Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Coordinator

• Apr 2022 - Present

In a dynamic organization devoted to lifelong learning, wear many hats to ensure our core values are part of everything we do. Working with and reporting directly to Executive Director, and working closely with staff at all levels, collaboratively build and lead a framework for sustainability and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI); embed that strategy within functional areas as an integrated part of management and operations, including such areas as curriculum development, cultural programming, exhibition coordination, and community outreach; and evaluate progress through tailored, meaningful criteria. Engage thoughtfully to determine staff and community desired outcomes/impact; establish objectives and milestones to achieve short and long-term goals; work across departments to create learning opportunities; evaluate initiatives; build teams; guide, support, and advocate for team members in implementation of action items that derive from common goals; report performance and gain feedback.

Materials Management and Special Projects

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2023

Program Coordinator

• Jan 2017 - Present

Develop compelling nature and environmental programming for audiences who come to learn and leave inspired and equipped to act. Develop compelling nature and environmental programming for audiences who come to learn and leave inspired and equipped to act.

President

• May 2017 - May 2022

Work on educating local citizens on issues affecting our town and encouraging their civic engagement through voter registration and public service. Work on educating local citizens on issues affecting our town and encouraging their civic engagement through voter registration and public service.

Alternate

• 2018 - Apr 2022

Hear proposals for potential changes to exterior of buildings in town’s Historic District and vote as needed. Hear proposals for potential changes to exterior of buildings in town’s Historic District and vote as needed.

Co Chair

• May 2013 - Jun 2018

Curate seven exhibitions annually for the library art gallery and with another co-chair manage a committee of ten volunteers. We source and select art, write critical and promotional text, conceive programming, and hold monthly meetings and an annual jury. Member of committee since 2009. Curate seven exhibitions annually for the library art gallery and with another co-chair manage a committee of ten volunteers. We source and select art, write critical and promotional text, conceive programming, and hold monthly meetings and an annual jury. Member of committee since 2009.

Commissioner

• Sep 2011 - Sep 2015

Appointed by First Selectman as member of town Conservation Commission to work on integration of sustainable practices at all levels of town functioning. Wrote and disseminated biannual Conservation Commission newsletter, published on town website and available through the New Canaanite (newcanaanite.com); worked to make conservation a priority in town's 2015 update to the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), which outlines planning and zoning activities for present and near future; helped plan Earth Day celebrations in 2014 and 2015 to promote awareness of pollinators; assisted in roll-out of Solarize CT plan; met with local citizens and community groups who brought concerns before our commission; and met monthly with commission members to coordinate action and activities.

Co-founder, Director of Communications and Community Relations

• Apr 2011 - 2015

Co-founded Pesticide-Free New Canaan, a grassroots nonprofit initiative that raises awareness about the human health and ecological dangers associated with chemical lawn pesticides, and helps transition homeowners and property managers transition to safer land care methods. Duties included grant writing; public speaking with PowerPoint to groups of all sizes and backgrounds, from small gatherings of concerned parents and citizens to institutions and organizations with overlapping interests; writing and developing press releases and printed materials for distribution and organization's website (www.pesticidefreenc.org); outreach and community education through PFNC tables at Farmer's Markets and fairs; coordinated and oversaw students and local partners in Pesticide Educational Research Fellowship; political advocacy at local and State levels; identified allies and potential partners to foster mutually beneficial relationships between individuals and organizations.

Principal

• 1998 - 2009

Editor and writer for freelance editorial services company specializing in architecture, design, and planning. Editor and writer for freelance editorial services company specializing in architecture, design, and planning.

Editor

• 1993 - 1998

Developed and edited original acquisitions and foreign editions for Whitney Library of Design, an imprint of Watson-Guptill Publications devoted to architecture and design. Developed and edited original acquisitions and foreign editions for Whitney Library of Design, an imprint of Watson-Guptill Publications devoted to architecture and design.

Editorial Assistant

• 1991 - 1993

Assisted Senior Editor James Silberman by evaluating submissions and working on different aspects of manuscript development. Assisted Senior Editor James Silberman by evaluating submissions and working on different aspects of manuscript development.

Editorial Assistant

• Sep 1990 - 1991

Proofread manuscripts and worked on different aspects of manuscript development for a publisher and packager of illustrated books. Proofread manuscripts and worked on different aspects of manuscript development for a publisher and packager of illustrated books.

Intern

• Jun 1990 - Sep 1990

Performed research for staff writers and wrote segments of the SPY 100 List as an intern following college graduation. This. Was. Amazing. Performed research for staff writers and wrote segments of the SPY 100 List as an intern following college graduation. This. Was. Amazing.