Kearns & West specializes in working on strategic process planning, project management, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and complex regulatory process coordination.

-Supervises staff and oversees outreach and engagement and project management activities pertaining to State and Regional Water Boards initiatives, such as the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Act, California’s Water Resiliency Portfolio, the SAFER Drinking Water Program, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, environmental justice (EJ) issues, Native American tribal relations, and more. -Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to staff. Oversee development, approval, and… Show more -Supervises staff and oversees outreach and engagement and project management activities pertaining to State and Regional Water Boards initiatives, such as the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Act, California’s Water Resiliency Portfolio, the SAFER Drinking Water Program, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, environmental justice (EJ) issues, Native American tribal relations, and more. -Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to staff. Oversee development, approval, and implementation of public participation and community relations plans, including coordination with Water Boards operation programs such as the Division of Drinking Water and Division of Financial Assistance. -Develop and manage public meetings and workshops. Coordinate workgroups and advisory committees. Maintain working relationships with community groups, local agencies, elected officials, and tribal representatives. Facilitate and advocate communication and understanding between technical experts, impacted communities and the general public.-Coordinate/participate in training of technical and administrative staff to ensure public participation requirements are met. Advise OPP management team of community issues and provide strategies and recommendations to address those issues in a timely manner. Show less

Advise and implement multilateral environmental justice, sustainable development capacity-building programs, and advise equity projects in 20+ communities worldwide. Plan, implement, and evaluate project management frameworks to achieve 98% of program goals and increase funding by 60%. Work with diverse teams to increase organizational performance and elevate goals. Create and implement multilateral human rights, environmental and climate justice, and health and education equity campaigns and… Show more Advise and implement multilateral environmental justice, sustainable development capacity-building programs, and advise equity projects in 20+ communities worldwide. Plan, implement, and evaluate project management frameworks to achieve 98% of program goals and increase funding by 60%. Work with diverse teams to increase organizational performance and elevate goals. Create and implement multilateral human rights, environmental and climate justice, and health and education equity campaigns and trainings. Show less

The TCC Program funds development and infrastructure projects that achieve major environmental, health, and economic benefits in California’s most disadvantaged communities. Funded by California’s Cap-and-Trade Program, TCC empowers the communities most impacted by pollution to choose their own goals, strategies, and projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution – all with data-driven milestones and measurable outcomes.

Advance campaigns to un-dam the Klamath River, improve water allocation for fisheries, and reduce water pollution. Work to restore the Klamath River and its tributaries by removing dams, ensuring adequate water flow quantity for fisheries and reducing water pollution. We advance our campaigns through policy advocacy, litigation, and by mobilizing the diverse communities that depend on a healthy river for their food supply, jobs, health, recreation and cultural survival. Our members and… Show more Advance campaigns to un-dam the Klamath River, improve water allocation for fisheries, and reduce water pollution. Work to restore the Klamath River and its tributaries by removing dams, ensuring adequate water flow quantity for fisheries and reducing water pollution. We advance our campaigns through policy advocacy, litigation, and by mobilizing the diverse communities that depend on a healthy river for their food supply, jobs, health, recreation and cultural survival. Our members and constituents include tribal members, conservationists, sport and commercial fishing communities, family farmers and ranchers, and tourism and recreation businesses.Develop and coordinate leadership development and capacity building workshops. Interview community members in the Klamath Basin to identify training and technical needs. Create plans to develop needs and increase the capacity, leadership, and community organizing skills of community members in the Klamath Basin. Organize and facilitate events with community members from the Klamath Basin.Use participatory and consensus-based methods of campaign management and implementation. Show less

Amanda serves as Ministry and Spiritual Director of Take Care Institute. In this role she seeks to address historical, structural, institutional, and individual racism and privilege through inter-personal and inter-community activities and programs that work with ancestral healing, Sacred Spaces, and values-based strategies. Vision Take Care Institute (TCI) envisions a world where all people are connected to the Earth and each other, through education, justice, stewardship, and… Show more Amanda serves as Ministry and Spiritual Director of Take Care Institute. In this role she seeks to address historical, structural, institutional, and individual racism and privilege through inter-personal and inter-community activities and programs that work with ancestral healing, Sacred Spaces, and values-based strategies. Vision Take Care Institute (TCI) envisions a world where all people are connected to the Earth and each other, through education, justice, stewardship, and spiritual practice. Take Care Institute desires to live in a world where each individual takes care of themselves and their neighbor by giving care and respect to the environments, communities and native lands in which they live. Mission Take Care Institute's mission is to develop and elevate social, racial, and environmental justice leaders through land stewardship, community healing, and personal growth to create a more equitable, just, and thriving planet in a world where taking care means giving care. Show less

