Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Industry: Non-profit
DescriptionThe Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy is a non-profit research and advocacy organization that promotes sustainable food, farm, and trade systems. IATP has offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Geneva, Switzerland, and operates both locally and internationally. Founder: Mark Ritchie Founded: 1986 Headquarters: Minnesota
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Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Employees
Self Employed January 2014 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy July 2006 - December 2013
(Various Clients) July 2005 - July 2006
World Wildlife Fund January 1999 - July 2005
Ford Foundation May 1995 - December 1998
American Zoo and Aquarium Association October 1993 - April 1995
International Rivers May 1993 - October 1993
International Crane Foundation 1981 - 1991
Skills
Sustainable Development, Fundraising, Sustainability, Rural Development, Biodiversity, Philanthropy, International..., Capacity Building, Grant Writing, Grants, Leadership, Civil Society, Public Policy, Community Development, Community Outreach, NGOs, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Wildlife, Non-profits, Program Development, Qualitative Research, Food Policy, Agriculture, Research, Strategic Planning, Mandarin Chinese, China, Greater China, Bird Watching, Food Security, Hunger, Mandarin
Education
Cornell University 1988 — 1993
MS, Development Sociology
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1980 — 1986
bachelors, Chinese, Ecology, Geography
Freshwater Society July 2010 - Present
Our Saviour's Community Services April 2009 - October 2010
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy April 2009 - June 2009
Peace Corps February 2006 - April 2008
Self Employed June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Program Development, Natural Resource..., Grant Writing, NGOs, Community Outreach, Sustainability, Research, Nonprofits, Environmental Awareness, International..., Environmental Education, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Non-profits, Sustainable Development, Capacity Building
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2008
M.S., Natural Resource Management, Development
Hamline University 1992 — 1996
B.A, Environmental Studies
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency September 2013 - Present
Daughters of Norway - Pauline Fjelde Lodge #51 September 2010 - Present
Do It Green! Minnesota January 2012 - Present
Ingebretsen's January 2012 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy September 2008 - August 2013
Robert Half International February 2007 - September 2008
Office Team July 2006 - February 2007
Pacific Lutheran University August 2005 - May 2006
Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp June 2005 - August 2005
Pacific Lutheran University August 2003 - December 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Organization, Project Planning, Motivation, Sustainability, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Management, Public Speaking
Education
Pacific Lutheran University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
Danish Institute for Study Abroad 2005 — 2005
Marine Biology and Ecology Program
Coursera
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy August 2008 - Present
YWCA of Minneapolis 2000 - 2003
The Children's Theatre Company 1998 - 2000
Skills
Public Speaking, Prospect Research, Grants, Board Development, Business Writing, Grant Writing, Community Building, Raiser's Edge, Donor Management
Education
Sarah Lawrence College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), U.S. History
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy October 2013 - Present
Northern Star Council Base Camp May 2011 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy July 2013 - September 2013
GIC Group September 2012 - March 2013
Al-Ghad Association September 2011 - December 2011
Minnesota 2020 May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, International Relations, International..., Research, Foreign Policy, Public Speaking, Stata, Data Analysis
Education
American University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies, 3.98
American University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics, 3.92
Gray Plant Mooty September 2015 - Present
US Courts August 2014 - August 2015
Gray Plant Mooty June 2013 - August 2013
Nyemaster Goode May 2012 - August 2012
Minnesota AIDS Project January 2011 - July 2011
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy August 2010 - February 2011
Whitman-Walker Clinic August 2009 - July 2010
Institute of Local Self-Reliance September 2009 - March 2010
St. Olaf College August 2008 - May 2009
A Tree Free Lunch March 2008 - May 2009
Education
University of Iowa College of Law 2011 — 2014
JD, with highest distinction
St. Olaf College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Environmental Studies
The Nation, YES! Magazine, In These Times, City Pages, Twin Cities Daily Planet, MinnPost.com January 2011 - Present
Naomi Klein, The Intercept, The Nation May 2013 - Present
Twin Cities Daily Planet August 2011 - December 2013
The Nation January 2013 - June 2013
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy October 2010 - July 2011
St. Paul Pioneer Press September 2009 - December 2009
MinnPost.com September 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Writing, Journalism, Editing, Fact-checking, Research
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Undergraduate, Journalism, Global Studies
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy June 2013 - Present
Skills
Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Program Development, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Volunteer Management, Program Management, International..., Capacity Building, Event Planning, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Research, Public Speaking, Policy, Grants, Sustainability
Education
Humphrey School of Public Affairs 2014 — 2016
Master of Public Affairs, Public Policy Analysis
St. Olaf College 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy, English Literature, Asian Studies
U.S. Small Business Administration July 2011 - Present
Office of the Chief Trade Advisor, PACER Plus Negotiations, Port Vila, Vanuatu October 2010 - June 2011
Ethiopia Accession Plus Project January 2008 - July 2008
U.S. Department of Commerce July 2004 - February 2008
U.S. Trade Representative July 2005 - November 2005
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy July 2003 - June 2004
Rubicon International and LSW July 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Trading, Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Economics, Emerging Markets, Fundraising, Analysis, Capacity Building, Policy Analysis, International Trade, Community Outreach, International Economics, International..., Program Evaluation, Africa, Management, Politics, Strategy, International Business, Foreign Policy, Nonprofits, Community Development, Program Management, Government, Public Policy, Grants, Intercultural..., International Relations, Political Science, Diplomacy, Policy, Strategic Communications, Technical Assistance, Proposal Writing
Education
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey 2002 — 2004
MA, International Policy, Trade and Development
Pacific University 1996 — 2000
BA, Modern Languages & International Studies
Aurora Consulting, LLC September 2013 - May 2014
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy August 2013 - November 2013
Public Strategies Group September 2013 - October 2013
OneVillage Partners September 2012 - July 2013
League of Women Voters of St. Paul February 2013 - May 2013
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota January 2013 - May 2013
American Relief Agency for the Horn of Africa January 2013 - May 2013
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota September 2012 - December 2012
OneVillage Partners May 2012 - August 2012
University of Minnesota September 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Program Evaluation, International..., Research, Mandarin, Economics, English, Cantonese, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Policy Writing, Cross-cultural..., Social Policy, Strategic Planning, Qualitative Research, Quantative Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Public Policy
