Jill Hepp
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Matthew King, Ph.D.
While I served as the Sea Grant International Program Manager, Jill worked with me on NOAA's efforts related to Sea Grant International in the Latin America and the Caribbean regions. Jill is one of the most thoughtful, kind-hearted individuals I've had the pleasure of working with in my career. Not only did I learn loads from her professionally, but also personally. She is level headed, pragmatic, thoughtful and considerate in all that she pursues. She leads by creating and fostering excellent interpersonal relationships and by listening, and listening very well. I loved it that I didn't have to repeat myself. I could give Jill direction, or hear her thoughts on how to proceed, and she would execute once a decision was made. She was also able to deal with bureaucracy much better than I by being patience and focused on the goal at hand. I would highly recommend Jill as a fellow conservationist and professional in the environmental field. Perhaps we'll work together again one day, maybe not, but we'll always be friends.
Matthew King, Ph.D.
While I served as the Sea Grant International Program Manager, Jill worked with me on NOAA's efforts related to Sea Grant International in the Latin America and the Caribbean regions. Jill is one of the most thoughtful, kind-hearted individuals I've had the pleasure of working with in my career. Not only did I learn loads from her professionally, but also personally. She is level headed, pragmatic, thoughtful and considerate in all that she pursues. She leads by creating and fostering excellent interpersonal relationships and by listening, and listening very well. I loved it that I didn't have to repeat myself. I could give Jill direction, or hear her thoughts on how to proceed, and she would execute once a decision was made. She was also able to deal with bureaucracy much better than I by being patience and focused on the goal at hand. I would highly recommend Jill as a fellow conservationist and professional in the environmental field. Perhaps we'll work together again one day, maybe not, but we'll always be friends.
Matthew King, Ph.D.
While I served as the Sea Grant International Program Manager, Jill worked with me on NOAA's efforts related to Sea Grant International in the Latin America and the Caribbean regions. Jill is one of the most thoughtful, kind-hearted individuals I've had the pleasure of working with in my career. Not only did I learn loads from her professionally, but also personally. She is level headed, pragmatic, thoughtful and considerate in all that she pursues. She leads by creating and fostering excellent interpersonal relationships and by listening, and listening very well. I loved it that I didn't have to repeat myself. I could give Jill direction, or hear her thoughts on how to proceed, and she would execute once a decision was made. She was also able to deal with bureaucracy much better than I by being patience and focused on the goal at hand. I would highly recommend Jill as a fellow conservationist and professional in the environmental field. Perhaps we'll work together again one day, maybe not, but we'll always be friends.
Matthew King, Ph.D.
While I served as the Sea Grant International Program Manager, Jill worked with me on NOAA's efforts related to Sea Grant International in the Latin America and the Caribbean regions. Jill is one of the most thoughtful, kind-hearted individuals I've had the pleasure of working with in my career. Not only did I learn loads from her professionally, but also personally. She is level headed, pragmatic, thoughtful and considerate in all that she pursues. She leads by creating and fostering excellent interpersonal relationships and by listening, and listening very well. I loved it that I didn't have to repeat myself. I could give Jill direction, or hear her thoughts on how to proceed, and she would execute once a decision was made. She was also able to deal with bureaucracy much better than I by being patience and focused on the goal at hand. I would highly recommend Jill as a fellow conservationist and professional in the environmental field. Perhaps we'll work together again one day, maybe not, but we'll always be friends.
Experience
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Conservation International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Director
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Independent Consultant
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Global
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Independent Consultant
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2017 - Jan 2021
Meeting facilitation, agenda setting, report preparation, policy analysis and project management for local and international NGO's. Meeting facilitation, agenda setting, report preparation, policy analysis and project management for local and international NGO's.
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WWF
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Sustainable Energy Advocacy Lead
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2020
Manage WWF’s overall efforts toward promoting a free flowing Mekong River in Cambodia by supporting outreach and promotion of alternative non-hydro renewable energy solutions in Cambodia. Manage WWF’s overall efforts toward promoting a free flowing Mekong River in Cambodia by supporting outreach and promotion of alternative non-hydro renewable energy solutions in Cambodia.
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Project Director
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Mar 2015 - May 2016
• Led the team of organizers, policy experts and outreach staff dedicated to the goal of establishing the world’s largest network of marine reserves around Antarctica. • Oversaw all aspects of the campaign including grant management and reporting, management of team of a dozen consultants, coalition policy coordination and representing AOA at the annual Antarctic policy forums. • Led the team of organizers, policy experts and outreach staff dedicated to the goal of establishing the world’s largest network of marine reserves around Antarctica. • Oversaw all aspects of the campaign including grant management and reporting, management of team of a dozen consultants, coalition policy coordination and representing AOA at the annual Antarctic policy forums.
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The Pew Charitable Trusts
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Officer, International Ocean Conservation
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Nov 2013 - Feb 2015
•Work hand in hand with Senior Director to lead a team of 60 plus staff working on 8 international policy campaigns to address the major global impacts to ocean conservation. •Oversee operations and workload of core team focused on providing strategic support to campaigns and execution of special projects such as project funding renewals, annual planning and evaluations.
