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KPC building nature in the city with partners!
KPC building nature in the city with partners!
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How to Fight Houston Flooding with Native Plants
How to Fight Houston Flooding with Native Plants
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Why plant native plants instead of exotics for monarchs, native bee, and wild bird conservation
Why plant native plants instead of exotics for monarchs, native bee, and wild bird conservation
By Jaime González
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We're hiring an attorney for a very unique and meaningful position. Our Elder Justice team of attorneys provides direct support in helping our…
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As my friend Jaime González addressed on the original post, these systems are working exactly how they are designed.
As my friend Jaime González addressed on the original post, these systems are working exactly how they are designed.
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When you have a little extra time over an extended weekend, why not turn the clock back and be a kid again? That's just what I did one afternoon…
When you have a little extra time over an extended weekend, why not turn the clock back and be a kid again? That's just what I did one afternoon…
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Experience
Education
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University of Houston
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𝗙𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀
・Ecology, Zoology, Evolutionary Biology
・Minor: Chemistry
𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁(𝘀)
・First generation college graduate
・2019 Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Houston - College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics -
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𝗙𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀
・Design of science education curricula (Grades 4-8)
・Pedagogy (teaching theory/practice) and nature of science
・Principals of environmental education
・Community-based environmental issues analysis
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𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀
・Overview of Climate Change and Health
・Climate Change Adaptation
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𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀
・Environmental Communication for Behavior Change
・Environmental Communications Planning
・Writing for Environmental Professionals
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𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
・Civic Ecology
・Urban Environmental Education
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Texas A&M Forest Service Leadership Institute (2022 Cohort): The Texas A&M Forest Service Leadership Institute creates and empowers leaders to further promote the advancement of natural resource stewardship throughout the state of Texas.
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・One Health: A Ten Thousand Year-Old View into the Future
・Pathways to Exploring and Understanding One Health
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Activities and Societies:
𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁(𝘀)
・Commencement Address, 1990 Olney High School Graduation Ceremony
・President, National Honor Society
・Science Ambassador, Franklin Institute of Science
・Co-Captain, Tennis Team
・Voted Most Dependable
Licenses & Certifications
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Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience
edX
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Volunteer Experience
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Community Fellow, Center for Environmental Studies
Rice University
- Present 2 years 9 months
Environment
A group of local conservation, environmental justice, climate action, and food equity experts meet to discuss vital community needs and plan projects.
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Texas Master Naturalist Instructor
Texas A&M AgriLife
- Present 24 years 3 months
Environment
Create and deliver lectures, workshops, and community science programs on amphibian conservation, tech for nature, natural and cultural interpretation, prairie systems, youth engagement, etc.
Delivered keynote address at 2020 and 2022 Texas Master Naturalist State MeetingCreation and delivery of lectures, workshops, and community science programs in amphibian conservation, tech for nature, natural and cultural interpretation, prairie systems, youth engagement, etc. Delivered keynote…Create and deliver lectures, workshops, and community science programs on amphibian conservation, tech for nature, natural and cultural interpretation, prairie systems, youth engagement, etc.
Delivered keynote address at 2020 and 2022 Texas Master Naturalist State MeetingCreation and delivery of lectures, workshops, and community science programs in amphibian conservation, tech for nature, natural and cultural interpretation, prairie systems, youth engagement, etc. Delivered keynote address at the 2020 and 2022 Texas Master Naturalist State Meeting
Skills: Historical Interpretation · Education & Communications · Volunteer Management · Prairie Ecology · community scienc -
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Committee Member
Gulfton Super Neighborhood Council - Environmental Health & Transit Committee
- Present 5 months
Environment
I am advocating for environmental health, nature, and transit solutions for Houston's most diverse neighborhoods.
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Advisory Board
Friends of Don Greene Park
- 3 years 6 months
Environment
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Member, Wildlife Diversity Advisory Committee
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- 7 years 2 months
Environment
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Member, Media Team
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
- 3 years
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Coordinator, Coastal Texas for North American Amphibian Monitoring Program (NAAMP)
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
- 7 years 7 months
Environment
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Publications
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Nature Every Day: How to Hook Kids on the Great Outdoors
The Nature Conservancy Magazine
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How to Fight Houston Flooding with Plants
Houston Chronicle
Co-written by Mary Anne Piacentini and Deborah January Bevers
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Reimagining a City that Connects to Nature
Houston Chronicle
Co-written by Jay Blazek Crossley
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Coastal Prairie Plant Growers' Handbook
Self Published/Web
A how to guide for growing coastal prairie native plants complete with video clips and pointers.
