Angela Rossmann
Summary
A professional dedicated to the advocacy of building and enhancing community within the non profit sector through consensual policy development, cultivation of relationships and educational outreach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Harris Ranch Wildlife Mitigation Association
08.2017 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with Board of Directors to ensure alignment between organizational mission, and on- the-ground project goals and objectives. Created policies, and procedures for the administrative side of the organization.
- Prepared and interpreted annual budget and financial statements to support programs and meet organizational goals while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Researched and designed website to increase membership participation and raise public awareness.
- Elevated annual event and increased quarterly membership activities to recognize new members and donors. Cultivated relationships with existing and new members, provided onboarding to new members and donors.
- Evaluated existing class curricula, designed & implemented new curricula to raise member awareness of the natural world, and increase attendance and participation with habitat projects.
- Cultivated key partnerships with local organizations and state and federal agencies for the expansion of educational opportunities and working restoration relationships within the community and to integrate membership goals to advance the mission of habitat restoration objectives along the Boise River and Foothills Corridors.
- Planned and implemented successful property habitat restoration projects. Researched best practices for invasive species management and native species restoration and introduced innovative methodology of biocontrol and permaculture methods into project design.
Wildlife Advocate Volunteer
Great Old Broads for Wilderness
01.2010 - Current
- Organized community outreach programs, and collaborated with ngo's increasing public awareness about topics affecting wildlife to local residents as well as members.
- Initiated meetings with federal agency officials in effort to negotiate favorable natural resource policy.
- Researched policy and built positive reputation for organization by drafting and providing persuasive testimony.
- Delivered representation for appeals at county, state and federal government officials, resulting in favorable outcomes on policy decisions.
- Collaborated a successful county appeal to protect wildlife habitat zoning from airfield development.
- Developed public awareness campaign against the use of toxic shrubs within the wild and urban interface reaching an unprecedented national level, and altering city ordinance.
- Collaborated with government agencies and ngo's regarding products and resources for habitat restoration, including grant writing.
Legislative Coordinator
Ada County Fish & Game League
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Organized and led successful lobbying efforts, resulting in the best outcomes available for legislative priorities.
- Cultivated and collaborated with a diversity of stakeholders and experts to testify against detrimental wildlife policy.
- Implemented grassroots advocacy programs, empowering members to engage with policymakers outside of legislative sessions.
- Monitored legislative developments, providing timely updates and recommendations to board member leadership.
- Increased members awareness and participation by designing weekly updates and annual newsletter template conveying legislative issues utilizing current technology.
Legislative Coordinator & Treasurer
Idaho Wildlife Federation
01.2010 - 09.2014
- Prepared annual tax returns and reports in compliance with non-profit and government regulations, payables and receivables, monthly financial reports.
- Conducted community outreach raising awareness of national organizations Garden for Wildlife campaign.
- Researched and prepared grants.
- Represented organization to congressional leaders in Washington D.C., three consecutive years advocating funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
- Organized and led state legislative lobby effort, on behalf of wildlife conservation resulting in language modification changing partial impact in oppositional legislation.
- Represented organization and conducted outreach to state level conservation groups to unify ngo's legislative efforts.
Legislative Coordinator & Board Member
Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation
03.2007 - 09.2010
- Designed exhibit booth and participated at national convention.
- Researched and prepared testimony for Idaho Department of Fish & Game Commission and statehouse committees for organizations legislative priorities.
- Prepared subsequent legislative article for newsletters and email for members.
- Participated in big horn sheep counts three consecutive years under supervision of field biologists in Frank Church Wilderness, wrote subsequent report of findings.
Fundraising and Strategic Planner-Volunteer
Boise Link Partnership For HWY 21
02.2007 - 06.2010
- Initiated and developed strategic plan by analyzing local economics, identifying partnership objectives, and potential fundraising opportunities.
- Designed campaign to raise public awareness with local ngo's and educational institutions.
- Initiated pursuit of federal stimulus funding to utilize for wildlife underpass construction by collaborating with Natural Resource attaché for Governor Otter and Idaho Transportation Department officials.
