Susan Morley Lacroix Email & Phone Number

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

-Inspire and support the Preserve Stewardship, Land Acquisition, and Easement Stewardship departments, collectively known as Land Team and Land Protection Department- Manage over 15 new conservation transactions and guide landowners through the land acquisition process-Collaborates with Director of Finance and Operations to evelop and manage the budget for the Land Protection Department-Ensures continued evolution of Legacy's land acquisition strategies, including the establishment of priority projects- Strategize project funding for over $9 million in project expenses including writing federal, local, and state grants and collaborate with the development team to secure additional sources of funding- Co-lead the Justice, Equity, Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (JEDAI) Council, including the progress of the JEDAI policy-Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with partners-Communicate with the Executive Director about Lead Team needs

Ann Arbor, Michigan

●Implement land conservation acquisition efforts, including planning, organizing, directing, negotiating, and providing leadership on land acquisition projects, including collaboration with Finance, Development, and Stewardship staff on all projects.●Draft and negotiate conservation easements for individual projects. ●Update Policies, Procedures, and templates to comply with LTA Standards and Practices as well as follow best practices. ● Apply for, secure and manage state and federal grants to supplement local funds● Co-founded and serve on the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Council, which pushed the organization to adopt a JEDI Commitment and will see that Commitment through.●Collaborate with Development staff to identify, secure and execute opportunities to fund land protection in cooperation with partners.●Plan, formulate, and recommend land protection programs and projects for approval by the Land Protection Acquisition Committee. ·

Hawley, Pa

• Close on three donated easements within my first six months, conserving 610 acres of farm and forest land• Manage approximately twelve active conservation easement projects at a time • Seek, apply for and manage grants from private, federal, state, and local sources• Create, manage and track budgets for projects, develop department budget and track cash flow• Consult with landowners and discuss options and process for conservation• Lead negotiations of conservation easements and associated due diligence with landowners, funding agencies, Land Protection Committee and Legal Committee• Assist in managing the Land Protection Associate including training and delegating work • Collaborate on strategies for land protection projects with the Conservation Team Lead• Update Land Protection Procedures along with corresponding templates and guidelines to Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices• Guide the Land Protection Committee through discussing projects and making sound recommendations to the Board of Directors

Seattle, Wa

• Ensure clients have a safe and enjoyable experience• Engaging clients in sailing• Assisting Captain with sailing including taking helm, spotting from the bow and tacking• Raising the sails• Preparing boat for embarkment and receiving guests• Cleaning up boat after sails, securing boat when work is complete•

Greater Seattle Area

• Strategize complex and creative conservation transactions with team members • Effectively execute over 1,100 acres of conservation transactions, including conservation easements and fee acquisitions• Draft and edit legal and real estate documents pertaining to conservation transactions• Manage escrow and closing details on property transactions• Foresee and think critically to solve arising project challenges• Create, maintain, and nurture relationships with agencies, landowners and other partners and navigate internal and external communication• Manage and successfully execute private contracts as well as federal, state and local grants• Scope potential projects by determining feasibility, assessing risk, fit with mission and securing fundingForterra.org

Lakeside, Mi

•Draft, tailor, execute and enforce conservation easements to protect natural character of southwest Michigan, and other relevant documents to permanently preserve land•Collaborate with landowners and community to create land protection projects and complete projects following Land Trust Alliance's Standards and Practices•Research, write and finalize purchase agreements, baseline documentation reports, management plans and conduct annual monitoring and other aspects of land protection projects•Organize, prepare PowerPoint's with project information and present to Land Protection committee and Stewardship committee meetings monthly•Maintain 8 preserves by organizing stewardship work days, obtaining stewardship supplies, finding restoration grants, monitoring the properties, and making some public accessible•Create informative and effective maps of properties and region using Arc GIS and Google Earth

Ann Arbor, Mi

• Updated literacy directory for Washtenaw County, United Way 2-1-1 and America's Literacy Directory• Assisted the Family Learning Institute with its summer tutoring program• Tested usability of Community Resource Center• Searched for and wrote for grants for the Washtenaw Imagination Library

Ann Arbor, Mi

• Researched local childrens service organizations and delivered outreach material on learning disabilities• Practiced communication skills with aphasia clients• Filed client folders• Audited and archive files

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

• Communicating with constituents and directing them towards the appropriate agency or other means to help• Assisting the constituent service representatives with files• Attending site visits with Congressman Upton• Other duties as needed to assist constituent service representatives with issues of the constituents within the 6th Michigan district.

Portage, Mi

• Assisted patients in scheduling, insurance inquiries and account information• Helped with other special projects including mailing lists and brochure making• Managed health insurance inquiries, payments, and issues

Higgins Lake, Mi

• Conducted activities with children including low ropes courses, aquatic activities, sports, and campfire games and songs• Assisted counselors with their various needs and responsibilities• Trained and certified as a lifeguard and in CPR and First Aid.

Bachelor Of Arts; Bachelor Of Arts, Double Major In Political Science; Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Rotaract Club at The University of MichiganRelevant Coursework Chemistry Biology Ecology Geology (3 classes).

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Young Women for Change