Michele Vachon

Michele Vachon

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance Project Manager at University of Idaho

  • Education

    • Northwest Community Development Institute

      2009 - 2012
      Certificate
    • Univer. of Findlay

      2003 - 2003
      Certificate
    • Regina High School

      1988 - 1992
      High School Diploma
    • University of Idaho

      2006 - 2010
      MS
    • University of Michigan-Dearborn

      1992 - 1996
      BA
  • Experience

    • Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

      Jan 1992 - Jan 1996
      Intern
    • SEMCOG

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1996
      • Intern

        Jan 1996 - Jan 1996
      • Intern

        Jan 1996 - Jan 1996
    • Marine Pollution Control

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2003
      Project Manager
    • MPS Group, Inc.

      Feb 2003 - Feb 2006
      Environmental Resource Manager
    • SH Vachon, LLC

      Jan 2006 - now
      Member

      Owner/Member of General Contracting firm.

    • University of Idaho

      Feb 2009 - now

      NARA Works to Harness Woody Biomass for Aviation Bio-fuelFeaturing a broad alliance of private industry and educational institutions, the Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA) takes a holistic approach to building a supply chain based on using forest residuals to make aviation bio-fuel. The alliance is tasked with increasing efficiency for each supply chain step from forestry operations to conversion processes; creating new bio-based products; providing economic, environmental and social sustainability analyses; engaging stakeholder groups; and improving bio-energy literacy for students, educators, professionals and the general public. Michele is on the Education and Outreach Teams for NARA. Show less

      • Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance Project Manager

        Jun 2014 - now
      • Program Manager Building Sustainable Communities Initiative

        Feb 2009 - Jun 2014
    • Manheim Solutions, Inc.

      Jan 2010 - now
      Freelance Contractor

      Consultant to Manheim Solutions, Inc., leading strategic planning for community economic development projects. Project work includes: SWOT analysis for downtown development agency, grant portfolio development, economic feasibility of food innovation center for a rural community.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager

      Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
      Jun 2003
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Economic and Community Development Council

      Issued by Clearwater Economic Development Association on Aug 2014
      Clearwater Economic Development AssociationAssociated with Michele Vachon
    • Volunteer Grant Writer

      Issued by Bovill Improvement Group on Jan 2013
      Bovill Improvement GroupAssociated with Michele Vachon