees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service and product expertise.Developed business strategies to expand customer base, increase store traffic andoptimize profitability.Coordinated with buyers and owner to ensure proper inventory levels in the store.



Malama Maha`ulepu

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2016

  Working to preserve, for future generations, the irreplaceable natural and cultural resources of Maha`ulepu, Kauai's last undeveloped south shore and wilderness heritage.Designed, implemented, and managed conservation programs and opportunities in conjunction with the Board of Directors and Steering Committee.Maintained and expanded relationships with Maha’ulepu land owners and a wide range of partners and stakeholder groups.Prepared, with the Board of Directors, strategic plans and annual operating plans, and ensured their implementation; articulated and expanded a vision for our mission and oversee the expansion of the organization’s outreach. Recruited and managed volunteer base, coordinated volunteer training and stewardship work.Mobilized community and political support for Malama Maha'ulepu’s work. Lead the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors in association with the board.Secured public and private foundation funds for unrestricted and restricted uses; identified and executed additional development programs, including planned giving and capital campaigns.



Vermont Law Land Use Institute

• Research Associate

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

  Project-based research to provide sound and innovative information, experience, and education to advance the practice of land use law and planning.Tracked and advocated for state and federal land use legislation and court decisions; briefed local planning commissions on state policy changes.Provided analysis of Vermont Act 250 to local environmental groups.Drafted position papers on New England land use policy initiatives.Edited conservation law text materials for the Land Trust Alliance.



Summit Land Conservancy

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

• Director of Conservation

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2012

  Working in partnership with landowners to facilitate the permanent protection of Summit County's remaining agricultural lands, public trails, view sheds, animal habitats, waterways, and range lands.Worked with private landowners to negotiate & draft conservation easements.Prepared ecological baseline reports for all newly conserved properties; performed new property due diligence and research.Worked with municipalities & state agencies to secure easements on government-owned open space and open space designated through development agreements.Monitored all conservation easements held by the Conservancy to assess compliance of easement terms and biodiversity health, created accompanying maps, and drafted thorough annual monitoring reports.Managed staff and volunteers for stewardship and outreach campaigns.Prepared grants and collaborated with funding sources & environmental agencies.Strategic conservation and land use planning; drafted state and local master plans and management programs; ecological restoration initiatives.Represented the Conservancy at local and national conferences and environmental events.



The Kestrel Trust & Valley Land Fund

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Land Steward & GIS Projects Assistant

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2008

  Conserving the land that sustains the quality of life and ecological integrity of the Connecticut River Valley.Assisted with new property baseline documentation & updated old reports.Monitored conservation easements and assessed legal compliance of reserved use rights.Developed and maintained property databases.Performed GIS mapping of new and existing properties.Provided community outreach and education efforts with partner organizations. Conserving the land that sustains the quality of life and ecological integrity of the Connecticut River Valley.Assisted with new property baseline documentation & updated old reports.Monitored conservation easements and assessed legal compliance of reserved use rights.Developed and maintained property databases.Performed GIS mapping of new and existing properties.Provided community outreach and education efforts with partner organizations.



Blue Bear Ranch

• Sustainability Coordinator

  • May 2007 - Sep 2007

  Field experience in land use for ecosystem sustainability and tourism management. Worked to develop environmentally sound business practices and conservation strategies for a mountain resort trail riding operation. Created and implemented a visitor use and trail management plan to preserve riparian habitat and mitigate soil erosion.Implemented lower intensity grazing procedures and grassland usage.Helped the Ranch switch from flood irrigation to drip and sprinkler infrastructure.Led group outings for invasive species removal throughout the property. Represented the Ranch at local environmental events and reported on the economic incentives of environmentally sound business models.