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Fairbanks, Ak, Us

Seven Hills, New South Wales, Au

I provide technical expertise in per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants internationally to SciDev customers, internal teams, and research and development programs.

Fairbanks, Ak, Us

Provide subject matter expertise to the UAF Institute of Northern Engineering in support of research programs aimed at addressing the fate & transport, toxicity & risk assessment, and remediation of emerging contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in subarctic and arctic regions.

Anchorage, Alaska, Us

As the Director of PFAS Technologies, I am responsible for the development of strategic relationships and overseeing the PFAS portfolio across the Brice Family of Companies. Our portfolio includes the investigation, planning, and treatment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across environmental media. I lead a growing team of scientists and engineers focused of PFAS remediation services and technologies.

Anchorage, Alaska, Us

As the PFAS Remediation Project Manager, I am responsible for the development of strategic relationships and the management and execution of a portfolio of projects focused on the investigation and remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in environmental media. I lead a growing team of scientists and engineers focused of PFAS remediation services and technologies.

Vice-President of the Board of Chistochina Enterprises (CE), a Federally-chartered Tribal Corporation organized under Section 17 of the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA). Served as VP since incorporation in 2012. Responsible for day-to-day management of CE. Duties include: business development and marketing; oversight of business line managers; and direct management of the Tribal Management and Environmental Services business lines. Tribal Management and Environmental Services business lines provide professional environmental and program management services to Tribal and First Nation governments and other Native organizations and entities. Services include program and project management; environmental impact assessment and documentation under NEPA and CEAA; environmental, land-use, and community planning; environmental permitting and compliance; and grant-writing services. A Tribally-owned small business.

Rapid City, Sd, Us

On a sessional contract basis, teach online graduate level Construction and Engineering Management (CEM) courses in environment and sustainability. Responsible for all aspects of curriculum and course material development, instruction, and student evaluation for assigned courses. Courses taught include: CEM 706 Managing Sustainable Projects, CEM 750 Environmental Permitting, and CEM 751 Construction Stormwater Management. Additional courses under development.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Serve as senior on-site program manager and team lead for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) Installation Restoration Program at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Responsible for the management of contaminated site restoration projects under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and State of Alaska regulations. Involved in all aspects of program management from planning and programming through project development, prioritization, agency coordination, and execution.

Owner and Principal Environmental Planner of Limited Liability Corporation providing professional environmental and program management services to Tribal governments and Native organizations and entities. Services include program and project management; NEPA environmental impact assessment and documentation; environmental, land-use, and community planning; environmental permitting and compliance; and grant-writing services for environmental projects. Part time self-employment. A veteran-owned small business.

Providing environmental and land use planning, project management, and grant writing services to First Nations and Tribal governments. Your ally in protecting Traditional lands.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Serve as Chief of the Environmental Division, with responsibility for overseeing the implementation of environmental policies and programs pertaining to the Environmental Compliance, Resource Conservation, and Pollution Prevention (P2) programs throughout Fort Greely Garrison. Serve as the Environmental Management System (EMS) Management Representative and as the Installation Sustainability Coordinator. Serve as the principal staff environmental engineer and environmental and sustainability technical advisor to the Director of Public Works and the Garrison Commander. Develops or revises regulations, permits, and special command guidance documents for Garrison compliance with environmental laws. Prepares environmental responses. Reviews plans, specifications, design analysis, real property actions, and NEPA activity. Serves as the environmental engineer and expert on environmental protection issues. Supervises the program managers of the Compliance Programs which implement the following Federal Laws: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Toxic Substances and Control Act, Environmental Noise Management Program, and the Pollution Prevention Program. Supervise a staff of 9 government and contract Environmental Protection Specialists/Technicians.

