Stephanie Dobbie
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Mara Rose
I've had the great pleasure of collaborating with Stephanie since the spring of 2019. She has worked as a consultant and a volunteer for Boundless Landscapes (boundlesslandscapes.com), a micro-farm program in Boulder, Colorado. Stephanie's skills are varied and we've engaged her to help with program design and management, including managing a weekly youth-run farmstand, where teen apprentices developed entrepreneurial, environmental stewardship, and customer service skills. Stephanie is thoughtful, strategic, and easy to work with. Her background in environmental education, agriculture, program management, and program design have all been great assets as we work to build our entrepreneurial venture. We look forward to continuing to work with Stephanie in the months (and hopefully years) ahead.
Lora Logan
Stephanie and I worked together doing our time served on the Rio Grande Community Farm Board. Stephanie is a passionate environmentalist, skilled leader, and wonderful teacher for kids and adults alike. She is a thoughtful listener and respectful communicator - always taking the opinions and feelings of others in to consideration. She was instrumental in helping to implement and/or sustain numerous activities and programs that supported the Farm, including fundraising events, donor acquisition and management, farm tours, community garden management, farm to school logistics, community education, metrics, marketing, and more. Metrics was a key project during our time on the Board - we were working on developing ways to measure the impact of the farm on the community and the environment - all of which was important in the development of our 2011 Annual Report. Stephanie was instrumental in helping to develop the Summer Farm camp, specialized farm tours, Music at the Farm 2011, and Dinner in the Field (the large fundraising event of that year). Stephanie is a well-rounded, respectful and caring professional who can work independently or in a team setting. She would be an amazing addition to anyone's team.
Mara Rose
I've had the great pleasure of collaborating with Stephanie since the spring of 2019. She has worked as a consultant and a volunteer for Boundless Landscapes (boundlesslandscapes.com), a micro-farm program in Boulder, Colorado. Stephanie's skills are varied and we've engaged her to help with program design and management, including managing a weekly youth-run farmstand, where teen apprentices developed entrepreneurial, environmental stewardship, and customer service skills. Stephanie is thoughtful, strategic, and easy to work with. Her background in environmental education, agriculture, program management, and program design have all been great assets as we work to build our entrepreneurial venture. We look forward to continuing to work with Stephanie in the months (and hopefully years) ahead.
Lora Logan
Stephanie and I worked together doing our time served on the Rio Grande Community Farm Board. Stephanie is a passionate environmentalist, skilled leader, and wonderful teacher for kids and adults alike. She is a thoughtful listener and respectful communicator - always taking the opinions and feelings of others in to consideration. She was instrumental in helping to implement and/or sustain numerous activities and programs that supported the Farm, including fundraising events, donor acquisition and management, farm tours, community garden management, farm to school logistics, community education, metrics, marketing, and more. Metrics was a key project during our time on the Board - we were working on developing ways to measure the impact of the farm on the community and the environment - all of which was important in the development of our 2011 Annual Report. Stephanie was instrumental in helping to develop the Summer Farm camp, specialized farm tours, Music at the Farm 2011, and Dinner in the Field (the large fundraising event of that year). Stephanie is a well-rounded, respectful and caring professional who can work independently or in a team setting. She would be an amazing addition to anyone's team.
Mara Rose
I've had the great pleasure of collaborating with Stephanie since the spring of 2019. She has worked as a consultant and a volunteer for Boundless Landscapes (boundlesslandscapes.com), a micro-farm program in Boulder, Colorado. Stephanie's skills are varied and we've engaged her to help with program design and management, including managing a weekly youth-run farmstand, where teen apprentices developed entrepreneurial, environmental stewardship, and customer service skills. Stephanie is thoughtful, strategic, and easy to work with. Her background in environmental education, agriculture, program management, and program design have all been great assets as we work to build our entrepreneurial venture. We look forward to continuing to work with Stephanie in the months (and hopefully years) ahead.
