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Sonoran Institute Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Alena Fast Alena Fast Tucson, Arizona Details
Alena Fast's Sonoran Institute Experience October 2011 - Present
Job Professional at Sonoran Institute and Graduate Planning Student at University of Arizona
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
The Planning Center, Arizona  May 2015 - Present
Sonoran Institute   October 2011 - Present

Skills
Fundraising, Event Planning, Event Management, Board Relations, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Urban Planning, GIS, Public Speaking

Education
University of Arizona   2014 — 2016
Master's degree, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

Guilford College   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Christopher Damien Christopher Damien San Francisco, California Details
Christopher Damien's Sonoran Institute Experience June 2014 - July 2014
Job Cultural Systems Analyst at MKThink
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
MKThink  September 2012 - Present
Sonoran Institute   June 2014 - July 2014
Zoo Labs   April 2014 - May 2014

Skills
Music Production, New Media, Digital Media, Video Production, Design Research, Sustainable Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Submittals, Photoshop, InDesign, Sustainability

Education
Boston University   2010 — 2012
Master's Degree

University of California, Berkeley   2007 — 2009
BS, English Language and Literature, General

Dave Richins Dave Richins Mesa, Arizona Details
Dave Richins's Sonoran Institute Experience May 2008 - October 2013
Job Government and Community Affairs, Resolution Copper; City Council Member at City of Mesa
Industry Mining & Metals
Experience
Resolution Copper  October 2013 - Present
City of Mesa  June 2008 - Present
Sonoran Institute   May 2008 - October 2013
West Mesa CDC   April 2004 - May 2008

Skills
Community Outreach, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Community Development, Fundraising, Sustainability, Program Development, Environmental Education, Natural Resources, Grants, Public Speaking, Ecological Restoration, Public Policy, Program Budgeting, Government, Strategic Planning, Economic Development, Budgets, Coalitions, Community Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Policy, Land Use, Land Use Planning, Leadership, Leadership Development, Legislative Relations, Local Government, Media Relations, Municipalities, Nonprofits, Organizational..., Philanthropy, Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Politics, Program Evaluation, Program Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Proposal Writing, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Urban Planning, Zoning

Education
American River College

Prescott College
BA, Sustainable Community Development

Wolters Elementary

Erin Goodman Erin Goodman Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Erin Goodman's Sonoran Institute Experience 2001 - 2006
Job Program Associate at Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust  January 2014 - Present
Save the Family Foundation of Arizona  October 2011 - Present
Save the Family Foundation of Arizona  January 2010 - October 2011
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona  April 2006 - November 2009
Sonoran Institute   2001 - 2006

Skills
Nonprofits, Event Management, Non-profits, Leadership, Grant Writing, Non-profit..., Project Management, Philanthropy, General Operations, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Board Development, Program Development, Grants, Annual Giving, Community Outreach, Volunteer Recruiting, Stewardship, Community Development, Development Operations

Education
Arizona State University   1993 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Amber Bagherian Amber Bagherian Kansas City, Missouri Details
Amber Bagherian's Sonoran Institute Experience January 2005 - May 2005
Job Yoga Instructor at Boulevard Yoga
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Boulevard Yoga   January 2014 - Present
Children's Mercy Hospital  January 2012 - Present
Penn State University  August 2006 - May 2008
Madison Valley Ranchlands Group   May 2005 - August 2005
Sonoran Institute   January 2005 - May 2005
Advance By Choice   August 2003 - May 2005
Montana State University  August 2002 - May 2005
Letra Hispánica   July 2004 - July 2004

Skills
Research, Statistics, GIS, Teaching, Editing

Education
Penn State University   2006 — 2008
MS, Geography

Montana State University-Bozeman   2002 — 2005
BS, Earth Science, 3.97

Yujian Wang Yujian Wang Bozeman, Montana Details
Yujian Wang's Sonoran Institute Experience July 2012 - January 2013
Job Higher Education Professional
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Montana State University, Office of International Programs   September 2014 - May 2015
Chengdu Institute of Planning and Design   November 2013 - February 2014
Sonoran Institute   July 2012 - January 2013
Montana State University  2009 - 2011

Skills
GIS, Spatial Analysis, Geography, GIS Application, Remote Sensing, Microsoft Office, Teaching, ArcGIS, Cartography, ENVI, ArcMap, GPS, Spatial Databases, Field Work, ERDAS Imagine, Web Mapping, Data Collection, Conservation Issues, Geographic Information..., Communication Skills, Urban Planning, Ecology, ArcCatalog, ArcGIS Server, Environmental Science, ArcView, Hydrology, Database Admin, Statistics, Google Earth, Geomatics, ESRI, TEFL certificate...

Education
Montana State University-Bozeman   2008 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Urban Geography

Chengdu University of Information and Technology   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), GIS

Katie Meikeljohn Katie Meikeljohn Helmville, Montana Details
Katie Meikeljohn's Sonoran Institute Experience July 2011 - August 2013
Job Independent Consultant with 20/20 Consulting and Ranch Advisory Partners
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
LongView LLC (coming soon!)   September 2014 - Present
Sonoran Institute   July 2011 - August 2013
American Wildlands  September 2009 - February 2011

Skills
Workshop Facilitation, Team Building..., Rangeland Health, Ecology, Writing/Editing, Grant Writing, Environmental Policy, Nonprofits, Environmental Education, Community Outreach, Natural Resource..., Fundraising, Sustainability, Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness, Grants

Education
Columbia University   2005 — 2007
Master's degree, Conservation Biology

Skidmore College   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Judy Crawford Judy Crawford Scottsdale, Arizona Details
Judy Crawford's Sonoran Institute Experience January 2009 - July 2010
Job President at Crawford Communicates
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Crawford Communicates   July 2014 - Present
Arizona State University  January 2013 - June 2014
Eight, Arizona PBS (KAET-TV)   September 2011 - December 2012
Crawford Communicates   July 2010 - October 2011
Sonoran Institute   January 2009 - July 2010
The Nature Conservancy  August 2004 - June 2007
Crawford Communicates   October 1996 - November 2003
Ramada International Hotels & Resorts   July 1987 - November 1991

Skills
Press Releases, Advertising, Public Relations, Media Relations, Facebook, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Crisis Communications, Editing, Corporate Communications, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Marketing, Management, Storytelling, Fundraising, Publicity, Public Speaking, Copy Editing, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Copywriting, Editorial, Magazines

Education
Arizona State University
M.M.C., Mass Communications

Miami University
American Studies

University of Wyoming
B.A., Journalism

Justin (Zhipeng) Li Justin (Zhipeng) Li Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Justin (Zhipeng) Li's Sonoran Institute Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Plant Financial Leadership Program at GE Healthcare
Industry Accounting
Experience
GE Healthcare  January 2014 - Present
Virginia Mason Medical Center  August 2013 - December 2013
The University of Arizona  October 2012 - May 2013
Eller College of Management Economic Development Consulting Program   August 2012 - December 2012
Sonoran Institute   May 2011 - August 2011
Agility Logistics  July 2007 - March 2009

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Acess, Oracle E-Business Suite, Essbase, SQL, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Microsoft Office, MS Project, QuickBooks, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Information Security, Data Analysis, Databases, Basics of Supply Chain..., Operations Management, International Logistics, International Business, Forecasting, Account Reconciliation

Education
University of Arizona   2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Accounting--Audit track with emphasis on information system, 3.6

University of Arizona   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting, 3.64

