Openlands Company
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Openlands Employees
Openlands April 2014 - Present
In Search of Genius January 2014 - April 2014
Self Employed May 2010 - April 2014
Massage Envy August 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Short Sales, Customer Service, Sellers, Single Family Homes, Management, Rentals, Urban Agriculture, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Listings, Relocation, Therapeutic Massage, Community Outreach, Community Engagement, Research, Social Media, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Wellness
Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
Associate's Degree, Chemistry
Lane Tech College Prep
The Field Museum October 2014 - June 2015
Openlands February 2015 - March 2015
Gethsemane Garden Center March 2011 - December 2014
City of Portland, Oregon June 2009 - May 2010
Northwest Service Academy January 2008 - December 2008
Skills
InDesign, AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, Illustrator, Photoshop, ArcGIS, Horticulture, Editing, Ecology, SketchUp, Sustainable Design, Research, Microsoft Office, GIS, Sustainability, Adobe Creative Suite, Conservation Issues, Environmental Education
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 — 2014
Master of Landscape Architecture
Reed College 2002 — 2006
BA, English
Openlands October 2014 - Present
Evanston Ecology Center March 2014 - Present
Downers Grove Park District May 2014 - October 2014
Lake County Forest Preserve District March 2013 - November 2013
Eastern Illinois University August 2011 - June 2012
Eastern Illinois University September 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Teaching, Higher Education, ArcGIS, Environmental Science, Ecology, GIS, Critical Thinking, Technical Writing, Outlook, Data Entry, English, Report Writing, Statistics, Data Analysis, Science, Field Work, Editing, Teamwork, University Teaching, Ecological Restoration, Proofreading, Aquatic Ecology, Biology, Environmental Impact..., Sustainability, Wildlife Management, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Education, Laboratory, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife, Fisheries, Wildlife Conservation, Environmental Consulting, Program Development, Natural Resources, Customer Service
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2009 — 2012
M.S. Biological Sciences, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2003 — 2009
B.S. Biological Sciences, Biology, Environmental Sciences
Openlands July 2015 - Present
Starbucks August 2014 - March 2015
Argo Tea December 2012 - August 2014
Chicago Humanities Festival January 2014 - May 2014
Roosevelt University August 2012 - December 2013
Roosevelt University January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Writing, Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, English Literature, Social Media, PC, Mac, Editing, Brainstorm Facilitation, Blogging, Facebook, Donor Perfect
Education
Roosevelt University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, 3.8
Merrillville Senior High School 2006 — 2010
Academic Honors, 3.9
Illinois Environmental Council August 2014 - Present
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency November 2013 - July 2014
Openlands December 2012 - September 2013
WEACT for Environmental Justice April 2010 - April 2011
Nixon Peabody LLP September 2007 - September 2008
Nixon Peabody, LLP June 2006 - August 2006
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, Superfund Department May 2005 - August 2005
University of Massachusetts, Amherst June 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Endangered Species, Climate Change, Environmental Compliance, Energy, Legal Assistance, Policy Analysis, Environmental Consulting
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor, Environmental Law, Science and Policy Certificate; Environmental Law
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1999 — 2003
B.A, Legal Studies; Environmental Biology
Openlands September 2014 - Present
Appalachian Mountain Club May 2014 - August 2014
College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences Human Resources January 2011 - May 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2011 - October 2013
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Research, Customer Service, Teamwork, Event Planning, Public Speaking, English, Data Entry
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Forest Preserve District of Cook County May 2015 - Present
Green Pedals Gardening March 2013 - Present
West Cook Wild Ones March 2013 - Present
Green Community Connections June 2012 - Present
Openlands May 2008 - Present
Garfield Park Conservatory March 2005 - Present
Forest Preserve District of Cook County September 2009 - Present
Plants of Concern April 2012 - Present
Forest Preserves of Cook County - Dept. of Conservation & Experiential Programming September 2014 - March 2015
Taylor Made Landscape Design June 2011 - August 2013
Skills
Plant Identification, Ecological Restoration, Environmental Awareness, Research, Wetlands, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Endangered Species, Garden, Horticulture, Trees, Environmental Science, Landscaping, Landscape Design, Ecology, Gardening, Conservation Issues, Tree Planting, Environmental Education, Botany, Nonprofits, Natural Resource...