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - School of Business and Management 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Global Business and Economics
Ecole des hautes Etudes commerciales du Nord 2010 — 2010
Exchange program, Business/Commerce, General
Line Break Media December 2011 - Present
West Side Community Organization (WSCO) April 2013 - April 2014
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy April 2009 - March 2013
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) August 2007 - March 2009
Women's Environmental Institute December 2007 - January 2009
Conservation Corps of Minnesota May 2007 - August 2007
Water Resources Center, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities September 2006 - May 2007
University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources Sciences 2004 - 2006
Limnological Research Center, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities 2003 - 2004
Skills
Community Engagement, Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Environmental Justice, Social Justice, Food Justice, Sustainability, Social Change, Workshop Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Team Facilitation, Retreat Facilitation, Brainstorm Facilitation, Diversity Strategy, Cultural Transformation, Environmental Issues, Environmental Education, Large Group Facilitation, Narrative Design, Storytelling, Story Structure, Framing, Cross-cultural Training, Cultural Diversity, Project Coordination, Climate Change, Public Speaking, Youth Development, Youth Mentoring, Social Media Outreach, Event Planning, Volunteer Training, Intercultural Skills, Volunteer Recruiting, Cross-cultural..., Cross-cultural..., Diversity & Inclusion, Social Movements, Youth Engagement, Conference Coordination, Supervisory Experience, Volunteer Management, Energy Conservation, Non-profits, Webinar Management, Nonprofits, Environmental Policy, Program Evaluation
Education
Higher Education Consoritium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) 2006 — 2006
post-baccalaureate semester, Environmental Sustainability
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Conservation Biology
Rufus King High School 1994 — 1998
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy June 2015 - Present
Dunn Bros Coffee October 2014 - August 2015
Gardening Matters January 2015 - June 2015
Grassroots Solutions September 2014 - December 2014
Perlman Learning and Teaching Museum September 2012 - 2014
Alumni Annual Fund September 2010 - September 2013
National Family Farm Coalition June 2013 - August 2013
Cowling Arboretum March 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Photoshop, Field Research, Social Media, ArcGIS, Spanish: Advanced..., Photography, Stata, SPSS, Nonprofits
Education
Carleton College 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Magna Cum Laude, Environmental Studies
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy September 2013 - Present
City of Yarra September 2011 - September 2013
Cultivating Community May 2011 - August 2013
Centre for Sustainability Leadership April 2011 - November 2011
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation April 2011 - September 2011
Esalen Institute April 2009 - October 2010
Solar Living Institute November 2008 - November 2009
Solar Living Institute May 2007 - November 2008
Living Institute May 2007 - October 2007
Solar Living Institute April 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Capacity Building, Workshop Facilitation, Sustainability, Nonprofits, Program Management, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Policy, Policy, Sustainable Agriculture, Leadership, Ecology, Project Planning, Renewable Energy, Environmental..., Event Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Organizing, Management, Climate Change, Community Development, Training, Environmental Issues, Sustainable Development, Public Speaking, Non-profits
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Public Afffairs
Indiana University Bloomington 2001 — 2006
BA / BS, History & Environmental Management
Institute for Local Self-Reliance September 2014 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy March 2014 - September 2014
City Pages December 2012 - February 2014
City Pages June 2012 - November 2012
Medill Innocence Project September 2011 - March 2012
The Awl June 2011 - September 2011
Texas Monthly April 2011 - June 2011
NU Intel September 2010 - April 2011
Chicago Reader June 2010 - August 2010
NU Intel August 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Journalism, Storytelling, Editing, Blogging, Investigative Reporting, New Media, Research, Copy Editing, Writing, Interviewing
Education
Northwestern University 2008 — 2012
B.S., Journalism (Magazine), English Writing (Poetry)
C4ADS June 2015 - Present
Ministère chargé de l'Éducation nationale, TAPIF September 2014 - May 2015
broadhead. May 2014 - August 2014
Macalester College August 2010 - May 2014
USDA June 2013 - August 2013
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. January 2013 - January 2013
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy September 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Research, Media Planning, Marketing Communications, Office Administration, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Digital Photography, Event Planning, Customer Service, Higher Education, Legal Writing, Qualitative Research, Student Affairs, Student Development, Community Outreach, Student Leadership, Fundraising, Volunteer Management
Education
Macalester College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, International/Global Studies
Hamline University 2014 — 2014
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
School for International Training 2013 — 2013
Human Rights
Front Porch Musical Theatre August 2011 - Present
Bell International Laboratories March 2015 - July 2015
Bell International Laboratories October 2013 - March 2015
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities August 2012 - August 2013
Wedge Community Co-op September 2011 - December 2012
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy 2011 - 2012
Concordia Language Villages 2008 - 2012
Concordia College 2008 - 2009
Concordia College 2008 - 2008
Skills
Spanish-speaking, Leadership, Teaching, Ballet, Nonprofits, Sustainable Agriculture, Fair Trade, Natural Foods, Urban Agriculture, Choreography, Experience Working with..., Standards Compliance, Water Quality, Laboratory Safety, Neuroscience, Cosmetics
Education
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua 2010 — 2010
Tropical Biology
Humboldt State University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Concordia College
gro gud June 2015 - Present
Self-employed June 2012 - June 2015
Healthy Child Healthy World January 2012 - January 2015
Pesticide Action Network North America January 2012 - January 2014
The Honest Company September 2011 - June 2012
Healthy Child Healthy World August 2006 - December 2011
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy October 2008 - April 2009
Women's Environmental Institute May 2005 - September 2007
Center for Health, Environment and Justice May 2005 - May 2006
Environmental Association for Great Lakes Education February 2002 - May 2006
Skills
Brand strategy..., Research, writing, and..., Strategic Communications, Key Message Development, Coalition Development, Online Advocacy, Social Media Strategist, Consumer Insight, Feature Articles, Lifestyle Writing, Online Copy, Content Marketing, Individual Donor..., Annual Campaign, Board Relations, Board Development, Cause Marketing, Cross-sector..., Green Marketing, Blogging, SEO copywriting, Dynamic Speaker, Interdisciplinary..., Social Media, Fundraising, Public Policy, Sustainability, Corporate Social..., Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Facebook
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2011
Masters, Liberal Studies - Leadership and Social Change
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) February 2014 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy August 2008 - January 2014
Windustry November 2007 - August 2008
Windustry January 2007 - November 2007
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Division of Lands and Minerals July 2006 - January 2007
Fresh Energy January 2006 - June 2006
University of Minnesota, Department of Forest Resources August 2003 - November 2005
