Experience
DeKalb County Community Foundation  October 2011 - Present
American Farmland Trust   October 2001 - September 2011
Brown Law Group  May 1998 - May 2001

Skills
nonprofit management,..., crop production,..., teaching adults, agriculture policy, Agricultural Policy, Teaching Adults, Program Development, Grant Writing, Program Coordination, Program Facilitation, Agriculture, Report Writing, Facilitation, Adult Education, Volunteering, Volunteer Training, Conservation Issues

Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law   1997 — 2000
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Northern Illinois University   1996 — 1997
Master of Arts (M.A.), Polical Science / Public Policy / Bio Politics

Northen Illinois University   1995 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

The Ohio State University   1976 — 1978
Agriculture, General

Experience
Sloat Garden Center  January 2015 - Present
Belcampo Group, Inc.   January 2015 - Present
Marin County Office of Education, Walker Creek Ranch   March 2014 - November 2014
Mill Valley Beerworks   October 2013 - January 2014
Land's Sake  July 2013 - September 2013
SPoT Coffee  January 2013 - April 2013
Skidmore College Geosciences Department   February 2012 - May 2012
American Farmland Trust   September 2011 - December 2011
Mrs. London's Bakery and Cafe   May 2011 - September 2011
Violich Farms and Violich Properties   April 2009 - September 2010

Education
Skidmore College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts Major: Environmental Studies Minor: Management and Business

Experience
River Alliance of Wisconsin  September 2003 - Present
American Farmland Trust   1999 - 2003
Wisconsin Rural Development Center   August 1988 - May 1995

Skills
Fundraising, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Land Conservation, Water Conservation, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Government Relations, Public Speaking, Program Development, Policy, Grants, Writing, Editing, Environmental Policy, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Community Organizing, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Stewardship, Community Development

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   1984 — 1986
Master's, Agricultural Journalism

St. Cloud State University   1973 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications

Experience
American Farmland Trust   June 2015 - Present
American Farmland Trust   June 2014 - June 2015
Sun Travel, Inc (Adoption and Heritage Tour Expert)   January 2014 - April 2014
World Association for Children and Parents   December 2009 - August 2013
Chinese Computer Communications   2004 - 2008
Confucius Institute at Michigan State University   2006 - 2007

Skills
International Relations, Mandarin, Nonprofits, Chinese, Intercultural..., Public Policy, Editing, Translation, Policy Analysis, International..., Policy, Program Evaluation, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Program Development

Education
University of Washington   2013 — 2015
Master of Public Administration (MPA); Certificate in International Development Policy & Management, Food and Agriculture Policy

Michigan State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies and Chinese

Tsinghua University   2005 — 2006
Chinese Language

Beijing Normal University   2003 — 2004
Chinese Language

International School of Beijing   2000 — 2003
High School Diploma

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP  November 2014 - May 2015
U.S. Chamber of Commerce   October 2014 - November 2014
American Farmland Trust   July 2014 - August 2014
Arbor Education and Training  May 2014 - July 2014
UMW Small Business Development Center   August 2013 - May 2014
Fastenal  November 2013 - April 2014
Umw Small Business Development Center   February 2013 - May 2013
University of Mary Washington  August 2012 - April 2013
University of Mary Washington  May 2012 - June 2012
McDonald's Corporation  March 2010 - July 2011

Skills
Microsoft Dynamics SL, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Access

Education
University of Mary Washington   2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

University Of Mary Washington   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

Experience
American Farmland Trust   November 2014 - Present
Fresh Foods Here   July 2013 - November 2014
The John Glenn School of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University   January 2014 - May 2014
Local Matters  July 2013 - December 2013
The Ohio State University  September 2012 - May 2013
The Ohio State University  January 2012 - May 2013
The Ohio State University  September 2012 - November 2012
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission  June 2012 - September 2012
The FARM Institute  June 2011 - September 2011
American Farmland Trust   March 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Community Outreach, Community Development, Project Management, Research, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Survey Research, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Communicating with..., Editing, Program Evaluation, Stakeholder Analysis, Networking, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing

Education
The Ohio State University   2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Environment and Natural Resources: Rural Sociology (Agriculture and Food Systems)

The George Washington University   2006 — 2010
BA, Sociology

Experience
CF Industries  November 2014 - Present
CF Industries  January 2013 - November 2014
Thomson Reuters  May 2009 - December 2012
American Farmland Trust   2008 - 2010
Kleinfelder  2007 - 2008

Skills
Data Analysis, GIS, Analysis, Research, Strategic Planning, Data Collection, Sustainability, Spatial Analysis, Geography, Project Management, Public Speaking, Editing, Statistics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, R, Business Development, Proposal Writing, Budgets, Fertilizer

Education
Northern Illinois University   2008 — 2010
MS, Geography

The College of William and Mary   2003 — 2007
BA, History, Geology

Experience
University Pain Medicine Center   July 2015 - Present
Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine  May 2014 - May 2015
Earth Day Network  January 2014 - April 2014
American Farmland Trust   January 2013 - June 2013
Tony & Joe's Seafood Resturant   August 2012 - March 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Time Management, Spanish, Community Outreach, Environmental Awareness, Nonprofits, Facebook, International Relations, Policy Analysis

Education
American University   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, International/Global Studies

Universidad de las Américas, Puebla

Experience
VentureWell  November 2014 - Present
VentureWell  2014 - 2015
NRE Electric   February 2014 - November 2014
Northampton Athletic Club  February 2012 - April 2014
Town Farm   April 2012 - December 2012
Universidad de la Tierra   February 2011 - December 2011
Skidmore College  October 2009 - May 2010
Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (LCAP)   September 2009 - December 2009
American Farmland Trust   June 2008 - August 2008
Campus Environment Comittee   October 2007 - July 2008

Skills
Environmental Awareness, Environmental Issues, Sustainability, Editing, Renewable Energy, Environmental Education, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Start-up Ventures, Entrepreneurship..., Compost

Education
Skidmore College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies; International Affairs

