Member, beginning 2002.Advised Madison Mayor and Borough Council on environmental issues and conservationRaised awareness for local and regional environmental concerns, such as water conservation, proposed gas pipelines, with public relations and presentationsRevised, added and promoted residential recycling, water-saving and energy efficiency programs, inventory and inspection of conservation easementsAdvocated for environmental issues in borough projects like artificial turf fields, purchase of aquifer recharge area, remediation on borough propertyReviewed residential and commercial development plans for environmental impact, testing of municipal wells, NJDEP testing of oil tank seepageCommissioned runoff testing of artificial turf fieldIntegrated Sustainable Committee prioritiesRecruited conservation-focused community members and students

Raised awareness for and developed measurable programs for sustainability in Madison borough (16,000 pop.) and surrounding communitiesAchieved Sustainable Jersey's highest ratings when certified in 2016 (Silver), 2013 (Silver) and 2010 (Bronze)Awarded NJ's most sustainable medium-sized community (10,000-50,000 pop.) in 2013 with 84 projects across all program areasSaved Madison over $100,000 in 2012-13 in efficiency improvements and donated consulting servicesDeveloped projects such as digital outreach, blog, annual Green Fairs, community visioning sessions, fleet inventory, Walk to School programs, GHG community profiles, promotion of sustainable landscaping for residents and Madison public works, energy efficiency improvements in civic buildings and homes, and community gardenBuilt community team with expertise to lead volunteer projects; involved residents, students from schools and Drew University, community organizations like garden clubs, master gardeners, Rotary, Madison employees, businesses, area nonprofits, regional sustainability committeesOrganized certification process with 84 projects, 20+ contributorsStarted Friends of Sustainable Madison and raised funds through Green Fairs and energy programsWrote and was awarded grants for restoration of wetlands, a rain barrel program, sustainable landscaping for public rain gardens from Sustainable Jersey ($25K largest grant available), NJDEP, Rotary, Garden Club of Madison Supported Madison certification in Sustainable Jersey for Schools

Co-Chair, Horticulture 2014-16 Provided education on horticulture through articles, speakers, workshops and field tripsGarden Club of America Conservation national committee member representing NJ, 2012-14Organized annual Capitol Hill conservation advocacy for NJ delegation as well as statewide program and survey of composting education of 12 state garden clubsChair, Conservation 2007-12 Promoted environmental initiatives in club

Provided education on horticultural topics to residents through presentations, community events, phone and online advice and horticultural enrichmentArranged panels of Rutgers expertsAssisted Rutgers research projectsCertified in rain garden installation