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy February 2001 - August 2003
Minneapolis Public Schools December 2000 - February 2001
Spherion August 2000 - December 2000
Skills
Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Proposal Writing, Editing, Grants, Project Management, Customer Service, Databases, Writing, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Newsletters, Research, Fundraising
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2010
Master of Science (M.S.), Natural Resources Science and Management
Carleton College 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geology
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 2006 — 2013
Continuing Education, non-degree program
Land Stewardship Project March 2014 - Present
Minneapolis Energy Options January 2013 - December 2013
HECUA May 2012 - January 2013
Environmental Working Group September 2011 - May 2012
Three Rivers Park District May 2011 - September 2011
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy April 2011 - August 2011
Udall Foundation February 2010 - August 2010
The College of St. Scholastica September 2007 - May 2010
Institute for a Sustainable Future August 2009 - February 2010
Jubilee USA Network January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Environmental Policy, Food and Agriculture..., Environmental Justice, Community Outreach, Food, Non-profits, Research, Sustainability, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Time Management, Strategic Communications, Sustainable Development, Editing, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Environmental Awareness, Climate Change, Teaching, Government, Grant Writing, Workshop Facilitation, Program Evaluation, Grants, Fundraising, Community Development, Policy, Qualitative Research, International..., International Relations
Education
American University 2010 — 2012
M.A., Global Environmental Policy
The College of St. Scholastica 2006 — 2010
BA, Global Politics and Communication
Udall Scholar 2009
Universidad para la Paz
Gardening Matters September 2014 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy January 2015 - May 2015
Gardening Matters October 2011 - August 2014
Latino Economic Development Center January 2011 - May 2011
CATA- the Farmworker Support Committee February 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Community Outreach, Program Management, Research, Report Writing, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Community Organizing, Spanish, Social Justice, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Editing, Social Media, Access, Community Gardens, Program Development, Grant Writing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
Bachelors, Individualized Studies: Spanish, Chicano Studies, Social Justice
Independent Contractor June 2013 - Present
Park Nicollet Health Services September 2013 - March 2015
Allina Health May 2012 - August 2013
Minnesota Department of Health 2011 - 2012
Allina Hospitals & Clinics 2010 - 2012
Food & Water Watch February 2011 - April 2011
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy January 2011 - April 2011
AMN Healthcare December 2010 - April 2011
George Washington University Hospital September 2010 - December 2010
American Association of Colleges of Nursing September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Nutrition, Nursing, Public Health, Health, Healthcare Management
Education
Tufts University 2008 — 2010
MPH, Public Health & Food Policy
University of Michigan 1997 — 2002
BS, Nursing
Washington CORE September 2010 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy September 2010 - January 2011
Benenson Strategy Group May 2010 - September 2010
Minnesota DFL 1st Congressional District October 2008 - November 2008
Tim Walz for U.S. Congress June 2008 - September 2008
Office of Congressman Tim Walz January 2007 - May 2008
Tim Walz for U.S Congress June 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Policy, Research, Analysis, Environmental Policy, Energy Policy, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Politics, Energy, Climate Change, Legislative Research, Grassroots
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2011
Masters of Public Policy, Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2002 — 2006
B.S., Political Science
Dakota County November 2012 - Present
Seward Co-op November 2005 - October 2014
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy September 2009 - November 2012
Partners of the Americas August 2012 - August 2012
Hennepin County September 2004 - September 2009
Simpson Housing Services July 1999 - May 2004
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
Masters, Public Policy
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 2000
B.A.
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy December 2014 - Present
Espresso Royale 2010 - Present
Family Tree Clinic 2011 - August 2014
Seward Community Cafe Inc June 2013 - June 2014
Youth Farm May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Sustainable Business..., Community Outreach, Community Health, Reproductive Health, Program Development, Environmental Education, Community Organizing, Health Education, Health Promotion, Youth Development, Experiential Learning, Conflict Resolution, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Volunteer Management, Sustainability
Education
Green Mountain College 2014 — 2016
Masters of Sustainable Food Systems, Policy and Advocacy
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Youth Work
Warren Wilson College 2009 — 2010
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy September 2015 - Present
School of International Service, American University January 2015 - July 2015
Second Language Testing Inc. (SLTI) September 2014 - June 2015
Second Language Testing Inc. (SLTI) September 2012 - September 2014
International Language Institute July 2011 - June 2014
Next City August 2008 - July 2012
Berlitz Corporation January 2011 - June 2011
Participant Media September 2009 - March 2010
BAX Brooklyn Arts Exchange October 2006 - August 2008
Painted Bride Art Center October 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Test Development, Teaching English as a..., Nonprofits, Journalism, Editing, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Copywriting, Language Services, Report Writing, Grant Writing, Public Relations, Resume Writing, Marketing, Public Speaking, Translation, Research, Proofreading, Online Journalism, Writing, Creative Writing, Science Journalism, International Education, Multilingual, Management, English Literature
Education
American University 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, International Education
International House 2010 — 2010
Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
Temple University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature, General, 3.51 GPA
IPM Institute of North America November 2014 - Present
REAP Food Group (Research, Education, Action and Policy on Food) August 2014 - August 2015
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy March 2014 - October 2014
Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice March 2013 - August 2014
Growing Hope May 2013 - August 2013
Ecology Center of Ann Arbor September 2012 - April 2013
Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, Ohio University December 2010 - June 2012
Ohio University August 2010 - June 2012
Ohio University Residential Housing March 2008 - June 2012
Ohio University's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry August 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Renewable Energy Systems, Sustainability, Microsoft Office, Climate Change Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, Food Systems, Environmental Policy, environmental literacy, Volunteer Management, Grants, Inorganic Photochemistry, Adobe Creative Suite, Data Analysis, ArcGIS, Public Speaking
Education
University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment 2012 — 2014
Master of Science, Natural Resources and Environment; Sustainable Systems, 3.978
Ohio University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, 3.7
University of Castilla - La Mancha: Toledo, Spain 2010 — 2010
Summer Spanish coursework, Spanish language, literature, history, and culture, 4.0
Transformational Makeover January 2014 - Present
The Juice Plus+ Company November 2012 - Present