Skidmore College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies

Experience
American Farmland Trust   April 2013 - Present
Moran for Congress   September 2012 - April 2013
University of North Carolina at Wilmington  August 2011 - May 2012
Town of Burgaw, North Carolina   2011 - 2012
U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre   May 2011 - September 2011
UNCW Grant Development Office   January 2011 - May 2011
US Army Corps of Engineers  July 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Community Development, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Public Policy, Data Analysis, Local Government, Urban Politics, Technical Writing, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Social Media, Leadership

Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington   2011 — 2012
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Urban and Regional Policy and Planning

University of North Carolina at Wilmington   2009 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science

Experience
American Farmland Trust   January 2012 - Present
Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc.   March 2007 - March 2011
Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc.   October 1998 - March 2007
Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc.   September 1996 - October 1998
Illinois Department of Agriculture  May 1983 - March 1995

Skills
Public Policy, Non-profits, Agriculture, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Economic Development, Research, Social Media, Grant Writing, Land Conservation, Nonprofits, Farms, Strategy, Sustainable Agriculture, International..., Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Rural Development, Government, Policy, Program Management, Program Development, Community Outreach, Project Management, Team Building, Legislative Relations, Management, Strategic Communications, Community Development, Proposal Writing, Media Relations, Coalitions, Crisis Communications, Grants, Politics, Environmental Policy, Volunteer Management, Legislation, Climate Change, Coalition Development, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns

Education
Illinois College
BA, History

Indiana University SPEA
MPA, Public Affairs

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MS, Agricultural Economics

Experience
American Farmland Trust   Member, Board of DirectorsAg Land TrustApril 2011 - Present
American Farmland Trust   February 2015 - Present
District 4 Supervisor, Monterey County   November 2014 - February 2015
American University  January 2014 - August 2014
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Foreign Affairs Bureau   July 2013 - December 2013
Office of Congressman Sam Farr   August 2012 - November 2012
Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner   January 2012 - October 2012
District 4 Supervisor, County of Monterey   November 2011 - August 2012
Ag Land Trust   March 2007 - April 2011
UCSC Center for Global, International, and Regional Studies   2002 - 2010

Skills
Grant Writing, Sustainable Development, Environmental Sociology, Community Outreach, Research, Environmental Policy, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Natural Resource..., Community Development, Ecology, Teaching, Sustainability, Environmental Awareness, Press Releases, Grants, Nonprofits, Policy, Conservation Issues, Program Management, Volunteer Management, Land Use, Social Media, Fundraising, Local Government, Public Policy, Project Planning, Government, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Editing, Program Development, Agriculture, Land Use Planning, Spanish, Public Relations, Environmental Education, Report Writing, Event Planning, Natural Resources, Proposal Writing, Economic Development, Management, Data Analysis, Community Organizing, Organizational..., Analysis, Climate Change, Newsletters

Education
American University   2012 — 2014
M.A., American University, School of International Service, International Affairs, Natural Resources and Sustainable Development

United Nations University for Peace   2013 — 2013
M.A., Natural Resources and Sustainable Development

Leadership Salinas Valley   2009 — 2010
Leadership

AgKnowledge - Grower-Shipper Foundation   2008 — 2009
Fellowship, Agricultural Industry of Monterey County

University of California, Santa Cruz California   2001 — 2005
B.A, Environmental Studies; Sustainable Development

Experience
National Wildlife Federation  July 2015 - Present
National Wildlife Federation  October 2014 - July 2015
National Wildlife Federation  August 2013 - October 2014
American Farmland Trust   September 2008 - March 2012
American Farmland Trust   February 2007 - September 2008
American Farmland Trust   July 2005 - February 2007
American Farmland Trust   March 2003 - July 2005
Loudoun County, Virginia  January 2000 - December 2003
Vermont Originals   February 1990 - March 2003

Skills
Marketing Communications, Strategy Development, Online Marketing, Non-profit Marketing..., Cause Marketing, Management, Project Management, Business Development, Non-profits, Proposal Writing, Strategy, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Agricultural Economics, Editing, Program Management, Leadership, Marketing, Fundraising, Government, Policy, Online Advertising, Budgets, Public Relations

Education
Cornell University   1975 — 1977
B.S., Agricultural Economics

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   2005 — 2005
Graduate Coursework, Urban Affairs and Planning

Experience
Fistula Foundation  July 2014 - Present
Fistula Foundation  July 2012 - July 2014
Self-Employed  January 2011 - January 2012
Spitfire Strategies  April 2008 - March 2010
Widmeyer Communications  October 2006 - April 2008
Venture Communications, LLC   July 2005 - September 2006
American Farmland Trust   January 2005 - June 2005
John Kerry for President  March 2004 - November 2004
John Kerry for President  August 2003 - March 2004
American Farmland Trust   June 2001 - August 2003

Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Blogging, Strategic Communications, Message Development, Social Media, Non-profits, Government, Leadership, Media Relations, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Editing, Grassroots Organizing, New Media, Email Marketing, MailChimp, Web Content Management, Web Content, Report Writing

Education
The George Washington University   1997 — 2001
B.A., Communication

Experience
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP   May 2014 - Present
Columbia Law School  August 2012 - Present
New York City Law Department  June 2013 - August 2013
Legal Aid Society  June 2012 - August 2012
American Farmland Trust   July 2010 - May 2012
Fishkill Farms   May 2009 - May 2012
New York Magazine  January 2009 - May 2009
New York Magazine  August 2008 - January 2009
New York County District Attorney's Office  2007 - 2008

Skills
Editorial, Courts, Trials, Immigration Law, Editing

Education
Columbia Law School   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2008 — 2008
Publishing