Randy Rasmussen Randy Rasmussen Corvallis, Oregon Area Details
Randy Rasmussen's Sonoran Institute Experience June 2003 - April 2004
Job Advisor for Public Lands & Recreation, Back Country Horsemen of America
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Back Country Horsemen of America   August 2012 - Present
Responsible Trails America   August 2010 - January 2014
Umpqua Watersheds   July 2011 - September 2012
American Hiking Society  January 2007 - October 2010
The Wilderness Society  March 2004 - December 2006
Sonoran Institute   June 2003 - April 2004
National Parks Conservation Association  September 1999 - June 2003
ENSR International  January 1995 - September 1999
US Forest Service  June 1994 - September 1994
Bureau of Land Management  June 1993 - September 1993

Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Environmental, Natural Resource..., Natural Resources, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issues, Climate Change, Land Use Planning, Environmental Awareness, Grants, Nonprofits, Capacity Building, Data Analysis, NEPA, Environmental Science, Management, Proposal Writing, Philanthropy, Environmental Impact..., Conservation Issues, Policy Analysis, Grassroots, Policy, Public Speaking, Public Policy

Education
Colorado State University   1993 — 1997
M.S., Natural Resources, Recreation & Tourism

University of California, Davis
B.S., Physical Geography

Alameda High School

Fernanda Barreyro-Falbo Fernanda Barreyro-Falbo Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Fernanda Barreyro-Falbo's Sonoran Institute Experience November 2008 - April 2011
Job Principal at Urbanlocity
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
Urbanlocity   January 2015 - Present
Future Forward Foundation   2015 - Present
Gould Evans  January 2015 - June 2015
Sonoran Institute   November 2008 - April 2011
City of Apache Junction  January 2008 - November 2008
West Mesa, Community Development Corporation   May 2007 - October 2007

Skills
Zoning, Urban Planning, Community Outreach, Urban Design, Comprehensive Planning, Policy, Project Planning, Land Use, Local Government, Collaboration, Community Development, GIS, Transit-oriented..., SketchUp, Site Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Economic Development, Transportation Planning, ArcGIS, Sustainability, Urban, InDesign, Artlantis, AutoCAD, Adobe CS 5.5, Hand Sketching, Physical Model, Design Charrettes, Sketching

Education
Arizona State University   2011 — 2014
Master of Architecture (MArch), Architecture

Arizona State University   2005 — 2008
Urban Planning, Architecture

Nina Trasoff Nina Trasoff Tucson, Arizona Area Details
Nina Trasoff's Sonoran Institute Experience February 2010 - February 2011
Job President at Nina Trasoff & Associates
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Nina Trasoff & Associates   January 1988 - Present
Arizona Connected Care / Innovative Practices   2012 - 2014
Sonoran Institute   February 2010 - February 2011
City of Tucson  December 2005 - December 2009
Arizona Health Sciences Center  June 1985 - December 1987
KGUN  1976 - 1985
Balanchine / McKayle / Jack Cole trained dancer   1967 - 1976

Skills
Non-profits, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Grants, Program Development, Event Planning, Public Relations, Media Relations, Editing, Newsletters, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Leadership Development, Event Management, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Politics, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Crisis Communications, Philanthropy, Social Media Marketing, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Policy, Annual Giving, Team Building, Political Campaigns, Government, Teaching, Policy Analysis, Speech Writing, Publicity, Legislative Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Coalitions, Proposal Writing, Political Consulting, Blogging, Community Organizing, Musical Theatre, Board Development, Theatre, Economic Development, Political Communication

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1964 — 1968
BA, Languages

Eastchester High School   1960 — 1964

Ian Dowdy, AICP Ian Dowdy, AICP Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Ian Dowdy, AICP's Sonoran Institute Experience November 2013 - Present
Job Integrating Conservation and Economic Prosperity
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Sonoran Institute   November 2013 - Present
Sonoran Institute   August 2013 - November 2013
Arizona Wilderness Coalition   September 2010 - August 2013
Planning Consultant  October 2008 - January 2013
Jacobs Engineering  2006 - 2009
Town of Buckeye  July 2004 - March 2006

Skills
Public Relations, Legislative Affairs, Urban Planning, Graphic Design, Public Outreach, Conservation Issues, Community Design, Professional Writing, Land Use, Entitlements, Transportation Planning, Sustainability, Municipalities, Public Policy, Policy, Land Use Planning, Fundraising, GIS, Comprehensive Planning, Urban Design, Site Plans, Community Development, Land Development, Environmental Planning, Urban, Nonprofits, Environmental Awareness, Regional Planning, Site Planning, Local Government, Project Planning, Leadership, Environmental Policy, Historic Preservation, Public Participation, Zoning, Economic Development, General Public, Landscape Architecture, Redevelopment, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Government, Sustainable Development

Education
Arizona State University   2006 — 2008
MBA, Business

Arizona State University   1999 — 2004
Planning, Urban Planning

Dan Hunting Dan Hunting Phoenix, Arizona Details
Dan Hunting's Sonoran Institute Experience January 2010 - June 2013
Job Senior Research Analyst at Morrison Institute for Public Policy
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Morrison Institute for Public Policy  July 2013 - Present
Sonoran Institute   January 2010 - June 2013
Joint Legislative Budget Committee, Arizona State Legislature   August 2009 - January 2010
Joint Legislative Budget Committee, Arizona State Legislature   March 2007 - August 2009
Morrison Institute for Public Policy, Arizona State University   April 2005 - December 2006
City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture   May 2004 - September 2004
Dan Hunting Photography   1987 - 2004

Skills
Policy Analysis, Land Use Planning, Economic Research, Statistical Modeling, GIS, Large-scale Data..., Writing, Presentations, SPSS, Workforce Development, Legislative Issues, Environmental Policy, Budgets, Public Policy, Economic Development, Policy, Qualitative Research, Legislative Research

Education
Arizona State University   2002 — 2006
Master of Public Administration, Public Policy Analysis

Arizona State University   2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Public Administration and Art History

Fatima Luna Fatima Luna Tucson, Arizona Area Details
Fatima Luna's Sonoran Institute Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Program Associate/Environmental Economist
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Sonoran Institute   September 2013 - Present
The University of Arizona  2010 - 2012

Skills
Stata, Statistics, Econometrics, Community Outreach, Qualitative Research, Student Affairs, Data Analysis, Grant Writing, University Teaching, Quantitative Research, SAS programming, SAS, Spanish, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, Research, Policy Analysis

Education
UC Berkeley   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Economics and Policy

Sloane Walbert Sloane Walbert Boulder, Colorado Details
Sloane Walbert's Sonoran Institute Experience July 2010 - December 2010
Job Planner I at City of Boulder
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
City of Boulder  November 2013 - Present
City of Boulder  July 2012 - November 2013
City of Cheyenne, Wyoming  January 2012 - July 2012
University of Colorado Denver  June 2010 - June 2011
Sonoran Institute   July 2010 - December 2010
Towers Perrin  November 2005 - August 2009

Skills
Community Development, ArcGIS, Economic Development, Grant Writing, Policy, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, GIS, Environmental Planning, Land Use, Comprehensive Planning, Grants, Environmental Awareness, Project Planning, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Analysis, Research, Zoning

Education
University of Colorado at Denver   2009 — 2011
MA, Urban and Regional Planning

University of Colorado Boulder   2000 — 2004
BA, Political Science, Anthropology

Don Chatfield, Ph.D. Don Chatfield, Ph.D. Sand Springs, Oklahoma Details
Don Chatfield, Ph.D.'s Sonoran Institute Experience August 2003 - July 2011
Job Executive Director at Osage Forest of Peace
Industry Religious Institutions
Experience
Osage Forest of Peace   April 2015 - Present
Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center   May 2012 - April 2015
Headspring Center   December 2007 - April 2015
Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center   August 2011 - May 2012
Sonoran Institute   August 2003 - July 2011
The Primavera Foundation  May 1999 - August 2003
Town of Oro Valley  May 1993 - May 1999
The Planning Center, Arizona  September 1988 - May 1993

