Morgan Dickie

Experience

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  Clean Currents

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Residential and Customer Engagement Intern

  Completed several long-term projects to assist with residential programs and new wind energy customer enrollments. Managed customer account information using SalesForce. Researched various topics related to the wind energy industry in order to provide more information to customers. Attended company events and meetings.

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  Dominion Due Diligence Group

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Environmental Intern

  Assisted in the compilation of resources and information for Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reports. Conducted noise assessment surveys for new construction and sub-rehabilitation properties per guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Carried out research to aid in the completion of HUD 4128 environmental compliance forms.

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  Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Natural History

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

  Paleobiology Intern

  Trained in the taxonomy and paleobiology of benthic and planktic foraminifera. Picked and imaged foraminifera under a light microscope. Used a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Prepared assemblage and isotope slides for analysis. Gained understanding in Cretaceous paleoceanography, paleoclimate, and isotope geochemistry methods.

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  Richland Creek Watershed Alliance

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Assistant to the Executive Director

  Planned and attended the RCWA Annual Gathering Event. Investigated a tanker truck accident that leaked oil into Richland Creek. Participated in tree planting events and supervised volunteers. Initiated a wildlife monitoring program by creating and distributing Wildlife ID Cards to RCWA members. Launched phase one of the wildlife monitoring program, collecting data on local waterfowl.

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  Adventure Science Center

  Apr 2015 - Mar 2017

  Coordinated, developed and implemented new school initiatives, as well as increased the effectiveness and efficiency of existing programs. Oversaw development and implementation of all teacher professional development courses. Gained a strong familiarity with inquiry-based pedagogy, project-based learning, and added to previous experience teaching inquiry-based STEM programming. Delivered educational programs to school groups, campers and the general public (with exception of planetarium programs) in accordance with Adventure Science Center’s prescribed model. Coordinated Little Labs early childhood education program for schools groups and the general public. Assisted with outreach as needed. Provided on-floor programming as assigned. Worked with education team on special event programming.

  • School Programming Manager

    Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Science Educator

    Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
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  Scuba Shack

  Apr 2017 - Nov 2017

  Assistant Store Manager

  Conducted daily store operations including the management and sale of retail inventory. Maintained superior quality customer service to meet all customer needs. Coordinated SCUBA lesson schedules, registrants, and logistics. Managed company website content, marketing, and social media accounts.

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  Metro Nashville Public Health Department

  Dec 2017 - Jun 2018

  Environmental Assistant

  Developed, tested, and evaluated a new vector-borne disease education outreach program for Metro Nashville Public Schools and Davidson County community centers. Collected field data on standing water locations in Davidson County using ArcGIS Collector. Contributed to state and county initiatives for mosquito surveillance, primarily of the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes.

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  Urban Green Lab

  Apr 2018 - Jul 2018

  Sustainable Classrooms Assistant

  Wrote and published a seven-lesson curriculum unit for middle school educators to incorporate sustainable living lessons into the classroom. Planned and facilitated a two-day professional development workshop to train 28 teachers. Conducted baseline evaluations, including teacher and administrator surveys and interviews, for the Sustainable Classrooms program. Certified as a U.S. Green Building Council Green Classroom Professional.

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  Metro Nashville Public Health Department

  Dec 2018 - Jul 2021

  Environmental Health Specialist

  Quality Assurance Technician for the Air Pollution Control Division of MPHD. Oversaw the quality control program for outdoor ambient air monitoring data in Davidson County. Maintained equipment certifications and data management to meet EPA compliance for criteria pollutants including ozone and particulate matter. Prepared Air Monitoring Program quality assurance plans & documents. Coordinated department community outreach and public education initiatives.

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  Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies (AAPCA)

  Aug 2021 - now

  Leads support efforts for AAPCA’s state and local members on implementation and technical issues associated with the federal Clean Air Act. Develops products that are relevant to policy deliberations and easily understood by the public, media, and policymakers. Oversees Association technical committee activities. Provides administrative support to the Association and its membership in furtherance of AAPCA programming, mission, and goals.

  • Executive Director

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Senior Policy & Membership Specialist

    Aug 2021 - Sept 2024