Bozeman, Montana, United States
I am part of the academic shift from status to impact, using academic work to advance knowledge and inform practice (Hoffman, 2021). This perspective paired with growing up working on an 800-acre cattle ranch means I live for the practical application and supporting agriculture. With 13 years of professional work experience and a Master's and PhD in Leadership Development, I am on a mission to apply research and inspire future generations. I excel at identifying unique opportunities that close the gap between industry and higher education. My work is most rewarding when I can make a difference in the world and support others in the process. My skills include: - Leadership skills development training - Strategic partnerships - Organizational effectiveness - Program planning, development, and evaluation - Science-based communication practices - Project management - Data analysis - Employee management - Optimism, enthusiasm, and empathy https://www.amyrocksokay.com/
The Montana Space Grant Consortium (MTSGC), hosted at Montana State University (MSU), fosters STEM education and career opportunities for Montana's students and faculty in NASA-related fields. This includes student fellowships and scholarships programs; interdisciplinary space-related research infrastructure, education, and public service programs; and cooperative initiatives with industry, research laboratories, and state, local, and other governments. Space Grant operates at the intersection of NASA’s interest as implemented by alignment with the Mission Directorates and the state’s interests. Although it is primarily a higher education program, Space Grant programs encompass the entire length of the education pipeline, including elementary/secondary and informal education. Our mission is to “Inspire - Imagine - Innovate”.
AGED 506 Research Methods in Agricultural Education BMGT 570 Leading for Influence for Jake Jabs, Master of Science in Innovation and Management AGED 401 Agricultural Relations Issues and Research BGEN 104 Business and Entrepreneurship Fundamental BGEN 204 Business Principles
Supporting the Ashland Forest Resilience group in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the United States Forest Service to disseminate research findings of a 13-year forest resilience grant on behalf of the Ashland Forest Resiliency Stewardship Project.
After 6+ years volunteering with the nonprofit, I was appointed as a board member to advise on the new development strategies for global non-profit awarding over $600,000 in community-based conservation grants to 33 sustainable tourism projects in 27 international destinations. Served 7 years on the Outreach Committee, increased annual auction funds to $114,00 in 2024, from $38,000 in 2022 and $80,000 in 2023.