Gwendolyn Keith - Heart Horse Consulting January 2013 - Present
Heart Horse Coaching November 2005 - December 2013
Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems at University of California, Santa Cruz January 2007 - August 2012
UC Santa Cruz May 2011 - June 2012
Sambhavna Visions November 1999 - November 2005
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy November 1998 - November 2000
Land Stewardship Project 1988 - 1996
Skills
Public Speaking, Non-profits, Program Development, Community Outreach, Teaching, Grant Writing, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Coaching, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Psychology, Event Planning, Research, Mental Health, Higher Education, Psychotherapy, Editing, Family Therapy, Adolescents, Staff Development, Therapeutic Massage, Policy, Nonprofits, Wellness, Grants, Program Evaluation, Therapists, Sustainability, Program Management, Curriculum Development, Executive Coaching, Curriculum Design, Self-esteem, Workshop Facilitation, Community Development, Healing, Adult Education, Stress Management, Conflict Resolution, Nutrition, Community Organizing, Organizational..., Qualitative Research, Holistic Health, Emotional Intelligence, Healthcare, Career Counseling, Training, Energy Healing
Education
Meta Institute 2001 — 2003
Certified Therapeutic Coach, Therapeutic Coaching, Hypnosis, NLP, Gestalt, Group Systems, Reiki
Center for Wholeness 2000 — 2003
Certified Healer and Ordained Minister of Healing, Somatic Energy Healing, Spiritual Healing, Spiritual Counseling
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2000 — 2003
M.A., Human Development
Coaches Training Institute 2000 — 2002
Co-Active Coaching
Carleton College 1983 — 1987
B.A., Sociology and Anthropology
East High School
Land O'Lakes, International Development Division February 2014 - Present
Tomorrow's Table, LLC July 2013 - January 2014
J. Murphy & Associates July 2012 - January 2014
Independent Consultant March 2011 - December 2013
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy December 2012 - April 2013
IDE – International Development Enterprises July 2011 - June 2012
Social Science Research Council October 2008 - June 2010
Shelter Outreach Plus August 2006 - September 2008
Corporation for National and Community Service August 2005 - July 2006
Education
University of Denver 2010 — 2012
M.D.P., Development Practice
University of California, Santa Cruz 2000 — 2004
B.A., Sociology, Political Science Minor
The University of Queensland 2003 — 2003
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources March 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota July 2014 - October 2014
Minnesota Department of Agriculture December 2006 - September 2012
Minnesota Department of Agriculture December 2006 - April 2007
Minnesota Department of Agriculture August 2006 - December 2006
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy February 2006 - July 2006
UC Davis January 2005 - October 2005
UC Davis September 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Water Quality, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Environmental Policy, Integrated Pest..., Sustainable Agriculture, Data Governance, Natural Resource..., Water Resources, Pesticide Regulation, Project Management, ArcGIS, Public Speaking, Watershed Management, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Governance, Cross-functional Team..., Data Stewardship, Technical Writing, Scientific Writing, Agricultural Chemicals, Bees, Pesticide Analysis, Public Health, Invasive Species, Pollinator Conservation, Crop Protection, Crisis Communications, FIFRA, Agronomy, TMDLs, Code of Federal..., Strategic Media..., environmental..., Pesticide Market Trends, Ecology, Program Development, Social Media, Strategy, Greenhouse Management
Education
University of California, Davis 2002 — 2005
M.S., Integrated Pest Management
Penn State University 1998 — 2002
B.S., Agricultural Science, minor- International Agriculture
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota October 2012 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy September 2007 - October 2012
Centro Campesino 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Non-profits, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Community Organizing, Grants, Grassroots Organizing, Social Media
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chicano Studies, Spanish Studies
Bastyr University March 2014 - Present
University of Washington January 2013 - March 2013
Public Health - Seattle & King County March 2006 - December 2012
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy January 2009 - December 2010
University of Washington July 2004 - March 2006
University of Washington July 2001 - July 2004
Wake Forest University School of Medicine October 2000 - June 2001
Skills
Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Childhood Obesity, Public Health, Policy, Community Development, Government, Leadership, Nonprofits, Program Evaluation, Volunteer Management
Education
University of California, Davis 1995 — 2000
PhD, Nutrition
University of Washington 1991 — 1993
Bachelor's, Biology
ASI Community Development Consultants February 2008 - Present
AVANCE Inc. October 2004 - October 2009
El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Center August 2002 - January 2004
American Institute for Learning/YouthWorks April 1997 - August 2002
Austin Community College February 1998 - March 1999
Austin Learning Academy March 1996 - May 1997
Latin American Committee on Education June 1993 - September 1995
Greenpeace USA June 1992 - February 1993
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy July 1991 - January 1992
American Friends Service Committee May 1989 - June 1991
Skills
Program Management, Program Evaluation, Training, Government, Policy, Curriculum Design, International..., Business Development, Grants, Research, Public Relations, Marketing, Spanish, Teaching, NGOs
Education
Cornell University 1977 — 1978
Master, International Agriculture and Extension Education
Catholic University, Lima, Peru 1975 — 1976
Master's degree, Social Sciences
Daikin Applied June 2012 - Present
Self September 2011 - Present
Multilingual Word, Inc. January 2006 - Present
Minnesota Japanese School March 2012 - April 2014
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy February 2012 - June 2012
OrthoRehab Specialists, Inc January 2005 - September 2010
Allied Professionals, Inc March 2004 - January 2005
Florida Hospital September 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Social Media, English, Writing, Healthcare, Word, Customer Service, Health, Outlook, Editing, Windows, Public Relations, Japanese, Scheduling, French
Education
University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Valencia Community College 2002 — 2003
Associate of Arts, General Studies
Macalester College 1999 — 2003
biology
American School In Japan 1996 — 1999
Labor Network for Sustainability March 2010 - Present
National Family Farm Coalition 1987 - 2014
Public Campaign Action Fund 2007 - 2013
Public Campaign 1997 - 2013
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy 1986 - 2013
Masters in Advocay and Political Leadership, U of MN Duluth 2009 - 2011
Heartland Democracy Center 2007 - 2011
Center on Wisconsin Strategy July 2008 - January 2010
Global Labor Strategies 2004 - 2010
Apprentice Organizers Project 1997 - 2010
Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Program Development, Public Policy, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Speaking, Editing, Capacity Building, Board Development, Social Media, Sustainability, Strategic Planning, Philanthropy, Strategic Communications, Politics, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Research, Economic Development, Non-profit..., Grants, Community Engagement, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, International Relations, Program Evaluation, Community Organizing, Proposal Writing, Blogging, International..., Media Relations, Coalitions, Social Justice, Speech Writing, Government
Education
University of Illinois 1973 — 1975
Master of Urban and Regional Planning, Urban and Regional Planning
Wichita State University 1969 — 1973
BA, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy March 2014 - August 2014
Hawaii State Legislature May 2011 - January 2014
Hawaii State Legislature January 2011 - May 2011
Capitol Consulting and Public Relations January 2010 - November 2010