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2012
Masters, Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences
Harold Washington College 2005 — 2010
Associate in Applied Science, Horticulture
The Ohio State University 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Textiles & Clothing
McMaster-Carr June 2015 - Present
Corporate Business Cards July 2010 - June 2015
Corporate Business Cards September 1999 - July 2010
Openlands May 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Microsoft Office, Offset Printing, Digital Printing, Brochures, Budgets, Cost Benefit, Labels, Forecasting, Adobe Acrobat, Die Cutting, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Income Statement, Adobe Creative Suite, Postcards, Pre-press, Envelopes, Inventory Management, Annual Reports, Print On Demand, Cross-functional Team..., Outlook, Business Cards, Small Business, Booklets, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Trade Shows, Email Marketing, Manufacturing, Variable Data Printing, New Business Development, QuarkXPress, Retail, Accounting, Awesomeness, Banners, Mac, Access, Account Management, Sales, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, SAP, Analysis, Letterhead, Print Management, Advertising, Inventory Control
Education
Illinois State University 1996 — 1999
Bachelors of Science, Environmental Health
Triton College 1994 — 1996
Biology, General
East Leyden High School 1990 — 1994
High School Diploma
Spirit Cultural Exchange August 2015 - Present
Illinois House of Representatives December 2012 - Present
Openlands September 2012 - December 2012
Illinois Pollution Control Board September 2012 - December 2012
Atom Law Group, LLC January 2012 - May 2012
Chicago Park District August 2011 - April 2012
Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC May 2011 - August 2011
US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 January 2011 - May 2011
Chicago Legal Clinic August 2010 - December 2010
United States District Court August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Hearings, Legislation
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, cum laude, Certificate in Environmental and Energy Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2005 — 2009
B.S., Biology, English (with Distinction)
DSC Logistics January 2012 - Present
Metropolitan Planning Council May 2006 - August 2011
Openlands March 2000 - August 2005
Chicago Association of Neighborhood Development Organizations 1997 - 2000
Arthur Andersen 1994 - 1997
Skills
New Business Development, Client Relationship..., Transportation Policy, Fundraising, Management Consulting, Transportation, Sustainability, Public Policy, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Program Management, Strategy, CRM
Education
University of Chicago 1992 — 1994
M.A., Public Policy
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1988 — 1992
B.A., English
Benedictine University 2011 — 2012
MBA certificate in Operations and Logistics Management
Pav YMCA August 2015 - Present
Chase Digital Solutions March 2015 - Present
Literacy Volunteers of Western Cook County 2013 - Present
Berwyn Public Library December 2009 - Present
Openlands April 2014 - September 2014
Lyons Township High School February 2009 - July 2012
Hinsdale Public Library June 2008 - June 2010
Brookfield Public Library July 2008 - August 2009
Lyons Public Library November 2007 - April 2008
Assessment Evaluation May 2005 - December 2005
Education
OSTraining 2014 — 2015
Continuing Education, Website Development
Donors Forum 2010 — 2014
Continuing Education, Resource Development
Hamline University 2009 — 2010
Continuing Education, Teaching Adult ESL
Morton College 2007 — 2008
Continuing Education, Spanish
Gannon University 1997 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts in English, Professional Communications
Corry Area High School 1993 — 1997
Gannon University
Regional Summer School of Excellence in Environmental Science
Lycoming College
Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week
Huff & Huff Inc. a subsidiary of GZA June 2008 - Present
Openlands 2008 - 2011
Shedd Aquarium 1995 - 2008
Skills
Mussel..., Fish, Aquatic Ecology, Endangered Species, Water Quality, Environmental Education, Habitat Restoration, NEPA, Environmental Impact..., Natural Resource..., Wetlands, Sustainability, Life Sciences, Ecology, Conservation Issues
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1966 — 1971
Bachelor's degree, Biology
Rotary International September 2014 - Present
Rotary International July 2013 - September 2014
Openlands January 2013 - June 2013
The Law Offices of Robert D. Ahlgren and Associates, P.C. July 2010 - May 2012
Centro Romero January 2010 - May 2010
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs August 2009 - December 2009
Immanuel Lutheran Church September 2006 - December 2009
Boutwells Landing Senior Living Center August 2004 - December 2009
Parish of San Lucas Toliman May 2008 - June 2008
