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Emilie Wolfson, AICP

Emilie Wolfson, AICP

Visitor Services and Interpretation Ranger

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Long Range Transportation Planning Program Manager

  • Education

    • College of Energy, Environment and Sustainability

      2011 - 2011

      Class taken entitled Innovations, Entrepreneurship and Green Careers

    • University of Maryland

      2006 - 2010
      Environmental Science and Policy Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Sociology

      Activities and Societies: College Park Environmental Group, Habitat for Humanity, EcoHouse Dean's List 2007-2010. Overseas studies program: One semester University of London. Winner of the Voices and Visions form the Next Generation of Conservation Youth Video Contest.

    • University of California, Berkeley

      2013 - 2015
      Master's degree City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

      Activities and Societies: Planning Students Association--Communications and new student outreach chair Worked with my team to create 6 master plan alternatives and sections for a traditional salt pan in Taiwan. Prepared recommendations for the Alentejo Tourism Board regarding ecotourism. Researched and presented alternatives for Alameda's transportation access problem as well as created graphics of current transportation systems. Graduate Student Capstone entitled "Connections to Parks: An Exploration of Barriers and Solutions for Increasing Access in the San Francisco Bay Area"… Show more Worked with my team to create 6 master plan alternatives and sections for a traditional salt pan in Taiwan. Prepared recommendations for the Alentejo Tourism Board regarding ecotourism. Researched and presented alternatives for Alameda's transportation access problem as well as created graphics of current transportation systems. Graduate Student Capstone entitled "Connections to Parks: An Exploration of Barriers and Solutions for Increasing Access in the San Francisco Bay Area". Researched barriers to park access for people with high health needs in the Bay Area by conducting site observations of 9 different parks. Presented recommendations and solutions based on cutting-edge best practices from key park agencies.Collaborated with the City of Richmond to create part of their climate action plan by researching institutional regulations that dictate climate legislation locally, regionally, and nationwide.Presented research and findings to city staff and community members. Show less

  • Experience

    • Devils Postpile National Monument

      Jun 2012 - Sept 2012
      Visitor Services and Interpretation Ranger

      I provided support for daily operations to enhance visitor services and safety by staffing the ranger station, presenting interpretive walks and programs, and by performing trail patrols. My work supported the park's efforts to become a Climate Friendly Park by developing new programs, projects, and outreach efforts that deal with the impacts and mitigation of climate change in the Sierra Nevada and throughout the world.I assisted with natural resource management collection data of cold air pooling in the Reds Meadow Valley. Show less

    • San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department

      Sept 2012 - Nov 2013
      Environmental Educator and Program Developer

    • UC Berkeley

      Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
      Graduate Student Instructor

      Created lesson plans, was responsible for facilitation of weekly class discussion as well as contacting current planners for lunch discussions. Class discussion included issues on community development, sustainability, transit oriented development, housing and environmental planning, and professional development

    • Institute at the Golden Gate

      Jun 2014 - Sept 2014
      Health Consultant

      Researched, collected, and compiled data related to parks engaging in the Healthy Parks, Healthy People collaborative by identifying trends, creating graphics, and preparing reports.Organized and facilitated a 30 member partner meeting focused on parks and health by crafting the agenda, preparing presentations, and leading discussion.

    • The Trust for Public Land

      Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
      Parks for People Intern

      Engaged with up to 100 community event attendees to promote the mission of Parks for People-Bay Area. Facilitated and supervised the collection of physical activity data for 5 renovated parks in San Francisco. Developed and implemented a survey for 150 community members and non-profit organizations. Created graphics for public events and meetings.

    • PlaceWorks

      Jul 2015 - Jul 2017
      Planner

      Contributed a wide range of skills and experience related to urban and environmental planning. Prepared programmatic and project-specific environmental documents, and developed existing condition reports and technical memorandum. Contributed to citywide urban agricultural plans, as well as parks and trails assessments for municipalities and counties across the state including work on the Los Angeles Countywide Parks Needs Assessment.

    • Urban Planning Partners, Inc.

      Jul 2017 - Aug 2021

      Managed the outreach component of the MacArthur BART Lighting Project and was the Deputy Project Manager of the Downtown Specific Plan Outreach and Environmental Review. Through these two projects, I have organized and facilitated over 10 community meetings. I am adept at keeping interested citizens informed heard, and involved in the planning process and ensuring that meetings remain focused and productive, with a balance on making sure all voices are heard. I also specialize in drafting and managing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents at the program and project level. Project management skills also include budget tracking and managing budgets and projects upt to 1 million dollars. Managed the 500 Kirkham Street Project, where I have worked with the City of Oakland and developer to explore various applications to maximize the unique State Density Bonus provisions and prepare a streamlined CEQA document. Show less

      • Associate Planner

        Jan 2018 - Aug 2021

      • Planner

        Jul 2017 - Jan 2018

    • Prince William County

      Aug 2021 - Jun 2024

      • Principal Planner

        Nov 2022 - Jun 2024

      • Senior Planner

        Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

    • City of Alexandria, Virginia

      Jun 2024 - now
      Long Range Transportation Planning Program Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Planner (AICP)

      American Planning Association

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Outreach Director- SF Bay Area

      Issued by California Association of Environmental Professionals on Aug 2018
      California Association of Environmental ProfessionalsAssociated with Emilie Wolfson, AICP

    • Parks and Recreation Advisory Commissioner

      Issued by City of Oakland on Mar 2018
      City of OaklandAssociated with Emilie Wolfson, AICP

    • Alternative Spring Break Volunteer

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. on Jan 2007
      Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C.Associated with Emilie Wolfson, AICP