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Mary Gatonye

Environmental Scientist
Athens,OH
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Summary


Environmental professional with strong commitment to sustainability and regulatory compliance. Extensive experience in conducting environmental impact assessments and implementing eco-friendly initiatives. Known for effective collaboration with teams and consistent focus on achieving measurable results. Expertise in environmental analysis and project management, combined with proactive and adaptable approach to changing project needs.

Work History

Ohio University
Athens, OH

Environmental Specialist
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia (ORCA) to maximize new sources of funding and increase visitation from 3Cs Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati to revitalize rural economies.
  • Conducted water quality assessments and biological macroinvertebrate sampling in Raccoon Creek watershed, Ohio.
  • Water restoration activities from streams affected by acid mine drainage.
  • Assisted with assessment reports for Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA).
  • Assisted Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) to write grants, help teachers generate lesson plans using design thinking models and helped teachers apply for grants to have more STEM related activities.
  • Conducted field trips, organized summer camps and environmental projects with the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public service.

Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia

Analyst
01.2024 - 08.2025

Job overview

  • Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
  • Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.

Coffee Management Services Limited
Ruiru, Kiambu, Kenya

Sustainability & Community Developer, Coffee Manag
01.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Empowered residents by providing leadership development opportunities and mentorship programs that foster civic engagement.
  • Promoted cultural exchange events that celebrated inclusivity and diversity within the community.
  • Provided training sessions for staff members, enhancing their skills in delivering effective community development services.
  • Facilitated town hall meetings to encourage open dialogue between residents and local government officials.

Zaidi Technologies
Nairobi, Kenya

Technology Adoption Officer
01.2018 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.

Education

Ohio University
Athens, OH

Masters in Environmental Studies from Environmental Studies
08.2023 - 08.2025

University Overview

  • GPA 3.9
  • Capstone Project: Increasing Visitation to the Baileys Trail System: Opportunities and Challenges for the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology

Bachelor from Community Development and Environment
12.2022

University Overview

  • GPA 3.7

Skills

Environmental Sampling and Monitoring – Soil, groundwater, surface water and sediments sampling techniques

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Certification

ISEF Environmental Educator | ISEF 2025
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Affiliations

  • Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, Ohio University
  • Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia(ORCA)
  • Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA)
  • Rural Action

Software

Arc GIS

QGIS

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Hiking

Dancing

Travelling

Reading

Listening to podcasts

Listening to music

Timeline

Analyst

Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia
01.2024 - 08.2025

Ohio University

Masters in Environmental Studies from Environmental Studies
08.2023 - 08.2025

Environmental Specialist

Ohio University
08.2023 - Current

Sustainability & Community Developer, Coffee Manag

Coffee Management Services Limited
01.2022 - 03.2023

Technology Adoption Officer

Zaidi Technologies
01.2018 - 01.2022

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology

Bachelor from Community Development and Environment

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