Leicester, North Carolina, United States
Project Manager and Sustainability Professional with a M.S. in Sustainability Studies, almost 5 years of experience developing utility-scale solar and battery storage projects in PJM, ERCOT, and MISO, and 5+ years leading nonprofit initiatives in land conservation, climate action, and water quality. Expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments and integrating technical, legal, and commercial requirements to achieve project milestones. Recognized as a skilled leader, collaborator, and public speaker with a proven record of advancing complex projects through every stage of development.
➢ Project Management: Managed the organization’s climate change initiatives, including organizing and speaking at climate change forums and panels, assisting with climate change communications, and overseeing our participation in carbon credit markets. Staff lead on organizing the 2020-2024 strategic planning process. ➢ Organization Change Management: Managed efforts to improve organizational sustainability, such as GHG accounting, documenting and implementing sustainability practices, and overseeing a green renovation of the office building. Served as one of several staff leaders cultivating a more inclusive and equitable organization. ➢ Program Support: Completed 13 grants, securing $804,700 of funding for core programs. Scouted conservation easement properties for streams, old growth forests, and structures. Conducted GIS analyses and produced relevant maps. Produced baseline documents for land protection projects. Drafted written communications and proposals. Interfaced with contractors such as surveyors and appraisers. Assisted in compiling reports for project funders. ➢ Administrative Support: Managed technology needs as the IT manager. Performed administrative tasks for three members of upper management. Liaison for multiple board committees.
➢ Education: Educated elementary students on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) topics. Cultivated core competencies such as creativity, analytical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and respect for fellow classmates.
➢ Community Outreach: Collaborated with government, nonprofit, and other groups to organize community outreach events such as Mills River Day, an event that drew more than 1000 guests. Organized and managed multiple citizen science programs designed to monitor water quality. ➢ Volunteer Management: Recruited, trained, and organized more than 200 volunteers for four core water quality programs. Led teams of up to 20 volunteers to remove litter and remediate local streams. ➢ Education: Educated over 600 children and 50 adults annually on water quality and conservation issues. ➢ Stakeholder Communication and Consulting: Consulted with landowners to assess health of surface water on private lands and suggested best practices for long-term health of the waterways. Worked with community members to enforce best management practices for construction and agricultural activities in Western North Carolina. ➢ Sustainability: Spearheaded the review of internal sustainability practices at MountainTrue and formed a team to address sustainability in the workplace.