Skills
Executive Coaching, Coaching, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Public Speaking, Hypnotherapy, Mental Health Counseling, Policy, Project Planning, Psychotherapy, Group Therapy, Community Development, Leadership, Program Development, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Training, Grant Writing, Fundraising

Education
UC Berkeley Extension   2012 — 2014
Professional Program, Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Grand Canyon University   2009 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Professional Counseling

Fielding Graduate University   1991 — 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Human and Organizational Systems

University of Arizona   1987 — 1989
Master of Science (M.S.), Urban Policy and Planning

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary   1978 — 1981
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Theology/Theological Studies

University of Oklahoma   1975 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General

Ponca City High School

Cameron Ellis Cameron Ellis Bozeman, Montana Details
Cameron Ellis's Sonoran Institute Experience February 2010 - Present
Job Owner at Groundtruth Geographics
Industry Media Production
Experience
Groundtruth Geographics   March 2013 - Present
Sonoran Institute   February 2010 - Present
Southwest Archaeological Consultants  January 2009 - January 2010
The Peregrine Fund  March 2003 - July 2006
Neotropical Raptor Network   March 2003 - July 2006
Smithsonian Institution  August 2001 - January 2002
Escuela Linguistica HispanoMaya   February 2001 - August 2001

Education
The University of New Mexico   2006 — 2008
MSc, Anthropology - Evolutionary Anthropology ·

2003 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES (UCLA)   1998 — 2002
BA, Political Science - International Relations ·

Bryson Kaulana Beirne Bryson Kaulana Beirne Vancouver, Washington Details
Bryson Kaulana Beirne's Sonoran Institute Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Account Executive at Fisher Investments
Industry Investment Management
Experience
Fisher Investments  July 2015 - Present
Pathways Financial Partners, Inc.   January 2015 - May 2015
The University of Arizona, Eller College of Management  August 2014 - May 2015
Sonoran Institute   January 2012 - May 2012
The University of Arizona  2007 - 2011
Pima County Office of Sustainability and Conservation   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Management, Nonprofits, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Event Planning, Finance, Portfolio Management, Option Pricing Models, Investments, FX Trading, Corporate Finance, Customer Service, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Money Guide Pro, E-money, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Modeling

Education
University of Arizona, Eller College of Management   2011 — 2015
Masters, Business Management, Finance

University of Arizona   2007 — 2010
B.S., Family Studies & Human Development

Mid-Pacific Institute   2004 — 2007
High School

Jeff Balmat Jeff Balmat United States Details
Jeff Balmat's Sonoran Institute Experience October 2004 - April 2006
Job Hydrologic Technician at U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Industry
Experience
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)   July 2010 - Present
National Park Service - Sierra Nevada Inventory & Monitoring Network   May 2010 - June 2010
National Park Service - Sonoran Desert Inventory & Monitoring Network   May 2006 - April 2010
Sonoran Institute   October 2004 - April 2006

Skills
Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, GIS, Research, Environmental Science, Data Collection, Geography, Water Quality, Remote Sensing, Field Work, Cartography, Environmental Awareness

Education
University of Arizona   2002 — 2004
MA, Geography

Victoria University of Wellington   2000 — 2000
coursework, Geography, Biology

Penn State University   1995 — 2000
BS, Geography

Emma Rocio Fajardo Emma Rocio Fajardo Tucson, Arizona Details
Emma Rocio Fajardo's Sonoran Institute Experience October 2013 - June 2014
Job MS Conservation Leadership candidate at Colorado State University
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Environmental Learning Center  August 2014 - Present
Sonoran Institute   October 2013 - June 2014
Saguaro National Park  2010 - 2013

Skills
ArcGIS, Sufer Software, Dendrochronology, Field Work, Sediment, Spanish, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Databases, Public Speaking, Presentations, Wildlife, Invasive Species

Education
Colorado State University   2014 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Conservation Leadership

University of Arizona   2009 — 2013
B.A. Geography, Environmental Geography

John Lavey John Lavey Bozeman, Montana Details
John Lavey's Sonoran Institute Experience February 2011 - Present
Job Land Use Planner at Sonoran Institute
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Sonoran Institute   February 2011 - Present
Ravalli County Planning Department   January 2006 - January 2011

Skills
Fundraising, Policy, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Research, Writing, Editing, Program Management, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Sustainability, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Team Building, Environmental, Program Development, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Project Planning, Community Outreach, Land Use Planning, Government, Grants, GIS, Community Development, ArcGIS, Water Quality, Policy Analysis, Land Use, Nonprofits, Environmental Awareness, Economic Development, Public Policy, Budgets

Education
Boise State University   2000 — 2006
BA, Environmental Studies

Clark Anderson Clark Anderson Grand Junction, Colorado Area Details
Clark Anderson's Sonoran Institute Experience November 2008 - Present
Job Director, Western Colorado Legacy Program at Sonoran Institute
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Sonoran Institute   November 2008 - Present
Local Government Commission  January 2005 - September 2008
Public Service Research Program at UC Davis   September 2002 - May 2003

Skills
Grant Writing, Community Development, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Economic Development, Land Use Planning, Water Resources, Public Speaking, Land Use, Zoning, Project Planning, Grants, Sustainability, Research, Public Relations, Government, Environmental Policy, Land Development, Urban Planning, Natural Resource..., Comprehensive Planning, Local Government, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Public Policy, Transportation Planning, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits

Education
Univesity of California Davis   2004 — 2006
Masters, Geography - Community Development and Resource Management

University of Colorado at Boulder   1997 — 2000
BA Environmental Biology

Katie Shields Katie Shields Vail, Arizona Details
Katie Shields's Sonoran Institute Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Chief Finance and Administrative Officer at Sonoran Institute
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Sonoran Institute   August 2012 - Present
Sonoran Institute   April 2011 - August 2012
Keegan, Linscott & Kenon, P.C.   June 2008 - February 2011
Huber, Ring, Helm & Co., P.C.   2006 - 2008
Kerber, Eck, & Braeckel LLP   June 2002 - December 2005

Skills
Accounting, Auditing, Communication, Staff Supervision, Financial Reporting, Budget Process, Operating Budgets, Financial Statements, Cash Flow Forecasting, Leadership, Board of Directors..., Board of Directors..., Non-profit Leadership, GAAP, General Ledger, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Finance, Nonprofits, Account Reconciliation, Financial Accounting, Managerial Finance, Management

Education
Millikin University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting

Barb Cestero Barb Cestero Bozeman, Montana Details
Barb Cestero's Sonoran Institute Experience 1998 - 2004
Job Facilitator, Trainer, Owner at Common Ground Solutions
Industry Alternative Dispute Resolution
Experience
Common Ground Solutions   April 2015 - Present
Greater Yellowstone Coalition  December 2004 - February 2015
Sonoran Institute   1998 - 2004
National Outdoor Leadership School  1989 - 1999

Skills
Faciliation, Community Organizing, Teaching, Public Speaking, Writing, Research, Program Management, Staff Supervision, Coaching Staff, non profits, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Training, Grant Writing, Board of Director..., Leadership Development, Natural Resource..., Public Lands, Wildlife Conservation, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Environmental Awareness, Public Policy, Fundraising, Conservation Issues, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Community Outreach

Education
The University of Montana   1994 — 1997
Masters of Science, Environmental Studies

Princeton University   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Religion

Angie Thaxton Angie Thaxton Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Details
Angie Thaxton's Sonoran Institute Experience July 2006 - April 2007
Job Family Services Director at Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity   December 2010 - Present
Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona (HFHCAZ)   April 2007 - September 2010
Sonoran Institute   July 2006 - April 2007
Child & Family Resources  July 2004 - July 2006
Canyon Ranch  April 2004 - July 2004
Habitat for Humanity of the West Valley   November 2001 - March 2004