Miss Universe Organization November 2007 - November 2008
Skills
Political Campaigns, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Legislative Relations, Government, Policy, Speech Writing, Media Relations, Politics, Political Communication, Public Relations, Social Media, Press Releases, Community Development, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, AP Style, Crisis Communications, Microsoft Office, Mac OS, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Direct Mail Campaigns, Email Marketing, Project Management, Event Planning, Visual Communication, News Writing, Research, Fundraising, Event Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Political Science
Laughing Loon Farm 2012 - Present
Bon Appétit Management Company Foundation 2009 - 2011
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy 2008 - 2009
Lutheran Volunteer Corps 2007 - 2008
Skills
Organic Farming, Restoration agriculture, Facilitation, Marketing, Sustainability, Research, Public Speaking, Farms, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning
Education
St. Olaf College 2003 — 2007
Food Systems
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy June 2013 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy January 2012 - May 2013
University of Minnesota College of Design 2008 - 2012
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy April 2011 - December 2011
American Society of Landscape Architects - MN Chapter September 2008 - October 2011
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc (HKGi) June 2007 - April 2011
Skills
Sustainability, Land Use Planning, Landscape Architecture, Site Plans, Urban, Grant Writing, Parks, Urban Design, ArcGIS, Urban Planning
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2007
Masters, Landscape Architecture
Gustavus Adolphus College 2000 — 2004
Bachelors of Art, Geography and Art
Turbo Tim's Anything Automotive 2012 - Present
University of Minnesota September 2009 - Present
University of Minnesota September 2009 - Present
Healthy Food Action September 2013 - December 2014
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy October 2012 - October 2013
Sisters Camelot October 2012 - 2013
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy October 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Qualitative Research, Community Outreach, Sustainable Agriculture, University Teaching, Website Updating, Web Design, Social Media, Social Networking, Program Evaluation, Data Collection, Data Management, Online Advocacy, Program Development, Organic Gardening, Health Advocacy, Copy Editing, Event Planning, Environmental Policy, Social Movements, Coalition Management, Event Management, Community Based Research
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Sociology, Food and the Environment, Community-University research and relationship
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Sociology
Conservation Minnesota October 2013 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy December 2001 - October 2013
IATP 2001 - October 2013
Minnesota Green Chemistry Forum 2009 - 2012
Skills
Community Outreach, Public Policy, Policy, Fundraising, Sustainability, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Environmental Policy, Program Development, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Environmental Awareness, Public Speaking, Public Health, Research, Editing, Higher Education, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Report Writing, Community Development, Politics, Online Advocacy, Economic Development, Community Engagement, Grants, Workshop Facilitation, Grassroots Organizing, Social Media, Program Evaluation, Event Planning, Strategy, Environmental Justice, Media Relations, Environmental Issues, Community Organizing, Volunteer Management, Proposal Writing, Capacity Building
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1983
MPH, public health administration, environmental health
U.S. Department of State January 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of State January 2012 - December 2013
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars May 2011 - December 2011
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency July 2010 - September 2011
The National Academies January 2011 - April 2011
South African National Biodiversity Institute May 2008 - December 2008
University of Minnesota September 2005 - September 2007
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy September 2004 - August 2005
Wells Fargo 2003 - 2005
Wells Fargo May 1999 - July 2003
Skills
Public Policy, Science Policy, Risk Assessment, Environmental Policy, Synthetic Biology, Foreign Policy, Biodiversity, Environmental Risk, Workshop Facilitation, Emerging Technologies, Stakeholder Engagement, International...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
PhD, Environmental Risk Analysis
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 2003 — 2005
M.S., Science, Technology, and Env. Policy
Emory University 1999 — 2001
BS, Biology
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy January 2015 - Present
Colleen Borgendale Designs January 2009 - Present
The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy July 2011 - December 2014
Wingnut Advertising August 2010 - July 2011
Trader Joe's June 2008 - August 2010
Minneapolis Community and Technical College January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Photography, Event Management, Non-profits, Editing, Social Media, Customer Service
Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Applied Science, Graphic Design and Visual Communications
University of Minnesota-Morris 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, History
Adirondack Foundation April 2001 - Present
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 1999 - 2001
Blue Mountain Center/The Adirondack Project 1997 - 1999
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy 1995 - 1996
Skills
Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Non-profits, Planned Giving, Grants, Board Development, Public Speaking, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Non-profit..., Stewardship, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Annual Giving, Program Evaluation, Event Management, Public Relations, Media Relations, Community Organizing, Press Releases, Program Development, Event Planning
Education
School for International Training 1995 — 1997
MA
The Evergreen State College 1990 — 1993
BA
Northwood School 1986 — 1989
North Country School 1982 — 1985
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy March 2011 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy January 2000 - February 2011
Organic Consumers Association 1999 - 2000
Sustain: The Environmental Information Group 1997 - 1998
Cancer Prevention Coalition 1995 - 1996
Corporate Crime Reporter 1992 - 1994
Center for Study of Responsive Law 1990 - 1992
Skills
Non-profits, Blogging, Social Media, Public Relations, Publishing, Program Management, Media Relations, Editing, Facebook, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications, Community Development, Community Outreach, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Management, Editorial, Nonprofits
Education
Miami University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Philosophy, Journalism
Main Street Project February 2007 - Present
North Country Development Fund 2000 - 2001
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy 1997 - 1999
Headwaters International Inc. (Peace Coffee) November 1995 - December 1997
Fair Trade Federation 1994 - 1995
Asociación de Artesanos Aj Quen 1990 - 1992
Skills
Economic Development, Fundraising, Community Development, Rural Development, Agriculture, Non-profits, Program Development, Leadership, Grant Writing, Grants, Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Public Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Community Engagement, Microfinance, Politics, Project Planning, Public Speaking, Sustainability, Capacity Building, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Policy, Public Relations, Program Management, Teaching, Marketing, International Relations, Non-profit..., Research, Leadership Development, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Policy, Management, International..., Organizational..., Strategic Communications, Proposal Writing, Workshop Facilitation, Sustainable Development, Government, NGOs, Corporate Social...
