Sarah Vroom

Sarah Vroom

Fisheries Technician

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  • Timeline

  • 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
      Mattole Restoration CouncilAssociated with Sarah Vroom
    • DJ Workshop Mentor

      Issued by Girls Rock NC on Jun 2012
      Girls Rock NCAssociated with Sarah Vroom