Engineering with Nature (EWN) faculty position with both teaching and research components.Faculty group member of CREW (Center for Restoration of Ecosystems and Watersheds).Member of N-EWN (Network for Engineering with Nature).

Editing various academic works for citation style, structure, clarity, grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation

6th grade math and science instructor, multi-tiered system of support coordinator for math and reading, 3rd - 5th grade math interventionist

6 - 12th grade math and science tutor

• Conservation watershed planning using computer software technology and propriety GIS tools• Collaborating with LGUs and farmer-led conservation groups across the state• Performing business development activities including proposal writing, project planning and creating internal educational materials on grant opportunities• Executing project management activities including coordination with project partners as well as developing project scopes and budgets• Providing guidance and technical assistance during staff trainings and as project technical lead• Conducting data analysis on various water quality and financial metrics• Developing QAQC and internal user manuals for various tools and processes related to data analysis• Serving as Agribusiness Coordinator to facilitate engagement with private industry as conservation partners• Writing final project reports and contributing content to state TMDL and WRAPS reports• Representing HEI at various outreach events including conferences and guest speaking at the UMN-Side note: before COVID, I led monthly group yoga classes and coordinated a weekly workout class for my (female) coworkersHouston Engineering is an innovative thought leader in environmental services, civil engineering, and technical solutions.

• Engineered a portable paddlewheel system to test for nutrient removal from wastewater using a fungi• Conducted on-site paddlewheel experiments to determine field feasibility of a laboratory developed fungi

• Engineered a large-scale laboratory apparatus to test for nutrient removal from agricultural drainage • Designed and conducted a complex water quality research experiment using novel bioreactor configurations• Performed statistical analysis of water quality data in SPSS and Excel to determine nitrate removal • Advised and supervised undergraduate and graduate students in planning and conducting water quality research• Project management (developing work plans, documenting progress, technical research, budget management)• Technical communications to lay and professional audiences, including Powerpoint presentations and site tours• Wrote technical information for the MDA Ag. BMP Handbook for Minnesota, 2nd Ed (Lenhart et al., 2017)

• Created a model in Excel using ArcGIS data to prioritize watersheds for monitoring across the state of MN • Organized, created and presented project updates containing technical information to a multi-agency board• Organized two large stakeholder workshops to obtain feedback, facilitate communication and present results• Wrote quarterly progress reports for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture• Supervised an undergraduate research assistant in workshop organization and preparations

• Set-up flumes and stage recording equipment for determining the water balance within the ditch• Performed longitudinal profile surveys to determine sediment transport for assessing geomorphic character• Collected and statistically analyzed water samples for nitrates to assess in-stream denitrification capabilities• Designed and conducted riparian vegetation surveys for biotic assessment • Designed, conducted, lab tested and statistically analyzed soil samples for assessing potential denitrification • Supervised an undergraduate research assistant in conducting field work and performing lab analysis

• Created regression models in Excel to estimate the possible future effects of climate change on trout habitat• Modeled and analyzed landscape attributes in ArcGIS to determine which variables affect stream temperature • Assisted with in-stream field work to assess biotic health

• Performed waterbird counts from aerial photographs using ArcGIS to estimate Lake Superior populations• Created maps of waterbird nests sites in ArcGIS for use in publication (Wires, L.R and F.J. Cuthbert. 2010. Characteristics of Double-crested Cormorant Colonies in the U.S. Great Lakes Island Landscape. Journal of Great Lakes Research 36: 2. )• Performed ground counts of nesting waterbirds in the Twin Cities and surrounding area • Trained new employees in aerial counts of nesting waterbirds using ArcGIS• Took aerial photographs of nesting waterbirds from a float plane• Assisted in ground counts of nesting waterbirds in the Twin Cities area

• Lead educational programs and tours for adults and children .• Performed vegetation and bird surveys to track biotic health over time.• Created educational material (dioramas and posters) for garden visitors.

• Monitored, accessed and mapped the city’s wetlands and storm water system in ArcGIS• Inspected wetland buffers under bond for invasive plant species• Participated in the Wetland Health Evaluation Program (Summer 2009)• Educating school age children about water resources as part of the Water Treatment Plant tours• Biocontrol of leafy spurge using the flea beetle• Educational volunteer at the MN State Fair Eco Experience Building’s Global Climate Change Booth (Sept 09)• Monitored multi-family housing properties for compliance with city recycling requirements• Created informational and event newsletters for Eden Prairie residents