Education
Augsburg College 1997 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Management
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala 1990 — 1991
Agronomy
Escuela Nacional Central de Agricultura 1985 — 1987
Agrónomo, Agriculture Economics and Farm Management
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy May 2013 - Present
The Cedar Cultural Center May 2011 - April 2013
The Cedar Cultural Center September 2011 - March 2013
Frogtown Farms September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Nonprofits, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Program Development, Research, Editing, Customer Service, Budget Management, Direct Mail Fundraising, Email Marketing, Digital Photography, Photo Editing, Liasing, Facebook, Social Media..., Proposal Writing, Expense Reports, Travel Planning
Education
Macalester College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Humanities, Media, and Cultural Studies, focus on Visual Culture; Hispanic Studies
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso 2010 — 2010
The White House January 2015 - Present
Harvest Sun Farm May 2007 - Present
FoodCorps January 2010 - December 2014
National Farm to School Network September 2007 - May 2011
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy January 2009 - January 2011
National Family Farm Coalition September 2005 - August 2007
Conservation International April 2004 - September 2005
Regional Food Council May 2004 - December 2004
Rotary International August 2002 - January 2004
Skills
Leadership Development, Agriculture, Fundraising, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Policy, Grants, Public Speaking, Program Management, Community Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Economic Development, International..., Sustainability, Public Policy, Proposal Writing, Program Evaluation, Community Organizing, Philanthropy, Board Development, Capacity Building, Research, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Teaching, Strategic Communications, Grassroots Organizing, Leadership, Editing, Qualitative Research, Social Media, Politics, Non-profit...
Education
Maastricht School of Management
International Trade & Business and Intercultural Communications
Xavier University
Bachelor of Science, Marketing and International Affairs--Business
Inn Serendipity B&B January 1997 - Present
Freelance Writer January 1997 - Present
Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) January 2008 - Present
Renewing the Countryside 2003 - Present
New Society Publishers 2001 - Present
University of Minnesota, Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture 2015 - Present
USDA 2012 - 2013
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy 2008 - 2009
Leo Burnett Advertising September 1989 - December 1991
Skills
Public Speaking, Blogging, Editing, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Social Media, Nonprofits, Teaching, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Public Relations, Writing, Sustainability, Program Development, Organic Farming, Press Releases, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Northwestern University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, Communication, General
Pier 1 Imports September 2015 - Present
Minneapolis Health Department January 2015 - September 2015
Anoka County Environmental Services April 2013 - November 2014
Pier 1 Imports November 2010 - June 2013
Anoka County Integrated Waste Management July 2012 - April 2013
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy October 2011 - May 2012
Pier One Imports October 2011 - April 2012
Make Seward Green- Seward Neighborhood October 2010 - May 2011
Stomping Grounds Coffee House October 2006 - January 2010
Skills
People-oriented, People Skills, Event Management, General Office Duties, Microsoft Office, Staff Training, Training Skills, Online Research, Writing Skills, Report Writing, Risk Analysis, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Issues, Environmental Education, Environmental Science, Public Health, Speed Reading, Typing, Customer Interaction, Meeting Planning, Events Organizing, Project Planning, Group Training, Group Work, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Education, Fast Learner, Team Leadership, Health, Women's Health, Children's Rights, Human Rights Advocacy, Occupational Health, Able To Multi-task, Autism, Environmental Justice, Time Management, Toxicology, Health Advocacy, Child Advocacy, Environmental Advocacy, Educational Outreach, Recruiting, Training, Program Management, Data Entry, Critical Thinking, Interviews, Research
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2014
Master's Degree, Public Health - Environmental Health, 3.2
The University of North Dakota 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts and Science, Sociology/Anthropology, 3.3
The School of Environmental Studies 2004 — 2006
High School Diploma, Global and Environmental Studies
Uber April 2015 - Present
IHS June 2011 - April 2015
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy May 2011 - December 2011
Goodness500, Inc. January 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Excel forecast..., Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Research, Economics, Policy Analysis, Energy Policy
Education
University of Virginia 2009 — 2011
BA, Economics, Art History
Barnard College 2007 — 2009
SYA 2006 — 2007
Freie Universität Berlin
Minnesota Department of Agriculture July 2013 - Present
Minnesota Department of Agriculture November 2012 - July 2013
City of Bloomington, MN May 2012 - November 2012
Minnesota Department of Health September 2011 - July 2012
Washington County, MN May 2011 - October 2011
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy November 2010 - May 2011
Indian Health Board of Minneapolis, Inc. May 2009 - May 2011
University of Minnesota April 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Public Health, Data Analysis, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Epidemiology, Research, Qualitative Research, Environmental Health, Outbreak Investigation, Infectious Diseases, Food Safety, Global Health, Literature Reviews, Training, Community Outreach, Program Development, Public Speaking, Health Education, Volunteer Management, Grants, Spanish, Community Development, Program Management, Nonprofits, Project Management, Emergency Management, Data Collection, Biostatistics, Analysis, Editing, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Government, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2012
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Environmental Health, GPA: 3.84/4.00
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, GPA: 3.37/4.00
Great Lakes Commission May 2010 - May 2012
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy September 2001 - November 2002
US EPA May 1995 - June 2001
Skills
Project Management, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Policy, Water, Policy, Environmental Issues, Sustainability, Research, Environmental..., Sustainable Development, Air Quality, Environmental Education, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Energy Policy, Nonprofits, Public Speaking
Education
Boston University 1993 — 1995
MA, Natural Resource Management and International Relations
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1986 — 1990
BA, Communication and French
Tula Collaborative March 2013 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy March 2010 - March 2013
The Public Strategies Group March 2005 - March 2010
Unisys 2002 - 2005
Arthur Andersen January 2001 - October 2002
Hawthorn Group 2000 - 2000
City of Saint Paul City Council 1998 - 1999
Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program 1994 - 1997
