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Denver, Co, Us

Develop and implement a strategy for integrating multi-benefit approaches into public water policy and planning; research and analyze key knowledge gaps that support scaling these policies and practicesInform the creation and implementation of a communications strategy that advances policy and practice uptake; foster relationships and networks with key stakeholders, including from government, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector, that strengthen these efforts

Colorado, United States

Ochotona Consulting works in partnership with clients and stakeholders to identify and promote shared program and policy priorities. We believe that differences in experience and perspective have the power to strengthen processes and result in outcomes that are robust, well-informed, and beneficial.Ochotona has contributed to the success of projects through community engagement, project management, research, identifying and informing philanthropic best practices, and advising on donor engagement, fund prospecting, and proposal development.

Metro Denver, Co

Oversaw all external operations including fundraising, media relations, policy development, etc. with a direct staff of three; served as the organization's spokesperson during interviews, meetings, and national and international conferencesCollaborated with local, regional, and statewide officials to advance and institutionalize agricultural, food, nutrition, and water policies that promoted economic development and sustainability Fundraised $1.5M annually through key partnerships; fostered long-term partnerships with national corporations such as General Mills, Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, Target, Charlotte's Web, CoBank, and TIAAMentored and trained several interns and ensured their work received national exposure; provided performance feedback to develop their skills and prepare them for the workforce

Colorado

Coauthored WateReuse Research Foundation’s WRRF 15-08 State of Irrigated Agricultural Water Reuse initiative Researched Colorado’s capabilities of using recycled water as an agricultural irrigation resource; delivered a literature review with an emphasis on the Colorado experience as part as of a geographically diverse study between California, Israel, Japan, and AustraliaComposed and authored "State of Ag Reuse in Colorado"; showcased the historical perspective and the benefits of using recycled water for agriculture purposes

Denver, Co

Represented the Council at local, regional, and national convenings to present on and further fine-tune strategies to achieve a robust and resilient sustainable food systemAppointed by the Mayor to represent Denver along with a council of 21 members to develop policies; directed monthly meetings to conceptualize, measure, and prioritize annual projects, strategies, and goalsPartnered with the City of Denver to pass the Fresh Produce and Cottage Food Sales Home Occupation Ordinance, allowing the residential sales of homegrown produce which contributed to local economic growth

Colorado

Focused on the project: Opportunities and Challenges for Reclaimed Water in Colorado AgricultureExplored the economic and conservation implications for Colorado agriculture and water usage when reclaimed water is used in a variety of agricultural applications within various models and ecosystemsUltimately resulted in the passage of Colorado House Bill 18-1093, Reclaimed Water Use For Edible CropsThe Bill enjoyed robust bipartisan and bicameral support and mandated that the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment promulgate rules to allow the use of recycled water for edible crops by December 31, 2019

Colorado

Conducted regional outreach as part of a statewide food access scan for the Child & Adult Care Food Program's (CACFP) Healthier Meals Initiative to implement new and healthier food guidelinesInterviewed childcare providers across the state to assess the impact of federal nutrition guidelines for providers receiving CACFP funding; analyzed effects, food systems' capacity, and current resourcesCo-authored reports and presented findings to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

Colorado

Formulated community-based strategies to increase SNAP redemption at farmers markets by removing barriers for market managers and consumersPartnered with complementary agencies and organizations to promote policy that increases SNAP redemption at farmers’ marketsConvened statewide stakeholders, market managers, and state agencies to promote healthy food access at farmers’ markets; orchestrated communication among stakeholders in order for market managers and producers to receive complementary and timely messages about EBT promotion and implementationContributed original content to the Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council two legislative briefs: Increasing SNAP at Farmers Markets and Enhancing Direct Market Technical Assistance

Colorado, Nebraska, & Wyoming

Served as the organizational liaison between board members, volunteers, donors, sponsors, and membersManaged volunteer recruitment, orientation, coordination of volunteer time, and recognition; prepared and tracked program budgets and expendituresCollaborated with public and private agencies to plan and host annual symposia Developed and implemented initiatives that enhanced linkages between the neurology- and Parkinson's-community

Master'S Degree, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Art History, Criticism And Conservation