Education Manager

• Sep 2022 - Present

Adjunct Professor

• Jan 2018 - Present

Develop, deliver, & evaluate laboratory and lecture curriculum for in-person, online, hybrid community college courses, including Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Oceanography, Biodiversity, Conservation. Set Student Learning Outcomes and create experiential, engaging, project-based, up-to-date lessons using evidence based instructional strategies to engage a variety of student demographics and learning styles. Facilitate student discussions in person and online, expose students to real world application of topics. Prepare and maintain course websites with discussion topics, assignments, and exams / quizzes, for hybrid and online courses via student learning platforms (Blackboard and Canvas). Establish formative and summative evaluations to collect student feedback, analyze Student Learning Outcomes, and utilize data to improve curriculum. Collaborate with faculty, department chairs, deans, and administrative leadership to address issues, develop additional student study materials, observe lab techniques and setups, and build positive work relationships. Create self directed activities and guided field trips outside of classroom to expose students to real world applications of lessons. Lead community college teaching in prison settings via Southwestern College’s Restorative Justice program, in person, online, and through written correspondence. Show less

Workshop Facilitator

• Jan 2012 - Present

Designed and facilitated masters level courses for Advanced Inquiry Program in partnership with Miami University of Ohio. Courses include Foundations of Inquiry, Human Dimensions of Conservation, and Regional Ecology and Biodiversity. Support and mentor students in the development of thesis’, designed and facilitated students in nature expeditions.

Senior Educational Program Coordinator

• May 2011 - Dec 2017

Develop and spearhead global educational programs supporting wildlife conservation, including creating and executing strategic plans.Design, facilitate, and train educators locally and internationally in conservation science, environmental education, inquiry, biodiversity, human wildlife conflict, social science methods, and human-plant interactions. Build and lead team of global program coordinators from scratch, provide direct support for regional engagement, partnership development, and spreading program awareness, enabling teams to work efficiently and create high quality programming.Implement new and successful partnerships with NGOs, regional experts, academic institutions, community organizations, environmental funds, and governments, greatly improving regional and global collaborations.Lead ongoing needs assessments and social science research, including surveys, questionnaires, and focus groups; Use data to identify areas of improvements, leverage KPIs to monitor progress, and adapt programs. Facilitate meetings and workshops within local communities; collaboratively explore conservation solutions, such as alternative livelihoods, aquaculture, and regenerative agriculture.Co-create curriculum, develop, and lead professional development workshops for teachers in the Conservation Education Lab, highlighting conservation topics and utilizing interactive and experiential lessons; Empowered educators to introduce topics in classrooms to inspire next generation of environmentalists.Fund all work through grant applications; spearhead the development of funding proposals and preparing progress reports, enable entire programs to become self-sustaining on grant funding alone.Present at national and international conferences, speaking about global program progress, educational program development, curriculum success, and research findings. Show less

Program Facilitator and Volunteer Coordinator

• Jul 2018 - Sep 2019

Create curriculum and facilitate restorative justice programs for incarcerated men (Non-Violent Communication, Conflict Transformation, Mindfulness, TEDx), allowing men to process emotional stressors and develop deeper levels of empathy, respect, peace, and presence, as well as earn credits to time off sentence. Manage clearance process for 30 volunteers, collect and organize personal, medical, and legal documents, streamline the process with improved forms, communication with prison officials, document processes, and partner with prison officials. Show less