Kerry M. Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

Prepare case studies of past projects to highlight program successes and implementation best practices.Research and analyze water policies, programs, and resources that advance sustainable water management practices for local communities.

United States

Served in a team based national service year with AmeriCorps and FEMA to help communities and FEMA prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.Educated Hurricane Ida survivors on the federal assistance options available to them and guided them through the application process.Conducted outreach to local hotel owners and volunteer organizations to assess their ability to house and provide supplies for those affected by Hurricane Ida.Modernized the Field Operations Division (FOD) SharePoint to more effectively communicate the mission of FOD and key resources to all of FEMA, thereby enhancing information sharing and collaboration.

Redlands, California, United States

School year position - September to April At Micah House, I tutor and build relationships with at risk students in my community, aged 6 to 15.- Provide homework help either 1:1 or for multiple students- Listen to children read and help them develop literacy skills- Plan and facilitate math small groups and art projects or games for the entire group- Collaborate and problem solve with coworkers and the Director to ensure all children have their needs met and the program is running efficiently.Specialty Skills: Problem solving, interpersonal communication, conflict management

- Wrote summaries of remote webinars, hearings and board meetings to better understand current policy directions for the Salton Sea and current project status in the NEPA/CEQA process- Compiled current news and reports to understand the needs and opinions of stakeholders involved in Salton Sea restoration- Developed an understanding of non profit, local, state, and federal government cooperation and action regarding environmental issues

Amman, Jordan

- Collaborated with coworkers to write a 10 page conference report to celebrate 25 years of EcoPeace’s work, using Microsoft Word.- Performed research and wrote summaries to assist the Jordanian Co-Director.- Conducted an independent research project on water cooperation in the Jordan River Basin.

Waterbury Center, Vermont, United States

During the summer of 2018, I worked on trail and construction crews to repair and build sustainable trails and trail structures on the Long Trail, including privies and bog bridges. In order to ensure safety and efficiency while building structures, I communicated and problem-solved with my team. I also did a rotation as a summit caretaker where I educated the public on alpine vegetation and safe hiking practices in order to protect the fragile ecosystem and ensure hiker satisfaction.Specialty Skills: Teamwork, adaptability, problem-solving

Master Of Urban And Regional Planning, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Global Water Security, 3.9/4.0

Activities and Societies: Proudian Interdisciplinary Honors Society, Mortar Board, and Phi Beta Kappa I designed my own major, Global.