Loyola University Chicago September 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Research, Program Development, Donor Perfect, Raiser's Edge, HighRoad Solution, Constant Contact, Customer Service
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2006 — 2010
Bachelors of Arts
Universidad Iberoamericana - Puebla, Mexico 2009 — 2009
Study Abroad Program
John Felice Rome Center - Rome, Italy 2008 — 2008
Study Abroad Program
Openlands December 2014 - Present
Pantheon Student Solutions November 2012 - November 2014
Sugar Fixe LLC April 2011 - November 2012
Professional Musician 2004 - 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Student Loans, Teaching, Music, Research, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Retail, Email Newsletter Design, Email Management, Email Marketing Software, Social Media, Social Media..., Microsoft Office, Constant Contact, HootSuite, Sales, Facebook, Online Marketing, Editing, Marketing, Event Planning, Nonprofits
Education
Louisiana State University 2007 — 2009
M.M., Music
DePaul University 2004 — 2007
B.M., Music
Openlands September 2006 - Present
Cook County State's Attorney's Office June 2005 - August 2006
Cook County State's Attorney's Office June 2003 - June 2006
Illinois Pollution Control Board June 2000 - June 2002
Office of the Illinois Attorney General August 1999 - June 2000
Office of the Illinois Attorney General February 1999 - August 1999
Office of the Illinois Attorney General December 1996 - February 1999
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Policy, NEPA, Water Quality, Natural Resources, Environmental Law, Conservation Issues, Nonprofits, Sustainability, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Litigation, Stormwater, Editing, Research, Volunteer Management, Government, Community Outreach, Environmental Policy, Public Speaking
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1993 — 1996
JD, Environmental Certificate
Washington University in St. Louis 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature
Openlands November 2014 - Present
Openlands June 2012 - November 2014
Marwen August 2008 - June 2012
Goodman Theatre July 2006 - August 2008
Thresholds January 2005 - July 2006
American Mathematical Society September 2002 - August 2004
Skills
Press Releases, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Copywriting, Web Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Communications Planning, Marketing Budget, Printed Matter, Fundraising, Web Content, Multimedia, Publications
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1996 — 2002
BA, Humanities: Art History, English, History
Openlands February 1995 - Present
People for Puget Sound September 1993 - January 1995
Lake Michigan Federation April 1987 - August 1993
Skills
Grant Writing, Program Development, Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Sustainability Strategy, Public Speaking, Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Problem Solving, Community Relationships
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1965 — 1966
Course work for M.S., Journalism/Spanish
Arkansas State University 1961 — 1965
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Chicagoline Sightseeing August 2013 - Present
Openlands May 2013 - August 2013
Shoreline Sightseeing May 2009 - August 2013
Loyola University Chicago August 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Research, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Planning, Customer Service, Marine Operations, Sales, Customer Engagement, Customer Service..., Microsoft Word
Education
Kungsholmens Gymnasium 2008 — 2012
International Baccalaureate
Loyola University of Chicago 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies
Terra Foundation for American Art February 2012 - Present
The Content Corral March 2007 - Present
Openlands March 2008 - September 2011
After School Matters January 2006 - March 2007
Mayor's Office of Workforce Development April 2001 - June 2005
Art Institute of Chicago January 2000 - April 2001
Refco Group, Ltd. 1998 - 1999
Skills
Social Media, Writing News Releases, Facebook, Content Strategy, Content Management, Public Relations, Media Relations, Pitching Stories, Talking Points, Fact Sheets, Backgrounders, Speech Writing, Messaging, Writing, Editing, Cause Marketing, Publicity, Storytelling, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Publications, Newsletters, Broadcast, Creative Writing, Interviews, Radio, Grants, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Nonprofits, Audience Analysis, Journalism, Marketing Strategy, Content Development, News Writing, Feature Articles, Internal Communications, Communications Planning, Web Content Management, Editorial, LinkedIn, Twitter, Content Creation, Writing For The Web, Google Analytics, Key Messaging, Non-profit Experience, Grassroots Advocacy
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1998 — 2000
Art History, Theory & Criticism
