Experience

Mississippi Park Connection

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stewardship Director

  • Aug 2022 - Present



YMCA Camp Northern Lights

• Board Member

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Community board member, and member of Outreach & Inclusion and Buildings & Properties committees. Community board member, and member of Outreach & Inclusion and Buildings & Properties committees.



Self-employed

• Saint Paul, MN

• Independent Contractor

  • May 2019 - Present

  Collaborate with private landowners, land trust organizations, and consultant team on the development of habitat and restoration management plans for properties protected by conservation easements. * Research and author sections of plans, including cultural background, geology, hydrology, presettlement vegetation, and conservation context. * Work closely with lead ecologist on landowner interviews and assist with vegetation surveys. * Do final editing of plans, ensuring accuracy of information, continuity of voice, and quality grammar and formatting. Show less



Friends of the Mississippi River

• Member of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Working Group

  • Sep 2017 - Present



University of St. Thomas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sustainability Program Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Sep 2022



Minnesota Environmental Fund

• Board Member

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2020



Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Environmental Justice Analyst

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2017

  Supported implementation of MPCA’s Environmental Justice Framework, which outlines strategies and actions to modify practices and integrate environmental justice principles into the agency's work. * Built relationships with community members, MPCA and other state agency staff, activists, and regulated businesses to address cumulative impacts of pollution.* Assisted in development and application of tools to screen for environmental justice concerns, disparities, and community vulnerabilities.* Helped form the state’s first Environmental Justice Advisory Group, opening previously nonexistent pathways for communication and bringing missing voices to the table. Show less

• MN GreenCorps Program Coordinator

  • Dec 2012 - Mar 2015

  Directed program utilizing AmeriCorps members to assist local government units, educational institutions, communities, and nonprofit organizations in implementing targeted and measurable environmental projects.* Managed federally funded grant with $1 million program budget, wrote annual federal application and regular reporting.* Coordinated the selection of sub-grantees with projects in urban forestry, green infrastructure, stormwater, local foods, air quality, transportation, waste prevention and recycling, and energy conservation. * Facilitated the hiring of up to 40 AmeriCorps members per year for the selected projects.* Managed projects to ensure successful completion, from work plan development through implementation.* Tracked data on environmental outputs and outcomes and reported progress to funders, program partners, and agency leadership through written reports and presentations.* Developed and conducted trainings: presented workshops, arranged speakers, facilitated panel discussions, and conducted post-training surveys. * Handled contracts for sub-grantees, trainers, program evaluators, and other services. * Hired and supervised two program associates.* Evaluated program and implemented strategies for continuous improvement. Show less



Friends of the Mississippi River

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stewardship Coordinator

  • Feb 2007 - Dec 2012

  Planned and led 60 to 70 habitat restoration, educational, and interpretive events per year for groups of up to 400 participants. * Developed relationships with partner organizations, including cities, counties, watershed and conservation districts, private landowners, schools, corporations, and nonprofits. * Worked with ecologists and land managers to determine restoration goals and strategies, and participated in organizational strategic planning. * Tracked environmental impacts and program participation results, prepared reports and presentations for stakeholder and funder groups. * Hired and supervised seasonal interns. Show less



Applied Ecological Services

• Prior Lake, MN

• Field Crew Member

  • May 2006 - Nov 2006

  Assisted in ecological management and restoration of sites to appropriate conditions for various native plant communities, including prairie, wetland, savanna, and forest. * Seeded and planted native species, and removed invasive species using manual and chemical methods. * Practiced regular upkeep of equipment and tools and made repairs when necessary Assisted in ecological management and restoration of sites to appropriate conditions for various native plant communities, including prairie, wetland, savanna, and forest. * Seeded and planted native species, and removed invasive species using manual and chemical methods. * Practiced regular upkeep of equipment and tools and made repairs when necessary



Ecological Strategies

• Minneapolis, MN

• Field Research Assistant

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2006

  Conducted field research at 40 Nature Conservancy-managed native prairie preserves in four states examining the impacts of leafy spurge infestations on native plant communities, and response of spurge to biological control by flea beetles. * Measured slope and aspect of plots, drew maps and profiles, took GPS coordinates, and determined dominant plant species. * Collected data on numbers of leafy spurge stems present, collected and pressed plant specimens. Conducted field research at 40 Nature Conservancy-managed native prairie preserves in four states examining the impacts of leafy spurge infestations on native plant communities, and response of spurge to biological control by flea beetles. * Measured slope and aspect of plots, drew maps and profiles, took GPS coordinates, and determined dominant plant species. * Collected data on numbers of leafy spurge stems present, collected and pressed plant specimens.



University of Minnesota, Department of Forest Resources

• Saint Paul, MN

• Research Specialist

  • Jan 2005 - May 2006

  * Coordinated program evaluation for non-profit organization working on sustainable rural development * Developed interview protocols and survey instruments for personal interviews, written surveys, and on-line surveys of rural entrepreneurs and information and technical assistance providers * Analyzed both quantitative and qualitative study data and wrote technical reports * Coordinated program evaluation for non-profit organization working on sustainable rural development * Developed interview protocols and survey instruments for personal interviews, written surveys, and on-line surveys of rural entrepreneurs and information and technical assistance providers * Analyzed both quantitative and qualitative study data and wrote technical reports



Nacel Open Door Cultural Exchanges

• Saint Paul, MN

• Program Director

  • Feb 2000 - Oct 2003

  * Coordinated and oversaw youth international travel programs * Directed national network of representatives responsible for recruitment, preparation, placement, and support of applicants * Collaborated with international partners in development and implementation of programs and ensuring safety of participants * Resolved conflicts and mediated between parties * Managed budget for branch of company * Planned and facilitated arrival orientations for groups of 100-200 international students and pre-departure orientations for smaller groups of American students * Created comprehensive foreign partner manual and marketing materials, presented on behalf of company at conferences and schools throughout the country * Developed and implemented company’s first scholarship program Show less