Skills
Public Relations, Fundraising, Non-profits, Event Planning, Grants, Training, Event Management, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Editing, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing

Education
Arizona State University Lodestar Center   2010 — 2010
Certificate, Generation Next Leadership Academy II

Concordia College   1997 — 2001
B.A., Communications and Spanish

Universidad de Navarra   2000 — 2000
Diploma de Espanol como Lengua Extranjera, Spanish

Fridley High School   1993 — 1997
Diploma

Chamber Leadership Program

Chamber Leadership Program

Mikailah McKee Mikailah McKee United States Details
Mikailah McKee's Sonoran Institute Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Senior Project Analyst, Forestry at The Climate Trust
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
The Climate Trust  January 2015 - Present
The Sierra Institute for Community & Environment   July 2013 - December 2014
Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies  August 2011 - May 2013
Sonoran Institute   June 2012 - August 2012
Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative  May 2011 - August 2011
Bureau of Land Management  April 2008 - September 2009
US Forest Service  June 2006 - October 2007
Sutton Homebuilding   August 2005 - June 2006
Farm & Wilderness Foundation, Inc.   October 2003 - May 2005

Skills
Environmental Policy, Environmental Awareness, Field Work, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Education, Natural Resources, Ecological Restoration, Climate Change, Policy Analysis, Ecology, Conservation Issues, Natural Resource..., Grant Writing, Research, Land Use Planning, Environmental Issues, Ecosystem Services, Forest Management, Forestry, Wildlife, Sustainable Development

Education
Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies   2011 — 2013
Master of Forestry, Forest Management

Montana State University-Bozeman   2010 — 2011
Non-degree graduate, science/economics

Hobart and William Smith Colleges   1999 — 2003
BA, English, Public Policy, Political Science

The Lawrenceville School   1994 — 1999

Bridget Dobrowski Bridget Dobrowski Santa Barbara, California Area Details
Bridget Dobrowski's Sonoran Institute Experience June 2008 - September 2008
Job Program and Operations Manager at Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders   August 2009 - Present
UCSB Bren School of Environmental Science and Management   September 2007 - June 2009
Sonoran Institute   June 2008 - September 2008
Environmental Defense Center - Santa Barbara, CA   April 2008 - June 2008
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary  December 2004 - June 2007
UM Productions  May 2002 - December 2003

Skills
Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Awareness, Conservation Issues, Environmental Policy

Education
University of California, Santa Barbara   2007 — 2009
Environmental Science and Management, Environmental Science and Management with emphasis in Conservation Planning

University of Montana   2000 — 2003
BS, Forestry and Conservation

Laine Seaton, CFRE Laine Seaton, CFRE Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Laine Seaton, CFRE's Sonoran Institute Experience January 2008 - January 2009
Job Development Officer Child & Family Resources| Fundraising/Development/Marketing
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Child & Family Resources  May 2015 - Present
Seaton Communications   July 2014 - Present
Phoenix Rescue Mission  July 2013 - July 2014
Environmental Fund for Arizona   May 2009 - June 2013
Sonoran Institute   January 2008 - January 2009
Park&Co  October 2006 - October 2007
Valley of the Sun United Way  September 2005 - January 2006
Grizzard Communications Group  August 2002 - September 2005
GTS Graphics  June 1999 - November 2001
Sun Life Co.   January 1995 - April 1999

Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Project Management, Strategic Communications, Organizational..., Nonprofits, Strategic Partnerships, Team Building, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Board Development, Event Management, Community Engagement, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Corporate Social..., Community Outreach, Management, Sustainability, Leadership Development, Business Networking, Community Development, Business Development, Marketing Strategy

Education
San Francisco State University   1990 — 1993
B.A., French

Sorbonne University   1990 — 1990
Diplome de Francais, French

Keene State College - Keene, NH   1986 — 1988
French

Hanover High School - Hanover, NH   1982 — 1986

Josh Gage Josh Gage Bozeman, Montana Details
Josh Gage's Sonoran Institute Experience January 2008 - August 2009
Job Geo Developer Cartography GIS
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Gage Cartographics   January 2009 - Present
American Wildlands  August 2009 - February 2011
Sonoran Institute   January 2008 - August 2009
Visions Service Adventures  2005 - 2007

Skills
GIS, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, Spatial Analysis, Adobe Creative Suite, photoshop, Photography, Cartography, Photoshop, Conservation Issues, Spatial Databases, ArcMap, Natural Resources, Natural Resource..., ArcGIS

Education
Montana State University-Bozeman   2006 — 2008
MS, Earth Sciences - Geography

Montana State University-Bozeman   2000 — 2005
BS, Earth Sciences - Geography

Montana State University-Bozeman   2000 — 2005
BA, Modern Language - Spanish

Matthew Grabau Matthew Grabau Tucson, Arizona Area Details
Matthew Grabau's Sonoran Institute Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Restoration Scientist at Sonoran Institute
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Sonoran Institute   July 2015 - Present
GeoSystems Analysis, Inc.   October 2005 - Present
The University of Arizona  January 2005 - December 2005
The University of Arizona  January 2004 - December 2005
Harris Environmental Group   May 2002 - August 2003
SWCA Environmental Consultants  2001 - 2002
US Fish and Wildlife Service  May 2001 - August 2001

Skills
Ecological Restoration, Ecology, Agricultural Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Groundwater, Budgets, Water, Endangered Species, Proposal Writing, Environmental Awareness, Project Management, Restoration Ecology, Soil

Education
University of Arizona   2006 — 2009
PhD, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

University of Arizona   2003 — 2005
Master of Science (M.S.), Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

University of Arizona   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Wildlife, Watershed, and Rangeland Resources

John DiBari John DiBari Missoula, Montana Details
John DiBari's Sonoran Institute Experience November 2006 - January 2010
Job Managing partner, Soft Hit, LLC
Industry Sporting Goods
Experience
Soft Hit, LLC   August 2011 - Present
Ecologic  January 2010 - Present
Sonoran Institute   November 2006 - January 2010
Alaska Pacific University  2000 - 2002

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Small Business..., Marketing, Product Development, Importing, GIS, Spatial Analysis, Natural Resources, Conservation Issues, Research, Wildlife Ecology, Environmental Policy, Land Use, Baseball, Ecology, Sporting Goods, Natural Resource...

Education
University of Arizona
Ph.D., Landscape ecology & Spatial analysis

The University of Montana
MS, Environmental Studies

Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geography

Summer Waters Summer Waters Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Summer Waters's Sonoran Institute Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Director of Western Lands and Communities Program at Sonoran Institute
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Sonoran Institute   August 2014 - Present
The University of Arizona  November 2008 - August 2014
County of San Diego  April 2006 - October 2008
Bay County Florida   December 2003 - April 2006
City of Callaway  August 2002 - November 2003
Thorne Ecological Institute  March 2001 - April 2002
City of Boulder  May 2000 - December 2000
Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research  January 1998 - April 2000

Skills
Water Resources, Water, Watershed Management, Water Quality, Environmental Awareness, Community Outreach, Sustainability, Grant Writing, ArcGIS, Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Environmental Planning, Hydrology, GIS, Volunteer Management, Urban Planning, Public Speaking, Research, Environmental Science, Environmental Issues, Science, Water Management, NEPA, Environmental Education, Wetlands, Nonprofits, Proposal Writing, Natural Resources

Education
University of Colorado Boulder   1997 — 1999
MS, Civil Engineering-Environmental and Water Resources

University of South Florida   1991 — 1995
BS, Biology

Sarah Studd Sarah Studd Tucson, Arizona Details
Sarah Studd's Sonoran Institute Experience May 2004 - April 2007
Job Vegetation Ecologist at National Park Service
Industry Government Administration
Experience
National Park Service  April 2007 - Present
Sonoran Institute   May 2004 - April 2007

