Experience

Professional Career

Sustainable Fairfax, Executive Director

• Built organizational structure to meet the vision of original board of directors. Write job descriptions and lead recruitment for all board positions
• Created infrastructure and lead fundraising to maintain our Sustainability Center and Sustainable Backyard as a volunteer staffed community resource for sustainable demonstration, information, resources and goods
• Provide monthly Community Education events that support the local economy, teach sustainable environmental practices and build community
• Train Volunteers to integrate sustainable practices into our community and act as a Project coordinators
• Research and provide information and resources to inspire citizens to take action on issues such as Climate Change, Toxics, Zero Waste, Food, Water and other sustainability topics
• Work with our local government, businesses, other non-profits and community groups to advance the cause of a connected Community, local Economy, and diverse Environment

A Sacred Garden, Owner

• Garden design and installation with a focus on permaculture, water reclamation and food

Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program, School Garden Liaison

• School Garden Coordinator through Marin Master Gardeners 2005-2006
• Consulted in local school gardens throughout Marin, delivering and promoting Water Wise and Pesticide Free programs

UCCE Marin Master Gardeners, Vice President, President

• Oversaw 18 member board and 200 volunteers
• Finalized MOU with Marin Art and Garden Center and published a book

Office of the Minneapolis City Attorney, Crime Victim Liaison

• Provided court advocacy and education for victims of Domestic Violence

American Red Cross, Emergency Services Director, La Crosse WI Chapter

• Managed emergency services for local house fires and disasters
• Responded to fires to provide relief assistance to victims
• Organized, promoted, and managed blood drives for the region

Marin County Rape Crisis Center, Volunteer Coordinator

• Coordination of volunteer training and staffing for a 24-hour helpline for 40 volunteers
• Performed Girl's Assertiveness Training and Self Defense for local junior high and schools

Education

San Francisco Theological Seminary, Masters of Arts Theological Studies, Feminist Theology and Social Justice

• Internship with the Marin and Contra Costa Counties Rape Crisis Center
• Activities and Societies: Co-founder of Women's Theological Library at SFTS, member of Graduate Theological Union Center for Women and Religion

Augsburg College, Bachelors of Arts, Communications

• Internship with 1991 International Special Olympic Games
• Activities and Societies: A/V Club, reporter for the Augsburg Echo

School of Visual Arts, Journalism and PR

• Activities and Societies: DJ for SVA radio station, reporter for School Newspaper

Other Community Activities

Cascade Canyon School, Eco Council leader

• Successfully participated in energy audit and trash audits and that inspired students to create waste reductions
• Lead parents to actively engage staff and students in projects and programs that are environmentally based

Cascade Canyon School, Green Team Leader for student action team

• Active in the Cool the Earth program and met goals, participated in Safe Route to School bike/walk to school days
• Created signage around the school bringing awareness to waste, water, and energy actions, built a school worm bin, and zero wasted our lunch program.

UCCE Marin Master Gardeners, Volunteer

• Served as Library Community Ed Chair
• Received Lifetime Master Gardener certification for volunteering 1000 hours
• Current Liaison for the Sustainable Backyard and for Cascade Canyon School Garden