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1995 — 1997
Saint John's University 1986 — 1991
BA, Political Science
Benet Academy 1982 — 1986
Northwest Landscape Services June 2015 - Present
Davey Resource Group March 2014 - June 2015
The Care of Trees June 2013 - February 2014
Starbucks September 2012 - June 2013
Starbucks September 2011 - June 2013
Openlands September 2010 - July 2011
The Morton Arboretum September 2010 - June 2011
The Morton Arboretum May 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Sustainability, Landscape Design, GIS, Research, Environmental Education, Trees, Urban Forestry, Utility Systems, Electric Utility, Hand Drafting, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Tree & Shrub Care, GIS systems, Tree Identification, Tree Planting, SketchUp, Specialty Coffee, Biodiesel, Mac OS X, Adult Education, Tree Climbing
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2006 — 2009
BA, Environmental Studies
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) June 2015 - Present
Openlands May 2015 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden January 2013 - January 2015
Chicago Botanic Garden April 2012 - November 2012
Finch's Beer Company February 2012 - April 2012
Bellwood Farm August 2010 - November 2011
Dalton School February 2010 - June 2010
Serious Eats January 2010 - June 2010
Red Jacket Orchards May 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Urban Planning, Community Development, Youth Development, Urban Agriculture, Environmental Education, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Farms, Nonprofits, Editing, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Project Planning, Wine, Brewing, Garden Design, Organic Gardening, Sustainable Gardening, Communication, Kale
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2014 — 2016
Master of Urban Planning and Policy, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Cornell University 2005 — 2009
BS, Communication and Media Studies
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 2010 — 2010
Certificate, Urban Garden Design
Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law October 2014 - Present
Peace Love & Oats August 2011 - Present
University of Chicago Booth School of Business February 2014 - September 2014
Cabrini Green Legal Aid April 2013 - March 2014
Girls on the Run-Chicago August 2012 - December 2012
US EPA, Region 5 Office of Regional Counsel May 2012 - August 2012
Openlands May 2011 - August 2011
Camp Kamaji May 2011 - August 2011
Schmutz & Schmutz June 2009 - June 2010
JoJo Boutique June 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Policy, Research, Legal Research, Nonprofits, Legal Writing, Social Media, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Writing, Social Networking
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2010 — 2013
J.D., Environmental Law
College of Charleston 2006 — 2010
B.S. Marine Biology, Marine Biology and Chemistry
Openlands September 2008 - Present
Isaacson Rosenbaum P.C. 2006 - 2008
Boulder County Parks and Open Space 2000 - 2006
Skills
Real Estate, Legal Research, Conservation Easements, Civil Litigation, Public Policy
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder
BA
University of Colorado at Boulder
JD
Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children May 2006 - Present
Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children November 2006 - April 2009
Openlands September 2006 - December 2006
Seven Generations Ahead February 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Community Outreach, Non-profits, Urban Planning, Program Development, Grant Writing, Grants, Nonprofits, Policy, Teaching, Fundraising, Community Development, Public Speaking, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Proposal Writing, Program Management
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2009 — 2012
Master's of Public Health, Community Health Sciences
University of Rochester 2000 — 2004
B.A., Anthropology
Openlands August 2004 - Present
Examiner.com 2008 - December 2011
Riverside Brookfield High School 2002 - 2004
City of Chicago, Department of Environment 2000 - 2002
Skills
Grant Writing, Program Development, Budgeting, Non-profits, Teaching, Community Outreach, Environmental Education, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Event Planning, Grants, Classroom, Public Relations, Program Management, Higher Education, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Editing, Volunteer Management, Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Curriculum Design, Research, Community Organizing, Workshop Facilitation, Environmental Issues, Community Gardens
Education
DePaul University 2003 — 2006
M. Ed., Curriculum and Instruction
Prescott College 1998 — 2000
BA, Environmental Education
elementary
High Bridge Social Enterprise Co./ OAI, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Green Plumb Garden Design June 1998 - Present
Land Conservancy of Will County December 2011 - June 2014
