Experience

Lacy Consulting Services, LLC

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Equitable Conservation Specialist

  • Oct 2022 - Present



Trimtab Sustainable Waters

• United States
• Environmental Services

• Founder / Water Equity Advisor

  • May 2021 - Present

  My work focuses on delivering equity-centered sustainability strategies to environmental organizations utililizing change management and integrated natural resource management frameworks. Clients/Contracts include Consensus Building Institute, Lacy Consulting Services, US Water Alliance, Texas Hill Country Conservation Network, AIQUEOUS. My work focuses on delivering equity-centered sustainability strategies to environmental organizations utililizing change management and integrated natural resource management frameworks. Clients/Contracts include Consensus Building Institute, Lacy Consulting Services, US Water Alliance, Texas Hill Country Conservation Network, AIQUEOUS.



The Nature Conservancy

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

• Sustainable Water Project Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Apr 2021

  Managed strategies and products centering the needs of groundwater dependent ecosystems. Supported implementation of nature-based solutions to meet groundwater sustainability regulations (SGMA). Collaborated with consultants and water agencies to develop and manage multi-benefit water projects and served as liaison between external partners and cross-functional teams. Led development of a scorecard analyzing how local water agencies manage groundwater for nature in critically overdrafted basins. Managed strategies and products centering the needs of groundwater dependent ecosystems. Supported implementation of nature-based solutions to meet groundwater sustainability regulations (SGMA). Collaborated with consultants and water agencies to develop and manage multi-benefit water projects and served as liaison between external partners and cross-functional teams. Led development of a scorecard analyzing how local water agencies manage groundwater for nature in critically overdrafted basins.



The Flood Control District of Maricopa County

• United States
• Public Safety
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Water Resources Specialist

  • Dec 2018 - Jun 2019

  Identified opportunities to establish integrated stormwater management (ISWM) practices into district projects. Provided regular inter-departmental ISWM education. Faciliated tour of green infrastructure multi-benefit flood control projects around Southern Arizona for district leadership and municipal partners. Led hiring of District consultant to assess stormwater capture potential of district flood control infrastructure. Identified opportunities to establish integrated stormwater management (ISWM) practices into district projects. Provided regular inter-departmental ISWM education. Faciliated tour of green infrastructure multi-benefit flood control projects around Southern Arizona for district leadership and municipal partners. Led hiring of District consultant to assess stormwater capture potential of district flood control infrastructure.



Sierra Club

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Water Resources Specialist / Program Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Nov 2018

  Promoted municipal-scale water management strategies and policies across the state for the purpose of increasing environmental flows to the Texas coast. Analyzed state water policies to craft recommendations and strategies for conservation and cost-effective water management. Managed data and utilized information to establish a utility-specific suite of water conservation best management practices. Developed the Texas Water Conservation Scorecard database. Promoted municipal-scale water management strategies and policies across the state for the purpose of increasing environmental flows to the Texas coast. Analyzed state water policies to craft recommendations and strategies for conservation and cost-effective water management. Managed data and utilized information to establish a utility-specific suite of water conservation best management practices. Developed the Texas Water Conservation Scorecard database.



Environmental Defense Fund

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

• Social Media Correspondent

  • Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

  Conducted and photographed "man on the street" interviews and created content for environmental social media campaign “Earth Street Austin”. Conducted and photographed "man on the street" interviews and created content for environmental social media campaign “Earth Street Austin”.



Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Natural Resources Specialist - Water Rights Permitting

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2015

  Provided comprehensive regulatory review and issuance of water right permits, amendments and ownership changes for the state of Texas. Examined site plans, land conveyance documents, and plat maps for accurate determination of legal authority and water availability. Monitored project progress and ensured technical teams met deadlines. Verified consistency of cross-departmental documentation and technical memos ensuring project alignment with regulations. Directed meetings with staff, elected officials, consultants, and attorneys to address questions regarding water right permits.



Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Technician

  • May 2011 - Jul 2011



Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Technician

  • May 2010 - Jul 2010



U.S. Forest Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Forestry Technician

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007