Working to advance high performance rail across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.

Managed the implementation of 23 visiting intensive youth leadership development programs (over 350 students reached). Contributed to program monitoring and evaluation and grant reporting. Trained and managed program assistants and volunteers for each visiting program.Developed and delivered project-based, experiential learning curriculum for students on topics of leadership, community service and community project development.Planned and coordinated community education programming for 800+ elementary school students in the Seattle region. Oversaw recruitment, training, and management of over 200 university student volunteers annually. Developed and expanded education programming by cultivating community partnerships and encouraging expansion to new schools and organizations.

Researched and prepared a preliminary environmental markets clearinghouse for Washington State.

• Served as a consultant for a local civil society development organization. Researched, wrote and managed international grants, receiving funding for 7 projects (of 17 grant proposals written).• Served on the USAID-funded Small Project Assistance grant review committee. Evaluated grant proposals and awarded between 30 and 50 small grants each year.• Designed, fundraised, managed, and implemented 4 small community projects on my own initiative. Organized and developed 3 ongoing, informal English language classes for students of all ages and abilities.• Exhibited professionalism, flexibility and cultural maturity at all times.