LaPorte County Natural Resource Conservation Service and SWCD December 2010 - December 2011
Chicago Gateway Green 2007 - 2010
Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center 2003 - 2004
Openlands 1999 - 2002
Chicago Botanic Garden 1996 - 1999
Skills
Landscape Design, Garden, Ecological Restoration, Horticulture, Sustainability, Landscaping, Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Community Outreach, Natural Resource..., Garden Design, Natural Resources, Conservation Issues, Water Quality, Submittals, Landscape Maintenance, Restoration, Green Building, Site Planning, Sustainable Design
Education
Conway School of Landscape Design 1995 — 1996
MLD, Ecological Landscape Design and Planning
University of Vermont 1984 — 1988
BA, Political Science and Environmental Studies
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus July 2012 - Present
America in Bloom December 2012 - Present
Illinois Emerald Ash Borer Wood Utilization Team July 2006 - Present
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden October 2011 - June 2012
The Morton Arboretum November 2002 - September 2011
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management August 1996 - October 2002
The Nature Conservancy June 1995 - November 1995
City of Chicago August 1989 - November 1993
Openlands May 1987 - August 1989
Hendricksen, The Care of Trees 1985 - 1987
Skills
Trees, Sustainability, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Awareness, Parks, Environmental Education, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Urban Forestry, Natural Resource..., Environmental Policy, Tree Planting, Grants, Non-profits, Landscaping, Urban Planning, Environmental Issues, Grant Writing, Policy, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Strategic Planning, Forestry, Government, Conservation Issues, Fundraising, Public Policy, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Land Use Planning, Community Development, Plant Identification, Team Building, Environmental Advocacy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Program Development, Forest Products, Strategic Thinking, Editing, Program Management, Ecosystem Services, Research, Grant Administration, Local Government, Government Affairs, Federal Grants..., Government Relations
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1984
BS, Forestry
Openlands February 2012 - Present
Strategic Management Society 2011 - 2012
United Nations June 2010 - December 2010
Asylum Access November 2007 - September 2009
Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Proposal Writing, Community Outreach, Research, Public Speaking, Editing, Grant Writing, Event Management, Community Development, Nonprofits, Humanitarian, Grants, Program Development, International..., Human Rights, NGOs, International Relations, Annual Giving
Education
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen 2010 — 2011
M.A., Comprehensive Security
University College Dublin 2009 — 2010
M.Sc, Humanitarian Action
University of North Carolina at Asheville 2003 — 2007
B.A., Philosophy
Transportation Solutions January 2015 - June 2015
Mile High Connects January 2015 - June 2015
Openlands June 2014 - January 2015
Active Transportation Alliance July 2014 - October 2014
Uncommon LLC October 2011 - May 2014
Center for Neighborhood Technology September 2010 - February 2011
Missouri Partnership January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Social Media, Research, Training, Fundraising, Leadership, Blogging, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Sustainability, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Business Development
Education
University of Colorado Denver 2015 — 2017
Master of Urban and Regional Planning Candidate, College of Architecture and Planning
Saint Louis University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Double major: Environmental Studies and French
Friends of the Chicago River March 2015 - Present
33 Realty February 2014 - Present
Openlands December 2014 - March 2015
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute September 2008 - March 2015
Openlands September 2014 - December 2014
Greening Australia April 2012 - November 2012
Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Port Lincoln, SA March 2012 - May 2012
Park Ridge Center for Plastic Surgery December 2006 - February 2011
Skills
Conservation Issues, Customer Service, Ecology, Data Collection, Office Management, Event Planning, Employee Training, Ecological Restoration, Wildlife Conservation, Data Analysis, Environmental Education, Data Entry, Environmental Science, Budget Management, Biota Identification, Biological Monitoring, Trapping, GPS navigation, GIS, Pest Control, Wildlife Management, Biology, Scientific Writing, Biodiversity, Leadership, Sales, Real Estate, Nonprofits
Education
James Cook University 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Ecology and Conservation
