Crystal Jackson, Leed Green Associate Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Administration of enterprise-wide planning and technical support, serving as a climate and sustainability expert on multiple federally-funded, regionally-focused projects. Additionally, coordination of the Model Atlanta Regional Commission (MARC) youth leadership program.

Greater Atlanta Area

Serves as ARC's sustainability liaison to partner organizations within the region. Provides technical assistance and education to cities and counties in metro Atlanta as they seek to green their operations and communities. Manages ARC's Green Communities Program, a voluntary certification program for jurisdictions in the 10-county Atlanta Region to encourage local governments to become more sustainable in the areas of Green Building; Energy Efficiency; Green Power; Water Use Reduction and… Show more Serves as ARC's sustainability liaison to partner organizations within the region. Provides technical assistance and education to cities and counties in metro Atlanta as they seek to green their operations and communities. Manages ARC's Green Communities Program, a voluntary certification program for jurisdictions in the 10-county Atlanta Region to encourage local governments to become more sustainable in the areas of Green Building; Energy Efficiency; Green Power; Water Use Reduction and Efficiency; Trees and Greenspace; Transportation; Recycling and Waste Reduction; Land Use; Education and Innovation. Created the newly launched Sustainable Connections Internship Program that connects the wealth of talented university students in the region with local governments in need of sustainability programming assistance. Coordinates the Model Atlanta Regional Commission (MARC) youth leadership development program for metro Atlanta high school students. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

Coordinated the Regional Leadership Institute (RLI), a comprehensive leadership program designed to better prepare a diverse group of community, government, business and nonprofit leaders to work collaboratively in addressing regional issues. Coordinated the Leadership Involvement Networking Knowledge (LINK) program, a cross-sector, cross-county leadership exchange that brings together the region’s most influential leaders to learn how metropolitan areas throughout the country are addressing… Show more Coordinated the Regional Leadership Institute (RLI), a comprehensive leadership program designed to better prepare a diverse group of community, government, business and nonprofit leaders to work collaboratively in addressing regional issues. Coordinated the Leadership Involvement Networking Knowledge (LINK) program, a cross-sector, cross-county leadership exchange that brings together the region’s most influential leaders to learn how metropolitan areas throughout the country are addressing the same issues and challenges we face in the Atlanta region; Managed the Community Planning Academy (CPA), which offers high-quality, cost-effective training and workshops to appointed citizen planners, local elected officials and local government employees; Developed regional networking meetings for economic development professionals; Led planning-focused projects in the areas of sustainability and economic development, including technical assistance to local governments; Conducted pay & classification studies, analyzed and developed pay for performance systems, and facilitated local government retreats. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

Facilitated community-based planning efforts across the state, including urban neighborhoods, transportation corridors, rural communities and environmentally sensitive coastal areas. Built working partnerships with quality growth related organizations across the US. Assisted with organizational development and budget planning. Advised organizational quality growth policies.

Roswell, Ga

Created and taught nature-focused lessons, environmental education events and curriculum for ages 2 to 70+

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Created and taught nature-focused lessons to summer campers and the general public. Developed an interpretive trail guide for Reedy Creek Nature Center.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Lead Group Initiative Courses and wilderness trips, providing transformative experiences for individuals and groups through the judicious application of tailored challenges, support and reflection.

Mcrp, City & Regional Planning

Land Use & Environmental concentration

Bs, Earth Sciences

Activities and Societies: University Honors Program; CC Cameron Scholar Environmental Sciences concentration

Study Abroad, Land Use And Geography