Policy, Sustainability, Stewardship Conservation & Racial Equity Diversity & Inclusion
Greater Chicago Area
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Social Scientist with extensive experience applying community-based conservation strategies;
Strategic thinker of natural resource conservation on a landscape, economic and social level;
Approachable and reflective influencer able to build diverse partnerships while empowering others to lead;
Knowledgeable in restoration and native landscaping techniques, ecosystem services and environmental markets;
Goal and deadline oriented and adept at working individually and as a part of a team.
Active listener. Fluent in English and Spanish. Basic French knowledge.
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I am all of it. For much of my life, the opportunities presented, how I'm treated at first interaction, what is said to me by strangers, how my…
I am all of it. For much of my life, the opportunities presented, how I'm treated at first interaction, what is said to me by strangers, how my…
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Joe Biden’s presidency has been transformative for Cook County - learn about the impact of the American Rescue Plan Act in President Preckwinkle’s…
Joe Biden’s presidency has been transformative for Cook County - learn about the impact of the American Rescue Plan Act in President Preckwinkle’s…
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Join the City of Chicago's Urban Forestry Advisory Board for our next regular Board meeting on Thursday, August 1st at 2:00pm. Use the public…
Join the City of Chicago's Urban Forestry Advisory Board for our next regular Board meeting on Thursday, August 1st at 2:00pm. Use the public…
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Last week, the first blind Barbie doll was released! As a deafblind woman, it's exciting to see disability representation in toys. The blind…
Last week, the first blind Barbie doll was released! As a deafblind woman, it's exciting to see disability representation in toys. The blind…
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Congratulations to Priscilla Guasso Former LLAA Board Director & Founder, Latinas Rising Up In HR | Latinas Avanzando en Recursos Humanos who shared…
Congratulations to Priscilla Guasso Former LLAA Board Director & Founder, Latinas Rising Up In HR | Latinas Avanzando en Recursos Humanos who shared…
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Urban Tree Canopy Field Day: Explore the Milwaukee Arborist Apprenticeship Program on Wednesday, August 7 2024, 8am-4pm Join…
Urban Tree Canopy Field Day: Explore the Milwaukee Arborist Apprenticeship Program on Wednesday, August 7 2024, 8am-4pm Join…
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I love my job! Tour season at Illinois Environmental Council is in full swing. Yesterday Sergio Vargas and I joined IL Representative Joyce Mason…
I love my job! Tour season at Illinois Environmental Council is in full swing. Yesterday Sergio Vargas and I joined IL Representative Joyce Mason…
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🐝🌍 Bees are true climate heroes! Discover why these small but mighty #pollinators are essential in combating climate change and supporting…
🐝🌍 Bees are true climate heroes! Discover why these small but mighty #pollinators are essential in combating climate change and supporting…
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How and why are Native American nonprofit leaders and communities being overlooked by the philanthropic sector? The Center for Effective…
How and why are Native American nonprofit leaders and communities being overlooked by the philanthropic sector? The Center for Effective…
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Passion. Innovation. Purpose. Anyone can use these words. Here at Cook County, we live them. The Department of Transportation & Highways has several…
Passion. Innovation. Purpose. Anyone can use these words. Here at Cook County, we live them. The Department of Transportation & Highways has several…
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It was an honor to attend today’s press confererence celebrating the approval of Illinois’ Healthcare Transformation 1115 Demonstration waiver that…
It was an honor to attend today’s press confererence celebrating the approval of Illinois’ Healthcare Transformation 1115 Demonstration waiver that…
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FREELANCERS: I'm looking for an experienced climate journalist for a long-term reporting project. Please pass this along!
FREELANCERS: I'm looking for an experienced climate journalist for a long-term reporting project. Please pass this along!
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📣 JOIN THE NEXT Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation (CLCF) Leadership Academy cohort! If you're passionate about growing as a leader and making a…
📣 JOIN THE NEXT Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation (CLCF) Leadership Academy cohort! If you're passionate about growing as a leader and making a…
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Earlier this month Jacky Grimshaw and Pamela (Pam) Jones, MUPP attended the Transportation Research Board's 2nd Conference on Advancing…
Earlier this month Jacky Grimshaw and Pamela (Pam) Jones, MUPP attended the Transportation Research Board's 2nd Conference on Advancing…
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“America has a nasty habit of using Black women when it’s convenient only to chew them up and spit them out.” Oh how those words lept off the…
“America has a nasty habit of using Black women when it’s convenient only to chew them up and spit them out.” Oh how those words lept off the…
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2 DAYS AWAY FROM THE UNWRAPPED EVOLUTIONS LAUNCH PARTY! I am very excited to welcome you in 2 days, and celebrate together the website reveal and…
2 DAYS AWAY FROM THE UNWRAPPED EVOLUTIONS LAUNCH PARTY! I am very excited to welcome you in 2 days, and celebrate together the website reveal and…
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Something big happened right before the band hit the stage on Saturday evening, resulting in an adorable new member of the Brookfield Zoo Chicago…
Something big happened right before the band hit the stage on Saturday evening, resulting in an adorable new member of the Brookfield Zoo Chicago…
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Now WAIT a minute. Is my next job opening up my own restaurant?! 🤔😩😜 #ChefBoyarLeah
Now WAIT a minute. Is my next job opening up my own restaurant?! 🤔😩😜 #ChefBoyarLeah
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