Yale University   2003 — 2007
BA, Literature

Experience
The Mind and Life Institute  February 2014 - Present
ServiceNet  February 2012 - January 2014
Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture  2013 - 2013
Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture  2013 - 2013
Karma Restaurant   September 2011 - January 2012
Mountain View Farm   May 2011 - August 2011
American Farmland Trust   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Editing, Teaching, Microsoft Word, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Social Media, Writing, French, Word, Adolescents, Spanish, Nonprofits, Conflict Resolution, Child Advocacy, Environmental Awareness, Permaculture, Creative Problem Solving, Event Planning, wordpress, Website Development, Special Events..., Mindfulness Meditation, Leadership, Data Analysis, Program Management, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Research, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Social Networking

Education
Amherst College   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies

The Thacher School   2001 — 2005

The Dip Academy

Experience
Fistula Foundation  May 2015 - Present
Ocean Conservancy  June 2007 - Present
American Farmland Trust   October 2005 - April 2007
Center for Women's Business Research  April 2001 - May 2002
World Wildlife Fund  October 1999 - March 2001

Skills
Philanthropy, Fundraising, Stewardship, Annual Giving, Prospect Research, Raiser's Edge, Fundraisers, Donor Management, Event Management, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Non-profits

Education
American University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs

Experience
SMBerberich   June 2013 - Present
University of Maryland, Baltimore  May 2008 - June 2013
The Gazette  April 2005 - May 2008
National Institutes of Health  2004 - 2005
University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute  1997 - 2003
Journal newspapers (D.C.)   1997 - 2003
American Farmland Trust   1998 - 1998
Agriculture Research Service   1985 - 1997
Bayside Nurseries of Annapolis   1976 - 1989
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research   1983 - 1984

Skills
Editing, Media Relations, Editorial, Publications, Newspaper, Storytelling, Science, Research, Publishing, Ap Style, Journalism, Fundraising, News Writing, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Press Releases, Web Content, Biotechnology, Social Media, Blogging, Politics, Newspapers, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Magazines, Breaking News, Newsletters

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1974 — 1978
yes, Science Journalism

Experience
Emily Rich   August 2015 - Present
New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission  August 2007 - Present
Liberty Travel  January 2006 - August 2007
American Farmland Trust   2003 - 2003
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum  2002 - 2003
White House - Office of Presidential Correspondence  2002 - 2003

Skills
Research, PowerPoint development, Historic Preservation, Genocide, Foreign Languages, Genealogy, Web Content, Legislative Testimony, Public Affairs, Community Outreach, Community Development, Archival Research, Social Media, Museums

Education
Boston University   2015 — 2015
Certificate in Genealogical Research, Genealogy

American University   2004 — 2005
Master of Arts (M.A.), Comparative Politics

American University   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations, Political Science

Experience
American Farmland Trust   January 2015 - Present
Eisenhour Consulting   2010 - Present
Eisenhour Sculpture, Inc   2000 - Present
Washington Association of Land Trusts   January 2010 - October 2014
Jefferson Land Trust   2004 - 2011
Pacific Marine Conservation Council   2004 - 2006
Conservation Northwest  1997 - 2001

Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Program Development, Community Outreach, Event Management, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Project Management, Grants, Grant Writing, Non-profit..., Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Philanthropy, Event Planning, Board Development, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Sustainability, Public Policy, Art, Editing, Policy, Environmental Policy, Strategic Communications, Museums, Program Evaluation, Community Engagement, Land Conservation, Conservation Issues

Education
The Evergreen State College   1988 — 1994
BS, Environmental Studies and Geology

Experience
Atlantic Cape Community College  July 2009 - Present
American Farmland Trust   2006 - July 2009
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)   2005 - 2006

Skills
Grant Writing, Non-profits, Fundraising, Grants, Program Development, Editing, Research, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Prospect Research, Philanthropy, Stewardship, Proposal Writing, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Teaching, Social Media, Proofreading, Leadership, Nonprofits, Policy, Writing

Education
South Dakota State University   2011 — 2014
M.S., Community Development, Nonprofit Management Specialization

The College of William and Mary   1996 — 1999
B.A., Literary and Cultural Studies

Trinity College Dublin (The University of Dublin, Ireland)   1997 — 1998
Visiting undergraduate student, one year full-time, English Literature

Experience
DNV GL - Renewables (formerly GL Garrad Hassan)   October 2012 - Present
Oregon Association of Environmental Professionals   January 2009 - Present
Solar Oregon  February 2011 - November 2013
DNV GL - Renewables (formerly GL Garrad Hassan)   October 2010 - October 2012
CH2M HILL  October 2007 - October 2010
ATC Associates  June 2007 - August 2007
Institute for Energy and the Environment  August 2006 - August 2007
American Farmland Trust   January 2006 - August 2006
US EPA Division of Wetlands   2003 - 2003

Skills
Environmental Permitting, NEPA, CEQA, ESA, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy, Solar, Wave, Soil Science, Offshore Projects, Environmental, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Compliance, Wind, Permitting, EIS, Project Finance, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science, Solar Energy, Energy, Sustainable Energy, Environmental Policy, GIS, Alternative Energy

Education
Vermont Law School   2006 — 2007
MSEL, Energy Law

The Ohio State University   1999 — 2006
MS, BS, Environmental Science, Soil Science

Experience
Vibrant Bay Area   March 2013 - Present
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors  March 2013 - Present
The Greater Marin   June 2011 - Present
American Farmland Trust   February 2012 - June 2013
Meridian International Center  September 2008 - November 2011
United States Senate Committee on Small Business   June 2008 - September 2008
Whatcom County Parks and Recreation   November 2007 - May 2008
Comprehensive Cancer Center at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center   May 2007 - August 2007
Parliament of Canada  September 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Qualitative Research, Policy Analysis, Database Admin, Urbanism, Report Writing, Proposal Writing, Community Outreach, Editing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Politics, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Research

Education
Trinity Western University   2002 — 2008
BA, Political Science

Covenant Bible College   2003 — 2004

Experience
American Farmland Trust   January 2013 - Present
American Farmland Trust   December 2008 - December 2012
American Farmland Trust   January 2005 - November 2008
American Farmland Trust   February 1997 - December 2004
Earth Force  1994 - 1997
Working Assets  1988 - 1993