- Optimized state funds received from The American Investment and Recovery Act of 2009 for completion the first wildlife underpass in Ada County.
- Coordinated with state agency and several wildlife ngo's to complete fencing requirements for wildlife underpass through volunteer and fundraising event.
Free Lance Writer & Marketing
Wild Idaho News
02.2007 - 05.2010
- Cultivated and managed relationships with advertising clients, vendors and community partners, collaborated to identify marketing goals, designed thematic ad layout accordingly.
- Reported on wildlife issues from Idaho State Capital, Idaho Department of Fish and Game; followed story leads, determined content focus, researched subject matter, interviewed experts, proofed articles.
- Conducted thorough research on wildlife issues, producing well-informed pieces for readers.
- Researched and prepared report on Chronic Wasting Disease for state agencies.
Legislative Liaison
Idaho Senator Mike Burkett
01.2006 - 09.2009
- Advised state senator on emerging wildlife and environmental policy issue at the statehouse.
- Triaged constituencies' concerns, synthesized for his perusal.
- Researched and prepared testimony fo committee hearings.
- Met with state agency officials regarding established wildlife policy and procedural change.
- Planned and co-hosted evening fundraising event and yearly luncheon for senator
- Prepared weekly update meeting for constituents.
- Researched and submitted speeches regarding natural resources for senator addressing environmental groups.
Guardian & Conservator
Self-employed
09.2003 - Current
- Conducted research on available elder care options, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive medical care plans ensuring best informed decision-making for care recipient.
- Collaborated with legal professionals, attorney and CPA to establish conservatorship and guardianship arrangements that best served the long term interest of the client.
- Supported clients during court appearances as their advocate, representing their interests and wishes for self sufficiency.
- Enhanced client autonomy by providing support and guidance for them in making informed decisions regarding their health care and finances.
- Recruited & managed home health care staff based on care plans. Maintained accurate case documentation; client medications, and managed outside health care services.
- Assessed elder client needs and preferences, ensured safe personal in-home care by implementing protocol and procedures that optimized self sufficiency and client established routine.
- Ensured client well-being by coordinating with home health and HOSPICE providers to ensure appropriate medical support and treatment was provided.
- Provided ongoing training to caregivers on best practices for supporting individuals receiving HOSPICE End of Life Care.
Family Advocate Intern
Women & Children's Alliance
03.2000 - 11.2003
- Achieved positive outcomes for clients by providing consistent quality support through the court process in obtaining emergency Protection Order.
- Prepared client for subsequent court hearings.
- Assisted in the development of individualized service plans for families, and access to resources and support.
- Promoted positive parenting techniques through educational workshops and family counseling with staff.
- Planned and elevated annual fundraiser for organization by securing novel donor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, ILMaster of Education -
College of Idaho
Caldwell, IdahoSkills
- Annual Budget & Financial Planning
- Policy Development
- Digital Communications
- Project Research & Design Proficiency
- Community Engagement & Public Outreach
- Event & Fundraising Planning
Timeline
Executive Director
Harris Ranch Wildlife Mitigation Association
08.2017 - 12.2022
Legislative Coordinator
Ada County Fish & Game League
01.2014 - 09.2016
Wildlife Advocate Volunteer
Great Old Broads for Wilderness
01.2010 - Current
Legislative Coordinator & Treasurer
Idaho Wildlife Federation
01.2010 - 09.2014
Legislative Coordinator & Board Member
Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation
03.2007 - 09.2010
Fundraising and Strategic Planner-Volunteer
Boise Link Partnership For HWY 21
02.2007 - 06.2010
Free Lance Writer & Marketing
Wild Idaho News
02.2007 - 05.2010
Legislative Liaison
Idaho Senator Mike Burkett
01.2006 - 09.2009
Guardian & Conservator
Self-employed
09.2003 - Current
Family Advocate Intern
Women & Children's Alliance
03.2000 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Arts -
Elmhurst College
Master of Education -
College of Idaho