Jaime González

Jaime González

Houston, Texas, United States
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Experience

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    Houston, Texas, United States

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    Washington DC-Baltimore Area

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    Houston, Texas, United States

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    United States

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    Houston, Texas

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    Houston, Texas, United States

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    Houston, Texas, United States

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    Waller, TX and Houston, TX

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    Houston, Texas, United States

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    Houston, Texas

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    Houston, Texas

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    Houston, Texas

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
    ・Science content: biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, meteorology, and geology

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    𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀
    ・Overview of Climate Change and Health
    ・Climate Change Adaptation
    ・Climate Change Health Behavior and Risk Communication

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    𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀
    ・Environmental Communication for Behavior Change
    ・Environmental Communications Planning
    ・Writing for Environmental Professionals
    ・Documentary Film Intensive at the Center for Documentary Studies (CDS)

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    𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
    ・Civic Ecology
    ・Urban Environmental Education
    ・Environmental Education Outcomes

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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
    ・Approaches to Operationalizing One Health

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    Activities and Societies:

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    ・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

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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    Harris County Climate Justice Advisory Collaborative

    Harris County

    - Present 6 months

    Environment

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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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    Hispanic Conservation Network

    Hispanic Access Foundation

    - Present 4 months

    Environment

  • 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

    Hermann Park Conservancy

    - 2 years 6 months

    Environment

  • 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

  • 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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    Hispanic Conservation Network

    Hispanic Access Foundation

    - Present 4 months

    Environment

Publications

Courses

  • 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

  • Profiled as a Texas Visionary

    Houston Chronicle

    https://bit.ly/3K7q0H4

  • 2022 Houston Visionary

    Center for Houston’s Future

    Honored as one of 12 Houstonians setting a vision for the city’s future

  • 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.

  • 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.

    https://tpwmagazine.com/archive/2021/aug/scout10_trailblazers/index.phtml

  • 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.

    https://www.nature.org/en-us/magazine/magazine-articles/nature-every-day/

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Catalyst Award

    Houston Tomorrow

    An award given In recognition and honor of those whose actions and ideas improve the quality of Houstonians' lives.

  • Grassroots Leader Award

    Texas Children in Nature

    An award given in recognition of regional leadership (Greater Houston) in the Texas Children in Nature movement.

  • 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.

  • Prairie Preservationist Award

    Native Prairies Association of Texas

    An award given In recognition of outstanding efforts to preserve Texas native prairies.

  • Alban-Heiser Award

    Houston Zoo, Inc.

    An award given in recognition of those preserving Texas' heritage of living creatures and their environment.

  • 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.

  • Elizabeth Hull Abernathy Award

    Garden Club of America

    An award given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the environmental education of youth.

  • Army & Sarah Emmott Conservation Award

    Citizen Environmental Coalition Houston (CEC Houston)

    An award given in recognition of efforts to conserve native coastal prairies.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Spanish

    Professional working proficiency

Organizations

  • 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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    Became Elder in Presbyterian Church in 2013.

  • 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

  • Society of Ecological Restoration (SER) - Texas Chapter

    Member

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