Skills
Sustainable Development, Program Management, Nonprofits, Environmental Awareness, Non-profits, Climate Change, Agriculture, Public Policy, Policy, Policy Analysis, Rural Development, Strategic Planning, Program Evaluation, Economic Development, International..., Research, Environmental Policy, Grants, Sustainability, Conservation Issues, Sustainable Agriculture, Community Outreach, Proposal Writing, Program Development, Government, Fundraising, Grant Writing

Education
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business   1983 — 1985
MBA, Marketing

University of Maryland Public Policy School   1982 — 1985
MPP, Public-Private Enterprise

Middlebury College   1975 — 1979
BA, Economics

Experience
N/A-graphic design, research, planning and creative services   March 2012 - Present
Grant County Health Council   March 2010 - February 2012
Colorado State Parks  July 2009 - January 2010
MacArthur Foundation, Building Resilient Regions Network   November 2008 - July 2009
American Farmland Trust   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Urban Design, Sustainability, AutoCAD, Comprehensive Planning, Land Use, SketchUp, Community Development, GIS, Sustainable Design, ArcGIS

Education
Cornell University   2006 — 2008
M.R.P, City and Regional Planning

California Lutheran University   2002 — 2005
B.A. International Studies and B.A. Religion, International Studies and Religion

Colorado State University   2009 — 2009
Green Building Certificate, Architecture, construction, and planning

Augsburg College   2004 — 2004

Experience
George Mason University  May 2015 - Present
PrepMatters  May 2015 - Present
www.benbrezner.com   June 2004 - Present
George Mason University  August 2014 - May 2015
Alexandria City Public Schools  August 2011 - August 2014
LADO International College  July 2010 - August 2011
Arlington Public Schools  January 2008 - June 2011
Hispanic Committee of Virginia  August 2010 - January 2011
Busboys and Poets  November 2007 - June 2010
American Farmland Trust   June 2009 - February 2010

Skills
Newsletters, Press Releases, Teaching, Teaching English as a..., Experience Working with..., Teaching Adults, Teaching Writing, Teaching Reading, Essay Writing, College Applications, Test Preparation, Poetry, Literature, Young Adult Literature

Education
George Mason University   2014 — 2017
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Poetry

George Mason University   2010 — 2012
M.Ed., Curriculum and Education with a Concentration in ESL PK-12

University of Richmond   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, Creative Writing

Experience
Sonoma Land Trust  December 2013 - Present
Law Offices of John McCaull   January 2004 - Present
Conservation Strategy Group  January 2012 - May 2013
American Farmland Trust   September 2001 - October 2003
National Audubon Society  September 1992 - September 2001
Californians Against Waste  1991 - 1992

Skills
Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Legislative Advocacy, Non-profits, Policy, Grant Writing, Environmental Awareness, Legislation, Coalitions, Community Outreach, Renewable Energy, Public Policy, Government, Legislative Relations, Land Use, Policy Analysis, Litigation, Environmental Law, Politics, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Research, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Strategy, Strategic Negotiations, Sustainable Agriculture, Farmland, Writing, Non-profit Board..., Public Sector, Endangered Species, Land Conservation, Environmental..., Conservation Easements, Renewable Energy Policy, Mediation, Invasive Species, Water Policy, Program Management, Climate Change, Political Campaigns, Sustainability, Grants, Economic Development, Grassroots Organizing, Land Use Planning, Local Government, Environmental Issues, Energy Policy

Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law   1988 — 1990
JD, Environmental Law

State University of New York College at Geneseo   1984 — 1988
BA, Political Science

Experience
Achievement First  June 2014 - Present
University of Michigan  August 2013 - May 2014
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau  June 2013 - August 2013
Vittana Foundation  March 2012 - July 2012
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP  June 2010 - March 2012
American Farmland Trust   January 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Stata, Economics, Statistics, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Data Analysis, Econometrics, International..., Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Research

Education
University of Michigan   2012 — 2014
Masters in Public Policy

Georgetown University   2006 — 2010
BSFS, International Economics

University of New South Wales   2008 — 2008
Global Business & Management

Experience
Castanea Associates   2007 - Present
Legacy Herefords   2007 - Present
Skagit County - Farmland Legacy Program   August 2003 - June 2007
American Farmland Trust   June 1999 - June 2003

Skills
Government Relations, Policy, Agriculture, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Farms, Rural, Writing, Editing, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Grant Writing, Sustainability, Budgeting, Food, Event Planning, Program Management, Government, Small Business, Policy Analysis, Grants, Public Policy, Community Development, Program Development, Fundraising, Economic Development, Land Use Planning, Sustainable Agriculture, Natural Resource..., Social Media, Environmental Education, Nonprofits, Land Use, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Conservation Issues, Local Government, Environmental Policy, Community Engagement, Newsletters, Program Evaluation, Non-profit..., Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Natural Resources, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Message Development, Budgets, Ecology

Education
WA AgForestry Leadership Education Foundation   2010 — 2012

Smith College   1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree

Experience
Athens Consulting LLC   September 2014 - Present
UCD Whole Earth Festival   May 2005 - May 2015
Connect Consulting Services   May 2013 - July 2014
Clean Technology Trade Alliance   September 2011 - January 2013
El Vaquero - Glendale Community College   April 2010 - September 2010
Gary Leonard - Take My Picture Gallery   2009 - 2010
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory  February 2009 - September 2009
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory  September 2008 - February 2009
City of Davis  July 2003 - October 2003
American Farmland Trust   September 2001 - February 2002

Skills
Customer Service, Photography, Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Fundraising, Economic Development, Sustainability, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Policy, Nonprofits, Entrepreneurship, Media Placement, Start-ups, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Strategic Communications, Community Development, Community Outreach, Program Management, Event Planning

Education
University of California, Davis   1983 — 1988
BA, Political Science/Public Service

Don Bosco Technical Institute   1980 — 1983
Certificate of Electronic Technology, Electronics and Computer Science

