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Disaster Locations In The US

Help local governments and non-profit organizations repair infrastructure after disaster. Assist grant applicants in complying with federal environmental and historic preservation laws. Process environmental reviews of temporary housing solutions for survivors.

Rock Bluff, Florida

Lead a group of citizen scientists helping with recovery of the federally-endangered Florida Torreya tree, our nation's rarest conifer. Already suffering from a deadly fungal blight, the species was severely impacted by Hurricane Michael in October 2018. We are fundraising to address urgent needs such as working with private landowners to locate wild trees.

Rock Bluff, FL

Geospatial environmental analysis for non-profit organization evaluating hydrologically-altered watershed. Created maps and report on property tax implications for local government should the land be acquired for protection and restoration.

Tallahassee, Florida

Liaison with Suwannee River Water Management District regarding all aspects of water management related to agricultural land and water use. Worked to ensure future availability of water for agricultural production. Helped to improve water quality in Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) areas through GIS analysis of agricultural land use, producer enrollment.

Havana, FL

Advanced professional relied upon to provide experienced insight and guidance into multiple aspects of water resource management. Valued as a trusted technical resource leading and assisting in areas such as data acquisition, analysis, research and synthesis to build actionable recommendations allowing for economic development while sustaining natural.

Bristol, FL

Responsible for supporting the ecological management of nine nature preserves and overarching strategies of restoring thousands of acres of longleaf pine/wiregrass across the Florida panhandle and improving ecological conditions of the Apalachicola River and Bay. Relied upon to create polished grant proposals and was awarded funding for regional invasive.

Brooksville, FL

Assisted with the management and administration of 500,000 acres of public land. Played an active role in the creation of policies, procedures, programs and legal management agreements, balancing the desires of various groups against potential environmental impacts. Composed informational brochures, trail maps, and Recreational Guide for District.

Graduate Work In Env. Policy And Mgmt.

Advanced GIS

Graduate Work In Environmental Studies

Saving the Apalachicola River

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

Focus on environmental economics

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration