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Washington, Dc, Us

Newport News, Virginia

• Teaching: • General Biology & Lab • Senior Seminar • Evidence-based Decision Making (graduate) • Establishing a collaborative global conservation research and education program for undergraduate and graduate students.

• Oversight of the reassessment process for the 929+ species of Old World bats; supporting six (6) regional/taxonomic leaders to bring the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species up to date.

Kent, United Kingdom

• Establishing an international collaborative conservation research program in Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

• Establishing an international collaborative conservation research program in Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

• Teaching: • The Environment - Honors (remote) • The Environment (online) • Biological Concepts - Lecture & Lab (remote) • Biological II - Lecture & Lab (in-person/remote)

• Teaching: • Fundamentals of Biology Lecture & Lab (in person/remote)

Kutztown, Pa, Usa

• Teaching > Environmental Issues: Global Perspectives > Principles of Biology Lab > Intro to Botany Lab• Leading collaborative domestic and international conservation research program.

Arlington, Va

• Over 12 years of progressive leadership. Borderlands Coordinator, Bats & Mines Coordinator, Co-Director of Programs, Vice President of Operations & International Programs, and Acting Executive Director (twice).• Established Board-approved 5-year Strategic Plan with Executive Director, staff, partners, and Trustees. • Over 12 years of global conservation experience in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Kenya, Rwanda, Ecuador, Mexico, United States, and Venezuela.o Kunua Plains & Mount Balbi Key Biodiversity Area, Papua New Guinea (2015–2017). Led 30+ community consultations to establish an indigenous rights-based conservation plan.o Nakanacagi Bat Cave Protected Area (2015–2017). Led international team to establish Fiji’s first protected area for the Endangered Fijian free-tailed bat.o Filipinos for Flying Foxes (2012 –2017). Led international team to establish 6+ community-based sanctuaries for the Endangered Golden-crowned flying fox. • Conservation partner experience resulting in strategic growth of international programs from $50K in 1 country to over $400K annually in 8 countries. • Effective communicator with 150+ speaking engagements throughout the world, positioning BCI as a collaborative leader of conservation.o Nivalis Conservation Network (2016). Convened binational team of academics, government, and conservation groups, establishing multi-institutional program to recover the Endangered Mexican long-nosed bat.o African Bat Conservation Summit (2013). Organized and led summit with 30 Africans (19 African countries), launching Bat Conservation Africa.• Developed, managed and balanced organizational annual budgets of up to $4.0M. • Experienced with major donors, private and corporate foundations, and government funding sources that led to over $4.7M in fundraising for conservation impact.• Experienced supervisor including leading diverse teams of staff and multi-institutional and multi-national partners to achieve sustainable conservation.

Fort Bragg, Nc And Fort Richardson, Ak

• Trained and led teams to ensure operational readiness to accomplish short- and long-term objectives.• Training: Basic, Airborne School. Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, and Army Ranger Training.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Wildlife Biology

Dissertation title: Population and behavioral responses of small mammals to silviculture and downed wood treatments in the Oregon Coast.

Master'S Degree, Forest Sciences And Biology

Thesis title: Characteristics and spatial relationships of day-roosts and activity areas of female long-eared myotis (Myotis evotis).

Bachelor, Biology, General