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The State of Minnesota Parks and Trails Legacy Fund invests more than $50M annually dedicated to parks and trails of regional or statewide significance.Lead efforts to guide, focus and report on investments of the Parks & Trails Legacy Fund to impact four strategic priorities: o Connect people to the outdoors o Acquire land and create opportunities o Take care of what we have o Coordinate with partners to advance the 25-year Parks and… Show more The State of Minnesota Parks and Trails Legacy Fund invests more than $50M annually dedicated to parks and trails of regional or statewide significance.Lead efforts to guide, focus and report on investments of the Parks & Trails Legacy Fund to impact four strategic priorities: o Connect people to the outdoors o Acquire land and create opportunities o Take care of what we have o Coordinate with partners to advance the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy PlanFacilitate the work of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and its advisory role for the MN DNR, Metropolitan Council, Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission and other partners. Show less

Minnesota

Evaluate opportunities for business development, management and investment in the Minnesota business community, with a focus on family-friendly and nature-friendly products and services.

Minnetonka, Mn

Chief executive of innovative, interdisciplinary and complex government organization focused on conservation and balanced development in a dynamic 181 square-mile watershed that includes urban, suburban and rural landscapes and treasured water resources.• Leadership for 33 FTE staff, with priority focus areas of Land Conservation, Planning & Projects, Communication & Education, Research and Monitoring, and Operations & Support Services• Development and management of $14M annual… Show more Chief executive of innovative, interdisciplinary and complex government organization focused on conservation and balanced development in a dynamic 181 square-mile watershed that includes urban, suburban and rural landscapes and treasured water resources.• Leadership for 33 FTE staff, with priority focus areas of Land Conservation, Planning & Projects, Communication & Education, Research and Monitoring, and Operations & Support Services• Development and management of $14M annual budget• Management of more than 700 acres of high-priority conservation land and easements valued at more than $40M.• Natural resources protection through collaborative science-based efforts involving monitoring and research, education and outreach, regulation, land conservation and restoration, capital projects and grant programs to enhance water quality, reduce flooding, increase recreation and provide wildlife habitat.• Close collaboration with the appointed Board of Managers, staff and consultants to advance natural resource initiatives on behalf of citizens, partners and stakeholders. Show less

Minnesota Children and Nature Connection (MN CNC) is a statewide movement created to build awareness of the social, emotional and health benefits of connecting children and families to nature. MN CNC provides a critical link between individuals, institutions, organizations and industries by providing a forum in which to share research, best practices and models of engagement, as well as to celebrate related success stories. The MN CNC initiative is supported by the Minnesota Recreation and… Show more Minnesota Children and Nature Connection (MN CNC) is a statewide movement created to build awareness of the social, emotional and health benefits of connecting children and families to nature. MN CNC provides a critical link between individuals, institutions, organizations and industries by providing a forum in which to share research, best practices and models of engagement, as well as to celebrate related success stories. The MN CNC initiative is supported by the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association. Show less

Past Chair, Executive & Governance Committee member and past Finance & Risk Management Committee member (2010-2012) of board of directors, providing leadership and guidance to achieve St. David's Center mission:• Young children of all abilities will be well prepared for learning and life through access to developmentally-informed, emotionally-responsive early childhood education.• Children with developmental needs will have improved outcomes as a result of early intervention and… Show more Past Chair, Executive & Governance Committee member and past Finance & Risk Management Committee member (2010-2012) of board of directors, providing leadership and guidance to achieve St. David's Center mission:• Young children of all abilities will be well prepared for learning and life through access to developmentally-informed, emotionally-responsive early childhood education.• Children with developmental needs will have improved outcomes as a result of early intervention and treatment.• Children, adolescents and adults with enduring special needs will thrive in their homes and communities through access to developmentally-informed support services.• Together with families, community partners and other stakeholders, St. David's Center will build communities that support healthy relationships and development. Show less

Chaska, Mn

Provide project coordination and management for Arboretum Director on key initiatives to advance the mission of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.www.arboretum.umn.edu

Served on oversight committee that provides guidance and advice to association staff to manage effective professional education and training programs for zoo and aquarium professionals. Also served on faculty team for conservation education professional development course from 2008 to 2012.

Key member of senior leadership team involved in managing all aspects of daily operations of complex organization, including public program management, fundraising, marketing/PR, strategic planning and fiscal management. Also work closely with members of Minnesota Zoo Board of Directors and Minnesota Zoo Foundation Board of Trustees.• Report to Executive Director/CEO and lead education department of 18 full-time and 37 part-time and intermittent staff serving 250,000+ annual program… Show more Key member of senior leadership team involved in managing all aspects of daily operations of complex organization, including public program management, fundraising, marketing/PR, strategic planning and fiscal management. Also work closely with members of Minnesota Zoo Board of Directors and Minnesota Zoo Foundation Board of Trustees.• Report to Executive Director/CEO and lead education department of 18 full-time and 37 part-time and intermittent staff serving 250,000+ annual program participants, Duties include program management and evaluation, marketing/PR, partnership development and management of $2.54M annual budget.• Maximize program efficiency and grow revenue potential to optimize outcomes for both mission and budget. From 1999 to 2012, Zoo Camp program participation increased286% to 4,000 children and revenue increased 314% to $470K.• Participated in strategies to solicit support from the State of Minnesota for both annual operating appropriations and capital bonding requests, resulting in $53M in capital bonding funds in recent bonding cycles.• Created and solicited support for privately-funded field trip program that has grown to $300K annual support from several donors for 12,000+ students from urban, suburban and rural school districts.• Established relationships through years of program collaboration with Medtronic, Cargill and Target and assisted with strategy for requests that resulted in three $1M capital gifts to name the Medtronic Minnesota Trail, Cargill Environmental Education Center and Target Learning Center.• Leadership for program and proposal development of an innovative web-based video game (wolfquest.org) that resulted in grants of $512K and $100K from the National Science Foundation and education awards. Show less

• Leadership for innovative, interdisciplinary and audience-focused programs to engage and educate participants to connect them with environmental issues, conservation, animals and wild places.• Lead role in team effort that secured $2.85M from individual, corporate and foundation donors during capital campaign.• Secured $230K grant from the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources for conservation education exhibit project.

The Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission (MPOSC) helps the Met Council develop a long-range policy plan, and reviews park and trail master plans for consistency with these policies. The commission reviews and advises the Met Council on an acquisition and development program, including funding priorities for regional parks and trails. MPOSC works in coordination with 10 regional park implementing agencies (counties, cities, and special park districts).

Minneapolis, Mn

• Pulmonary function testing for asthma and cystic fibrosis patients.• Maintained and updated accurate patient medical records.

Apple Valley, Mn

• Prepared lessons and taught general biology courses to 10th grade students.• Prepared lessons and taught basic chemistry and consumer science courses to 11th and 12th grade students.• Professional training with outcome based education and learner outcomes.

Minneapolis, Mn

• Studied the mechanism of pulmonary infection in cystic fibrosis patients and factors that determine the effectiveness of their immune response.• Presented research results in poster session at the 1987 Fall Meeting of the American Federation for Clinical Research in Chicago, IL

Mba, Management, Strategy, Leadership

Mat, Teaching, Secondary Life Science

Ba, Biology

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Falls Church, VA

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West St. Paul, MN