Experience

California State Coastal Conservancy

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present

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Self-Employed

• Mendocino County, CA

• Environmental Consultant

  • Jan 1994 - Present

  Working with a variety of clients, including non-profit organizations, government agencies, and learning institutions, I impact their decision-making by providing expert advice and guidance focused on trails, conservation, and environmental education. I leverage my expertise to support my clients in achieving their goals, advancing their missions, and driving long-term organizational growth by managing key projects and providing leadership assistance. My clients include, but are not… Show more Working with a variety of clients, including non-profit organizations, government agencies, and learning institutions, I impact their decision-making by providing expert advice and guidance focused on trails, conservation, and environmental education. I leverage my expertise to support my clients in achieving their goals, advancing their missions, and driving long-term organizational growth by managing key projects and providing leadership assistance. My clients include, but are not limited to, American Land Conservancy, California Coastal Commission, Mendocino Land Trust, Redwood Forest Foundation, and Save the Redwoods League. Selection of Achievements:  Secure voluntary legal agreements for clients by negotiating conservation easements with private landowners, obtaining the rights to limited land usage aimed at protecting conservation values.  Advance clients’ missions through grant writing and fundraising, having raised an average of 5 to $10M, mostly in state grants and also in Federal/private foundation grants and private philanthropy.  Produce conservation management plans centered on designing, constructing, maintaining, repairing, and restoring trails as well as stewardship of open space preserves and forest lands.  Accelerate the speed and efficiency of the collection of essential information for land management, through state-funded watershed assessments.  Received the inaugural California Coastal Trail leadership award in 2013, primarily for my work on the California Coastal Trail in Mendocino County. Led efforts to create over 20 miles of new coastal trails in Mendocino County in northern California. Show less Working with a variety of clients, including non-profit organizations, government agencies, and learning institutions, I impact their decision-making by providing expert advice and guidance focused on trails, conservation, and environmental education. I leverage my expertise to support my clients in achieving their goals, advancing their missions, and driving long-term organizational growth by managing key projects and providing leadership assistance. My clients include, but are not… Show more Working with a variety of clients, including non-profit organizations, government agencies, and learning institutions, I impact their decision-making by providing expert advice and guidance focused on trails, conservation, and environmental education. I leverage my expertise to support my clients in achieving their goals, advancing their missions, and driving long-term organizational growth by managing key projects and providing leadership assistance. My clients include, but are not limited to, American Land Conservancy, California Coastal Commission, Mendocino Land Trust, Redwood Forest Foundation, and Save the Redwoods League. Selection of Achievements:  Secure voluntary legal agreements for clients by negotiating conservation easements with private landowners, obtaining the rights to limited land usage aimed at protecting conservation values.  Advance clients’ missions through grant writing and fundraising, having raised an average of 5 to $10M, mostly in state grants and also in Federal/private foundation grants and private philanthropy.  Produce conservation management plans centered on designing, constructing, maintaining, repairing, and restoring trails as well as stewardship of open space preserves and forest lands.  Accelerate the speed and efficiency of the collection of essential information for land management, through state-funded watershed assessments.  Received the inaugural California Coastal Trail leadership award in 2013, primarily for my work on the California Coastal Trail in Mendocino County. Led efforts to create over 20 miles of new coastal trails in Mendocino County in northern California. Show less



Sonoma County AG + Open Space

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Acquisition Specialist

  • Jul 2019 - Jun 2022



Bay Area Ridge Trail Council

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

• Trail Program Manager

  • Sep 2017 - Nov 2018

  I led a team of four trail program staff to collaborate with partners throughout the Bay Area to promote, manage, and complete the Ridge Trail. Managed the Program budget, grants, and workplan to further progress toward organizational goal of a completed 550-mile regional trail. I led a team of four trail program staff to collaborate with partners throughout the Bay Area to promote, manage, and complete the Ridge Trail. Managed the Program budget, grants, and workplan to further progress toward organizational goal of a completed 550-mile regional trail.



MendoRecycle

• Ukiah, California

• General Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

  Serving as the solid waste director for the County, I supported the Authority’s mission of enabling residents to effectively and easily manage solid waste, including organics, recyclables, and hazardous waste. This included delivering household hazardous waste collection services throughout the County, including a recycled paint program. I managed, motivated, and supported a seven member team, while operating within the funds allocated out of a c. $650K annual budget consisting of… Show more Serving as the solid waste director for the County, I supported the Authority’s mission of enabling residents to effectively and easily manage solid waste, including organics, recyclables, and hazardous waste. This included delivering household hazardous waste collection services throughout the County, including a recycled paint program. I managed, motivated, and supported a seven member team, while operating within the funds allocated out of a c. $650K annual budget consisting of CalRecycle grants, a County Solid Waste contract, and a garbage surcharge collected at three County transfer stations. Show less Serving as the solid waste director for the County, I supported the Authority’s mission of enabling residents to effectively and easily manage solid waste, including organics, recyclables, and hazardous waste. This included delivering household hazardous waste collection services throughout the County, including a recycled paint program. I managed, motivated, and supported a seven member team, while operating within the funds allocated out of a c. $650K annual budget consisting of… Show more Serving as the solid waste director for the County, I supported the Authority’s mission of enabling residents to effectively and easily manage solid waste, including organics, recyclables, and hazardous waste. This included delivering household hazardous waste collection services throughout the County, including a recycled paint program. I managed, motivated, and supported a seven member team, while operating within the funds allocated out of a c. $650K annual budget consisting of CalRecycle grants, a County Solid Waste contract, and a garbage surcharge collected at three County transfer stations. Show less