Experience
Christophe Harbour Development Company   June 2015 - August 2015
Kane Realty Corporation  May 2015 - June 2015
National Power   November 2012 - June 2014
Potisarn Pittayakorn School   March 2011 - March 2012
American Farmland Trust   September 2008 - December 2010

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School   2014 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2014 — 2017
Master's Degree, City and Regional Planning

Sewanee-The University of the South   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government; Classical History

University of Oxford - Lincoln College   2006 — 2006
Classical History

Experience
Hanapin Marketing  July 2015 - Present
Inflow  March 2014 - June 2015
Amadeus Consulting  June 2013 - March 2014
Alliance for Climate Education  July 2011 - June 2013
American Farmland Trust   August 2010 - September 2011
International School of Choueifat in Cairo   September 2009 - July 2010
Oklahoma State University  June 2005 - August 2009

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Social Media, Online Marketing, PPC, Press Releases, Facebook, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, WordPress, Public Speaking, Salesforce.com, SEO, Nonprofits, Environmental Education, Creative Writing, Google Analytics, SEM, Storytelling, Community Outreach, Research, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Coaching, Editing, Sustainability, Multimedia, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, YouTube, Saleforce, Content Strategy, Google Adwords, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Copy Editing, Strategy, Analytics, E-commerce, Social Networking, Brand Management, Web Analytics, Lead Generation, Advertising, Management, Leadership

Education
The American University in Cairo   2009 — 2010
Masters of Arts, Political Science

Oklahoma State University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's of Arts, History - Minor in Psychology

Stillwater High School   1999 — 2002

Experience
The Pew Charitable Trusts  October 2011 - Present
Self-Employed  May 2009 - September 2011
American Farmland Trust   November 2005 - January 2008
United Mine Workers of America  October 2004 - May 2005

Skills
Research, Non-profits, Employment Law, Editing, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Public Policy, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Mediation, Policy, Nonprofits, Legal Research, Program Management, Social Media, Legal Writing, Writing, Legal Assistance, Alternative Dispute..., Grants

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law   2003 — 2007
Juris Doctor

New England Conservatory of Music
Bachelor of Music

Experience
Ocean Conservancy  September 2007 - Present
American Farmland Trust   November 2003 - September 2007
clients: INFORM (environmental research NGO), VA Extension farmers market project, FRESHFARM Markets   November 2000 - November 2003
Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance  1994 - 2000

Skills
Fundraising, Grant Management, Environmental Advocacy, Stewardship, Budgets, Program Development, Grants, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Government, Volunteer Management, Philanthropy, Prospect Research, Environmental Awareness, Nonprofits

Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts, History

Experience
McKinley Carter Wealth Services  November 2011 - Present
American Farmland Trust   February 2014 - July 2014
YPO-WPO  November 2003 - November 2011
Young Presidents' Organization  2003 - November 2011

Skills
Association Management, Special Events, Corporate Events, Leadership, Nonprofits, Marketing Strategy, Management, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Salesforce.com, NetDocuments, Constant Contact, Event Management..., Event Management, Event Planning

Education
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

PMPI CMP Boot Camp

PMPI CMP Boot Camp

Experience
IGS Energy  September 2014 - Present
Columbus Blue Jackets  July 2012 - September 2014
Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation   September 2011 - July 2012
Mid-Ohio Foodbank  January 2010 - September 2011
Mid-Ohio Foodbank  December 2007 - January 2010
American Farmland Trust   November 2005 - November 2007
D.C. LEARNs   November 2004 - November 2005

Skills
Grant Writing, Program Management, Fundraising, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Research, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Customer Service, Community Development, Event Management, Nonprofits, Proposal Writing, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Strategy, Coaching, Management, Recruiting, Policy, Media Relations, Leadership Development, Public Relations, Philanthropy, Social Networking, Project Planning, Strategic Communications

Education
The Ohio State University   2000 — 2004
B.A.

Experience
International Rescue Committee  January 2015 - Present
Oxfam  December 2013 - December 2014
Oxfam  October 2013 - December 2013
International Rescue Committee  June 2013 - September 2013
American Farmland Trust   June 2012 - March 2013
Evergreen Funding Consultants   April 2012 - February 2013
Action Contre la Faim - France  September 2012 - November 2012
Forterra  February 2012 - April 2012
Action Against Hunger ACF-USA  October 2011 - December 2011
Action Against Hunger ACF-USA  September 2010 - June 2011

Skills
International..., Food Security, Livelihoods, Program Evaluation, Capacity Building, Policy Analysis, Policy, Natural Resource..., Sustainable Agriculture, Research, Program Management, Economic Development, Public Speaking, Africa, Qualitative Research, Non-profits, French, Nonprofits, Environmental Policy, Rural Development, Community Outreach, Humanitarian Assistance, Grant Writing, International Relations, Program Development, Grants, Teaching, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Youth Development, Travel, NGOs, Conservation Issues, Public Policy, Ecology, Environmental Impact..., Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Civil Society, Analysis, Report Writing, Environmental Education, Editing, Writing, Volunteer Management, Outdoor Leadership, Backcountry Travel

Education
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey   2007 — 2009
M.A., International Environmental Policy

The University of Montana - School of Forestry   2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Natural Resource Conservation

McGill University   1998 — 2000
n/a (transferred), Environmental Studies, English/Theater

Middlebury College   2009 — 2009
n/a, Russian

Wilderness Medicine Institute   2011 — 2011
Wilderness First Responder

Experience
The Heinz Endowments  May 2015 - Present
American Farmland Trust   July 2013 - May 2015
Conservancy of Southwest Florida  December 2005 - July 2013
Pennsylvania Environmental Council  January 1999 - December 2005
The Heinz Endowments  May 1993 - January 1999
President's Commission on Environmental Quality   July 1991 - April 1993
US Senator John Heinz (R-PA)   1985 - 1990

Skills
Non-profits, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Program Development, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Public Policy, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Grants, Community Outreach, Environmental Policy, Board Development, Policy, Environmental Awareness, Strategic Communications, Sustainability, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Government, Environmental Education, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Climate Change, Sustainable Development

Education
Carnegie Mellon University   1995 — 1998
Master of Science (M.S.)

