CANDACE CLARK
Summary
Experienced Project Coordinator with over 12 years in field leadership and cross-agency collaboration, managing 30-person teams across 50 job sites. Currently enhancing expertise in renewable energy and green construction through a 120-hour solar training program and prior SuperAdobe and Earthship Biotechure training. Combines large-scale leadership with practical sustainable construction knowledge for Construction Assistant Project Manager and Building Performance Contractor roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Organizer & Advocate
Clarke Street Fund & Fresh Greens Market
Montgomery
07.2024 - Current
- Co-founded and coordinate a 40-organization partner coalition; independently planned and executed a 3-day, 50–60 person multi-stakeholder conference from concept through delivery, including vendor and venue coordination.
- Acted as project liaison for 10 pilot families, managing intake, resource procurement, and ensuring project completion.
- Planned and executed monthly community events (15–20 participants), overseeing logistics, budgets, and partner coordination with Montgomery County Public Library.
- Co-founded and coordinated a 40-organization partner coalition; independently planned and executed a 3-day, 50–60 person multi-stakeholder conference from concept through delivery, including vendor and venue coordination.
Sustainable Food Resource Specialist
Tuskegee University – Carver Integrative Sustainability Center
Tuskegee
01.2021 - Current
- Managed 13-person intergenerational team to coordinate sustainability initiatives with university and community partners nationwide, enhancing collaboration and impact.
- Supported planning for university's new Agroecology Center by coordinating stakeholder input, resource needs, and project milestones, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals.
- Organize coalitions of growers, markets, and consumers to implement sustainable development projects locally and internationally.
- Planned and coordinated year-round sustainability programming, including 7 annual EarthWeek events (2020–2026), engaging diverse audiences in sustainable practices.
Grounds for Peace – Pilot Project Coordinator
Urban Grower's Collective (UGC)
Chicago
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Supervised and coordinated daily field operations for up to 30 transitional workers across 50 job sites (vacant lots), managing crew assignments, site logistics, and on-site safety across Chicago's South and West sides.
- Acted as primary liaison with City of Chicago and Heartland Alliance, facilitating permitting approvals, scheduling, compliance reporting, and inter-agency communication.
- Facilitated community listening sessions with elected officials, agency representatives, and local organizers to ensure project scope aligned with resident and stakeholder priorities.
- Built and implemented project tracking, data reporting, and evaluation processes that improved site accountability and outcomes across a 50-site portfolio.
Sustainable Beekeeping & Agroecology Lead
Yerba Buena Farm
St. Mary
12.2016 - 01.2017
- Led hands-on construction and maintenance of 30 top-bar beehive structures; founded Tuskegee's first student-run, campus-community apiary, managing materials, tools, and build-out from design through completion.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
PhD, MS - Integrative Development & Public Policy, Agricultural Business; Minor: International Relations
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, ALBS - Agricultural Business; Minor: International Relations
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, ALMA - International Affairs
American University
Washington, DCMA - Natural Resources & Sustainable Development
United Nations University for Peace
Costa RicaSkills
- Project Coordination & Scheduling
- Stakeholder management
- Policy Advocacy
- Procurement & Vendor/Subcontractor Coordination
- Multi-Site Field Supervision
- Site Safety & Field Logistics
- Quality control tracking
- Budget reporting
- Green building practices
- Solar / Renewable Energy Fundamentals
- Environmental sustainability
- Team Leadership & Training
- Interpersonal communication
- Stakeholder liaison
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING PERFORMANCE TRAINING
- CAST — Solar Training Cohort (120 Hours) — In Progress
- 2026
- Black Sustainability Inc., Atlanta, GA
- Currently completing 120 hours of hands-on solar training covering photovoltaic system design, installation, and safety fundamentals — building direct, current technical grounding in renewable energy systems and building performance.
- SuperAdobe (Earthbag) Construction Training
- May 2025
- Mountain Eagle Place & National Black Food & Justice Alliance
- Completed hands-on training in SuperAdobe earthbag construction, including foundation work, wall systems, plan-reading, and passive-design building principles for resilient, low-cost housing.
LEADERSHIP & ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
- CAST — Solar Training Cohort (120 Hours) — In Progress
- 2026
- Black Sustainability Inc., Atlanta, GA
- Currently completing 120 hours of hands-on solar training covering photovoltaic system design, installation, and safety fundamentals — building direct, current technical grounding in renewable energy systems and building performance.
- SuperAdobe (Earthbag) Construction Training
- May 2025
- Mountain Eagle Place & National Black Food & Justice Alliance
- Completed hands-on training in SuperAdobe earthbag construction, including foundation work, wall systems, plan-reading, and passive-design building principles for resilient, low-cost housing.
Timeline
Community Organizer & Advocate
Clarke Street Fund & Fresh Greens Market
07.2024 - Current
Sustainable Food Resource Specialist
Tuskegee University – Carver Integrative Sustainability Center
01.2021 - Current
Grounds for Peace – Pilot Project Coordinator
Urban Grower's Collective (UGC)
03.2019 - 09.2020
Sustainable Beekeeping & Agroecology Lead
Yerba Buena Farm
12.2016 - 01.2017
PhD, MS - Integrative Development & Public Policy, Agricultural Business; Minor: International Relations
Tuskegee University
BS - Agricultural Business; Minor: International Relations
Tuskegee University
MA - International Affairs
American University
MA - Natural Resources & Sustainable Development
United Nations University for Peace