Sarah Hertel, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Lead development of, in collaboration with partners, knowledge products to share trends, best practices, and lessons learned around NDC enhancement;• Support kNook lead to ensure all data from the Partnership’s Global Call on NDCs & LT-LEDS are accurately reflected and tagged in the kNook knowledge management system, that kNook and Global Call team data management processes are aligned, and that the Global Call data structure and taxonomy in kNook is strengthened to facilitate compelling analysis;• Draft RFPs, lead procurement processes, and manage consultants as needed to support the NDC enhancement activities;• Guide and track implementation of the Knowledge and Learning Strategy as it relates to convening’s and peer learning, including support to Knowledge and Learning staff to shape events, tracking of M&E indicators, and development of recommendations to improve performance;• Co-lead development of Thematic Partner Discussions and Partnership Briefings, including structuring a quarterly schedule for events and strategic thinking to ensure event impact;• Strategically engage members, to uplift and provide visibility to the enhancement work they are carrying out through the NDC Partnership’s Global Call via events, info sessions, and webinars;• Lead the planning and implementation of the Partnership’s monthly Raising Ambition through Partnership webinar series in collaboration with partners UNDP, WRI, and GIZ;• Lead and develop peer learning opportunities (virtual and in-person) as they relate to NDC and LT-LEDS enhancement and alignment, including sharing of learning from the Partnership’s Global Call;• Support development of knowledge products core to the NDC Partnership’s engagement in-country, including Scoping reports, Partnership Plan Narratives, and Support Gap Summaries;• Produce analysis, in response to partner asks, on trends in country requests for support, drawing from the kNook knowledge management system.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Joined as a member of the Rewilding Thematic Group under IUCN's Commission on Ecosystem Management in February 2022. The goal of the Rewilding Thematic Group (RTG) is to synthesize and streamline the theory and practice of rewilding at an international level, from all perspectives and across all regions.The Rewilding Thematic Group (RTG) is tasked with developing a conceptual and methodological framework for rewilding, within a framework of other ecosystem management concepts, including Cultural Practices, Nature-based Solutions, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Ecosystem Governance, Ecosystem Resilience and Protected Areas Management.The RTG has undertaken several key activities in meeting our goals to date. Based on these activities, we have been developing the Global definition and guiding principles for rewilding, including: systematic literature review, survey of rewilding pioneers, review of rewilding principles of key organisations, and rewilding workshops.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

● Served as an expert in nature-based solutions to climate change and advised partners on science and policy recommendations;● Acted as subject-matter expert on ESG and nature/biodiversity-based goal setting for One Earth’s contribution to the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the Science-Based Targets Network (SBTN);● Managed all incoming and outgoing grants and contracts falling under the Science and Policy portfolio;● Researched, wrote, and edited science and policy-related editorial content for the One Earth website and peer-reviewed publications;● Managed the One Earth Scientific Advisory Network, including proposing new members to join;● Attended UN CBD COP15, and other conferences, as the main One Earth representative;● Managed One Earth-housed collaborative projects, including the Global Safety Net (GSN);● Maintained knowledge management system, including scanning, summarizing, and logging peer-reviewed literature for future use in presentations and publications.

Consult with StratComm Inc. as an Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation (Conservation Standards) expert, editing and advising on multiple documents for the Pacific Southwest Region (Region 8) of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Inventory and Monitoring Program.

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Completed my PhD in Environmental Science and Policy with a focus on rewilding and human-wildlife conflict. Co-supervised by David Luther at GMU and Tom Akre at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI).Conference presentations:- GWIS National Conference, June 2021- Society for Conservation Biology Social Science Working Group (SSWG) Twitter Conference, July 2021- International Conference for Conservation Biology (ICCB), December 2021Activities/Societies: Vice President/Treasurer, Environmental Science and Policy Graduate Student Association (ESP GSA); Committee Member, Environmental Science and Policy Anti-Racism Group; Member, GMU Chapter of The Wildlife Society (TWS)

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Awarded a competitive Tier 1 Doctoral Research Scholarship to complete dissertation research full-time, includes stipend and tuition waiver.

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Awarded a Summer 2022 Research Fellowship from the George Mason University's Office of the Provost to conduct dissertation research between June - August 2022 ($8,000)

This learning initiative has three main aims: 1) to review and understand the best ways of measuring the effectiveness of applying the Conservation Standards; 2) to seek evidence of the effectiveness of applying the CS as part of the first aim and 3) to design a long-term research project. The process involves engaging a group (conservation organizations, academia, independents, coaches) to implement short-term innovative activities that build the results chain, seek evidence, review and assess the different methods for gathering evidence and to design the long-term research project.

