Julia Breul Email & Phone Number

Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area

•Overseeing the strategy, implementation, and development of the Resilience Corps Fellowship program – a professional development program for individuals building their careers in the climate sphere•Recruiting and managing 14 full-time Fellows (annually) by ensuring their successful onboarding, training, professional development, wellness, and enriching project scopes•Created, manage, and oversee an organization-wide Professional Development program – developing annual goals for the agency as a whole and creating systems for individuals to access PD•Creating and implementing an annual calendar of engaging meetings and teambuilding events•Developing trusting, supportive individual relationships in addition to creating a cohesive team dynamic•Oversee and program company culture events

Greater Boston Area

Elevate's work is at the nexus of responsible tourism, donor cultivation, and international development. - Managed a team of skilled account managers organizing successful donor trips and events around the world for some of the highest net-worth philanthropist and impact investors- Managed relationships and partnerships with high-level non-profits and foundations- Sourced and created materials, resources, and custom experiences that compliment travelers learning while abroad- Oversaw project management systems, financial accountability and budgets, team communications, performance reviews, and collaboration

Portland, Maine Area

- Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained 200+ contracted Program Leaders for CIEE's High School Summer Abroad Program annually- Built, optimized, and executed hiring process and technologies- Oversaw Program Leader community and increased retention and successful hires- Planned logistics and implemented 3-day in-person training for all Program Leaders and high-level staff members

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

- Manage domestic and international educational field programs for middle and high school students from diverse backgrounds- Lead ongoing program and itinerary development- Serve as expert in product and demographics served and integrate standard operating procedures and risk management protocols into operations- Recruit, hire, manage, and train 10-15 field staff- Prepare field staff with training, materials, and logistics for each expedition while ensuring overall program quality, excellency, and authenticity- Oversee partnership with the National Park Service Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division - Execute all operational aspects of 2016 program season while maintaining vision and laying foundation for 2017- Serve as primary relationship manager for all in-country suppliers and support strategic NGO partnership development

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

- Oversaw logistics in all three program phases: preparation, travel, and meaningful engagement upon return- Managed domestic destinations including the US Southwest and Alaska (including reservations management, itinerary and curriculum development, vendor/partnership management, site visits, budgeting)- Liaised and negotiated with cross-sector partners, operators, and vendors in program- Created and updated program materials including preparatory handbooks, destination guidebooks, and field curriculum- Collaborated across programs within No Barriers to ensure accurate and meaningful communication and marketing about NBY Expeditions- Trained and managed part-time Program Assistant- Recruited, hired, co-managed, and prepared 10-15 field staff for expeditions- Planned and executed multi-day training retreat for field staff, requiring logistics management, materials development, effective facilitation, the ability to lead and motivate a team to be able to achieve our mission, and an intimate knowledge of the entire operational scope of the program- Served as lead facilitator in the Peruvian Amazon

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

- Continued management of the partnership between No Barriers Youth and the National Park Service Night Skies and Natural Sounds Division (NSNSD) and Climate Change Response Program (CCRP). Implemented the various programs and projects as described in formal task agreements including mentoring, podcast and video product creation, curriculum design, and program management.- Managed and re-designed our Alaska program- Created of a new retreat model for No Barriers Youth- Logistics support for our field staff in across destinations worldwide (including travel and transportation arrangement, paperwork organization, transfer of preparatory and support materials, etc)

Fort Collins, Colorado

Through a cooperative agreement with the National Parks Service, I designed and developed educative materials and coordinated travel programs relating to Night Skies, Natural Sounds, and Climate Change Response. - Created a comprehensive climate change curriculum to be used in National Parks across the US- Developed a Climate Change Academy for high school students which was piloted in the summer of 2014- Managed and implemented all phases of the program including marketing and recruitment, preparatory curriculum implementation, group management and expedition leading in the field- Designed a new program combining arts and sciences for low-income students in the US Southwest called the Night Skies Arts Academy- Managed key partners (e.g. service providers, educators, and the National Park Service)

Aspen, Co

- Guided interpretive snowshoe hikes in harsh environments- Communicated complex concepts and facets of winter ecology to various age groups - Operated the front desk at the nature preserve.

Aspen, Co

- Lead guided, naturalist hikes on several different trails in the area- Responsible for safety and facilitation of groups of variable sizes- Ran children's drop-in classes at nature preserve- Presented "Eagles, Hawks, and Owls" and "Beaver Walk" programs- Provided friendly customer service at the nature preserve's front desk

Burlington, Vt

- Met with members of a team to discuss most relevant climate justice issues in Burlington, VT- Wrote what currently stands as the equity component of the City's Climate Action Plan

Burlington, Vermont Area

- Planned, organized, and coordinated multiple lecture series at the University and in the Burlington community- Point person for publicity and outreach for CEF events- Blogged about events afterwards for the CEF's website

Burlington, Vt

- Researched the current carbon market as well as local and international offsets projects- Developed a plan for carbon neutral travel study programs at UVM

Burlington, Vt

Was a Teaching Assistant for International Environmental Studies taught by Professor Ernesto Mendez. - Held weekly lab sessions, implemented lab activities, and facilitated discussions between students in various grade levels- Managed Blackboard and other internet teaching tools- Gathered materials for the class and prepared exam and discussion questions- Graded homework, papers, and exams

Burlington, Vermont Area

- Speaker at Admitted Student Visit Day panels (40-70 attendees), pre-departure orientations (200+ attendees) and general advising sessions (10-15 attendees)- Advised peers one-on-one in their study abroad process- Student liaison between Office of International Education and Environmental Program at UVM

Ferrisburgh, Vt

Director of Drama and Nature program at YMCA Camp Greylock. - Planned and implemented curricula- Organized activities to engage multiple age groups in the outdoors- Maintained the safety of large groups- Supervised children ages 6 to 12 years old- Helped children to follow rules, get along, have fun and build self-esteem

Bachelors Of Arts, Environmental Studies, Spanish

Concentration in Communicating Climate Change through Education and Advocacy; Minor in Spanish Language

Sustainable Development Studies

Participated in a semester-long, study abroad program focused on sustainable development studies in Atenas, Costa Rica. Directed Research.