Skills
Inventory and monitoring, Vegetation mapping, Data Classification, GIS, Project Management, Scientific Writing, Plant Ecology, Terrestrial Ecology, Invasive Species

Education
University of Arizona   2010 — 2012
Graduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

University of Arizona   2008 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), Natural Resources Conservation and Research

St. John's College (NM)   1994 — 1998
Bachelor’s Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Jennifer A. Barefoot Jennifer A. Barefoot Scottsdale, Arizona Details
Jennifer A. Barefoot's Sonoran Institute Experience 2005 - 2007
Job Experienced, Collaborative Communications Strategist
Industry Real Estate
Experience
DMB Associates, Inc.   2007 - Present
Sonoran Institute   2005 - 2007
American Civil Liberties Union  2004 - 2004
Kaiser Family Foundation  2000 - 2003
New York University  1999 - 2000
Rodale  1996 - 1998

Skills
Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Leadership, Budgets, Program Management, Strategy, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Management, Research, Community Development, Policy, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Facebook, Internal Communications, Editing, Public Affairs, Message Development, Content Development, Communications Planning, Reputation Management, Brand Management, Communication Training, Corporate Social..., Digital Marketing, Community Engagement, Web Content, Copy Editing, Social Networking, Community Outreach

Education
New York University   1998 — 2000
MA, Public/Sexual Health Education

Ithaca College   1992 — 1996
BA, Broadcast Journalism

Stephen Handler Stephen Handler Houghton, Michigan Details
Stephen Handler's Sonoran Institute Experience June 2006 - October 2007
Job Climate Change Specialist at US Forest Service/ Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
US Forest Service  February 2011 - Present
ClearSky Climate Solutions   March 2008 - January 2011
Sonoran Institute   June 2006 - October 2007
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy  February 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Climate Change, Project Management

Education
University of Montana   2005 — 2007
MS, Resource Conservation

Gustavus Adolphus College   2000 — 2004
BS, Biology

Eric Gorsegner Eric Gorsegner Phoenix, Arizona Details
Eric Gorsegner's Sonoran Institute Experience January 2007 - July 2012
Job Front Range Public Policy & Community Affairs
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Front Range Public Policy & Community Affairs   October 2012 - Present
Sonoran Institute   January 2007 - July 2012
Arizona Corporation Commission  July 2006 - January 2007
Arizona Business & Education Coalition   July 2005 - July 2006
State of Arizona Citizen's Clean Elections Commission   September 2003 - July 2005
City of Phoenix - Mayor's Office   August 2000 - September 2003
SRP - Salt River Project   January 1992 - August 2000
City of Phoenix / SRP   September 1997 - February 1998
Phoenix Association of Realtors   September 1987 - February 1992
Arizona Department of Commerce  June 1985 - September 1987

Skills
Public Policy, Community Development, Economic Development, Community Outreach, Government, Public Relations, Grants, Proposal Writing, Policy Analysis, Land Use, Grant Writing, Conservation Issues, Coalitions, Environmental Policy, Politics, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Program Development, Media Relations, Political Campaigns, Intergovernmental..., Urban Planning, Natural Resources, Zoning, Program Management, Campaigns, Press Releases, Leadership, Community Engagement, Public Affairs, Strategy, Corporate Social..., Athletic Training, Renewable Energy Policy, Stewardship, Energy Industry, Environmental Consulting, Fundraising, Governmental Affairs, Public Administration, Project Planning, Philanthropy, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource..., Grassroots Organizing, Grassroots

Education
Arizona State University   2015 — 2016
Master of Legal Studies in Sustainability & Environment

Arizona Summit Law School   2014 — 2014
Legal Studies, General

ASU - Masters in Public Administration   1983 — 1985
Master's degree, Public Administration

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire   1974 — 1981
BA, Political Science / History

Marcia Moreno-Báez Marcia Moreno-Báez Exeter, New Hampshire Details
Marcia Moreno-Báez's Sonoran Institute Experience 2004 - 2005
Job Research Associate Gulf of California Marine Program; Adjunct Professor at the University of New England
Industry Research
Experience
Gulf of California Marine Program   June 2014 - Present
Scripps Institution of Oceanography  February 2011 - June 2014
The University of Arizona  2005 - 2010
Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum   2004 - 2005
Sonoran Institute   2004 - 2005
University of Arizona  2002 - 2003
University of Arizona  2002 - 2002

Skills
GIS, ArcGIS, Remote Sensing, Spatial Analysis, Natural Resource..., Cartography, Environmental Science, Field Work, Sustainability, ERDAS Imagine, Grant Writing, Geomatics, Geography, GPS, ESRI, Conservation Issues, Google Earth, Data Analysis, Natural Resources, ArcGIS Server, Watershed Management, Data Collection, Spatial Databases, Data Management, Water Resources, Science, Environmental Education, Landscape Ecology, Scientific Writing, Land Use Planning, Web Mapping, Fisheries, Environmental Impact..., Water, Research, Databases, Environmental Planning, R, Analysis, Environmental Policy, Wildlife, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Issues, ArcView, Sustainable Development, Geoprocessing

Education
University of Arizona   2005 — 2010
Ph.D., Natural Resources Management

University of Arizona   2002 — 2003
Masters, Watershed Management

Tecnológico de Monterrey   1993 — 1998
Bachelors, Architecture

Diana Rhoades Diana Rhoades Tucson, Arizona Details
Diana Rhoades's Sonoran Institute Experience March 2005 - March 2007
Job Southern Arizona Director at Strategies 360
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
National Park Service  April 2015 - Present
Strategies 360  December 2014 - Present
Tucson City Council - Regina Romero   November 2007 - June 2014
Sonoran Institute   March 2005 - March 2007
Independent Campaign Consultant   December 2001 - March 2005
Governor's Tolerance Commission   January 2001 - November 2001
Alaska Rainforest Campaign   January 1998 - January 2000
Mayor Mike Navarre, Kenai Peninsula Borough   January 1994 - January 1997
Alaska State Legislature  January 1989 - January 1995

Skills
Fundraising, Program Management, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Grants, Community Development, Program Development, Economic Development, Nonprofits, Legislative Relations, Community Organizing, Sustainable Design, Strategic Planning, Political Campaigns, Land Use, Sustainability, Government, Politics, Leadership, Grassroots Organizing, Policy Analysis, Newsletters, Event Management, Social Media, Media Relations, Grassroots

Education
University of Alaska Anchorage   1985 — 1990
Bachelor's, Journalism and Public Communications

Stephen A. Zank III Stephen A. Zank III Salt Lake City, Utah Details
Stephen A. Zank III's Sonoran Institute Experience June 2010 - September 2010
Job Tenure and Contract Systems Specialist at Rio Tinto
Industry Mining & Metals
Experience
Barrick Gold Corporation  October 2012 - December 2014
Wasatch Tourism and Development   July 2011 - September 2011
Arizona State University  August 2009 - May 2011
Sonoran Institute   June 2010 - September 2010
City of Wichita Falls  June 2008 - May 2009
City of Tempe  December 2005 - April 2007

Skills
GIS, Sustainability, Zoning, Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, ArcGIS, Comprehensive Planning, Community Development, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Urban Design, SketchUp, Transportation Planning, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Policy, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Planning, Feasibility Studies, Data Analysis, Sustainable Design, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Excel, Cartography, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, ArcMap, FlexiCadastre, Land Use, Sustainable Development, Project Planning

Education
Arizona State University   2009 — 2011
MUEP, Urban and Environmental Planning