George Mason University   1990 — 1993
Master of Arts (M.A.)

Duke University   1979 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Westminster School   1975 — 1979
Diploma

Experience
L&T Co.   January 2015 - Present
CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange  December 2014 - Present
Petpittayakom School   October 2013 - March 2014
USGBC Massachusetts Chapter  May 2013 - September 2013
Gulf of Maine Research Institute  June 2012 - September 2012
GMI (GovernanceMetrics International)   March 2012 - May 2012
Biodiversity Research Institute  September 2011 - December 2011
World Fellowship Center   June 2011 - August 2011
American Farmland Trust   September 2009 - December 2009
Skidmore College Water Resources Initiative   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Agriculture, Writing, Microsoft Office, GIS, Research, Sustainability, Photoshop, Editing, Environmental, Non-profits, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Environmental Education, Adobe Premiere Pro, Social Media Outreach, Social Media Strategist, Website Development, Blogging, Environmental Awareness, Nonprofits, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Environmental..., Event Planning

Education
Skidmore College   2007 — 2011
BA, Environmental Science, Geoscience Concentration

School for International Training   2010 — 2010
Study Abroad

Experience
Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics   October 2012 - Present
AGree   2011 - Present
National Association for Business Economics  2012 - 2015
American Economic Association  1990 - 2015
AAEA   1976 - 2015
American Farmland Trust   August 2011 - October 2012
Economic Research Service, USDA  1996 - 2011
Henry A. Wallace Institute for Alternative Agriculture   1993 - 1996
Resources for the Future  1989 - 1991

Skills
Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Federal Government, Research, Research administration, conservation policy, Federal statistics, Sustainable Agriculture, Natural Resource..., Statistics, Econometrics, Research Administration, Economics, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Higher Education, Sustainable Development, Environmental Awareness, Strategic Communications, Capacity Building, NGOs, International..., Qualitative Research, Politics, Energy Policy, SPSS, Report Writing, Proposal Writing

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1969 — 1976
BS, Ph.D., Natural Resources, Economics

Experience
Stonyfield Farm  March 2011 - Present
Environmental Defense Fund  November 2006 - March 2011
American Farmland Trust   June 2005 - November 2006

Skills
Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Policy, Corporate Social..., Climate Change, Agricultural Policy

Education
Tufts University   2004 — 2006
Master of Science (M.S.), Agriculture, Food, and Environment

Naropa University   1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies, Concentration Horticulture

Experience
Vermont Agency of Agriculture   August 2014 - Present
University of Vermont Extension  2012 - Present
American Farmland Trust   January 2012 - July 2012
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund - Farm to Plate   May 2011 - August 2011
All the Kings Men   2006 - 2011
Vermont Housing & Conservation Board  May 2010 - August 2010
Green Light Academy   March 2009 - November 2009
Baumann & Sons Buses Inc.   September 2002 - June 2009

Skills
Analysis, Community Outreach, Environmental Awareness, Data Entry, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Grants, Non-profits, Policy, Program Evaluation, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Social Media, Training, SPSS, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits

Education
University of Vermont   2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Public Administration

Smith College   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Science & Policy

Western Connecticut State University   2005 — 2009
Social Work

St. Luke's School   1990 — 1997
High School

Experience
American Farmland Trust   2011 - Present
Sinkland Farms   1980 - Present
Radford University  2009 - 2011
The Nature Conservancy  2005 - 2009
National Academy of Engineering (NAE)   2003 - 2005
Virginia Tech  1980 - 2001

Skills
Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Management, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, International Relations, Non-profit..., Advertising, Public Relations, Program Development, Team Building, Business Development, Marketing Communications, Organizational..., Event Management, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Leadership, Marketing

Education
Radford University - College of Business and Economics
•M.S. in Guidance, Higher Education Administration, •B.S. in Business Administration-Marketing

Experience
United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry   July 2015 - Present
United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry   March 2011 - June 2015
U.S. Senate   February 2007 - March 2011
American Farmland Trust   September 2005 - February 2007
National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America)   November 1999 - November 2000

Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Agriculture, Environmental Policy, Legislative Relations, International..., Non-profits, Community Outreach, Policy, Research, Legislation, Climate Change, Politics, Coalitions, Energy Policy

Education
Cornell University   2003 — 2005
MS, Applied Economics

The Ohio State University   1998 — 2003
BS, Agricultural Economics

Experience
Calvert  Web EditorThe Nature Conservancy2006 - 2006
Computech, Inc.   2004 - 2005
American Farmland Trust   2001 - 2004
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center  April 1998 - April 2001

Skills
Information Architecture, Web Analytics, Accessibility, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Web Strategy, User Interface Design, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, CMS, User-centered Design, Web Design, Usability Testing, Product Management, Content Development, Web Content

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1990 — 1998

Experience
Organic Valley - CROPP Cooperative   2008 - Present
American Farmland Trust   2000 - 2008
Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA  1996 - 2000

Skills
Agriculture, Non-profit Leadership, Non-profit Board..., Grant Writing, Land Conservation, Business Planning, Livestock, Economic Development, Swahili, Sustainability, Non-profits, Dairy, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Fundraising

Education
University of California, Davis   1990 — 1994
MS, Agricultural and Resource Economics

University of Dar es Salaam   1985 — 1986
MA, Development Studies

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1980 — 1984
BA, Peace War & Defense

Experience
JetPack Promotions   November 2012 - Present
Kirsten Ferguson Writing and Editing   September 1993 - Present
American Farmland Trust   October 2005 - March 2012
American Farmland Trust   January 1998 - October 2005