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Courses
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Fundamentals of Project Managment - Rice University
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Invertebrate Habitat Ecology (graduate level) - Texas A&M Kingsville
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Honors & Awards
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Profiled as a Texas Visionary
Houston Chronicle
https://bit.ly/3K7q0H4
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2022 Houston Visionary
Center for Houston’s Future
Honored as one of 12 Houstonians setting a vision for the city’s future
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2021 Prairie Champion Award
Coastal Prairie Conservancy
An award given for working to better connect and empower the prairie community of the Houston-Galveston region and Texas.
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Texas Trailblazer
Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine
Profiled in the 2021 August/September Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine as a ‘Texas Trailblazer’ for working with partners to bring more nature into cities.
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Eddie Award
Folio:
{Team Award} A national communications award won in the essays and criticisms (Associations/Nonprofit) category for the essay “Nature Every Day” in The Nature Conservancy Magazine with my The Nature Conservancy communications colleagues. My role: Authored the article and provided narrative assistance to the editorial/communications team.
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Innovation Award
Texas Forestry Association
{Team Award} A statewide award recognizing innovation in forestry education (for the Virtually Wild! Texas program). Team: The Nature Conservancy in Texas, USFWS Houston Urban Partnerships and Engagement, Region 4 Education Center, Texas A&M Forest Service, Katy Prairie Conservancy. My role: Virtually Wild! Texas co-founder, educational director, and host.
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Conservation Achievement Award
The Nature Conservancy in Texas
{Team Award} An award presented to the Lone Star Cities Team in recognition of conservation achievement by peers within the TNC-Texas Chapter.
Team: State Chapter Director for Cities, Climate, and Policy - Chloe Lieberknecht, Austin Heathy Cities Programs Dirctor - Amy Belaire Ph.D, Dallas Healthy Cities Program Director - Kathy Jack, Ph.D., and Houston Healthy Cities Program Director - Jaime González -
Distinguished Alumni Award
University of Houston College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
An award bestowed upon alumni of the University of Houston’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics for exceptional achievement in their professional field, involvement in the community, and demonstrated innovative change to improve the lives of others through their work.
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Nancy Benedict Memorial Award
Native Plant Society of Texas
An award that honors an individual, a group, or an organization for a specific act of conservation or public service in the field of Texas native plants.
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Honorary Membership, Garden Club of Houston
Garden Club of Houston
Become one of a handful of male members in the nearly 100 years of this dedicated and service-oriented organization.
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Catalyst Award
Houston Tomorrow
An award given In recognition and honor of those whose actions and ideas improve the quality of Houstonians' lives.
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Grassroots Leader Award
Texas Children in Nature
An award given in recognition of regional leadership (Greater Houston) in the Texas Children in Nature movement.
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Wild Partners Award
Houston Wilderness
{Team Award} An award gIven in recognition of work towards the Get Out Here Houston website and campaign. Team: Coastal Prairie Partnership. My role: Played pivotal role on the design, fundraising, and implementation of the project.
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Prairie Preservationist Award
Native Prairies Association of Texas
An award given In recognition of outstanding efforts to preserve Texas native prairies.
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Alban-Heiser Award
Houston Zoo, Inc.
An award given in recognition of those preserving Texas' heritage of living creatures and their environment.
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Ann Lyon Crammond Award
Garden Club of America
{Team Award} An award given in recognition of an outstanding educational exhibit (Coastal Prairie: Houston's Heartland) which best demonstrates a particular aspect of horticulture, gardening or landscape design. Team: Katy Prairie Conservancy, River Oaks Garden Club, Garden Club of Houston, and Coastal Prairie Partnership. My role: Conceptualized, designed, and managed construction, installation, and usage of exhibit.
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Elizabeth Hull Abernathy Award
Garden Club of America
An award given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the environmental education of youth.
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Army & Sarah Emmott Conservation Award
Citizen Environmental Coalition Houston (CEC Houston)
An award given in recognition of efforts to conserve native coastal prairies.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish
Professional working proficiency
Organizations
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Wildlife Society
Member
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Texas Association for Environmental Education
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Garden Club of Houston
Honorary Member
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (PCUSA)
Member
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Texas Wildlife Diversity Advisory Committee
Committee Member
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Texas Children in Nature Network
Member
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North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)
Member
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American Association for the Advancement of Science
Member
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Society of Ecological Restoration (SER) - Texas Chapter
Member
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