Arizona State University   2005 — 2008
BSP, Urban Planning

Samantha McEntire Samantha McEntire Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Samantha McEntire's Sonoran Institute Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Community Development Intern at City of Phoenix
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
City of Phoenix, Neighborhood Services Department   August 2015 - Present
The Sustainability Review   January 2015 - Present
Cartel Coffee Lab  September 2013 - Present
Sonoran Institute   January 2013 - May 2013
Associated Students of the University of Arizona  January 2012 - May 2013
University of Arizona Residence Life  August 2011 - May 2013
Citrus Research and Education Center, University of Florida   June 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Research, Renewable Energy, Customer Service, Photoshop, Teamwork, English, Sustainability, Social Media, Engineering, Spanish, Remote Sensing, Higher Education, Environmental Awareness, Access, Hydrogeology, Statistics, Environmental Policy, Policy, Analysis, Environmental Science, MODFLOW, Modeling, Environmental Issues, Data Analysis, Hydrology, Project Planning, ArcGIS, Groundwater, Watershed Management, Water Resources, Ecology, Nonprofits, Environmental Impact..., Water, Teaching, Environmental Consulting, Project Management, Climate Change, Water Quality, GIS, Soil Sampling, Field Work

Education
Arizona State University   2014 — 2016
Masters in Sustainable Solutions, School of Sustainability

University of Arizona   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hydrology and Water Resources Science

Robert Zuccaro, AICP, CPM Robert Zuccaro, AICP, CPM Greater Denver Area Details
Robert Zuccaro, AICP, CPM's Sonoran Institute Experience 2001 - 2003
Job Community Development Director at City of Cherry Hills Village
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Cherry Hills Village  February 2008 - Present
City of Greenwood Village  2005 - 2008
Consensus Planning, Inc.   2003 - 2005
Sonoran Institute   2001 - 2003
US Peace Corps - Ghana   1997 - 1999

Skills
Community Development, Grant Writing, Sustainability, Policy, Urban Planning, Zoning, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Urban Design, Comprehensive Planning, Land Use Planning, Contract Management, Policy Analysis, Public Administration, Redevelopment, Land Use, Public Policy, Local Government

Education
University of Arizona   2001 — 2003
MS, Community Planning

University of Colorado Boulder   1991 — 1995
BA, Biology

Cari Kimball Cari Kimball Flagstaff, Arizona Details
Cari Kimball's Sonoran Institute Experience May 2010 - September 2010
Job Program Coordinator at Northern Arizona University
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Northern Arizona University  2012 - Present
Montana Conservation Voters  May 2011 - July 2011
Bitterroot Gymnastics   January 2011 - July 2011
Montana Conservation Voters  August 2010 - March 2011
Sonoran Institute   May 2010 - September 2010
Greater Yellowstone Coalition  May 2010 - September 2010
Golden West Foundation   January 2009 - July 2009

Skills
Natural Resource..., Fundraising, Political Campaigns, Grant Writing, Grants, Research, Editing, Community Outreach, Event Management, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Community Organizing, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Grassroots Organizing

Education
The University of Montana   2009 — 2011
M.S., Environmental Studies

Linfield College   2003 — 2007
B.S., Environmental Studies

Peter Culp Peter Culp Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Peter Culp's Sonoran Institute Experience 2004 - 2006
Job Partner at Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Squire Patton Boggs  2001 - Present
Sonoran Institute   2004 - 2006
U.S. Department of Justice   2000 - 2000
C. Everett Koop Institute   1996 - 1998

Skills
Natural Resources, Environmental Law, Water Law, Federal Indian Law, Law of the Colorado..., Public Policy, Public Lands, Resource Scarcity, Land Use, Land Use Planning, Policy Analysis, Litigation, Public Speaking, Government, Sustainability, Legal Research, Legal Writing, NGOs, Lobbying, Fundraising, International Law, Pro Bono, Legislative Relations, Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Appeals

Education
University of Arizona - James E. Rogers College of Law   1998 — 2001
J.D., Magna Cum Laude

University of California, Santa Cruz   1990 — 1994
B.A., Politics, Honors in the Major, College Honors

Steve Clemans Steve Clemans Tucson, Arizona Area Details
Steve Clemans's Sonoran Institute Experience August 2009 - Present
Job Network Admin
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Sonoran Institute   August 2009 - Present
Absolute Solutions Inc.   September 2006 - January 2008
Land & Lakes Real Estate   August 2001 - January 2008
Gateway  January 2000 - May 2004
Best Buy  August 1996 - January 2000

Education
Purdue University   1996 — 2000
Associate, Building Construction Technology

Shari Pearson Shari Pearson Tucson, Arizona Details
Shari Pearson's Sonoran Institute Experience February 2011 - November 2012
Job Human Resources Manager at Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.   August 2015 - Present
Verengo Solar  November 2012 - Present
Sonoran Institute   February 2011 - November 2012
HR Consulting  July 2008 - December 2010
MarCom, Inc a Taylor Company   June 2007 - June 2008
EarthLink  June 1998 - June 2007
CSC  August 1994 - September 1998
Canyon Ranch  May 1991 - January 1994

Skills
HRIS, Organizational..., Employee Relations, Talent Management, Deferred Compensation, Performance Management, Onboarding, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Workforce Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Human Resources, Recruiting, College Recruiting, HR Policies, Conflict Resolution, Management, Personnel Management, Team Building, Training, Leadership, HR Consulting, Employment Law, New Hire Orientations, Hiring

Education
Chapman University   1995 — 1998
Master Degree, Career Counseling

Park University   1987 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Jose Marcos-Iga Jose Marcos-Iga Tucson, Arizona Area Details
Jose Marcos-Iga's Sonoran Institute Experience January 2004 - December 2004
Job Environmental Educator, Social Entrepreneur, Storyteller
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
North American Association for Environmental Education  2010 - Present
EE Exchange   2002 - Present
FeedTheChange!   January 2013 - Present
TogetherGreen Conservation Leadership Program   2009 - 2010
Sonoran Institute   January 2004 - December 2004
eskua   1995 - 1997
eskua   1995 - 1997

Skills
Environmental Education, Environmental Policy, Environmental Awareness, Climate Change, Sustainability, Natural Resource..., Grant Writing, Conservation Issues, Sustainability..., Wildlife Biology, Fundraising, Event Planning, Capacity Building, Environmental Issues, Grants, Ecology, Community Development, Program Development, Climate Change..., Curriculum Development, Public Speaking, Environmental Science, Energy Policy, Biodiversity, Ecological Restoration, Endangered Species, Wildlife Management, Strategic Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Sustainable Development, Wildlife, Natural Resources, Sustainable Business, Environmental..., Corporate Social..., Environmental Consulting, Environmental Compliance, Marine Biology, Event Coordination, Policy Analysis, Wetlands, Environmental Impact..., Water Quality, NEPA, GIS, Field Work, Program Evaluation, Diversity & Inclusion

Education
University of Arizona   2000 — 2007
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Natural Resources and Conservation

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey   1997 — 1999
Master of Science (MS), Media Arts and Communication Sciences

Center for Whole Communities

Matthew Magaletti Matthew Magaletti Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Matthew Magaletti's Sonoran Institute Experience December 2008 - July 2009
Job Policy Analyst at Department of the Interior
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Department of the Interior  January 2012 - Present
Department of the Interior  May 2009 - January 2012
Sonoran Institute   December 2008 - July 2009
Bureau of Land Management  May 2007 - July 2009
Arizona State University  May 2007 - December 2008
Bureau of Land Management  May 2005 - May 2007
City of Tucson  September 2002 - April 2003

Skills
Environmental, Planning, Research, GIS, environmental law, NEPA, Policy, Policy Analysis, Politics, Environmental Policy

Education
Arizona State University   2007 — 2009
Masters in Urban and Environmental Planning, Urban and Environmental Planning