Mendocino Land Trust

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director

  • Nov 2002 - Aug 2016

  Instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the California Coastal Trail and Conservation programs, I helped the Land Trust advance its overall mission and goals. I served as a visible representative of the Trust, leading engagements with landowners, ultimately building durable relationships. I also spearheaded conservation planning, including monitoring and conservation easement and conservation land baseline documentation. On a routine basis, I delivered technical… Show more Instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the California Coastal Trail and Conservation programs, I helped the Land Trust advance its overall mission and goals. I served as a visible representative of the Trust, leading engagements with landowners, ultimately building durable relationships. I also spearheaded conservation planning, including monitoring and conservation easement and conservation land baseline documentation. On a routine basis, I delivered technical leadership and supervised a team of several staff and volunteers, providing them with support and motivation. I also supervised two staff members and produced key documentation, including invoices and permits. Selection of Achievements:  Positioned programs to grow and succeed through strategic planning, budgeting, and influencing board, staff, and program development in partnership with Executive Director.  Expanded growth and outreach of Land Trust through land acquisitions and stewardship, conservation easement negotiations, environmental assessments, and fundraising, raising over $5M Show less Instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the California Coastal Trail and Conservation programs, I helped the Land Trust advance its overall mission and goals. I served as a visible representative of the Trust, leading engagements with landowners, ultimately building durable relationships. I also spearheaded conservation planning, including monitoring and conservation easement and conservation land baseline documentation. On a routine basis, I delivered technical… Show more Instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the California Coastal Trail and Conservation programs, I helped the Land Trust advance its overall mission and goals. I served as a visible representative of the Trust, leading engagements with landowners, ultimately building durable relationships. I also spearheaded conservation planning, including monitoring and conservation easement and conservation land baseline documentation. On a routine basis, I delivered technical leadership and supervised a team of several staff and volunteers, providing them with support and motivation. I also supervised two staff members and produced key documentation, including invoices and permits. Selection of Achievements:  Positioned programs to grow and succeed through strategic planning, budgeting, and influencing board, staff, and program development in partnership with Executive Director.  Expanded growth and outreach of Land Trust through land acquisitions and stewardship, conservation easement negotiations, environmental assessments, and fundraising, raising over $5M Show less



Redwood Coast Land Conservancy

• Gualala, CA

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2008 - Jun 2010

  I led and advised the Board of Directors, playing a key role in developing the Land Conservancy and securing grants from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and State Coastal Conservancy. These grants were critical in creating landowner outreach programs designed to conserve endangered species and develop coastal access trails. I led and advised the Board of Directors, playing a key role in developing the Land Conservancy and securing grants from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and State Coastal Conservancy. These grants were critical in creating landowner outreach programs designed to conserve endangered species and develop coastal access trails.



Mendocino Fisheries Program

• Ukiah, CA

• Assistant and Interim Director

  • Jan 1996 - May 2003

  I initiated organizational growth by developing, fundraising, and supervising the Youth Ecology program, ultimately expanding the program and outreach to Navarro watershed landowners and initiating watershed restoration work projects. I served as the principal investigator for two watershed assessments, ensuring accurate conservation information was provided to decision makers. I obtained critical funding for adult watershed restoration crews by writing successful state and Federal… Show more I initiated organizational growth by developing, fundraising, and supervising the Youth Ecology program, ultimately expanding the program and outreach to Navarro watershed landowners and initiating watershed restoration work projects. I served as the principal investigator for two watershed assessments, ensuring accurate conservation information was provided to decision makers. I obtained critical funding for adult watershed restoration crews by writing successful state and Federal watershed restoration grant proposals to the California Department of Fish and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Subsequently, I managed the restoration and trail work crews. Show less I initiated organizational growth by developing, fundraising, and supervising the Youth Ecology program, ultimately expanding the program and outreach to Navarro watershed landowners and initiating watershed restoration work projects. I served as the principal investigator for two watershed assessments, ensuring accurate conservation information was provided to decision makers. I obtained critical funding for adult watershed restoration crews by writing successful state and Federal… Show more I initiated organizational growth by developing, fundraising, and supervising the Youth Ecology program, ultimately expanding the program and outreach to Navarro watershed landowners and initiating watershed restoration work projects. I served as the principal investigator for two watershed assessments, ensuring accurate conservation information was provided to decision makers. I obtained critical funding for adult watershed restoration crews by writing successful state and Federal watershed restoration grant proposals to the California Department of Fish and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Subsequently, I managed the restoration and trail work crews. Show less



Additional Experience

• United States

• Trail Planner, Restoration and Trail Crew Leader, Ranger-Naturalist for National Park Service

  • May 1987 - May 2001

  Coastal Access Planning Advisor for Mendocino County Planning & Building Division Trail & Restoration Crew Leader for Student Conservation Association Ranger & Naturalist for National Park Service Coastal Access Planning Advisor for Mendocino County Planning & Building Division Trail & Restoration Crew Leader for Student Conservation Association Ranger & Naturalist for National Park Service