In order to support Foundations of Success (FOS) in coordinating the Conservation Measures Partnership (CMP) I performed the following duties as a consultant:• Sharing CMP’s work and members’ relevant work via social media;• Identifying and developing in-depth stories about CMP and/or the Conservation Standards;• Organizing case study competitions in collaboration with CCNet, including soliciting entries, supporting judging, announcing, winners, and supporting communication of winning entries;• Checking in with CMP members and supporting FOS to help reach out to members to ensure they understand how to contribute to CMP;• Reaching out to potential new CMP members and working on recruitment;• Helping update CMP’s internal coordination site and public website, including helping guide the process of the new website development;• Coordinate other activities as needed in support of CMP’s mission and strategic plan.

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Awarded a Summer 2021 Research Fellowship from the George Mason University's Office of the Provost to conduct dissertation research between June - August 2021 ($7,000)

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Teaching assistant for 3 lab sections of BIOL 300: Biodiversity.

Fairfax, Virginia

Graduate Professional Assistant for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences' Development and Alumni Relations Office. Main duties included:Philanthropic Grant Writing:• Supporting the Associate Director of Development by researching grant opportunities, as offered by corporations and foundations, on a weekly basis through a variety of search engines and databases; • Qualifying and recommending grant proposals and coordinate the materials needed for submission;• Aiding in writing projects across of the college’s various academic departments and centers; • Assisting in writing and/or editing grant proposals. • Attending grant planning and strategy meetings with department directors, faculty members, and stakeholders. Writing, Editing, and Developing Materials:• Offering writing and editing assistance for program case statements, direct appeals, web content, pledge cards, and department and center giving priorities. • Writing new development content and make updates to our website, which include topics such as: alumni profiles, scholarship success stories, and donor impact.• Learning and using donor-centric messaging techniques and best practices.

Fairfax, Virginia

Instructor of Record for EVPP 336: Human Dimensions of the Environment. Supervised by Dr. Karen Akerlof during Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) Program Support • Coordinating the CERP Ambassador Program, including organizing networking events at select conferences;• Managing outreach to academic institutions to maintain updated academic listings and to promote CERP program partnering opportunities;• Helping to promote online forum discussions related to ecological restoration. Restoration Resources Center (RRC) and Programming Support • Working with SER to research and develop new content on the basics of ecological restoration and SER’s International Principles and Standards for the RRC homepage;• Assisting in creating a new restoration project submission form for the RRC; • Assisting in promoting the RRC;• Identifying and uploading at least 3 new restoration projects to the RRC.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Led the creation of strategic communications and marketing strategy for the Global level of the Society for Conservation Biology;- Established social media strategy for global SCB and SCB regions;- Maintained and developed relationships with key members of the media to expand SCB’s coverage across global media outlets;- Managed SCB’s external PR and served as the main spokesperson for the Society;- Managed Communications and Membership Assistant.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As the Senior Communications Coordinator for the Global Lands team, I was responsible for supporting the strategic communications agenda and delivery of multiple Global Lands team priorities. Specifically, I led communications on Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, Forestry, and supported the Natural Climate Solutions priority. Duties included: • Leading strategic communications for the Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities program;• Creating original communication content to deliver communications plans for each priority, drawing where appropriate from within the conservation organization and adapting it to the needs of different audiences; • Developing, maintaining and distributing relevant communication materials for priorities in my portfolio;• Writing and editing communication materials to educate and inform target audiences and to further fund-raising goals;• Creating and implementing a social media strategy for Justin Adams, Global Managing Director for Global Lands;• Overseeing the design and production of written materials and working with freelance writers, graphic designers, photographers, printers and other vendors and staff;• Making recommendations for new audience targets and key messages for each priority; • Tracking results of initiatives and reporting findings to program and communication managers; • Providing event management and support for the CBD COP13 in Cancun, Mexico and COP23 in Bonn, Germany;• Supporting the planning and project management process by creating and tracking communication and resourcing plans; • Helping facilitate and coordinate ongoing communication between all parts of the globally dispersed marketing division, internal and external stakeholders; • Acting as a photographer and videographer for Global Lands projects internationally, as needed;• Implementing communication tactics by providing general administrative and programmatic support to the Global Communications and Global Lands teams