Arizona State University   2003 — 2007
B.S., Planning

Sarah Waring Sarah Waring Montpelier, Vermont Details
Sarah Waring's Sonoran Institute Experience September 2005 - September 2007
Job Executive Director at Center for an Agricultural Economy
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Center for an Agricultural Economy   February 2013 - Present
Farm and Wilderness Foundation  January 2010 - January 2013
Vermont Womens Fund   2010 - 2013
Vermont Council on Rural Development   2007 - 2010
Sonoran Institute   September 2005 - September 2007
Environmental Defense Fund  2004 - 2004

Skills
Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Management, Fundraising, Program Management, Program Development, Grant Writing, Project Management, Leadership Development, Community Outreach, Research, Team Building, Editing, Grants, Training

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2002 — 2004
MAA, Applied Anthropology and Resource Management

Haverford College   1997 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Anthropology

Carolyn McCallister Carolyn McCallister Colorado Springs, Colorado Area Details
Carolyn McCallister's Sonoran Institute Experience March 2000 - June 2002
Job Music Provider at Rhythm & Rhyme Tyme
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Rhythm & Rhyme Tyme   August 2010 - December 2011
Big Brothers Big Sisters  2002 - 2010
Palmer Land Trust   April 2005 - May 2009
RPS Hydrosearch   October 2002 - March 2005
Sonoran Institute   March 2000 - June 2002

Skills
Stewardship

Education
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi   1997 — 2000
MS, Biology, Marine Science; Minor in Chemistry

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi   1994 — 1997
BS, Biology, Marine Science

Texas A&M University at Galveston   1993 — 1994
Biology

Mark Lellouch Mark Lellouch Taos, New Mexico Details
Mark Lellouch's Sonoran Institute Experience June 2005 - March 2009
Job Senior Consultant at Precision Essay
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Precision Essay   May 2011 - Present
Sonoran Institute   June 2005 - March 2009
Environmental Strategies   March 2002 - December 2005
Frontier Natural Products  August 1998 - October 2001
SPVS (The Nature Conservancy partner working in Atlantic rainforest)   July 1996 - July 1998
Sequoia and Joshua Tree National Parks   May 1995 - July 1996
SIAR-Bossard (largest European-based management consulting firm, later acquired by CapGemini Group)   February 1990 - July 1993
Strategic Systems Group (Bain spin-off – small business strategy consulting firm)   August 1988 - August 1989

Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business   1994 — 1996
M.B.A.

Harvard University   1987 — 1988
M.Sc., Computer Science

Brown University   1983 — 1987
B.S., Mathematics-Computer Science

Karen Gaulke Karen Gaulke Greater Boston Area Details
Karen Gaulke's Sonoran Institute Experience May 2004 - May 2006
Job Interim Assistant Director for Leadership Development at Harvard Kennedy School Center for Public Leadership
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
AK Rice Institute for Study of Social Systems   June 2010 - Present
Consultant on Leadership, Group Relations   2010 - Present
Harvard Kennedy School Center for Public Leadership   2010 - Present
Harvard Kennedy School of Government  September 2009 - May 2010
Sonoran Institute   May 2004 - May 2006
Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture   May 2002 - May 2004
Bozeman Film Festival   May 1998 - May 2004
Studio A: Arts on the Air - Montana PBS   May 2000 - May 2002
Greater Yellowstone Coalition  September 1993 - September 1997

Skills
Program Development, Leadership Development, Non-profits, Organizational..., Leadership, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Research, Teaching

Education
Harvard Divinity School   2008 — 2010
Harvard University Presidential Scholar, Master of Theological Studies, Religion, Politics & Leadership

Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government   2008 — 2010

Montana State University-Bozeman   2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies and History

The University of Kansas   1978 — 1980
Humanities

Frank Zadroga Frank Zadroga Tucson, Arizona Area Details
Frank Zadroga's Sonoran Institute Experience September 2005 - September 2007
Job Environmental Program Manager
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality  September 2005 - September 2007
Sonoran Institute   September 2005 - September 2007
USAID  April 1990 - September 1999
US Agency for International Development  1981 - 1999
CATIE  1976 - 1981

Skills
Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science, Environmental..., International...

Education
University of Washington   1972 — 1974
M.S., Forest Sciences, Watershed Management

Cornell University   1964 — 1969
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Natural Resources/Conservation, General

University of Arizona

Jonathan Pinkney-Baird Jonathan Pinkney-Baird Tucson, Arizona Details
Jonathan Pinkney-Baird's Sonoran Institute Experience 1999 - 1999
Job Deputy County Attorney, Civil Division at Pima County Attorney's Office
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Pima County Attorney's Office  April 2013 - Present
College of Micronesia FSM  January 2012 - March 2013
Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia   August 2010 - March 2013
Arizona Court of Appeals  August 2007 - August 2010
Friends of Sabino Canyon   July 2004 - August 2007
Planned Parenthood of Southern Arizona   December 2000 - July 2004
Sonoran Institute   1999 - 1999
International Fund for Animal Welfare  1996 - 1999
National Centre for Volunteering   1991 - 1996

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Appeals, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Research, Policy, Criminal Law, Public Policy, Legal Issues, Employment Law

Education
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law   2004 — 2007
JD, Law

The Open University   1993 — 1994
Certificate, Managing Voluntary and Non-Profit Enterprises

Graduate School of Political Management   1990 — 1991
Masters, Political Management

Durham University   1985 — 1988
BA, Politics

Whitley Bay High School   1979 — 1984

Nicole Schneidman Nicole Schneidman Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Details
Nicole Schneidman's Sonoran Institute Experience November 2012 - July 2013
Job JD/MBA Candidate, University of Pennsylvania
Industry Law Practice
Experience
University of Pennsylvania Law/Wharton   August 2013 - Present
Cooley LLP  May 2015 - July 2015
GoodCompany Ventures: For Doers, Not Dreamers.   January 2015 - May 2015
Steiker, Greenapple & Croscut, P.C.   September 2014 - November 2014
Cutting Edge Capital  May 2014 - August 2014
Sonoran Institute   November 2012 - July 2013
Citizen Effect  January 2011 - October 2012
Arizona Democratic Party  July 2010 - November 2011
Arizona League of Conservation Voters   May 2010 - July 2010
Citizen Effect  September 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, International Relations, Research, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Social Media, Non-profits, Editing, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Civic Engagement, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Blogging, Volunteer Management

Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   2013 — 2017
JD/MBA, Social Enterprise and Impact Investment

Georgetown University   2005 — 2009
B.A., English, History

Xavier College Preparatory   2001 — 2005
High School

University of Pennsylvania Law School

Beth Frantz Beth Frantz Tucson, Arizona Area Details
Beth Frantz's Sonoran Institute Experience January 2009 - August 2012
Job CFO at Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona   December 2014 - Present
Children's Clinics   August 2012 - December 2014
Sonoran Institute   January 2009 - August 2012
Centro de Salud Esperanza   August 2006 - January 2009
Howard Brown Health Center  March 2002 - August 2006

Skills
Senior Executive..., Consensus Building, Staff Empowerment, Audit and Internal..., Results and resolutions..., Financial Analysis, Negotiation &..., Cost Control, Team Building & Problem..., Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Revenue Enhancement

Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis   1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting, 3.75

University of Cincinnati   1984 — 1986
Accounting and Business/Management

Mia Stier Mia Stier Phoenix, Arizona Details
Mia Stier's Sonoran Institute Experience August 2006 - September 2015
Job Executive Assistant at Phoenix Suns
Industry Sports
Experience
Phoenix Suns  September 2015 - Present
Sonoran Institute   August 2006 - September 2015

Skills
Community Outreach, Office Management, Sustainability, Computer Proficiency, Newsletters, Editing, Nonprofits, Websites, Event Planning, Conservation Issues, Internal Communications, Public Speaking

