Experienced Lead Scientist (PWS, PWD, SSWD, EP, QEP, ISA-CA, SCE, CPESC) with a demonstrated history of working in the environmental science industry with an academic background, including post MS studies, in botany, plant and wetland ecology, environmental chemistry, GIS/Remote Sensing, 3D mapping, and hydrology. Skilled in environmental compliance, technical writing, water quality, NPDES and VPDES permits, reality capture, drone aerial assessment, wetland delineation, mitigation, natural resource survey, ecological and human health risk assessment, health and safety program, and soil science. Experience providing Clean Water Act (CWA), Virginia Wetland Protection (VWP) Title 4, Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) consultations, (SARA, DOT, and OSHA) Hazardous material transport and disposal, especially in the context of client advocacy in regulatory settings and compliance. Designed, supervised, and conducted numerous subsurface investigations to include RCRA, Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP), and remedial actions. Worked as a Botanist and invasive species and animal control officer for the US Fish & Wildlife Service. Served as an EPA Brownfield's pilot grant manager in cooperation with the City of Hampton, DEQ, and EPA Region 3. Certified Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Virginia certified Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD), Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Surface Water Delineator, IPEP Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), and ASTM Environmental Professional (EP), Ecological Society of America Senior Certified Ecologist (SCE), and ISA Certified Arborist (CA). Federally approved surveyor for Small Whorled Pogonia, Swamp Pink, and all Marine Endangered Species. Dominion Energy DEV-6 Compliance Coordinator. Graduate research in the Chernobyl Nuclear Exclusion Zone. Other research included wetland plant ecology, invasive species modeling, nutrient cycling, graminoid taxonomy, mycorrhizal associations and hydrology of wetlands. Class A Environmental Contractor Responsible Party (RP) and licensed to design, install, and remove pollution abatement equipment, BMPs, build and monitor landfills, and install/abandon wells below surficial aquifers. Volunteer in Ukraine, combat medic, drone operations, reconnaissance company UNSO and 115. Provided aid, kinetic solutions, technological expertise, and proof of concept actions on behalf of ZSU/CCO/DPSU. Taught introductory language. Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, intermediate Spanish.