Rieder for Congress 1996 - 1996
Skills
Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Policy, Workshop Facilitation, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Leadership Development, Program Development, Community Outreach, Government, Management Consulting, Change Management, Budgets, Fundraising, Management, Event Planning, Performance Management, Media Relations, Strategy, Nonprofits, Community Development, Food Safety, Managing Meetings, Editing, Public Relations, Program Evaluation, Research, Grants, Grant Writing, Training, Organizational..., Volunteer Management
Education
Syracuse University 1999 — 2001
MA, Public Administration
College of St. Catherine 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism
CoActive Coaching Training
Garten Rothkopf October 2006 - Present
Guizzetti & Associates 2005 - 2006
Organization of American States 2004 - 2005
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy 2004 - 2004
La Raza Centro Legal 2001 - 2003
Redmond Associates, Inc. 2000 - 2001
Skills
Policy Analysis, Renewable Energy, Energy Policy, Energy, International Relations, Emerging Markets, International..., Leadership, Strategy, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Market Research, Economics, Latin America, Energy Efficiency
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
MA International Relations and Economics
University of St. Thomas
BA International Relations and Economics
University of Wisconsin-Extension, Continuing Education, Outreach & E-Learning January 2013 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy February 2009 - January 2013
NBC Bay Area News 2008 - 2009
Knight Program in Science and Environmental Reporting 2008 - 2009
UC Berkeley 2007 - 2008
Iowa State University 2004 - 2007
Witness for Peace 2002 - 2003
Ceres Organic Harvest 2001 - 2002
Annie's Homegrown, Inc. 2000 - 2001
Skills
Copy Editing, Non-profits, Editing, Research, Grant Writing, Storytelling, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Higher Education, Sustainability, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Grants, Policy, Community Development, Public Policy, Economic Development, Strategic Communications, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Agriculture, Politics, Journalism, Program Development, Fundraising, Climate Change, Writing, Agriculture, Leadership
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2007 — 2009
M.J., Journalism
Iowa State University 2004 — 2007
M.S., Plant Breeding, Sustainable Agriculture
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1996 — 2000
B.A., Botany, Spanish
Wilderness Inquiry May 2013 - Present
Key Log Rolling August 2013 - July 2014
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy January 2013 - June 2013
The Andean Collection June 2012 - March 2013
Treasury Wine Estates July 2011 - June 2012
Kingston Family Vineyards January 2011 - June 2011
Hudson Vineyards July 2010 - December 2010
Junta de Andalucía September 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Nonprofits, Event Planning, Spanish, Research, Social Media, International Relations, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Qualitative Research, Community Development, International..., Sustainability, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Editing, Event Management
Education
St. Catherine University 2014 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Holistic Health
University of Puget Sound 2005 — 2009
B.A., Spanish Language and Latin American Studies
School for International Training 2008 — 2008
Arabic Language and Cultural Studies
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy September 2009 - Present
ActionAid USA May 2008 - September 2009
ActionAid USA May 2005 - May 2008
The Development GAP 1991 - 2005
Skills
International..., NGOs, Capacity Building, Human Rights, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Public Policy, Food Security, Civil Society, Program Evaluation, Environmental Policy, Rural Development, Grants, Nonprofits, Policy, Social Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social..., International Relations, Climate Change, Sustainability, Africa, Proposal Writing, Program Development, Qualitative Research, Economic Development, Workshop Facilitation, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Humanitarian, Humanitarian Assistance, Sustainable Agriculture, Politics, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Foreign Policy, Agriculture, Report Writing, Community Organizing, Strategic Communications
Education
American University
MA, International Development
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business
BS, International Business
Main Street Project 2005 - Present
League of Rural Voters 2002 - 2010
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy January 1991 - December 2002
Skills
Grant Writing, Program Development, Non-profits, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Politics, Grants, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Fundraising, Sustainable Agriculture, Coalitions, Capacity Building, Community Organizing, Community Engagement, Strategic Planning, Grassroots Organizing, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Research, Policy Analysis, Social Media, Public Relations, Editing, Workshop Facilitation, Media Relations, Board Development, Public Policy, Government, Program Evaluation, Sustainability, Public Speaking, Policy, Political Campaigns, Agriculture, Economic Development, Event Management
Education
University of Iowa 1977 — 1982
General Studies, Rural Sociology
Kleinschmit Consulting LLC April 2015 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy April 2015 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy September 2013 - April 2015
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy January 2006 - September 2013
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy April 2001 - December 2005
REAP International June 1993 - September 1993
Skills
Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Sustainability, Program Development, Grants, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Fundraising, Community Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Public Speaking, Climate Change, Program Management
Education
University of Washington 1997 — 2000
M.A., International Studies: Russian, Baltic and Eastern Europe
St. Olaf College 1989 — 1993
B.A., History, Russian and Eastern European Studies
Saint Paul Almanac February 2011 - Present
EJAM January 2008 - Present
Steppping Stone Theater January 1993 - Present
Givens Foundation 2010 - 2010
LISC 2009 - 2010
Environmental Justice Advocates of MN 2008 - 2009
EJAM 2008 - 2009
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy 2008 - 2009
AfroEco 2007 - 2008
Pedagogy Theater of the Oppressed 2007 - 2008
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1978 — 1989
BA, Lib Arts
City College of San Francisco 1976 — 1978
AA, Gen Ed., Theater/Film
Natural Resouces Defense Council March 2015 - Present
Tomorrow's Table LLC May 2013 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy October 2007 - May 2013
Independent Consulting Firm 1996 - 2007
World Wildlife Fund 1993 - 1996
Catholic Relief Services 1990 - 1993
Chemical Bank, Corporate Finance Group 1986 - 1988
Skills
Sustainability, Nonprofits, Program Management, Policy, Agriculture, Program Development, Leadership, Sustainable Agriculture, Capacity Building, Climate Change, Business Planning, Market Research, Public Speaking, Social Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Economic Development, Organizational..., Corporate Social..., Sustainable Development, Local & Regional Food..., Food Supply Chain..., Food Systems Finance, Grant Writing
