Director, Great Parks, Clean Streams and Green Communities at Parks & People Foundation
Location:
Baltimore, Maryland Area
Industry:
Environmental Services
Work:
Parks & People Foundation since Oct 1997
Director, Great Parks, Clean Streams and Green Communities
National Wildlife Federation Jun 1994 - Sep 1997
Manager, Corporate Conservation Council
National Academy of Sciences May 1992 - May 1994
Technology Implementation Manager, Strategic Highway Research Program
Baltimore Regional Council of Governments May 1988 - Apr 1992
Executive Director,
Maryland Department of State Planning Feb 1983 - Apr 1988
Division Director and Chief of the State Clearinghouse for Intergovernmental Assistance
Education:
American University 1970 - 1974
Masters in Public Administration, Urban Affairs and Planning
Western Washington University 1963 - 1967
Bachelor of Arts, Political science, history and economics
Skills:
1 ) Organization program and project management supervision of professional and technical staff direct interaction with public decision-makers as policy issue manager 2) Communications media management and conflict resolution ability enjoy public presentations as well as structuring citizen participation efforts
Interests:
genealogy, local area history, urban forestry, ecology, environmental education, walking outdoors
Honor & Awards:
Awards from Maryland APA Chapter and NatureScape Magazine for Harford County Comprehensive Zoning and Natural Features Protection Zoning District
Howard County Ecoworks Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Board of Directors
St James Township Feb 2016 - May 2018
Stormwater Committee Member
Parks & People Foundation Oct 1997 - Jun 2015
Former, Senior Director, Great Parks, Clean Streams and Green Communities
National Wildlife Federation Aug 1994 - Oct 1997
Manager, Special Projects, Corporate Conservation Council
National Academy of Sciences May 1992 - Aug 1994
Technology Research and Transfer Manager, Strategic Highway Research
Education:
American University 1972 - 1974
Masters, Master of Public Administration, Public Administration
Western Washington University 1963 - 1967
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Political Science, History
Skills:
Genealogy Research Leadership Strategic Partnerships Program Management Project Management Nonprofits Fundraising Research Training Sustainability Ecosystem Restoration Environmental Issues Community Forestry Land Conservation Public Policy Regional Planning Strategic Planning Urban Planning Public Speaking
Interests:
Woodland Exploration Genealogy Research Sailing Hiking Biking Fishing