Emily Nelson White

Emily Nelson White

Environmental Educator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Conservation Grant Program Manager at Virginia Outdoors Foundation

  • Education

    • University of Virginia

      1999 - 2001
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Environmental Science
    • University of Vermont

      1996 - 1998
      NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
  • Experience

    • The Wildlife Center of Virginia

      Aug 2002 - Aug 2003
      Environmental Educator

      Create, promote, and conduct environmentally-themed programs for non-profit wildlife hospital using live, non-releasable, native animals. Duties included: researching materials and activities for education programs, developing education materials, assisting with management of education animals and scheduling of educational programs, recruiting and supervision of volunteers

    • TJSWCD

      Sept 2003 - Jun 2016
      Conservation Programs Manager

      Oversee the Resource Management Plan Program, TMDL Program, and the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practice Cost-Share Program. Duties included: management and budgeting for all programs; supervising and training staff; generating financial reports; technical review of plans, outreach to agricultural landowners; project management; researching partner programs and grants; planning and executing workshops, trainings, and educational events. Former responsibilities: experiential watershed education; administering easement program. Show less

    • Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

      Aug 2016 - Sept 2017
      Agricultural BMP Technician

      Provide technical assistance & support to Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) statewide. Duties included: reviewing engineering designs, training SWCD staff.

    • Albemarle County

      Sept 2017 - May 2018
      Permit Planner, Zoning

      Review Zoning Ordinance compliance of development and businesses within Albemarle County. Duties include: evaluating residential, commercial, and sign building permits for conformity with the Ordinance; processing Zoning Clearances including home occupations; assisting the general public with Zoning regulations.

    • Virginia Outdoors Foundation

      May 2018 - now
      Conservation Grant Program Manager

      Develop and administer grant programs for conservation work across the Commonwealth.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Conservation Planner

      Natural Resource Conservation Service
      Dec 2012
    • Dual Combined Administrator, VA Stormwater Management and Erosion & Sediment Control Programs

      Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
      Feb 2018
    • Nutrient Management Planner

      Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
      Jan 2006
    • Category 10 Pesticide Applicator

      Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
      Jan 2004