Charlene Bohanon Email & Phone Number

Webster, Texas

● Select, develop, supervise, and evaluate all Water Programs Team members● Developed GBF’s Clean Water Partnership outreach model to promote and improve water quality through diverse community partnerships from schools and Scout groups, to cities and marinas● Facilitate five committees, which wrote and now implement a five-year, state-approved plan to reduce bacteria in Galveston Bay oyster waters, driving GBF’s water quality education initiatives ● Established and expanded all of GBF’s existing water quality outreach programs including Rain Barrel Workshops, Storm Drain Stewards, Pump Don’t Dump Campaign, and Cease the Grease Campaign● Designed and launched all of GBF’s existing water quality volunteer programs including the Water Monitoring Team, Bacteria Sampling Lab, Dockwalker Team, and Water Quality Internships● Produced an online citizen pollution reporting tool (Galveston Bay Action Network) for the Galveston Bay region, which is being integrated into GBF’s STEM-focused education programs● Advise undergraduate and graduate students through internships that have led to local and national poster presentations, and master’s projects for environmental and public health degrees● Collaborate with GBF’s Education Team to integrate Water Programs Team messaging, activities, and tools into school programs● Create engaging, hands-on activities that can be delivered as mobile classes and outreach booths● Play active role on GBF’s strategic planning committee to guide organizational growth and improvements● Produce and track metrics to ensure programs are reaching target audiences and resulting in positive outcomes● Conduct budget planning and management, and review grant billings for GBF Water Programs● Compose and manage proposals, securing over $220K annually in state and federal grants, and corporate sponsorships; and at least $100K annually in in-kind donations

• Designed and managed pilot-scale bioreactors for drinking water denitrification• Performed water quality analyses using standard procedures and techniques • Carried out microbiological and molecular laboratory methods • Received training in basic plumbing techniques and operated various pumps• Analyzed and presented scientific data to diverse audiences

● Selected, trained, supervised, and evaluated high school students for competitive, year-long internships and college students for summer internships● Developed and taught classroom and field curricula for grades PreK-12 based on national and state standards including invertebrate and shark dissections, seining and snorkeling experiences, and habitat hikes● Created and led four years of summer camp activities for K-5th and 6th-8th grade programs● Led week-long overnight summer camps for middle and high school students in the Florida Keys, including snorkeling and diving trips, nature excursions exploring diverse habitats, and lab classes● Designed and launched highly successful Mommy and Me program that incorporates foundational learning concepts with fun, ocean-themed activities ● Led overnight programs and education days for Scout groups and homeschool families● Managed website content updates for education pages ● Obtained Project WET and FMSEA/FWA Aquatic Species Collection Certification

Master'S Degree, Water Resource Management

Activities and Societies: English tutor, Zumba instructorZuckerberg Institute of Water Research Department of Environmental Hydrology.

Bachelor'S Degree, Ecology

Activities and Societies: UGA Ballroom Performance Group, UGA Redcoat Marching BandOdum School of Ecology Minor: Spanish