Experience

Western Resource Advocates

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

• Lands and Rivers Senior Policy Analyst

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Develops and advocates for policies, model legislation and other mechanisms that protect New Mexico’s lands and rivers. My work aims to permanently protect and connect our landscapes so that they support thriving wildlife populations, robust local outdoor economies, and unparalleled opportunities to enjoy the West’s natural beauty. Develops and advocates for policies, model legislation and other mechanisms that protect New Mexico’s lands and rivers. My work aims to permanently protect and connect our landscapes so that they support thriving wildlife populations, robust local outdoor economies, and unparalleled opportunities to enjoy the West’s natural beauty.



Santa Fe National Forest

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Land Use Program Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2021

  Oversaw all facets of the Forest’s Special Uses program, resolved realty/property rights issues, and developed land acquisition proposals. Led the environmental review and permitting for a diverse spectrum of land uses, from complex infrastructure projects (transmission lines, solar arrays, communication towers, etc.) to commercial filming and whitewater rafting guides, among others. Spearheaded efforts to acquire land for incorporation into the National Forest system and resolve thorny access issues. Supervised two permanent full-time employees and one term-limited employee.Recognition:2020 Santa Fe National Forest Vision Award for modernizing the Forest’s Special Uses program and leading the largest LWCF land acquisition in Forest history2019 US Forest Service Southwestern Region Excellence in Business Operations Award for work authoring, editing, and finalizing the Southwestern Region’s Guidance Document for Acequia Management Show less

• Land and Resource Management Planner

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  Led the development of land and resource management plan components for socioeconomic resources like recreation, traditional communities, special uses, realty, and energy, pursuant to the Santa Fe National Forest’s Plan Revision process.



Council of Western State Foresters

• United States
• Forestry and Logging
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy & Communications Analyst

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Served in a temporary assignment with CWSF, which acts as a liaison between State Foresters and the US Forest Service. Focused on policy analysis and communication, including legislative tracking, wildfire updates, and development of a guide to the US Forest Service’s Hazardous Fuels Reduction program for Western State Foresters. Served in a temporary assignment with CWSF, which acts as a liaison between State Foresters and the US Forest Service. Focused on policy analysis and communication, including legislative tracking, wildfire updates, and development of a guide to the US Forest Service’s Hazardous Fuels Reduction program for Western State Foresters.



City of Boulder

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Law Clerk

  • May 2015 - Apr 2016

  Advised City attorneys, volunteer boards, and City Council on issues including open space land use authority, governmental immunity and liability, nonprofit incorporation, First Amendment protections, and cannabis regulations, among others. Advised City attorneys, volunteer boards, and City Council on issues including open space land use authority, governmental immunity and liability, nonprofit incorporation, First Amendment protections, and cannabis regulations, among others.



EMPSi: Environmental Management and Planning Solutions, Inc.

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Planning Project Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

  Reviewed documents used in the BLM’s National Greater Sage-Grouse Planning Strategy and recommended relevant resources for incorporation into administrative record. Reviewed documents used in the BLM’s National Greater Sage-Grouse Planning Strategy and recommended relevant resources for incorporation into administrative record.



Clarion Associates

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

• Intern

  • Feb 2015 - May 2015

  Researched and drafted local government land use codes, incorporating best practices in fields of sustainability, alternative energy, urban agriculture, design standards, and historic preservation. Researched and drafted local government land use codes, incorporating best practices in fields of sustainability, alternative energy, urban agriculture, design standards, and historic preservation.



City of Aspen

• Aspen, Colorado

• Community Development & Legal Intern

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Drafted amendments to the City's land use code, including rewriting regulations for development in environmentally sensitive areas Reviewed land use applications for compliance with relevant code provisions and design guidelines Researched land use implications of Amendment 64 and recommending retail marijuana regulations to City Council Prosecuted code violations in municipal court Drafted amendments to the City's land use code, including rewriting regulations for development in environmentally sensitive areas Reviewed land use applications for compliance with relevant code provisions and design guidelines Researched land use implications of Amendment 64 and recommending retail marijuana regulations to City Council Prosecuted code violations in municipal court



Colorado Municipal League

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • May 2013 - May 2014

  Responded to legal and administrative inquiries from Colorado municipal leaders Researched issues of municipal law and advocating on behalf of Colorado’s cities and towns Tracked the progression of municipal ordinances and regulations regarding Amendment 64 Responded to legal and administrative inquiries from Colorado municipal leaders Researched issues of municipal law and advocating on behalf of Colorado’s cities and towns Tracked the progression of municipal ordinances and regulations regarding Amendment 64



Mississippi Center For Justice

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AmeriCorps VISTA

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2012

  Administered pro bono legal assistance to underprivileged victims of the BP Oil Spill Performed outreach promoting services and raising awareness of compensatory eligibility Coordinated legal clinics and supervised law student volunteer projects pertaining to oil spill Evaluated coastal restoration plans for recommendation to EPA’s Gulf Restoration Task Force Administered pro bono legal assistance to underprivileged victims of the BP Oil Spill Performed outreach promoting services and raising awareness of compensatory eligibility Coordinated legal clinics and supervised law student volunteer projects pertaining to oil spill Evaluated coastal restoration plans for recommendation to EPA’s Gulf Restoration Task Force



Bike Taxi Unlimited

• Greater New Orleans Area

• Pedicab Driver

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  Makin' rate. Makin' rate.



One Wisconsin Now

• Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Research and Communications Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2010

  Researched and analyzed candidate issue positions and proposed legislation Helped cultivate social media presence via Facebook, Twitter and blog postings Researched and analyzed candidate issue positions and proposed legislation Helped cultivate social media presence via Facebook, Twitter and blog postings



The Badger Herald

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• News Reporter

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Covered state issues, concentrating on Wisconsin's legislature and judiciary Covered state issues, concentrating on Wisconsin's legislature and judiciary



L'Anglophone

• Belgium
• Newspaper Publishing

• Reporting Intern

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  Pitched story ideas at weekly editorial meetings and wrote articles for online publication Provided contextual information for ex-pat readers unfamiliar with local (Brussels), national (Belgian) and European issues Pitched story ideas at weekly editorial meetings and wrote articles for online publication Provided contextual information for ex-pat readers unfamiliar with local (Brussels), national (Belgian) and European issues



Office of Assemblyman Gary Sherman (D-Port Wing)

• Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Legislative Intern

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Researched proposed assembly bills and performed constituent services Researched proposed assembly bills and performed constituent services