Leads the development, coordination, and implementation of EJCW's coalition efforts, programs and advocacy campaigns at a statewide level, including Human Right to Water (AB 685) implementation, pollution prevention, democratic water governance, climate adaptation, healthy rivers and headwaters, and Indigenous and Tribal outreach. Develops and manages statewide membership recruitment and mobilization activities, communications plan, and contributes to the fund and advocacy development… Show more Leads the development, coordination, and implementation of EJCW's coalition efforts, programs and advocacy campaigns at a statewide level, including Human Right to Water (AB 685) implementation, pollution prevention, democratic water governance, climate adaptation, healthy rivers and headwaters, and Indigenous and Tribal outreach. Develops and manages statewide membership recruitment and mobilization activities, communications plan, and contributes to the fund and advocacy development plan. Plans community- to-capitol advocacy and fundraising events. Advocates for the needs of disadvantaged communities through social media, private trainings and public events. Created and implemented operations, communications and fund development plans. Show less

Developed a strategic plan, outreach campaign and fundraising budget to include 80+ regional institutions. Provided cultural awareness and sensitivity training, personal empowerment, immigration, and relocation services to students and faculty. Implemented monitoring, evaluation and media relations platforms for data tracking and goal setting. Oversaw six staff, including two ESL and acculturation programs, and two volunteers. Directed the work of the International Services Office and… Show more Developed a strategic plan, outreach campaign and fundraising budget to include 80+ regional institutions. Provided cultural awareness and sensitivity training, personal empowerment, immigration, and relocation services to students and faculty. Implemented monitoring, evaluation and media relations platforms for data tracking and goal setting. Oversaw six staff, including two ESL and acculturation programs, and two volunteers. Directed the work of the International Services Office and its subdivision, the American Language and Culture Program; serve as the University's principal liaison with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State (DOS); and oversees SEVIS operations at UDM. Served as the principal consultant for the University community in matters involving non-immigrant UDM students.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Oversaw the work of the ISO; supervise activities of several staff members with diverse responsibilities; develop and oversee implementation of departmental goals and objectives; oversee ISO budget.- As Principal Designated School official for DHS and Responsible Officer for DOS, served as final arbiter in matters involving non-immigrant Student status and Exchange Visitor status, and oversee SEVIS operations for UDM.- Determined, in consultation with others in the ISO, trainings, policies and procedures regarding international-student advising, ESL instruction and acculturation.- Consulted and train administrative and academic units regarding international-student issues.- Fostered through customised training curriculums diversity awareness and the promotion of intercultural exchange on campus and in the greater community. - Managed and analyze data on international-student enrollment and retention. - Consulted and collaborate on recruitment of international students. Show less

Managed project staff, regional community partnerships, project deliverables and all community engagement efforts. Developed customised community strategic plans to ensure successful flow of $6million Energy Department grant to neighbourhood stakeholders. Coordinated relationships with partners and stakeholders from local to national levels. Managed strategic planning and program expansion to include 75+ partners and stakeholders from local, state and federal governments. Directed grant… Show more Managed project staff, regional community partnerships, project deliverables and all community engagement efforts. Developed customised community strategic plans to ensure successful flow of $6million Energy Department grant to neighbourhood stakeholders. Coordinated relationships with partners and stakeholders from local to national levels. Managed strategic planning and program expansion to include 75+ partners and stakeholders from local, state and federal governments. Directed grant flow of $6 million community funds. Created participatory planning frameworks for environmental and economic development. Developed and published customised marketing and media campaigns and monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure positive outcomes, project successes, and increased funding for local communities. Show less