DePaul University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biological Sciences
Openlands May 2005 - Present
McHenry County Defenders September 1999 - May 2005
Home of the Sparrow 1998 - 1999
Parenthesis 1994 - 1998
Independent Fund Development Consultant 1992 - 1994
Sarah's Inn 1991 - 1992
Lone Tree Area Girl Scout Council 1989 - 1991
Illinois Prairie Girl Scout Council May 1986 - 1989
Skills
Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Public Policy, Fundraising, Public Relations, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Sustainability, Grassroots Organizing, Environmental Policy, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Policy, Public Speaking, Grants, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Editing, Community Development, Government, Environmental Awareness, Event Planning, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Strategic Communications, Media Relations
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1983 — 1985
MBA, Marketing
Oberlin College 1979 — 1983
BA, Government and German Studies
Openlands May 2014 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Project Management, Leadership
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2015 — 2019
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Wilmette Public Schools 2007 - Present
Openlands 2006 - 2008
The Hadley School for the Blind 1999 - 2006
The Financial Relations Board 1988 - 1998
SFN Companies 1980 - 1988
Skills
Editing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Proofreading, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach, Nonprofits
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1978 — 1980
MS, Industrial Relations
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1974 — 1978
BA, Psychology
Chicago Architecture Foundation December 2011 - May 2015
Metropolitan Planning Council February 2009 - November 2011
Openlands June 2008 - August 2009
The Tercet Group LLC October 1999 - June 2008
Skills
Nonprofits, Event Planning, Fundraising, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Communications, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Community Development, Social Media, Marketing, Grants, Editing, Corporate Relations, Sponsorship Program..., Public Relations, Philanthropy
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1988 — 1992
B.S., Communications
Mountain Roots Food Project April 2013 - April 2014
Openlands September 2012 - December 2012
IWU Social Science Research Lab August 2011 - May 2012
Illinois Stewardship Alliance January 2012 - April 2012
State Farm Insurance May 2011 - August 2011
marcfirst May 2011 - August 2011
Illinois Wesleyan University Financial Aid Office October 2008 - December 2010
Council on American-Islamic Relations June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Public Policy, Editing, SPSS, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Word, Advocacy, Quantitative Research, Microsoft Excel, Grant Writing
Education
Northeastern University 2014 — 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Sociology
Illinois Wesleyan University 2008 — 2012
BA, Political Science, 4.0/4.0 GPA
Umbra Institute 2011 — 2011
Northwestern University September 2015 - Present
Openlands October 2011 - July 2015
Openlands August 2005 - October 2011
Openlands May 2002 - July 2005
University Circle Inc. October 2000 - March 2002
Skills
Fundraising, Annual Giving, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Capital Campaigns, Philanthropy, Stewardship, Board Development, Volunteer Management, Sponsorship, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Special Events, Major Gifts, Nonprofit Management, Board Relations, Corporate Relations, Direct Mail, Planned Giving, Strategic Communications, Donor Engagement, Donor Recognition, Donor Management, Donor Research, Major Donor Cultivation
Education
Northwestern University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism
North Park University 2006 — 2007
Certificate in Nonprofit Finance, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Openlands January 2013 - Present
MillionTreesNYC Training Program & GreenApple Corps at City of NY Parks and Recreation January 2008 - Present
Natural Resources Group at City of NY Parks and Recreation September 2006 - January 2008
True Green Investments December 2006 - August 2007
Urban Academy for Environmental Discovery, El Valor (Non-Profit) August 2005 - June 2006
Highland Park Public Works May 2005 - September 2005
Peace Corps May 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Proficient in ArcGIS, Trimble GPS systems, Microsoft Access and..., fluent in Spanish, ArcGIS, Certified Arborist, Certified Pesticide..., Ecology, Environmental Education, Ecological Restoration, Community Outreach, Field Work, Forestry, Environmental Awareness, Grant Writing, Research, Wetlands, Environmental Policy, Policy, Public Speaking, Sustainability
Education
Michigan Technological University 2001 — 2005
MS, Forestry and Environmental Science