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As the Communications Coordinator, I supported the Global Restoration Initiative’s mission by writing and developing outreach materials, online communications, engaging in partner and community management, and conducting media outreach.ƒ Main job duties included:- Write and edit outreach materials (blogs, social media and website content) in order to help catalyze a political and social movement to restore degraded land- Develop and implement communications strategies for reports, events, conferences, and news opportunities- Monitor and support the publications process, including outreach planning, production, and distribution- Oversee all aspects of the Global Restoration Initiative signature initiative webpage, as well as all 3 associated project pages- Manage the Global Restoration Council; a group of 9 high-level influencers in the world of restoration. Duties include regular email correspondence, planning of events, facilitation of meetings and preparation of speaking materials on restoration- Help coordinate media outreach to traditional & new media. Assist with media outreach such as pitching, research, handling incoming requests, and monitoring daily news coverage- Coordinate logistics for all events hosted by the Global Restoration Initiative; including a high-level dinner at COP21 for the Global Restoration Council and COP delegates, as well as high-profile showing of the “Ethiopia Rising”

Madison, Wisconsin

I served on the planning team to develop and implement professional development programming for graduate students and postdocs, actively promote professional development and related opportunities to grad students and postdocs, provide logistical support for events, and enlist the support of graduate and student volunteers.Main office duties included:-Creating the weekly MailChimp email newsletter "GradConections." The newsletter can be found here: http://grad.wisc.edu/pd/gradconnections-Maintaining and improving webpages and WiscLists (email listservs)-Keeping event calendars current-Exploring and utilizing new ways to reach graduate students and postdocs to promote the Office of Professional Development's offerings-Developing promotional materials to market events with the goal of increasing the level of attendance

Baraboo, Wisconsin

As part of the Nelson Institute's Environmental Conservation Professional Master's Program, I worked with the International Crane Foundation (ICF) on the Keep Whooping Cranes Safe campaign. The campaign is targeted at pilot communities- communities throughout the United States that have whooping cranes residing within them- and learning attitudes towards whooping cranes with an intent to make them more conservation oriented.My role within this campaign included:-Developing and maintaining an archival video database with interviews from pilot community members-Attending national crane festivals and recording video interviews with pilot community members-Filming, editing, and producing PSA's about whooping crane conservation-Assisting with multimedia programs aimed at children's education about cranes and ecosystems-Assisting the education team with planning and implementing a education initiative for pilot communities

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Working in collaboration with one another, the Development and Creative Services departments created a new video production intern position that serviced both departments. As the video production and creative services intern, I split my time equally between the departments and facilitated communication between them.My main duties with the Development office included:-Editing videos from footage collected in the field, aimed exclusively at high-level donors-Creating a video toolkit for program officers to take with them in the field, in order to collect video to use for videos-Consulting on the purchase of video equipment for the Development team-Acting as the main event photographer and videographer for the first annual Partners in Conservation Partners Symposium. My photos and interviews are featured in the video below.My main duties with the Creative Services department included:-Logging and transcribing B-roll and edited footage into the WWF Creative Services video bank-Editing short clips of B-roll into segments for use in commercials and videos on the WWF site-Assisting in editing parts of the Stop Wildlife Crime campaign videos-Transcribing all interviews used in videos concerning WWF and Bristol Bay, Alaska

Washington D.C.

Working as the videographer intern within the Office of Communications at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, I was responsible for promotional videos released by the zoo, videos used internally for the scientific community and footage sent to news outlets. My specific communications and office duties included:-Producing professional video packages that included high-quality B-roll of the Zoo's animals and exhibits, interviews with keepers, curators and researchers, and a strong conservation messages-Filming Zoo events and press conferences-Fulfilling B-roll requests from news reporters, producers, and Zoo staff-Archiving B-roll and final video packages in the Zoo's video terminal and on DVD-Consulting on film and video equipment for the Office of CommunicationsA video I filmed, edited, and produced on Shanthi the musical elephant was featured on several major news channels, including The Today Show, Good Morning America, Washington Post, Associated Press and CBS national news.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Environmental Science And Public Policy, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Vice President/Treasurer, Environmental Science and Policy Graduate Student Association (ESP GSA); Committee.

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Conservation, 4.0

As a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I enrolled in the Environmental Conservation Professional Master's Program..

Bachelor Of Arts, Broadcast Journalism, History

Activities and Societies: ATV (American University Television), Phi Mu Fraternity, Swing Dance Club, Pep Band, SOC Student AmbassadorsAs.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Activities and Societies: Oxford Media SocietyDirect enrollment for 1 academic year