Education
Harvard University Kennedy School of Government 1988 — 1990
Masters Degree, Public Policy
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Finance
American Craft Magazine January 2015 - Present
MNKINO March 2014 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy May 2011 - January 2015
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy July 2009 - May 2011
Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission September 2008 - January 2009
BUNAC Work Experience Program January 2008 - June 2008
American Indian Community Tobacco Project June 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Editing, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Blogging, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Volunteer Management, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Facebook, Social Networking, Social Media, Intercultural..., Journalism, Newsletters, Grant Writing, Public Policy, Publishing, Event Management, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Research, Publications, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
BA English, English, American Indian Studies
Chicago Market - A Community Co-op September 2012 - Present
Foley & Lardner LLP March 2011 - December 2012
Mayer Brown 2007 - 2011
The Land Connection 2006 - 2008
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois 2006 - 2007
Midwest Environmental Advocates 2005 - 2005
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy 2004 - 2004
High End Restaurants (Blackbird, Everest, Zealous, Harvest on Huron) 1997 - 2003
Skills
Courts, Environmental Law, Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Product Liability, Legal Writing, Class Actions, Corporate Law
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2003 — 2006
JD
Hampshire College 1989 — 1993
BA, Playwriting, Literature, Fiction Writing, History, Social Sciences
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy September 2013 - Present
Washington State University January 2014 - December 2014
Ecological Society of America August 2012 - August 2014
Washington State University Vancouver July 2012 - September 2013
Washington State University Vancouver September 2011 - September 2013
GrowingGardens 2011 - September 2013
Washington State University October 2010 - September 2013
Washington State University Vancouver September 2010 - September 2013
Washington State University Vancouver July 2010 - September 2013
Ecological Society of America 2010 - August 2012
Skills
Ecology, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Science, Research, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Biodiversity, Sustainable Development, Policy, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Biology, Genetics, Food Security, Field Work, Climate Change, Environmental Awareness, Experimental Design, Natural Resource..., Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, GIS, Statistics, Environmental Education, Conservation Issues, Program Evaluation, Teaching, Grant Writing, Conservation Biology, Sustainable Agriculture, Scientific Writing
Education
University of Michigan 2002 — 2009
PhD, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Michigan 1996 — 2000
BSE, Chemical Engineering
Plymouth-Salem HS 1992 — 1996
Ant Camp
Percy Julian Jr. High School, Longfellow Elementary School
Institute for Conscious Global Change August 2012 - Present
The Advocates for Human Rights 2011 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy April 2011 - September 2011
Geospan May 2010 - April 2011
Ericsson April 2007 - September 2007
Skills
GIS, Google Earth, Analysis, GPS, Research, ArcGIS, Project Planning, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Strategic Planning, MapInfo, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Data Analysis
Education
Tech Change 2012 — 2012
Certificate Course, Tech Tools and Skills for Emergency Management
Penn State University
Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Geographic Information Systems
St. Cloud State University
BA, International Relations
IATP July 2013 - Present
Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future January 2011 - July 2013
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy 2000 - 2010
Leopold Center, Iowa State Univ September 1988 - January 2000
University of Wisconsin 1966 - 1988
Skills
Sustainable Agriculture, Soil, Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, Sustainability, Science, Community Outreach, Plant Breeding, Public Policy, Teaching, Food Security, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Genetics, Research, Farms, Biofuels, Environmental Science, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Climate Change, Community Development, Grant Writing, Experimental Design
Education
Iowa State University 1961 — 1966
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Sol science and soil chemistry/biochemistry
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1959 — 1961
Master’s Degree, Soil Science
Iowa State College 1955 — 1959
Bachelor’s Degree, Agronomy and Soil Science
Augsburg College August 2007 - Present
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy 2005 - 2007
Skills
Student Affairs, Teaching, Student Development, Admissions, Higher Education, Food Service, Community Organizing, Construction, Property Management, Design-Build
Education
Augsburg College 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Social Entrepenuership
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2006
Sustainable Agriculture, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General, BS
City of Milwaukee September 2015 - Present
Milwaukee Green Drinks January 2015 - Present
Northwestern Mutual (contractor) October 2014 - Present
General Motors March 2013 - May 2014
City of Ann Arbor November 2012 - April 2014
University of Michigan September 2013 - December 2013
ABM Industries October 2011 - August 2012
Three Rivers Park District September 2010 - August 2011
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy May 2010 - August 2010
Student Conservation Association May 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Public Speaking, Sustainability, Recycling, Program Management, Research, Project Planning, Community Outreach, Environmental Education, Budgets, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Nonprofits, Environmental Issues, Waste, Public Policy
Education
University of Michigan 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Environmental Policy and Planning
Boston University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Magna Cum Laude, International Relations, Environmental Analysis & Policy
Forest Stewardship Council U.S. January 2015 - Present
Forest Stewardship Council U.S. July 2012 - Present
Loon Organics May 2014 - November 2014
Prarie Drifter Farm May 2013 - October 2013
Carleton College December 2012 - April 2013
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy July 2012 - September 2012
Carleton College September 2011 - June 2012
Carleton College January 2012 - April 2012
Pipestone Vineyards August 2011 - September 2011
Environmental Foundation Ltd. June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Microsoft Excel, ArcGIS, Research, Sustainability, Photoshop, Editing, Higher Education, Community Outreach, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Adobe Creative Suite, Sustainable Agriculture, Agriculture, Agricultural Research, Project Management, Event Management, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Fundraising
Education
Carleton College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies
The Bay School of San Francisco 2004 — 2008
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) 2006 — 2006