James Walkingstick
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David Pratt
I’ve had the privilege of working with James on a number of issues. His ability to bring people together around a common cause is one of his biggest strengths. He has excellent organizational skills and a passion to make a difference in the world, whether it’s LGBQT, indigenous, or environmental rights. His drive and determination along with his keen intellect are the foundation in his advocacy for all social issues.
David Pratt
I’ve had the privilege of working with James on a number of issues. His ability to bring people together around a common cause is one of his biggest strengths. He has excellent organizational skills and a passion to make a difference in the world, whether it’s LGBQT, indigenous, or environmental rights. His drive and determination along with his keen intellect are the foundation in his advocacy for all social issues.
David Pratt
I’ve had the privilege of working with James on a number of issues. His ability to bring people together around a common cause is one of his biggest strengths. He has excellent organizational skills and a passion to make a difference in the world, whether it’s LGBQT, indigenous, or environmental rights. His drive and determination along with his keen intellect are the foundation in his advocacy for all social issues.
David Pratt
I’ve had the privilege of working with James on a number of issues. His ability to bring people together around a common cause is one of his biggest strengths. He has excellent organizational skills and a passion to make a difference in the world, whether it’s LGBQT, indigenous, or environmental rights. His drive and determination along with his keen intellect are the foundation in his advocacy for all social issues.
Experience
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Miami Waterkeeper
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy Intern
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Dec 2022 - Present
Serving as a Policy Intern for the Miami Waterkeeper. Partnering with local environmental experts to analyze the policy, infrastructure and environmental impacts of renewed sewer systems and flood alleviation plans. Responsible for drafting a comprehensive schematic report on the feasibility of county-wide transitions from septic systems to comprehensive sewage systems in response to rising water levels in Miami-Dade County. Role supported by the Miami Waterkeeper and Harvard University, with the guidance of multiple members of the global network in the Waterkeeper Alliance. Supplemental to my work with the London Waterkeeper, Tar Creekkeeper, Grand Riverkeeper and Waiwai Ola Waterkeepers, Hawaiian Islands Show less
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L.E.A.D. Agency
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Italy
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Board Member
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Oct 2019 - Present
Serving 3rd consecutive term as Executive Board Member for Local Environmental Action Demanded, Inc. Leading efforts on toxic metal remediation in rural communities of northeast Oklahoma, focusing on the public health risk of lead and zinc to Indigenous families. Community organizer, rally director, and proud activist. Recently produced an updated Land Use Plan for the Quapaw Nation that utilizes GIS mapping to identify land ownership, land use, and the potential for solar power, wetland restoration, and agrarian development. Published in various outlets and featured in Minority and Indigenous Trends 2020. Show less
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Education
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2017 - 2023
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Social Anthropology -
2015 - 2017
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Concurrent Enrollment, Arts and Sciences
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