Lora Logan
Stephanie and I worked together doing our time served on the Rio Grande Community Farm Board. Stephanie is a passionate environmentalist, skilled leader, and wonderful teacher for kids and adults alike. She is a thoughtful listener and respectful communicator - always taking the opinions and feelings of others in to consideration. She was instrumental in helping to implement and/or sustain numerous activities and programs that supported the Farm, including fundraising events, donor acquisition and management, farm tours, community garden management, farm to school logistics, community education, metrics, marketing, and more. Metrics was a key project during our time on the Board - we were working on developing ways to measure the impact of the farm on the community and the environment - all of which was important in the development of our 2011 Annual Report. Stephanie was instrumental in helping to develop the Summer Farm camp, specialized farm tours, Music at the Farm 2011, and Dinner in the Field (the large fundraising event of that year). Stephanie is a well-rounded, respectful and caring professional who can work independently or in a team setting. She would be an amazing addition to anyone's team.
Mara Rose
I've had the great pleasure of collaborating with Stephanie since the spring of 2019. She has worked as a consultant and a volunteer for Boundless Landscapes (boundlesslandscapes.com), a micro-farm program in Boulder, Colorado. Stephanie's skills are varied and we've engaged her to help with program design and management, including managing a weekly youth-run farmstand, where teen apprentices developed entrepreneurial, environmental stewardship, and customer service skills. Stephanie is thoughtful, strategic, and easy to work with. Her background in environmental education, agriculture, program management, and program design have all been great assets as we work to build our entrepreneurial venture. We look forward to continuing to work with Stephanie in the months (and hopefully years) ahead.
Lora Logan
Stephanie and I worked together doing our time served on the Rio Grande Community Farm Board. Stephanie is a passionate environmentalist, skilled leader, and wonderful teacher for kids and adults alike. She is a thoughtful listener and respectful communicator - always taking the opinions and feelings of others in to consideration. She was instrumental in helping to implement and/or sustain numerous activities and programs that supported the Farm, including fundraising events, donor acquisition and management, farm tours, community garden management, farm to school logistics, community education, metrics, marketing, and more. Metrics was a key project during our time on the Board - we were working on developing ways to measure the impact of the farm on the community and the environment - all of which was important in the development of our 2011 Annual Report. Stephanie was instrumental in helping to develop the Summer Farm camp, specialized farm tours, Music at the Farm 2011, and Dinner in the Field (the large fundraising event of that year). Stephanie is a well-rounded, respectful and caring professional who can work independently or in a team setting. She would be an amazing addition to anyone's team.
Credentials
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Kiss the Ground Soil Advocacy Training
Kiss The GroundFeb, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Permaculture Design Certification
Boulder Permaculture DesignOct, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
National Geographic Educator Certification
National GeographicMay, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Colorado Master Gardener
Colorado State University
Experience
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Cal-Wood Education Center
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Education
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Garden to Table
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Jan 2021 - Aug 2022
Lead nonprofit organization supporting a district-wide network of school garden programs serving 5,000 students and 200 teachers in 18 schoolsBuild team cohesion and efficacy in the areas of program, operations and communications with a staff of 8 including full time, part time and seasonal employees, Americorps members and internsCollaborate with team to promote social and racial equity as well as create an atmosphere that fosters a sense of belongingResearch, adopt and facilitate the use of appropriate technology for streamlining operations, communications and data managementGuide team in designing and implementing teacher professional development and parent volunteer training including recruitment, curriculum development and evaluationDoubled the amount of programming for 1,000+ students in 4 Title 1 schools through implementation of Americorps programDoubled earned income through negotiation of fees and increase in program offeringsCreated new logic model, evaluation plans and tools to better capture and communicate program impact and guide program improvements Executed new annual fundraiser securing $35,000+ in new sponsorships and exceeding ticket sales goal in first year Show less
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Director of Strategy & Partnerships
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Sep 2020 - Jan 2021
Lead internal and external strategy including market research, goal setting, planning, facilitating teamwork, collaborating with partners, and monitoring and evaluation of progress towards intended outcomes. Build team cohesion and efficacy in the areas of program, operations and communications.
