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Andrea Dierich

Andrea Dierich

Youth Program Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Environmental Physical Scientist

  • Education

    • University of Minnesota

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      Master's Degree Natural Resources Management and Policy

      Activities and Societies: Xi Sigma Pi

    • University of Minnesota

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      Bachelor's Degree Forest Management/Forest Resources Management

  • Experience

    • YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office)

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
      Youth Program Coordinator

    • University of Minnesota

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
      Graduate Research Assistant

    • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
      Minnesota Urban Forestry Program Assistant

    • The Morton Arboretum

      Jan 2012 - Feb 2015
      Illinois Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator & Community Trees Program Grant Administrator

      Community Trees Program Grant Administrator• Administered grants of various sizes from $3500 to over $2 million on Community Trees related projects• Assisted with grant design, implementation, accounting, reporting, compliance, site inspections, and evaluation of grants and sub-grants• Sought additional avenues for funding and assistance• Provided workshops and assistance for communities and organizations wishing to apply for sub-grants. Illinois Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator • Provided education and outreach on challenges to the urban forest including; climate change, invasive species, habitat corridor derogation and urban population pressures in Illinois and the Midwest • Collaborated with regional urban forestry related organizations, public, private and non-profit • Prepared and presented to stakeholder groups including; municipalities, park districts, forest preserves and other special interest groups throughout the year on various topics • Assisted communities, interest groups, public and private entities with inventories, management plans, ordinance and other related tasks • Developed and authored publications as desired for Forest Pest Outreach and Community Trees Program. Show less

    • DuPage County

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2021
      Environmental Coordinator

      Oversee, develop and manage waste, recycling and green initiatives in DuPage County. Inspect and regulate Illinois Environmental Protection Agency permitted land sites as well as non-hazardous open dumping and burning across incorporated and unincorporated DuPage County. Coordinate the Cool DuPage greenhouse gas emissions reduction program. Assist municipalities with environmental issues and programs.

    • US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

      Jan 2021 - now
      Physical Scientist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Arborist

      International Society of Arboriculture