Not only have I been around the block, I’ve been around many different kinds of blocks (and through dark woods and lush marshes and sunny prairies) over the course of my career. From hands-on project management through executive leadership where I managed other managers, I loved it all and still do. My aim is to provide cost-effective and efficient support, seamlessly mesh with your team and deliver projects and programs that make your organization stronger. While I am good at lot of different things, I will suggest other experts who may be able to go deeper into any of these areas based on your needs.

  • Conservation Planning and Land Transactions

    - Landscape-scale assessments, natural and cultural resource inventories, property evaluations, special reports & studies to make the case for conservation

    - Landowner negotiations, appraisals and due diligence, fee and easement purchase agreements, partner & funder engagement

  • Open Space Planning, Policy and Project Management

    - Planning, design and implementation of public access and habitat restoration plans on conserved properties

    - Development of regional and local open space policies that protect natural and working lands and promote climate resilience

  • Grant Writing and Funding Strategies

    - Development of multi-benefit projects that align with public and private funding priorities, donor and partner engagement, and preparation of compelling funding proposals

    - Strategic conservation planning and political engagement to support public funding and conservation finance measures and campaigns

  • Strategic Planning and Organizational Development

    - Organizational assessments, SWOT analysis and partner engagement to develop strategic priorities for mission delivery and clear & actionable work plans

    - Project and program budgeting and forecasting, staffing needs determination, and transition & succession planning

    - Partnership agreements, co-management assessments, resource-sharing MOUs

  • Community Engagement and Meeting Facilitation

    - Strategies to facilitate active participation, inclusive processes, and transparent communication in planning and conservation projects

    - Planning and facilitation of effective meetings, from department or team brainstorming to community meetings and public hearings

  • Coaching, Mentoring and Thought Partnership

    - Cultivating individuals’ unique superpowers, identifying what they need to learn and practice to comfortably thrive in their roles, sharing tools and strategies to advance staff into management and leadership roles

    - Thought partnership to explore and refine ideas, address communications challenges and design alliances, and enroll teams and partners into the important work