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Director, Global Shark Conservation
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Aug 2012 - Nov 2013
•Directed all aspects of a fast-paced, international advocacy campaign focused on reversing the decline in the world’s shark populations. Day-to-day operations of ten-person, $6 million dollar effort included developing campaign policy and strategy, recruiting and managing staff and consultants, budgeting; media and policymaker outreach;and fundraising. •Developed and executed strategic plans for more than a dozen campaign projects around the globe working with Pew staff, partners and… Show more •Directed all aspects of a fast-paced, international advocacy campaign focused on reversing the decline in the world’s shark populations. Day-to-day operations of ten-person, $6 million dollar effort included developing campaign policy and strategy, recruiting and managing staff and consultants, budgeting; media and policymaker outreach;and fundraising. •Developed and executed strategic plans for more than a dozen campaign projects around the globe working with Pew staff, partners and consultants to ensure national and international policy outcomes, including multiple shark sanctuaries. Efforts resulted in more than 12 million square kilometers of ocean where shark fishing prohibited by national laws. •Advocated for shark conservation measures at CITES, IATTC, WCPFC and ICCAT. Developed campaign policy positions, prepared advocacy materials and briefs, and executed outreach strategies to ensure multiple successful outcomes at these international forums.
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Manager, Global Shark Conservation
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Oct 2009 - Aug 2012
• Assist with strategy and policy development; campaign budgeting; negotiating, writing and implementing contracts; media and policymaker outreach; communication approvals and fundraising. • Develop and execute strategic campaign plans for more than a dozen campaign projects around the globe working with Pew staff, partners and consultants to ensure national and international policy outcomes, including multiple shark sanctuaries. • Advocate for shark conservation measures at CITES… Show more • Assist with strategy and policy development; campaign budgeting; negotiating, writing and implementing contracts; media and policymaker outreach; communication approvals and fundraising. • Develop and execute strategic campaign plans for more than a dozen campaign projects around the globe working with Pew staff, partners and consultants to ensure national and international policy outcomes, including multiple shark sanctuaries. • Advocate for shark conservation measures at CITES, IATTC, WCPFC and ICCAT. Develop campaign policy positions, write advocacy materials and briefs, and execute outreach strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
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World Wildlife Fund
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Officer
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Oct 2005 - Oct 2009
•Researched and advocated for wildlife trade issues, CITES and fisheries management. Edited and oversaw publication process for marine and fishery reports and published regional newsletter. •Coordinated $550,000 Department of State capacity building grant in Central America. Project strengthened regional government capacity to implement CITES, reduce illegal wildlife trade, and promote sustainable use. •Researched and advocated for wildlife trade issues, CITES and fisheries management. Edited and oversaw publication process for marine and fishery reports and published regional newsletter. •Coordinated $550,000 Department of State capacity building grant in Central America. Project strengthened regional government capacity to implement CITES, reduce illegal wildlife trade, and promote sustainable use.
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University of Maryland
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2003 - May 2005
• Organized all administrative and programmatic components of the Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development Graduate Program, including advising current students, maintaining alumni relations, and interacting with prospective applicants. • Taught laboratory section for the Introductory Ecology, Evolution and Diversity course. Responsible for all aspects of teaching, including class preparation, facilitation and evaluation for 21 university students. • Organized all administrative and programmatic components of the Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development Graduate Program, including advising current students, maintaining alumni relations, and interacting with prospective applicants. • Taught laboratory section for the Introductory Ecology, Evolution and Diversity course. Responsible for all aspects of teaching, including class preparation, facilitation and evaluation for 21 university students.
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NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager
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Oct 2002 - May 2005
•Assisted with development of Sea Grant International program in Latin America to develop partnerships between international universities and domestic Sea Grant programs. Program management included facilitating local partnerships, fundraising, processing interagency grants and facilitation of international meetings and conference sessions. •Researched conservation, development, socio-economic, ecological and governance activities in region for white papers and grant proposals. •Assisted with development of Sea Grant International program in Latin America to develop partnerships between international universities and domestic Sea Grant programs. Program management included facilitating local partnerships, fundraising, processing interagency grants and facilitation of international meetings and conference sessions. •Researched conservation, development, socio-economic, ecological and governance activities in region for white papers and grant proposals.
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Peace Corps
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Green Reef Program Director
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Jun 2000 - Jul 2002
•Assisted with project development, strategic planning, educational outreach and capacity building for local Belizean NGO. •Secured $250,000 UNDP GEF grant, as well as international NGO and private foundation support for the Nassau Grouper Recovery Campaign. My contributions to this project included producing an educational video that aired on national Belizean TV, contributed to published research methodology, and drafted national fisheries legislation amendment to support the conservation… Show more •Assisted with project development, strategic planning, educational outreach and capacity building for local Belizean NGO. •Secured $250,000 UNDP GEF grant, as well as international NGO and private foundation support for the Nassau Grouper Recovery Campaign. My contributions to this project included producing an educational video that aired on national Belizean TV, contributed to published research methodology, and drafted national fisheries legislation amendment to support the conservation of this threatened species. •Conducted an ecological impact survey of visitors to a local marine reserve as part of a socio-economic carrying capacity study sponsored by WWF. Show less •Assisted with project development, strategic planning, educational outreach and capacity building for local Belizean NGO. •Secured $250,000 UNDP GEF grant, as well as international NGO and private foundation support for the Nassau Grouper Recovery Campaign. My contributions to this project included producing an educational video that aired on national Belizean TV, contributed to published research methodology, and drafted national fisheries legislation amendment to support the conservation… Show more •Assisted with project development, strategic planning, educational outreach and capacity building for local Belizean NGO. •Secured $250,000 UNDP GEF grant, as well as international NGO and private foundation support for the Nassau Grouper Recovery Campaign. My contributions to this project included producing an educational video that aired on national Belizean TV, contributed to published research methodology, and drafted national fisheries legislation amendment to support the conservation of this threatened species. •Conducted an ecological impact survey of visitors to a local marine reserve as part of a socio-economic carrying capacity study sponsored by WWF. Show less
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Education
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2003 - 2005
University of Maryland College Park
Master's degree, Conservation Biology -
1996 - 2000
University of San Diego
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
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