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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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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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We're hiring! Looking for a brilliant writer, editor, and facilitative leader who is passionate about climate, racial, and gender justice to join our…
We're hiring! Looking for a brilliant writer, editor, and facilitative leader who is passionate about climate, racial, and gender justice to join our…
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Don't miss NBC Chicago's feature on Hope for Homes Day! Ahead of La Casa Norte's recent press conference, reporter Kye Martin spoke with LCN CEO Jose…
Don't miss NBC Chicago's feature on Hope for Homes Day! Ahead of La Casa Norte's recent press conference, reporter Kye Martin spoke with LCN CEO Jose…
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So grateful to be part of this historic convening! Looking forward to sharing about some of the special ancestral journeys I’ve been on and how PROPA…
So grateful to be part of this historic convening! Looking forward to sharing about some of the special ancestral journeys I’ve been on and how PROPA…
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It wouldn’t be my birthday without a tree related activity. Along with The Southwest Collective, we coordinated a tree clinic and nature walk at…
It wouldn’t be my birthday without a tree related activity. Along with The Southwest Collective, we coordinated a tree clinic and nature walk at…
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Negaunee Institute scientists, in partnership with colleagues from National Tropical Botanical Garden, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg…
Negaunee Institute scientists, in partnership with colleagues from National Tropical Botanical Garden, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg…
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Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Latino DEI Collective's Conference, and it was an incredibly impactful experience. Being surrounded…
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Latino DEI Collective's Conference, and it was an incredibly impactful experience. Being surrounded…
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Have you ever wondered about the relationship between plant science and pollinators? 🐝🍇 These infographics show how plant science innovations are…
Have you ever wondered about the relationship between plant science and pollinators? 🐝🍇 These infographics show how plant science innovations are…
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Ecology Research Supervisor job with Forest Preserves of Cook County https://lnkd.in/exH23gGR Under the direction of the Senior Resource Ecologist,…
Ecology Research Supervisor job with Forest Preserves of Cook County https://lnkd.in/exH23gGR Under the direction of the Senior Resource Ecologist,…
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