Experience

Lacy Consulting Services, LLC

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Social Scientist

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Mexico City, Mexico • Serve as a human dimensions, research methods, and ethical review subject matter expert for the design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of quantitative and qualitative research projects for NGOS, government agencies, and communities seeking to incorporate the perspectives of historically underserved communities into conservation planning processes. • Develop proposals for open requests, grants, and fundraising efforts to secure projects focused on the human dimensions of… Show more • Serve as a human dimensions, research methods, and ethical review subject matter expert for the design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of quantitative and qualitative research projects for NGOS, government agencies, and communities seeking to incorporate the perspectives of historically underserved communities into conservation planning processes. • Develop proposals for open requests, grants, and fundraising efforts to secure projects focused on the human dimensions of conservation for LCS’ Social Science Department. Show less



U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow

  • Aug 2021 - Sep 2022

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States • Served as a program manager and subject matter expert for social science and stakeholder engagement for the Natural Hazard Mission Area’s 300+ member Risk Research and Applications Community of Practice’s strategic planning, grant-making, and seminar programming. • Co-led a 12-person writing team to create the plan named “A Strategic Approach for Incorporating Equity and Inclusion into USGS Risk Research and Applications,” which developed a vision and principles to guide USGS efforts to… Show more • Served as a program manager and subject matter expert for social science and stakeholder engagement for the Natural Hazard Mission Area’s 300+ member Risk Research and Applications Community of Practice’s strategic planning, grant-making, and seminar programming. • Co-led a 12-person writing team to create the plan named “A Strategic Approach for Incorporating Equity and Inclusion into USGS Risk Research and Applications,” which developed a vision and principles to guide USGS efforts to include diverse perspectives and address the priorities of underserved communities. • Co-led the Interagency Science for Disaster Reduction Equity Working Group’s Call for Information to document on-going risk reduction efforts, barriers to equity, and synthesize strategies for improving future federal equity related initiatives. Show less



The Nature Conservancy

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bailey Conservation Fellow

  • Apr 2020 - Aug 2021

  Lansing, Michigan, United States • Evaluated the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, one of the largest ecological restoration efforts in the world, in terms of its environmental and human wellbeing impact for peer-reviewed publications.

• Resilient Central America Content Strategy

  • Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  Mexico City Area, Mexico • Incorporated climate justice criteria into proposals, presentations, and strategic documents. • Generated content, reports, and communications materials and translated content from Spanish to English.



COMEXUS Fulbright-García Robles

• Mexico
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fulbright Scholar

  • Jul 2018 - May 2019

  Mexico City Area, Mexico • Evaluated youth motivations for traditional forest livelihoods, out-migration, and land cover using interviews, surveys, and GIS spatial analysis in rural ejidos for peer-reviewed publications. • Collaborated with NGOs and stakeholders to develop socio-ecological systems assessments for carbon sequestration following research calls to expand beyond solely ecological metrics.



North Carolina State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant: Environmental Social Science and Community Resilience

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2018

  Raleigh • Conducted a qualitative and quantitative participatory research project to build adaptive capacity and resilience in diverse rural coastal communities in eastern North Carolina in collaboration with NOAA’s Sea Grant Coastal Resilience Specialist’s long-term strategic goals. • Managed logistical planning, supervision of research technicians, and extensive fieldwork for a 1000 address drop-off/pick-up survey in five counties. • Facilitated community forums, agency workshops, and focus… Show more • Conducted a qualitative and quantitative participatory research project to build adaptive capacity and resilience in diverse rural coastal communities in eastern North Carolina in collaboration with NOAA’s Sea Grant Coastal Resilience Specialist’s long-term strategic goals. • Managed logistical planning, supervision of research technicians, and extensive fieldwork for a 1000 address drop-off/pick-up survey in five counties. • Facilitated community forums, agency workshops, and focus groups to document stakeholder perceptions of coastal hazards and climate change risk and to build adaptive capacity. • Presented research findings and recommendations at 20 national and international conferences. Show less



North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Bilingual Programs Instructor

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2017

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area • Read stories in English and Spanish and share snakes, turtles, madagascan cockroaches, alligators, frogs, and toads with youth at local libraries and events.



Colorado State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• M.S. Conservation Leadership

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2014

  Fort Collins, Colorado Area and Chiapas, Mexico Bilingual Thesis: A Participatory Diagnostic for Coffee Production Planning in the La Suiza Micro-Watershed of Chiapas, Mexico • Conducted research in collaboration with cooperatives and coffee producers in Chiapas, Mexico to inform INIFAP’s watershed approach to sustainable strategies for coffee production. • Established a base of information from literature review about marine plastics. • Managed qualitative data using cloud based software for a publication on perceived impacts.



Coastal Footprint

• Deckhand/ Public Outreach/ Grant Writer

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2013

  Voyage from Juneau, Alaska to Panama • Sailed from San Jose to Panama for three months aboard a small sailing research vessel to conduct micro plastic debris research to contribute to the Algalita Marine Research Foundation’s long-term marine plastic data set and raise awareness of plastic pollution through organizing community beach cleanup activities in coastal communities in the U.S. and Mexico.



UNCOMPAHGRE WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP A COLORADO NONPROFIT CORPORATION

• United States
• Environmental Services

• Public Outreach Coordinator (Americorps OSM/VISTA and member of the Western Hardrock Watershed Team)

  • Apr 2011 - May 2012

  Ouray, Colorado • Contributed as a writer to the EPA 319 funded “Uncompahgre River Watershed Plan.” • Organized sessions and travel for the “Abandoned Mines and Water Quality Conference.” • Planned invasive species removal, youth education, and fundraising events. Grants Written and Awarded • Environmental Protection Agency: Non-Point Source Mini Grant • Colorado Water Conservation Board: Watershed Restoration Program Grant



Saltwater Inc.

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Fisheries Observer

  • Dec 2007 - Sep 2010

  Alaska • Conducted biological sampling on commercial fishing vessels in the Bering Sea to report catch and fishing effort to the National Marine Fisheries Service to achieve sustainable yields.



American Business English Language Services

• Chile
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Language Teacher

  • Oct 2009 - May 2010

  Santiago, Chile • Instructed Chilean business professionals in English conversation, grammar, and writing. • Edited professional correspondence for clients.



Sitka School District

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Oct 2008 - May 2009

  Sitka, Alaska • Substitute taught all subjects at all Sitka School District Schools for grades K-12.



The Great Basin Institute

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Field Technician

  • Mar 2008 - Sep 2008

  Las Vegas, Nevada Area • Conducted biological surveys and natural resource monitoring for public lands management. • Developed maps and reports using GIS software and GPS field units. • Lived and worked in back-country conditions for extended periods of time.



Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI)

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deckhand/ Educator

  • Jun 2007 - Sep 2007

  Greater Los Angeles Area • Coordinated vessel operations and sail training activities for teenagers from high risk situations.



Sea Education Association

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Alumni Class 203

  • Dec 2005 - Mar 2006

  Woods Hole, Massachusetts Research Project: Analysis of Sea Surface Height and Current Magnitude in Relation to the ENSO Cycle • Sailed on oceanographic research vessel from Papeete, Tahiti to Honolulu, Hawaii. • Participated in multiple SEA research projects using an at-sea oceanographic lab.