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Development and Marketing Director
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Aug 2019 - Sep 2020
I created and executed innovative development strategies and marketing campaigns, doubling the number of donors and increasing social media followers and email subscribers by 10%.I promoted social and racial justice by steering diversity and inclusion initiatives and enhancing recruiting and hiring procedures to diversify staff and board.I collaborated with my leadership team to identify and implement new strategies for organizational development in the areas of program, operations, board communications, and community partnerships. I introduced and transitioned to a new donor management system improving fundraising results while automating data for 1600+ subscribers and doubling the number of donors in one year. Show less
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Boundless Landscapes
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United States
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Facilitated a successful teen gardening/farming apprenticeship program, supervising a team across 25 sites in 3 neighborhoods Created and implemented a training program, curriculum and communication system to improve the efficiency of operations. Facilitated a successful teen gardening/farming apprenticeship program, supervising a team across 25 sites in 3 neighborhoods Created and implemented a training program, curriculum and communication system to improve the efficiency of operations.
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Consultant
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May 2019 - Jan 2020
I consulted with this Public Benefit Corporation, micro-farming business in the areas of hiring, training, curriculum development and operations. I consulted with this Public Benefit Corporation, micro-farming business in the areas of hiring, training, curriculum development and operations.
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Manzano Day School
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United States
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Science Coordinator
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2012 - 2018
Directed a school-wide science program for 450+ students with 27 teachers across seven grade levels, introducing and launching robust programs including a robotics club, an engineering lab, a modern STEM fair, and a learning garden. Initiated, expanded and improved innovative programs in STEM and environmental education, yielding improved family satisfaction and teacher participation in STEM education. Coordinated school-wide transition to the Next Generation Science Standards. Authored, submitted, and was twice awarded a $5K teacher fellowship. Show less
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Rio Grande Community Farm
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United States
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board President
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2008 - 2012
Drove budget growth by $150K+ over two years while providing strategic direction and oversight for a 138-acre non-profit urban farm and community garden. Reviewed P/L statements and approved budgets to ensure our mission was accomplished within constraints. Won a grant award and negotiated a new community partnership to create an innovative summer Farm Camp. Recruited and managed a diverse, high-functioning volunteer and board base increasing community engagement. Drove budget growth by $150K+ over two years while providing strategic direction and oversight for a 138-acre non-profit urban farm and community garden. Reviewed P/L statements and approved budgets to ensure our mission was accomplished within constraints. Won a grant award and negotiated a new community partnership to create an innovative summer Farm Camp. Recruited and managed a diverse, high-functioning volunteer and board base increasing community engagement.
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New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Specialist
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May 2003 - May 2006
Created and facilitated professional development for middle school teachers in hands-on science curriculum. Coordinated an outreach program to improve science education and leadership among rural and Native youth. Established a student and teacher mentoring program focused on ecological research. Evaluated teacher training and program implementation effectiveness using interviews and data analysis. Created and facilitated professional development for middle school teachers in hands-on science curriculum. Coordinated an outreach program to improve science education and leadership among rural and Native youth. Established a student and teacher mentoring program focused on ecological research. Evaluated teacher training and program implementation effectiveness using interviews and data analysis.
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The University of New Mexico
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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2004 - 2006
Designed curriculum and delivered instruction in environmental biology while fostering greater student engagement in teaching science as a career. Designed curriculum and delivered instruction in environmental biology while fostering greater student engagement in teaching science as a career.
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Program Coordinator
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2002 - 2004
I facilitated peer-to-peer coaching for middle school teachers to improve their practice and create a professional learning community. I coordinated teacher conferences to share best practices based on the Essential Schools framework. I facilitated peer-to-peer coaching for middle school teachers to improve their practice and create a professional learning community. I coordinated teacher conferences to share best practices based on the Essential Schools framework.
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Director of Environmental Education
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1997 - 2001
Directed operations at a remote, residential environmental education facility, coordinating and budgeting for all elements of a residential program. Recruited, hired, trained, evaluated and mentored 10 seasonal staff annually. Designed and implemented environmental education curriculum for K-5. Directed operations at a remote, residential environmental education facility, coordinating and budgeting for all elements of a residential program. Recruited, hired, trained, evaluated and mentored 10 seasonal staff annually. Designed and implemented environmental education curriculum for K-5.
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Keystone Science School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Camp Director
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1995 - 1997
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Denver Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Outdoor Instructor
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1995 - 1997
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Environmental Educator
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1994 - 1995
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Education
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Duke University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Environmental Science and Policy -
The University of New Mexico
Master's degree, Educational Leadership -
2020 - 2020
Harvard Kennedy School
Executive Certificate, Nonprofit Financial Stewardship -
The School for Field Studies
Ecology
Community
