Natural Resources Manager
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
Arlington, Virginia
•Manage, monitor and maintain natural resources and green infastructure for large, non-profit regional park system serving Northern Virginia’s diverse population•Identify, develop and manage strategic partnerships with individuals and organizations to support our mission•Manage volunteer campaigns for on-going projects and special events •Developed and implemented organization-wide invasive and non-native species management plan•Coordinate annual open house events critical to fundraising initiatives•Participating member of an urban/local wood use consortium made up of local conservation and forestry professionals and government officials•Provide educational outreach centered around natural resource conservation, climate change, urban development and global sustainability•Coordinate and lead public engagement activities such as canoe/kayak trips, nature hikes and immersive ecosystem experiences•Monitor and correct point sources of sediment run-off into critical tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay