Molly Ryan Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

Presidential Management FellowSocial Scientist, RecreationWashington OfficeNational Forest System, Field Solutions & Innovation Centers, Enterprise Program

Denver, Colorado, United States

Designed, conducted, and analyzed a series of six listening sessions with partners to understand community perspectives and priorities around landscape-scale conservation approaches in the San Juan Mountains.

New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Worked with Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative to conduct media analysis of websites and social media of environmental NGOs, comparing communication strategies of organizations in western towns experiencing rural gentrification

Arlington, Va

• Designed and implemented qualitative and quantitative research methods, including focus groups, interviews, and online and onsite visitor surveys on federally managed public lands to inform policy development and visitor use management decisions• Managed onsite field teams for visitor use study implementation in national park units around the country, including Zion National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Hot Springs National Park, and six units in the National Capitol Region • Used SQL, SPSS, R, NVivo, and Excel to assess data quality and complete data analysis and visualization • Synthesized and communicated research findings as the lead author and technical editor of 10+ reports and presentations to the National Park Service• Recommendations have influenced National Park Service policies and practices regarding underserved and underrepresented populations, visitor estimation procedures, transportation investments, and the protection of natural resources, cultural resources, and visitors’ experiences

Arlington, Va

Hanover, Nh

• Quantified carbon emissions of Dartmouth Outing Club vehicles as part of a larger investigation of current sustainability practices• Presented findings and recommendations to Dartmouth Outing Club and Sustainability Office staff to inform future carbon offset projects and optimize environmental outcomes for the largest collegiate outing club in the country

Hanover, Nh

• Promoted student engagement by writing editorials, developing social media posts, and managing the office newsletter• Provided critical feedback on office inclusivity plan and outreach strategies to improve the interface between the Sustainability Office, students, faculty and staff, and the Dartmouth College administration

Hanover, Nh

• Coordinated the operations, logistics, and interests of a 55-member orchestra as a liaison between orchestra managers, student musicians, and the Hopkins Center for the Arts• Executed hiring of up to 39 professional musicians for quarterly concerts

Norwich, Vt

• Amplified systems thinking dialogue by managing and developing innovative content for the Donella Meadows Institute’s website, social media, and email newsletter, increasing audience reach and diversity• Analyzed the approach and structure of 20+ existing fellowship programs to inform changes to the structure and goals of the Donella Meadows Institute Fellows Program

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Authored a capacity-building plan to assess river and watershed restoration opportunities in the Colorado River Basin• Collaborated on an outreach campaign on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, increasing community understanding of dam removal• Conducted comprehensive research to evaluate costs and benefits of Connecticut River dams and inform strategic removal

Master Of Environmental Management, Ecosystem Management And Conservation

Activities and Societies: Academic Affairs Chair on Student Affairs Committee, Outdoor Recreation SIG, Westies

Bachelor'S Degree, Magna Cum Laude, Geography Major, Environmental Studies Major

Activities and Societies: Manager of and violinist in the Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra; Cabin and Trail Leader and Women in the Wilderness.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Concertmaster of Symphonic Orchestra, Captain and MVP of NPA Varsity Women's Soccer Team, Vice-President.

Bachelor'S Degree, Geography And Environmental Studies