Skills
Copy Editing, Proofreading, Feature Articles, Arts Reporting, Land Conservation, Conservation Issues, Public Relations, Editing, Publications, Print Management, Environmental Issues, Writing, Music Review, Magazine Articles, Magazine Management, Annual Reports, Brochures, Report Writing, Web Content, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Communication Skills, Non-profits, Non-fiction, Interviews, Profiles, Newsletters, Digital Photography, Research, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Microsoft Office, Editorial, Nonprofits, Magazines, Creative Direction, Newspapers, Grant Writing, AP Style, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Media Relations, Journalism, News Writing, Content Management, Copywriting, Publishing, Facebook

Education
Vassar College   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Skidmore College   1995 — 1995
NYS Summer Writers Institute, Nonfiction

University of Copenhagen   1992 — 1992
Denmark's International Study Program, Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Experience
American Farmland Trust   May 2015 - Present
City of Seattle Commissioner   2012 - Present
Snohomish Conservation District   August 2010 - May 2015
City of Boston  July 2005 - November 2009
Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation, DCR   July 2005 - December 2007
Schade’ Vineyard   February 2002 - June 2005

Skills
Resource Management, Farms, Farmland, Strategic Planning, Urban Forestry, Forestry, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Certified Arborist, Land Conservation, Project Planning, Conservation Issues, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issues, Natural Resource..., Sustainability, Land Use Planning, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Environmental Awareness, Community Outreach, Policy

Education
Harvard University   2006 — 2007
Chemistry

Linnaeus University   2004 — 2005
International Economics, Forestry

South Dakota State University   2000 — 2005
Bachelor's of Science, Forestry and Agronomy

Experience
American Farmland Trust   2013 - Present
GrowNYC  2000 - Present
Slow Food USA  2014 - Present
Slow Food New York City   2005 - Present
Slow Food USA  2008 - 2015
Food Systems Network NYC  2008 - 2014
City of New York  1968 - 2005

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Program Development

Education
New York University
BA, Drama and Film

Experience
George Mason University  January 1993 - August 2012
American Farmland Trust   1983 - 1993
Illinois Department of Agriculture  1980 - 1983

Skills
Research Design, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, SPSS, Academic Advising, Qualitative Research, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Econometrics, University Teaching, Government, Science, Economics, Research, Policy, Non-profits, Teaching, Foreign Policy, Statistics, Stata, Economic Development, Lecturing, Intercultural..., Data Analysis, International..., Political Science, Quantitative Research, International Relations, Politics, Grants, Proposal Writing, Program Development, Public Health, Analysis, Strategy, Report Writing, Public Administration, Economic Research, Survey Design, Quantitative Analytics, Nonprofits, Statistical Modeling

Education
George Mason University   1992 — 2002
Ph.D., Public Policy

Northern Illinois University   1978 — 1980
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Urban Management and Development

Northern Illinois University   1970 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

Experience
University of Colorado Denver  August 2014 - Present
U.S. Green Building Council   January 2010 - July 2014
U.S. Green Building Council   January 2009 - April 2011
Choice Hotels International  June 2008 - November 2008
American Farmland Trust   July 2007 - August 2007
Patrick Hoover Law Offices   June 2007 - August 2007
Dorchester Bay EDC  June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Non-profits, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, waste management..., Project Management, Department Budget..., Nonprofits, Corporate Social..., Environmental Policy, Policy, Environmental Awareness, Program Management, Strategy, Project Planning, Urban Planning, Management

Education
University of Colorado Denver   2014 — 2016
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Master of Urban and Regional Planning

Washington and Lee University   2004 — 2008
B.A.

Experience
Prevention Connections   March 2013 - Present
American Farmland Trust   May 2010 - January 2013
The Gunnery  January 2008 - April 2010
Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation   November 2005 - December 2007
Office of U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulksi   1999 - 2002
Office of U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulksi   1999 - 2002

Skills
Fundraising, Nonprofits, Program Management, Philanthropy, Grants, Grant Writing, Annual Giving

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1993 — 1996
BA, Government and Politics

Experience
UDC, Community College, Division of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning   September 2015 - Present
Home Builders Institute  April 2013 - December 2014
American Farmland Trust   August 2012 - February 2013
CareerPro Global, Inc.   June 2011 - August 2012
The Resume Place, Inc.   May 2009 - April 2011
US Senate  May 2007 - April 2009
Scholastic  November 2004 - August 2006
Scholastic  April 2001 - November 2001

Skills
Editing, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Training, Interviews, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Resume Writing, Proofreading, Blogging, Social Media, Copywriting, Fundraising, Publications, Event Planning, Newsletters, Research, Ap Style, Books, Social Networking, Proposal Writing, Program Development, Writing

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   1993 — 2003
Ph.D., French Literature

Oberlin College   1982 — 1986
B.A., English

Experience
American Farmland Trust   July 2014 - Present
Resources for the Future  April 2007 - June 2014
Independent Sector  2005 - 2007
George Washington's Mount Vernon  2005 - 2005
National Wildlife Federation (NWF)   1998 - 2005
American Institute for Pollution Prevention   1995 - 1998
API  1988 - 1994
Technical Resources International, Inc.   August 1985 - February 1988
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)   September 1983 - July 1985

Skills
Policy Analysis, Program Management, Public Policy, International Relations, Grants, Sustainability, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Environmental Policy, Program Development, Policy, Proposal Writing

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1981 — 1983
M.S., Veterinary Biosciences--Toxicology

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1979 — 1983
B.S., Ecology, Ethology and Evolution

Experience
Trust for Public Land  November 2012 - Present
US EPA  June 2011 - November 2012
Horsley Witten Group   October 2009 - May 2011
World Resources Institute  June 2009 - October 2009
US EPA  June 2008 - December 2008
American Farmland Trust   October 2006 - June 2008
KLD Research & Analytics  June 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Climate Change, Climate Change..., Climate, Environmental Awareness, Public Policy, Water Resources, Environmental Issues, Land Use Planning, Policy, Sustainable Development, Urban Planning

Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government   2008 — 2009
Research Fellow, Rappaport Insistute of Public Policy

Tufts University   2007 — 2009
M.A., Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

