Julie North

Experience

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  University of Colorado Denver

  Sept 2005 - May 2007

  Bachelor's of Art in Medical Anthropology

  -Experience and knowledge of Rapid Assessment Processes as a field researcher in rural Ecuador-Documented and analyzed sustainable agricultural practices and its impact on children's health

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  University of Denver

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Master's of Science in Environmental Policy

  -Co-Founder of the EPM Sustainability Alliance

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  Colorado Energy Office

  Sept 2009 - May 2010

  Strategic Planning Intern

  • Compiled and analyzed data on cost, return on investment, and feasibility for rooftop photovoltaic solar projects throughout Colorado’s State Agencies (23 buildings)• Authored a report to identify and prioritize Greening Government Council Sustainability Objectives for the General Services Administration (GSA) and agency officials. • Facilitated monthly meetings with the Office of the State Architect, Director in Planning & other key government employees to execute Sustainability and Climate Action Programs with the creation of the Employee Strategic Planning Committee.• Implemented a Content Management process for over 200+ government officials, agency contacts, and businesses into a Sustainability Directory for use by government and agency officials. Show less

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  Peace Corps

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

  Environmental Educator

  • Collaborated and consulted with federal agency, local governments, and community organizations to identify and promote environmental stewardship among Nicaraguan nationals with an emphasis in K-12 education and community co-op garden programs.• Designed and co-taught Ministry of Education environmental education curricula with primary and secondary school teachers in five local schools with 1,200 students.• Managed a team of 25 garden leaders to conduct training of neighborhood gardeners in 15 rural communities through collaboration with local NGO, Fundación Arco Iris.• Supported the development of 35 backyard co-op garden programs that resulted in successful community-driven, neighborhood-based food systems.• Facilitated 12 workshops on environmental & small business opportunities for 150 community members across 15 rural communities supported through Fundación Arco Iris.• Identified improved cooking methods at two homes (Leon and Chinandega provinces) and received funding to construct improved cook stoves through community microloan programs facilitated from the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves Initiatives and the United Nation’s Millennium Goals. • Maintained advanced conversational Spanish language speaking skills Show less

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  The Alliance for Collective Action

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Programs Fellow

  • Developed ongoing network of 300+ contacts to connect local and state government members, nonprofits, businesses, and education organizations to effectively address Colorado’s energy and natural resource challenges.• Facilitated two roundtables in rural communities (Sterling, Colorado and Steamboat, Colorado) to identify county-specific metrics for energy action plans coherent with Colorado’s 2020 Climate Action Goals.• Collected and analyzed data to compile Colorado Sustainability Collaborative Report, with county-specific metrics to replicate energy action plans in additional rural communities.• Organized reservations, check-in, and social media outlets for Ninth Annual Legislative Briefing on Sustainability at the Denver Capitol Building with over 200 Colorado legislators, nonprofits, and businesses in attendance. Show less

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  Blue Star Recyclers

  May 2013 - Aug 2014

  Program Director

  • Analyzed and compiled results from community roundtable discussions on extensive instructional reports to build community based e-waste recycling programs in five rural communities in Colorado.• Directed and advised seven community recycling operations on best practices, producer cooperative modeling, and business diversification.• Worked closely with school administrator teams of four people in Cherry Creek and Jefferson County School districts to develop curriculum and employment-based training for SPED vocational e-waste recycling program.• Provided expertise and research to maintain e-Stewards and ISO 14001 certifications.• Managed external relations and social media affairs. Show less

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  Aurora Public Schools

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2018

  Natural & Renewable Resources Manager

  • Led a team of 25 on multiple sustainability initiatives in energy efficiency and resource conservation for 52 schools and 39,000 building occupants with a combined operational budget of $8.2 million.• Acted as a liaison with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Stewardship Unit as a Food Recovery Consultant for Region 8 Food 1-1 Coalition. • Led a development cost reduction initiative for all waste management services for 73 buildings with an annual budget of $450,000.• Reduced Worker’s Compensation Claims by 75% by implementing a Cafeteria Food Waste Composting Program. • Improved energy efficiency across 73 buildings by 25% resulting in $2 million in energy cost savings.• Managed and provided training for district’s 30 school garden programs, roughly 130,000 square feet, 3 Youth Farmer’s Markets with combined budget of $1,500, as the school district’s resident Master Community Garden Leader certification through Denver Urban Gardens (DUG).• Conducted multiple cost benefit analyses, saved more than $250,000 by analyzing waste services and changing vendors.• Managed our social media platforms and have published 36 monthly newsletters, APS Green Gloves since program’s inception. Awards Received:• Environmental Education Innovation Award, Colorado Association of Environmental Education, 2017• Silver Level Award, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2017• Sustainable Business Leader Award, City of Aurora, Colorado, 2016• Innovation in Program Design Award, Stanford University & Lucid Design Group, 20 Show less

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  North of Travel

  Apr 2019 - now

  Travel Specialist
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  Peace Corps

  Sept 2023 - now

  Agritourism Specialist

  • Lead team of nine employees in the Planning and Development Department (PDD) at Pampanga State Agricultural University to establish work plans, ensure strong teamwork, and manage performance to ensure sustainability and climate change mitigation objectives.• Develops knowledge of climate adaptation and mitigation strategies and investment strategies for various segments of the food and agribusiness value chain with a strong emphasis on natural capital, nature-based solutions, and Indigenous Knowledge. • Conducts analysis and prepares discussion papers on climate actions in the food and agricultural value chain and agribusiness sector to provide inputs to ongoing initiatives/discussions with internal external stakeholders including students, private investors, and domestic and international companies.• Develops marketing materials, presentations, case studies and proposals for agritourism projects to address climate change, the Philippines National Development Plan 2023-2028, and the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals• Lead organizational development activities including the professional trainings and workshops to address critical competencies needed to meet strategic objectives.• Serve as thought leader to Department Director to define multi-year strategic objectives, advise on complex staffing, policy, and resource issues, and to accomplish important deliverables in support of the Peace Corps mission in the Philippines. • Manages strategic goals for building and development and aligns them with the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 and the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. Procurement and Financial Management• Manage project proposals and grant funding for multi-year and multi-phase agritourism plan for budget process including the annual budget planning process, quarterly execution reviews, as well as periodic analysis & reporting. Show less