Alicia Acken Cosgrove

• Completed 50 community meetings quarterly to gather input and support local development priorities.
• Facilitated community discussions to identify local needs and inform development initiatives.
• Prepared meeting materials and follow-up notes to support organized project coordination.
• Responded to public inquiries with clear guidance and timely communication.
• Supported outreach efforts to strengthen connections between the university and local partners.
• Taught Senior Seminars at UW River Falls
• Coordinated outreach meetings with Senators, State Secretaries of Agriculture and National Park Service that created opportunities for UWRF students to showcase research projects.

• Provided accurate visitor reception and direction to help guests navigate park facilities and trail access.
• Conducted routine site checks and reported maintenance or safety concerns to the appropriate staff.
• Supported public programs by preparing materials, setting up spaces, and coordinating participant flow.
• Applied GIS and field observations to review park areas and support planning discussions.

• Reviewed stream-related records and updated case files to support accurate county documentation.
• Prepared correspondence and information materials for residents, staff, and community partners.
• Assisted with meeting coordination, agenda preparation, and follow-up on assigned action items.
• Collected field information and organized notes to support stream monitoring and related planning work.

• Music Scholarship Recipient
• Relevant Coursework: Public Administration, Grant Application and management, GIS, Environmental Education

Western College Program

• Music Scholarship Recipient
• Extracurricular Activities: orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Pit Orchestra, Delta Omicron
• Capstone Project: Rhetoric and Soil Conservation, Western College Program
• mini MBA program completed in 2021