University of Vermont   2002 — 2006
B.A., Environmental Studies: Community and International Development

Sea Education Association   2005 — 2005
oceanography, maritime history, nautical science

Experience
The Conservation Fund  January 2004 - Present
American Farmland Trust   1999 - 2004
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department  1994 - 1999

Education
Duke University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies   1991 — 1993
MEM, Environmental Management

Carleton College   1985 — 1989
BA, Biology, General

Experience
Marten Law PLLC  September 2013 - April 2015
American Farmland Trust   June 2011 - September 2011
Evergreen Funding Consultants   January 2007 - August 2010
Cascadia Consulting Group  June 2009 - January 2010
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation  August 2006 - 2006

Education
University of Washington School of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Montana   2004 — 2008
Master's Degree, Environmental Studies

Boston College   2000 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Dual degree: Biology & Music

La Salle

La Salle

Experience
Robert Half Legal placement at Promontory Financial Group, LLC   January 2012 - January 2013
Colorado State Parks  April 2011 - September 2011
Colorado Legal Services  January 2011 - April 2011
Private Law firm  September 2010 - April 2011
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma  June 2010 - December 2010
Northern Illinois University  2009 - 2009
American Farmland Trust   2008 - 2009
Attorney General of Illinois   2008 - 2008
School Garden Project of Lane County   2004 - 2006
Northwest Youth Corps  2002 - 2004

Skills
Policy, Legal Research, Fundraising, Legal Writing, Research, Nonprofits

Education
Northern Illinois University   2007 — 2010
M.S., Geography

Northern Illinois University College of Law   2006 — 2009
J.D.

University of Iowa   1997 — 2001
B.S., Environmental Science

Experience
Jerry Cosgrove   2015 - Present
Local Economies Project of the New World Foundation   January 2012 - January 2015
Jerry Cosgrove   November 2010 - December 2011
NYS Department of Agriculture   March 2007 - October 2010
American Farmland Trust   1992 - 2007

Skills
Farms, Nonprofits, Agriculture, Food Systems, Policy, Policy Analysis, Rural Development, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Conservation Issues, Community Outreach, Philanthropy, Sustainable Agriculture, Government, Fundraising, Economic Development, Energy Policy, Environmental Awareness, Food Policy

Education
Cornell Law School   1985 — 1988
Juris Doctor, Law

Cornell University   1979 — 1981
BS, Agriculture

Hamilton College   1976 — 1978
Government

Experience
Southpaw Strategies   April 2013 - Present
Mack/Crounse Group  April 2012 - November 2012
Rob Garagiola for Congress   February 2012 - April 2012
Carrie 4 Nassau   August 2011 - December 2011
Kathy Hochul for Congress  May 2011 - May 2011
Joanne Yepsen for State Senate   April 2010 - November 2010
American Farmland Trust   December 2009 - May 2010
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand   January 2009 - October 2009
Gillibrand for Congress  2008 - 2008

Skills
Program Management, Politics, Political Campaigns, Management, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Political Science, Campaigns, Editing, Policy Analysis

Education
Lawrence University   2004 — 2008
BA, History

Experience
Chesterfield Conservation Commission   2007 - Present
Valley Aikido   1996 - Present
American Farmland Trust   February 1989 - Present

Skills
Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Policy, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Sustainability, Land Use Planning, Environmental Policy, Agriculture, Public Speaking, Community Development, Fundraising, Grants, Program Development, Research, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Program Management

Education
Tufts University   1986 — 1988
Masters of Arts, Urban & Environmental Policy and Planning

Hampshire College
Bachelor's degree, U.S. social and economic history

Experience
Consultant  2011 - Present
Southeastern Vermont Community Action   August 2010 - April 2012
American Farmland Trust   1999 - 2009
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission  1992 - 1999

Skills
Research, Land Use Planning, Organizational..., Economic Development, General Public, ArcGIS, Community Development, Grants

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1985 — 1988
MS, Geography

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
Bachelor's Degree, History

Experience
US Department of Health & Human Services  April 2010 - Present
American Farmland Trust   November 2008 - April 2010
Intelligent Transportation Society of America  August 2005 - November 2008

Education
The George Washington University   2001 — 2004
BBA Finance, Finance

Experience
Horizon House of the Illinois Valley, Inc.   May 2004 - Present
Gateway Services, Inc.   1994 - 2004
Resouce Management Counsultants, Inc   1986 - 2001
American Farmland Trust   1992 - 1994

Skills
Fundraising, Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Philanthropy, Non-profits, Prospect Research, Grant Writing, Grants, Event Planning, Annual Fund, Donor Recognition, Community Outreach, Fundraisers, Nonprofits

Education
Loras College
Barchelors of Arts, Political Science and German

Universität Wien / University of Vienna

Experience
American Farmland Trust   October 2014 - Present
American Farmland Trust   January 2014 - September 2014
American Farmland Trust   May 2013 - December 2013
American Farmland Trust   May 2012 - March 2013

Skills
ArcGIS, Adobe Contribute, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Grant Writing, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, International..., Stata, Program Evaluation, Grants

Education
University of Florida
Master of Arts (M.A.), Urban and Regional Planning

Experience
Superior Court of Massachusetts  September 2014 - August 2015
Bacon Wilson  May 2013 - May 2014
BCM Environmental & Land Law, PLLC   January 2014 - April 2014
Natural Resources & Environment Magazine   October 2012 - December 2013
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection  June 2012 - August 2012
American Farmland Trust   June 2012 - August 2012
Bill of Rights Defense Committee  January 2012 - April 2012
Paradysz  May 2006 - December 2011
Daniel H. Cook Associates, Inc.   February 2005 - May 2006
Clara Barton High School  September 2003 - August 2004

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Research, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Westlaw, Lexis, Mediation, Bankruptcy, Editing, Legal Research

Education
Western New England College School of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), magna cum laude, Law

New York University   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), cum laude, Mathematics

University High School (Tucson, AZ)   1996 — 2000