With a strong desire to protect Montana’s character, treasured landscapes, and diverse communities, I join MEIC as the Sustainable Communities Planning Advocate. In this role, I develop strategies for guiding economically equitable and sustainable development, advocating for environmentally conscious community planning in Montana.
Having spent my childhood on the Northern Plains and at the edge of Appalachia, I grew up with a deep appreciation for diverse communities and landscapes. I moved to Montana from Cincinnati, Ohio, where I earned a BA in psychology and anthropology from the University of Cincinnati and pursued further education in environmental science, conservation biology, and urban design. My experience focuses on outreach and education about conservation issues, land use planning, and sustainable community development, with recent experience working as a land use planner for Missoula County.
I hold a deep respect for Montana’s cultures and history and have a strong desire to see Montana emerge as a national leader in sustainable community planning. I am thrilled by the opportunity to collaborate on strengthening and improving land use policy to guide the development of resilient and thriving Montanan communities.
This article was published in the July 2024 issue of Down To Earth.