Education
Stanford University
Bachelor's degree, English

Mark Haggerty Mark Haggerty Bozeman, Montana Details
Mark Haggerty's Sonoran Institute Experience 2004 - 2005
Job Economist at Headwaters Economics
Industry Research
Experience
Headwaters Economics   November 2007 - Present
Centre for the Study of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, University of Otago, Dunedin, NZ   2005 - 2007
Sonoran Institute   2004 - 2005

Skills
Policy Analysis, Writing, Facilitation, Research, Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, Economic Development, Natural Resource..., Climate Change, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Conservation Issues, Policy, Grant Writing, Energy Policy, Community Development

Education
University of Colorado at Boulder   1998 — 2000
Master's degree, Geography

University of Colorado at Boulder   1989 — 1994
B.A. in Economics and B.A. in Environmental Conservation

Bob Conover Bob Conover Phoenix, Arizona Details
Bob Conover's Sonoran Institute Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Customer Insights Analyst at PetSmart
Industry Retail
Experience
PetSmart  February 2014 - Present
Intel Corporation  June 2013 - February 2014
The University of Arizona  August 2011 - May 2013
Sargent Aerospace & Defense  May 2012 - August 2012
Sonoran Institute   January 2012 - May 2012
Best Buy  2007 - 2009

Skills
Analysis, Data Analysis, Project Management, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Research, Program Management, Business Analysis, Budgets, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Access, Finance, Market Research, Management

Education
University of Arizona, Eller College of Management   2011 — 2013
MBA

Wayne State University   2009 — 2011
BS, Finance

Alexandra (Muller) Arboleda Alexandra (Muller) Arboleda Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Alexandra (Muller) Arboleda's Sonoran Institute Experience October 2011 - January 2012
Job Lawyer and Writer
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Muller Law   May 2015 - Present
Water Voices   January 2015 - Present
Raising Arizona Kids  June 2013 - Present
BASIS Phoenix  August 2013 - May 2014
Sonoran Institute   October 2011 - January 2012
Salmon, Lewis & Weldon   October 2002 - May 2006
Arizona Department of Water Resources  April 1998 - February 2001

Skills
Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Government, Policy, Land Use, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Legal Research, Research, Legal Writing, Administrative Law, Editing, Fundraising

Education
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law   1992 — 1995
Juris Doctorate, Law

Stanford University   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Sheldon Clark Sheldon Clark Tucson, Arizona Area Details
Sheldon Clark's Sonoran Institute Experience January 2001 - December 2001
Job Senior Consultant at Sapere Consulting
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Sapere Consulting  March 2010 - Present
Arizona Land & Water Trust   January 2009 - December 2012
Haley & Aldrich  December 2001 - March 2010
Sonoran Institute   January 2001 - December 2001
Groundwater Resources Consultants, Inc.   February 1986 - December 2000
Hargis + Associates, Inc.   January 1982 - January 1986
Water Development Corporation   January 1977 - January 1982

Skills
Project Portfolio..., Environmental Compliance, Environmental Management, Environmental..., Environmental Consulting, Remediation, Environmental Awareness, Management Consulting, Communication, Environmental Policy, Mentoring, Groundwater Remediation, Hazardous Waste..., Phase I, Policy

Education
University of Arizona   1977 — 1982
Graduate Study, Geological Sciences

University of Arizona   1972 — 1977
BS, Biological Sciences

Seth Cothrun Seth Cothrun Tucson, Arizona Details
Seth Cothrun's Sonoran Institute Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Leading corporate development program in conjunction w/ marketing strategy revamp focused on increasing brand awareness
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Sonoran Institute   March 2015 - Present
Sonoran Institute   2013 - Present
Independent Consultant  2000 - Present
R.V. Kuhns & Associates, Inc.   February 2013 - October 2013
UBS Global Asset Management  2007 - 2011
USDA Forest Service  2004 - 2007
USDA Forest Service  2002 - 2004
University of Chicago  2000 - 2001

Skills
Marketing, Corporate Communications, Financial Services, Investment Management, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Alternative Investments, Portfolio Management, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Forecasting, Project Management, Asset Management, Painting, Project Planning, New Business Development, Fixed Income, Program Management, Institutional Marketing, Client Prospecting, Team Leadership, Marketing Communications, Communications Planning, Financial Writing, Editing, Technical Writing, Global Marketing, Press Releases, Process Management, CRM software, SOX, Vendor Management, Supervisory Skills, Operations, BCM, Channel Marketing, Compliance, Contract Management, Contract Review, Crisis Management, Government Affairs, Government Contracts, NEPA, Photo Editing, Process Improvement, Resource Management, Government, CRM, Social Media Marketing

Education
University of Chicago
Master's Degree

University of Arizona
Bachelor's Degree

Rich McClintock Rich McClintock Greater Denver Area Details
Rich McClintock's Sonoran Institute Experience May 2008 - April 2010
Job Principal, Livable Places Consulting
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Livable Places Consulting   May 2014 - Present
Transportation Solutions  October 2010 - May 2014
Sonoran Institute   May 2008 - April 2010
M+R Strategic Services  September 2005 - July 2007
Civic Results   September 2001 - July 2005
Colorado Public Interest Research Group (COPIRG)   May 1988 - June 2001

Skills
Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Grants, Community Development, Nonprofits, Program Evaluation, Policy, Project Planning, Sustainability, Environmental Awareness, Program Development, Economic Development, Research

Education
University of Colorado at Denver   1995 — 1999
MPA, Nonprofit management

Colorado College   1978 — 1982
Sociology, Human Development

Rachel Pergamit Rachel Pergamit Portland, Oregon Details
Rachel Pergamit's Sonoran Institute Experience January 2012 - July 2013
Job Santa Cruz Intern at Sonoran Institute
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Sonoran Institute   January 2012 - July 2013
The University of Arizona  August 2009 - December 2012
Arizona Student Unions - Core   August 2009 - November 2012
American Farm Bureau Federation  May 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Data Analysis, Research, Statistics, Economics, Policy Analysis, ArcGIS, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Sustainability, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office

Education
University of Arizona   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental and Water Resource Economics

Victoria Collier Victoria Collier Fort Collins, Colorado Details
Victoria Collier's Sonoran Institute Experience July 2005 - March 2009
Job Communications & Membership Coordinator at Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory  August 2010 - Present
Sonoran Institute   July 2005 - March 2009
City of Tucson  2002 - 2004

Education
Western Washington University   1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Michigan State University

Jason Meininger Jason Meininger Durango, Colorado Details
Jason Meininger's Sonoran Institute Experience October 2005 - June 2008
Job Senior Planner at La Plata County
Industry Government Administration
Experience
La Plata County  July 2008 - Present
Sonoran Institute   October 2005 - June 2008

Education
University of Arizona   2002 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

Tania Metz Tania Metz Puerto Rico area Details
Tania Metz's Sonoran Institute Experience 2006 - March 2008
Job Urban and Environmental Planner at Estudios Técnicos, Inc.
Industry Think Tanks
Experience
Estudios Técnicos, Inc.   June 2008 - Present
Sonoran Institute   2006 - March 2008
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park   2004 - 2005

Skills
Strategic Planning, Quantitative Research, GIS systems, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Report Writing, Microsoft Office, Scuba Diving, Professional Planner..., Microsoft Publisher

Education
University of Arizona   2005 — 2007
Master of Science (MS), City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras   1998 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science

Karen Schlatter Karen Schlatter Boulder, Colorado Details
Karen Schlatter's Sonoran Institute Experience 2010 - Present
Job Project Manager at Sonoran Institute
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Sonoran Institute   2010 - Present
Biking to Build Schools   2009 - 2009
Peace Corps  September 2006 - December 2008

Skills
Ecology, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Research, Policy Analysis

Education
University of Colorado Boulder   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Environmental Studies

McGill University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General