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• Managing a portfolio of grants, awards and contracts for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects across the world funded by WaterAid America’s diverse set of private, large family and corporate foundations, government, and multi-lateral donors.• Working closely with in-country counterparts to build cooperative relationships and establish WaterAid America as an effective and valued partner.• Supporting relationship managers to represent, advocate and influence donors on behalf of WaterAid America implementing offices; aiding in the development of new business.

Golden, Colorado

• Drafted two, 5-year strategic plans outlining close to $200 million in projects and programs across 56,000 acres of preserved, public land; lead update of park planning and development process for 260 miles of trail across 33 parks/properties.• Crafted and led community engagement of 5,000 residents and stakeholders, sharing plans and goals with multiple local, state, federal and community organizations.• Secured over $30 million in grants for park and trail improvement projects, writing multiple grant applications, amassing over $1 million in partner match funding.• Coordinated evaluation of 7,500 acres of land acquired for close to $75 million.• Created Requests for Proposals, developed scopes of work, coordinating procurement for over 30 contracts totaling over $3 million, including regional conservation networks, park planning, water resource management, & countywide resident surveys.

Golden, Colorado

• Engaged in frequent networking, and collaboration with public, private and non-profits organizations, identifying and leveraging collaborative opportunities through brainstorming creative ways to further the mission of the organization, including management of workshops and special events.• Coordinated grant pursuits from award to close-out with public, private, and non-profit partners; prepared applications, schedules, and complex budgets.• Managed multiple, controversial special projects at the direction of the Board of County Commissioners; engaged stakeholders and the public, drafting studies/reports, including schedules and cost estimates.

Golden, Colorado

• Led and facilitated multidisciplinary teams on park management planning, including water resources, cultural sites, and habitat protection; presented recommendations to leadership, boards, and the local community.

Golden, Colorado

• Led grant-funded, citywide strategic visioning process, Golden Vision 2030, liaising with granting foundation to achieve values-based planning policy recommendations; developed program scope and schedule; identified and cultivated local community partnerships through digital storytelling, focus groups and surveys.• Managed 35-member advisory board, facilitated public meetings, and functioned as technical staff advisor to City boards and commissions.• Evaluated land use projects, applying local regulations and plans on water and sanitation, and compatibility; presented recommendations to commissions and city council.

Golden, Colorado

• Managed complex development review of land use proposals, including analysis of technical reports, negotiated with landowners, meeting tight deadlines.• Collaborated with State Forest Service, and Parks/Wildlife on habitat protection and impact mitigation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on wetlands, State Water Resources, and local water and sanitation districts on water rights and provision issues; provided updates to multiple community plans. • Regularly presented staff findings in public hearings to Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners.• Convened water rights seminar with state and local leaders to educate fellow land use professionals.

Englewood, Colorado

• Researched local land use and environmental studies for large-scale public infrastructure projects; coordinated interdisciplinary meetings with state/local public agencies and sub-consultants on project schedules, budget, and compliance with applicable laws/guidelines.

Washington, District Of Columbia

• Managed schedules, budgets, and consultants for U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and World Bank environmental policy development and non-profit empowerment contracts totaling over $5 million in Peru and Romania; data tracking for achievement of scopes of work, monitoring & evaluation, compliance with federal laws and procedures.• Organized multi-national conferences for 500 in Bolivia (forest management plans/Amazonian sustainable wood production) and Mexico City (global climate change).

Washington, District Of Columbia

• Administered 9 USAID Democracy and Governance Civil Society Capacity-Building contracts totaling over $2.5 million, coordinating consultant scheduling, and budget monitoring with staff in El Salvador, Guatemala, Croatia, and Russia.

Guatemala, Central America

Facilitated activities in Spanish and the local Mayan language (Quiché) on a range of environmental topics such as sustainable agroforestry practices, soil conservation, reforestation, tree nursery management and alternative fuel consumption projects; developed and sustained productive partnerships with 7 Guatemalan community groups, 4 local elementary schools and 2 local mayor offices.

Dual Master'S Degree, Urban & Regional Planning & Public Administration

Environmental Planning/Community Development & Non-Profit Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Urban, Political & Social Geography