Blair Johnson Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

- Worked with a political scientist to support research on local political decision making and climate risk- Supervised four undergraduate research assistants collecting qualitative data and writing case studies on decision making about property buyouts.

- Assisted with report analyzing racial and socioeconomic disparities in the distribution of Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) - Collected geographic data on wastewater treatment plants receiving CWSRF funding- Prepared policy recommendations that improve promote racial equity in water infrastructure funding- Wrote a memo assessing the impacts of the Justice40 Initiative on water policy

- Assisted with logistics and scheduling for internship-focused programming for the Nicholas School of Environment- Provided support for Water Innovation Leadership Development Program, a professional development program for emerging leaders in the water sector

Boston, Ma

- Supported Program Managers in the creation and delivery of citizen science programs aimed at conserving endangered species, protecting marine life, and climate change - Assisted with development and updating of risk management materials and project data - Ran corporate sustainability programs educating individuals on climate resilience, green infrastructure, and nature-based solutions across 6 North American cities - Led citizen science research on the role of bioswales in stormwater management- Conducted interviews for prospective employees as a member of the hiring committee- Promoted sustainable office initiatives as a member of the green team

Cambridge, Ma

- Developed promotional and other educational materials for engagement, including member communications to better identify and cultivate advocates- Implemented action opportunities for Science Network members to deepen their engagement to defend science - Developed the website and social media presence to offer timely content and action opportunities for Science Network members- Assisted in identifying opportunities for promoting and collaborating with partners on resources and trainings - Assisted the team in collaborating with other UCS campaigns and creating informational systems to keep all colleagues and partners up to date on the campaign’s progress- Helped maintain tracking and evaluation of effectiveness and impacts

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

- Performed environmental research on residential and commercial development projects, tree mitigation, and water quality issues- Prepared technical reports and permits in compliance with environmental regulations- Communicated with individuals and units of government to ensure that projects follow environmental and urban planning standards - Developed policies and standard operating procedures for a future forensics laboratory - Provided logistical support for development projects and meetings

St. Louis, Mo

- Proctored and administered exams for students with special accomodations in a confidential environment - Communicated with Cornerstone staff and professors to ensure that exams were properly distributed and returned

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Worked on the Clean Rivers Project, a massive infrastructure and support program designed to reduce pollution in the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers- Researched storm water management practices and wastewater treatment technologies to create a green infrastructure dictionary- Investigated downspout disconnection programs in major US cities and provided recommendations to the staff on ways to build DC Water's green infrastructure program - Performed site visits and field observations- Created outreach materials to educate the public on the Clean Rivers Project

St. Louis, Mo

- Worked with the Alumni Office to organize the Reunion Weekend in May 2014 and 2015- Served as a resource for alumni on campus returning for their reunion - Helped with the planning, set up, and clean-up of the various events during the weekend

Dallas, Tx

- Designed electronic and file cabinet organization systems for over ten years of sermons - Ran errands for church staff members

Hunt, Tx

- Cared for and supervised a group of girls going into 9th grade- Provided leadership and guidance and served as a role model to all campers- Taught campers about outdoor cooking and nature- Worked with a team of counselors and staff members to put on camp activities

Dallas, Tx

- Collected and organized data from handwritten daily reports on gorillas and ocelots into ZIMS, a revolutionary online animal records database- Analyzed the levels of calcium in mergansers’ diets to determine the cause of the over- thickness of their egg shells- Prepared and distributed meals for zoo animals

Master'S Degree, Master In Environmental Management, Water Resources Management

Environmental Earth Science Major; Spanish Minor

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Black Anthology, Green Ambassadors, Praxis Program

Education record

Education record

A highly selective and rigorous semester program for high school juniors and seniors that focuses on experience-based learning.