Jill Beth Jacoby, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Duluth, Mn, Us

Remote

United States

Grants Specialist with the State Energy Office researching and managing funding opportunities with the Federal IRA and IIJA funding sources which will lower greenhouse gasses and create jobs while investing in disadvantaged communities.

Remote

I have developed curriculum and teach three courses: Sustainability, Contemporary Environmental Issues and Thinking the Environment (nature and environmental literature).

Duluth, Mn

• Ecological and artistic design of a stormwater garden for Duluth’s waterfront • Sustainable stormwater management, ecological restoration, art, wetlands education, and the transformation of a Brownfield to green space. • Grant writing and administration• Organization and management of multiple priorities• Development and implementation of measurable plans such as strategic, financial, communications, development, and work plans• Ability to work with minimum supervision and self-motivated • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills• Proven leadership skills with an ability to inspire, empower, build consensus, coach, and drive results• Proficient knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Superior, Wisconsin

Online Sustainable Economics course for the Masters program in Sustainable Management

Marylhurst, Oregon

Environmental Law and Food Systems Policy and Law on-line courses.

Superior, Wisconsin

Senior Lecturer – Sustainable Management• On-line curriculum development and instruction for an International Development and Sustainability course• Desire to Learn (D2L) platform

Superior, Wi

• Subject Matter Expert – Sustainability• Updated material found on the Sustainable Communities Capacity Center website• Researched and updated web content on: regional economies, eco-municipalities, sustainable economic development, green planning and land use, green energy, climate change, community climate resilience and adaptation, sustainable agriculture and natural resources, consumer choices, and community building.

Duluth, Mn

• Community organizer focused on land use and water quality of Lake Superior• Built and sustained an active network of water oriented environmental organizations in northeastern Minnesota• Increase information exchange and cooperation among grassroots citizen groups concerned about development pressures along the North Shore of Lake Superior• Completed several grant-funded projects related to storm water runoff including the construction of a demonstration rain garden• Developed and distributed a brochure for homeowners on storm water management• Managed budgets related to projects and completed final reports• Supervised contract employees

United States

• Developed curriculum and taught courses in: Environmental Studies, Environmental Citizenship and Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Environmental Law, Environmental Internship, Wetlands Restoration, Policy of Global Resources, Watershed Policy and Management, Leadership in Groups and Agencies, Public Administration, Northland Seminar, Social Movements, Introduction to Sociology, American Government, and American Government teaching assistant supervision. • Academic advisor for students in government and environmental studies • Member of senior capstone advisory committees

Duluth, Mn

• Directed operations for the preservation and management of Sugarloaf Cove on Lake Superior in Minnesota• Worked cooperatively with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to initiate wetland and upland restoration and Scientific and Natural Area designation• Technical and professional leadership to board committees • Board development on appropriate educational programs and land management activities• Represented the organization to various constituencies • Fund raising, grant writing and membership development

Duluth, Minnesota

•Developed a citizen based advocacy and water quality monitoring program for the St. Louis River Area of Concern• Extensive outreach and collaboration with schools, environmental groups, community members, industry, federal, state, tribal, and local government agencies• Developed monitoring protocol including quality control and assurance and was appropriate for student monitoring of chemical, physical, and biological water quality parameters• Developed and administered spending priorities for a $167,000 budget• Public relations and media events • Developed "frog watch" to obtain base-line data on anuran populations using citizen volunteers• Conducted the first tumor survey of bullheads in the St. Louis Harbor • Supervision of college student employees, contract employees, interns and volunteers • Leadership role in expanding the River Watch program to other Minnesota communities along Lake Superior and into Wisconsin and Michigan.

• Increased use of sustainable and alternative modes of transportation including bicycling, walking, public transportation and Rideshare. • Oversight for the development of 26 miles of bicycle trails • Team leader to key city departments, other government organizations and stakeholders• Researched effective approaches, policies and programs related to sustainable transportation for the City of Shoreview• This was the first position of its kind in Minnesota and has become a model for other communities

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Leadership & Change

Activities and Societies: Alan E. Guskin Scholarship in Leadership and Change, Antioch University – July 2008 and July 2007My studies.

Msel, Environmental Policy & Law

Bush Leadership Fellow awarded to attend the Vermont Law School to learn about citizen involvement in environmental law and policy.

Ms, Water Resources, Forestry

Masters research on Odonata Populations in Created and Natural Wetlands.

Bs, Agriculture Education