University of Illinois at Chicago 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Physical and Biological Anthropology
NJ Transit June 2015 - Present
AECOM July 2008 - June 2015
NJ Transit August 2003 - June 2008
Voorhees Transportation Center 2001 - 2003
Openlands 1999 - 2000
Skills
Transportation Planning, GIS, Transit-oriented..., Public Transport, Urban Planning, Road Traffic, ArcGIS, Land Use Planning, Transport Modelling, Land Use, Light Rail, Transportation, Rail, Government, Zoning, Data Analysis, Project Planning, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Access
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 2001 — 2003
MCRP, Transportation Planning
The University of Chicago 1997 — 2001
BA, Geography
Openlands April 2013 - Present
Independent Consultant 1992 - Present
Independent Artist 1988 - Present
Skills
Program Development -..., Planning, Community Building, Curriculum Development, Curating, Program Development, Arts, Teaching, Project Planning, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Fundraising, Program Management, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Grants, Non-profits, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Editing, Policy, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Staff Development, Proposal Writing, Museums, Workshop Facilitation, Non-profit..., Art, Public Speaking, Art Education, Community Organizing, Board Development, Newsletters
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2002 — 2005
MA, Inter Disciplinary Arts
Trinity Christian College 1988 — 1992
BA, Fine Arts
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School 1984 — 1988
General, Cross Cultural Overstanding and Identity Negotiation
Terracom Public Relations November 1990 - Present
Openlands April 1988 - November 1990
American Nurseryman Magazine February 1986 - April 1988
Skills
Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Content Development, Publicity, Award Submissions, Sustainability, Conservation Issues, Environmental Issues, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Corporate Social..., Research, Strategy, Project Planning, Historic Preservation, Environmental Awareness, Nonprofits
Education
The University of Chicago
Certificate, Integrated Marketing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Landscape Architecture, Regional Planning
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Music, Piano
Accidental Shakespeare Theatre Co. March 2010 - Present
Actress September 2001 - Present
About Face Theatre Company August 2013 - December 2013
Openlands September 2004 - February 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Theatre, Acting, Arts Administration, Editing, Film, Training, Festivals, Performing Arts, Stage, Plays, Shakespeare, Drama, Musical Theatre, Theatrical Production, Voice Acting, Stage Management, Playwriting, Directing, Improvisation, Dance, Voice Over, Dialects, Comedy, Stage Combat, Entertainment
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theater
The National Fund for the US Botanic Garden August 2013 - Present
Casey Trees January 2013 - Present
Openlands July 2011 - March 2012
Casey Trees September 2009 - April 2011
TreePeople July 2007 - April 2009
CLARE Foundation January 2006 - June 2007
The American Heart Association February 2003 - April 2005
L. Lee Stryker Center June 2000 - June 2001
Kalamazoo Small Business Development Center September 1999 - June 2000
Education
Kalamazoo College 1996 — 2000
Division of Ecological Restoration, Dept. of Fish & Game July 2013 - Present
Nonprofit Quarterly September 2012 - September 2013
The Esplanade Association July 2010 - June 2012
Openlands March 2006 - May 2009
Northwestern University November 2004 - March 2006
John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University February 2000 - June 2004
Community Resources for Justice September 1998 - February 2000
Skills
Grant Writing, Fundraising, Non-profits, Event Planning, Writing, Annual Giving, Database Management, Editing, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Community Outreach, Program Management, Philanthropy, Volunteer Management, Stewardship, Grants, Nonprofits
Education
Stonehill College 1994 — 1998
Freeman Kevenides Law Firm June 2012 - Present
Friends of the Major Taylor Trail January 2009 - Present
Openlands September 2008 - Present
Chicago Cycling Club January 2006 - Present
Active Transportation Alliance January 2000 - Present
FVLD February 2000 - June 2009
Dennis Lampert Designs February 1999 - February 2000
Wordspeed March 1997 - February 1999
McDonough & Lindh January 1989 - February 1997
Yakovakis, McDonough & Lindh October 1987 - December 1988
Skills
Community Outreach, Editing, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Media, Research, Fundraising, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Grant Writing
Education
New Hampshire Institute of Arts
Certificate, Photography
Northwestern University 1980 — 1984