Huntsville, Al, Us

Provide environmental support to the Fort Greely (FGA) Directorate of Public Works and Environmental Office and to the Missile Defense Agency in the areas of environmental permitting, air quality, storm water management, internal environmental compliance and EMS audits, and NEPA environmental impact analysis. Review and update Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in compliance with APDES Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Activities. Assist in development and submittal of air emissions and operating reports for FGA and the MDA CAA permits. Conduct and report on PM-10 monitoring effort per CAA permit conditions. Revise and update FGA Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan to accommodate changes in operations and regulatory requirements. Review project folders and conduct appropriate NEPA analyses. Assist in other program areas as requested, including Environmental Management System implementation, Solid and Hazardous Waste, and Cultural and Natural Resources.

Fairbanks, Ak, Us

On a sessional contract basis, I teach various undergraduate courses in Tribal Management and Rural Development for the UAF College of Rural and Community Development, Department of Indigenous, Community & Tribal Programs. I also teach graduate courses in Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights for the UAF Center for Cross-Cultural Studies and in Environmental Management and Law for the UAF Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Fairbanks, Ak, Us

Developed and instructed undergraduate courses for the Tribal Management Program in the areas of natural resources, environmental sciences, transportation program management, and indigenous planning. Developed and taught non-credit training sessions and workshops on environmental and natural resource issues facing Alaska Native communities. As affiliate duty, taught graduate courses in Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights (CCS 602) and in Environmental Management and Law (ENVE 644) and participated in hydrocarbon contamination research study for the UAF Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Responsible for program management on a broad range of environmental, transportation and natural resource issues facing tribal and ancestral lands. Program management duties included scheduling, budgetary oversight, and reporting. Projects included road and trail inventory and condition assessments; environmental inventory and planning; comprehensive land use planning; and development of the tribe’s GIS program. Served as Project Manager AEA wood-fired boiler and VSW washeteria construction projects. Responsible for securing environmental clearances and permits for tribal projects. Supervised permanent and seasonal staff in the Tribe’s Environmental, Natural Resources, and Transportation Programs, including the Tribal Engineer. Serve as Assistant Tribal Administrator as needed. Part time 2011-2012, Full Time 2012-2013.

Provided professional leadership to the Tribal Natural Resources, Transportation, and Environmental program staff. Kept up to date and reported to the Tribal Administrator and the Director of Lands and Natural Resources on issues related to Tribal natural resources and environmental programs. Served as Project Manager for natural resources and environmental projects, including: Stevens Village Land Use Plan updates, Stevens Village Environmental Site Assessment, Planning of new landfill and old dump closure. Responsible for environmental inspection and compliance for construction projects in village Provided technical assistance to the Tribal Food Sovereignty Program, including the Stevens Village Bison Reserve. Assisted with recovery efforts following Spring 2009 Yukon River Flood. Secured federal assistance for the village under the Emergency Watershed Protection program. Position was part time during academic year, full time during summer.

Portland, Or, Us

Senior Environmental Scientist and Planner for the Fairbanks Division of ASCG Incorporated (later WHPacific). Served as senior specialist in environmental planning, NEPA environmental impact assessment and documentation, and wetlands regulatory issues for the Alaska Region. Primary point of contact with Federal and State regulatory agency staff for the Fairbanks Division. Project Manager for environmental projects and Environmental Task Manager for interdisciplinary planning or engineering design projects. Responsible for supervision of junior environmental staff in the Fairbanks Division. Marketing responsibilities include identifying opportunities, responding to RFPs, client coordination, and new client development.

Anchorage, Ak, Us

Managed environmental section, including schedules, project staffing, and budgets. Company specialist for NEPA environmental impact assessment and documentation, environmental permitting, and wetland delineation and regulatory issues. Project Manager for environmental projects and Environmental Lead for interdisciplinary planning and design projects. Primary point of contact with Federal and State regulatory agencies. Responsible for supervision of junior Environmental Analysts/Engineers. Marketing responsibilities include identifying opportunities, responding to RFPs, client coordination, and new client development.

