Sarah Vroom

Fisheries Technician

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Petrolia, California, United States

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About me
Executive Director, Mattole Restoration Council.
Education
- University of Idaho
  2019 - 2023
  Masters Natural Resource Management & Fire Ecology
- North Carolina State University
  2011 - 2011
  Certificate Storm Water Management
  Activities and Societies: Studies best management practices for storm water management including planted swales, rain gardens, and constructed wetlands
- Mills College
  1999 - 2003
  BA Environmental Studies
  Activities and Societies: President Mills Environmental Organization of Women Student Council Organizational Coordinator Upward Bound Tutor
- School for International Training
  2003 - 2003
  Conservation and Development
  Activities and Societies: Study abroad program in Panama. This program is very unique and included a one month independent study.
- Merritt College
  2003 - 2005
  Permaculture Design Certificate and Horticuluture Classes
Experience
- U.S. Forest Service
  Jun 1999 - Aug 2002
  Fisheries Technician
  Performed seasonal cutthroat trout population surveys in the Targhee National Forest.
- BMO Ecosciences
  Jun 2003 - Jun 2005
  Botanist
  Monitored populations of rare plants in the Santa Rosa Vernal Pool Reserve system. Compiled and published data on the effects of mowing and mulching on endemic vernal pool species.
- LA MEDITERRANEE
  Apr 2005 - Nov 2008
  Server
  Waitress and hostess in a fast paced restaurant.
- Reel Women Fly Fishing Adventr
  Jun 2005 - Oct 2008
  Fishing Guide
  Led full day and overnight float trips for beginner and experienced fly fishing clients.
- Bountiful Backyards
  Nov 2008 - May 2016
  Landscape Designer and Project Manager
  Designed and installed organic edible landscapes and native gardens using permaculture principles with a specialization in water management including installing rain gardens, swales, and water catchment.
- Durham Technical Community College
  Jan 2015 - May 2016
  Teaching Professional
  Organized and executed a 40 hour adult continuing education gardening and landscaping course called "Landscapes You Can Eat" that taught participants everything they need to know to start a home scale permaculture garden.
- Mattole Restoration Council
  Jan 2016 - now
  Board Member
  Oversee community led restoration efforts in the Mattole Watershed focused on threatened Coho and Chinook salmon and steelhead. In addition, the MRC is growing our “Working Lands and Human Communities” program to promote healthy forest management, fuels reduction and fire planning for residents and organizations in the Mattole. Currently serving on events and fundraising committees.
- Empress Farms
  Jun 2016 - Mar 2019
  Head Cultivator
  Oversaw all aspects of cultivation on a 3+ acre organic compliant cannabis farm. Supervised a crew of 10+ full time employees. Wrote and implemented farm plan including crop layout and timeline, irrigation, IPM, and soil fertility. Maintained all gardens according to strict county and state regulations.
Licenses & Certifications
- Permaculture Design Certificate
  Merritt College
  Aug 2005
- BMP Storm Water Management
  NC State University - Crop & Soil Sciences
  Nov 2012
Volunteer Experience
- Events Committee, Fundraising Committee
  Issued by Mattole Restoration Council on Jan 2016
  Associated with Sarah Vroom
- DJ Workshop Mentor
  Issued by Girls Rock NC on Jun 2012
  Associated with Sarah Vroom