B.A., Russian language and literature, German, computer programming
University of Illinois at Chicago
Certificate, Non-profit management
ETHS
Pennsylvania State University University
Russian technical translation and German business communication
City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development 2005 - Present
City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development 1999 - 2005
NeighborSpace October 1996 - August 1999
Kathleen E Dickhut 1994 - 1996
Openlands 1986 - 1994
Chicago Park District 1990 - 1993
Skills
Sustainable Development, Fundraising, Open Space, Legislation, Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Urban, Sustainability, Public Speaking, Local Government, Management, Open Space Planning, Legislative Relations, Program Management, Real Estate, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Land Conservation, Leadership, Land Use, Grants, Research, Land Use Planning, Program Development, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Government, Economic Development, Litigation, Community Organizing, Policy, Project Planning, Public/private..., Transportation Planning, Project Management, Volunteer Management, Public Administration
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1981 — 1985
MSLA, Human Behavior & Perception of the Landscape
St. Norbert College 1977 — 1980
BA, Psychology & Anthropology
Openlands February 2015 - Present
Chicago Botanic Gardens January 2014 - Present
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services KoenigRubloff October 1993 - Present
Young At Heart Pet Rescue 2005 - 2013
Lake Forest Open Lands May 2003 - September 2012
Skills
Condos, Dogs, Single Family Homes, Real Estate, Blogging, Pets, Sales, Selling, Listings, Seniors, Townhomes, ABR, Real Estate Transactions, Residential Homes, Referrals, Sellers, Buyer Representation, First Time Home Buyers
Education
Cornell University
B.S, Geology
University of Michigan
M.S., geology/Great Lakes studies
Energy Foundation February 2014 - Present
Openlands October 2009 - January 2014
Dan Hynes’ Gubernatorial Campaign August 2009 - February 2010
Boston College June 2008 - September 2008
District of Massachusetts: United States District Court June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Policy, Research, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Public Speaking
Education
Northwestern University 2012 — 2014
Masters of Arts in Public Policy & Administration
Boston College 2005 — 2009
B.A., Honors Program, International Relations and Affairs
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 2008 — 2008
Coursework, International Studies
Openlands
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Water Quality, Sustainability, Wetlands, Natural Resource..., Environmental Policy, Ecology, Community Outreach, Environmental Science, Environmental Education, GIS, Ecological Restoration, Public Speaking, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Planning, Public Policy, Endangered Species, Conservation Issues, Land Use Planning, Non-profits, Water Resources, Environmental Consulting, Policy
Education
University of Notre Dame
Flower Power Gardens 2002 - Present
Openlands 2006 - 2012
Common Threads March 2005 - November 2005
Education
Miami University 1984 — 1988
BS, BA;, Marketing, German, Statistics
Universitat Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany 1990 — 1991
Justus- Liebig Universitat, Giessen, Germany 1986 — 1987
Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation, National Park Service January 2012 - June 2012
Highstead September 2011 - January 2012
Metropolitan Planning Council June 2010 - August 2010
Openlands June 2010 - August 2010
Regional Plan Association January 2010 - May 2010
Metropolitan Nashville Planning Department May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Urban Design, Graphic Design, Sustainable Design, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Design Research, Architectural Design, Site Planning, Land Use Planning, Comprehensive Planning, Landscape Design
Education
Ball State University 2006 — 2011
BLA, Landscape Architecture
New York University 2010 — 2010
Literature, Policy, and Urbanism
Openlands June 2011 - Present
Skills
Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Curriculum Design, Teaching, Staff Development
Education
University of Illinois 1993 — 1997
B.S. Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Openlands September 2010 - Present
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation April 2003 - Present
Strategic Learning Initiatives March 2000 - September 2010
DS and Associates March 2000 - September 2010
Skills
Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Managerial Finance, QuickBooks, Grants
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1994 — 1996
Master of Arts (M.A.), History
Illinois State University 1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
University of St. Francis 1980 — 1982
Accounting