Washington, Dc, Us

Provided leadership in the development and implementation of a rural Alaska- and Alaska Native-related natural resources conservation program in rural Alaska. Monitored and evaluated status of the program and made needed adjustments in plans and service operations. Served as the NRCS Liaison to more than 53 Tribal governments, Native corporations and other tribal entities. Provided overall management and direction to field office and Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) office staff by developing business plans, work plans, analyzing workloads, establishing goals, managing human and other resources, establishing priorities. Responsible for the administration of the field office including maintenance of records and technical guides, preparation of reports, employee development, and safety and training of field office employees. Provided technical assistance to urban and rural land-users (individuals, tribes, groups, or units of government) in the development, revision, and maintenance of complete resource conservation plans and their implementation. Provided leadership and guidance in the design, development, and maintenance of administrative procedures to ensure that delivery of NRCS programs comply with civil rights policies, and that those policies are communicated to all employees and recipients.

Washington, Dc, Us

Provided leadership in the development and implementation of a comprehensive natural resource conservation program covering two counties. Served as the line officer and manager for the Longview Field Office, working closely with conservation partners outlining, identifying, communicating,and applying technical capabilities and resources for the implementation of USDA programs and services to the public. Provided technical assistance to urban and rural land-users (individuals, tribes, groups, or units of government) in the development, revision, and maintenance of complete resource conservation plans and their implementation. Worked with landowners and operators in carrying out a coordinated resource conservation program. Provided technical assistance to urban and rural land-users in the application of planned conservation systems for their land. Collected data and summarize observations and field studies to modify, revise, and adapted the technical guide to meet changing situations and to develop job sheets and other aids to resource conservation planning. Wrote technical articles and news releases concerning resource conservation activities. Performed administration of the field office by keeping records and preparing regular and special reports. Represented NRCS at meetings of the Boards of Supervisors and other group meetings as needed.

Washington, Dc, Us

Received and evaluated Department of the Army permit applications and jurisdictional determination requests; performed compliance inspections, and non-compliance and enforcement actions; conducted pre-application meetings; determined waters of the United States and regulatory jurisdiction of applicable laws; determined the applicability of exemptions and appropriate permitting procedures; issued public notice; ensured full coordination with all interested parties; determined project impacts; balanced benefits and detriments of projects; developed alternatives or appropriate permit standards and conditions; recommended issuance or denial of permits based on consideration of pertinent laws, regulations (including Clean Water Act Section 404(b)(1) guidelines), and policies; resolved non-compliance and enforcement actions through appropriate measures; maintained accurate files and computer database records; assisted in District’s general permit and regulatory outreach programs.

Washington, Dc, Us

Provided technical assistance to urban and rural land-users (individuals, tribes, groups, or units of government) in the development, revision, and maintenance of complete resource conservation plans and their implementation. Worked with landowners and operators in carrying out a coordinated resource conservation program. Provided technical assistance to urban and rural land-users in the application of planned conservation systems for their land. Collected data and summarize observations and field studies to assist the District Conservationist to modify, revise, and adapt the technical guide to meet changing situations and to develop job sheets and other aids to resource conservation planning. Collected snow survey data for numerous remote sites in the Field Office area and complete field data forms for entry at the state office level. Wrote technical articles and news releases concerning resource conservation activities in the Palmer, Wasilla, and Upper Susitna Districts. Provided assistance on tours and gave talks to local groups and over radio. Assisted in the administration of the field office by keeping records and preparing regular and special reports. Represented the District Conservationist at meetings of the Boards of Supervisors and other group meetings as needed.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Tactical-level ectronic intercept and disruption of voice communications. Basic analysis of communications intelligence.

Ph.D., Indigenous Studies (Indigenous Planning)

Master’S Degree, Environmental Quality Science

Master’S Degree, Cross Cultural Studies (Indigenous Planning)

Graduate Study, Plant And Soil Science

Graduate Study, Natural Resources Management (Soils)

Bs, Natural Resources Management

Associate Of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.), Tribal Management (Land And Natural Resources)

Certificate, Korean Language And Culture

Certificate, Occupational Safety And Health Professional