Over 20 years of research and work experience within the natural resources, communication, and public policy fields. Ph.D. in Natural Resources Management (NRM)/Communication, professional experience in private, public, and non-profit sectors, Washington D.C. and international experience.

Specialties: Natural resources and energy policy, government relations and strategies, coalition building, public policy development, strategic planning, risk management, disaster response, communication (written and verbal) and management skills, media strategy and relations, education, technical capabilities, negotiations, federal and state legislation and regulation.