An inter-governmental community development agency focused on leadership development, values-based education and intercultural awareness training; IHINT serves marginalized communities building leadership capacity from local to international levels.-Oversaw program and fund development. -Identified key stakeholders for program sustainability. -Established development networks for international, national, governmental, non-governmental and local agencies.-Created and… Show more An inter-governmental community development agency focused on leadership development, values-based education and intercultural awareness training; IHINT serves marginalized communities building leadership capacity from local to international levels.-Oversaw program and fund development. -Identified key stakeholders for program sustainability. -Established development networks for international, national, governmental, non-governmental and local agencies.-Created and implement customised trainings for a variety of clients around the world. Show less

Oversaw community leaders/volunteer recruitment and mobilization strategies. Managed donor programs. Helped translate the stories of 1000+ community members and leaders to regional c!ommunications campaign resulting in $800,000 funding raised.Implemented 4 community-lead community development initiatives, including:-Environmental Justice-Community Revitalization-Community Safety -Education Reform CampaignConducted 1,000+ one-to-ones and 100+ participatory planning… Show more Oversaw community leaders/volunteer recruitment and mobilization strategies. Managed donor programs. Helped translate the stories of 1000+ community members and leaders to regional c!ommunications campaign resulting in $800,000 funding raised.Implemented 4 community-lead community development initiatives, including:-Environmental Justice-Community Revitalization-Community Safety -Education Reform CampaignConducted 1,000+ one-to-ones and 100+ participatory planning community meetings. Facilitated 3 community leadership train-the-trainer programs, increasing local capacity by 300 leaders.Activity Areas:•Relationship building: Build relationships and establish comprehensive social networks between community leaders and local and regional policy makers. •Community Organizing: Discern the core values of the community; identify common problems, shared concerns, and ideal situations;develop strategic, action-based theories of change. •Non-profit Management: Create and manage monitoring and evaluation system; oversee organizing and communications staff; develop community programs, including operations and implementation; budget management and fund development. Show less

Coordinated regional education access and empowerment programs for youth and adults including: education access, program development, project management, community engagement, and train-the-trainer programs. Created 10 collaborative community training and advocacy programs that empowered 1,000s of youth, community members and governmental officials. Advised government bodies on education access and social justice reform topics in five countries.Created rigorous, high quality and… Show more Coordinated regional education access and empowerment programs for youth and adults including: education access, program development, project management, community engagement, and train-the-trainer programs. Created 10 collaborative community training and advocacy programs that empowered 1,000s of youth, community members and governmental officials. Advised government bodies on education access and social justice reform topics in five countries.Created rigorous, high quality and collaborative intercultural curriculums that developed leaders. Instructed multicultural multi-level classrooms. Administered regional professional and program development. Directed regional staff training programs.Worked with universities, government departments, ecumenical institutions, and community agencies delivering customised intercultural Living Values Education programs to a variety of communities in over countries worldwide. Show less

Developed and administered curriculums for intercultural dialogue to 1000+ leaders. Instructed multi-level classrooms. Coordinated multilateral alliances and managed global cross-cultural projects. Coordinated regional education access and empowerment programs for youth and adults including: education access, program development, project management, community engagement, and train-the-trainer programs. Advised government bodies on education access and social justice reform topics in five… Show more Developed and administered curriculums for intercultural dialogue to 1000+ leaders. Instructed multi-level classrooms. Coordinated multilateral alliances and managed global cross-cultural projects. Coordinated regional education access and empowerment programs for youth and adults including: education access, program development, project management, community engagement, and train-the-trainer programs. Advised government bodies on education access and social justice reform topics in five countries.Intercultural Education, International Education, Community Development in: --Egypt, Lebanon, Kuwait, Yemen•Fostered safe environments for community leaders to discuss issues and plan events.•Improved grassroots development practices by organizing events for international programs. •Established programs that increased cultural understanding between communities and countries.•Managed/trained 500+ participants ages 13- 65years from marginalized communities. •Organized participatory events in local communities to improve educational targets and standards.•Empowered key women from vulnerable areas to use their knowledge to improve their communities.Worked at local and international colleges, universities, corporations and organisations including: American University (Beirut, Cairo, Kuwait), Indira Ghandhi University, University of Beirut, Biblioteca Alexandria, Colgate Corp, US Dept of State, and USAID. Show less