Claudia Brown
Annandale,VA
Summary
Combines hands-on experience in environmental education with strong program management skills. Facilitated nature-based programming while engaging diverse audiences, ensuring quality education and advocacy. Proven ability to collaborate with community organizations to drive impactful environmental initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Educator II
Dept. Of Recreation, Parks & Cultural activities City of Alexandria
Alexandria
06.2025 - Current
- Planned, developed, and facilitated nature-based programs, hikes, birthday parties, and school activities, including sessions on uneven outdoor terrain.
- Facilitated impromptu environmental education programs for diverse visitors, enhancing engagement with nature and local ecosystems.
- Provided daily care for live animals and plants, ensuring proper handling, feeding, and habitat maintenance.
- Provided welcoming service to Nature Center patrons, ensuring positive experiences in a high-traffic, community-focused environment.
- Represented the Nature Center at community outreach events and City-sponsored programs.
- Managed cleanliness, safety, and organization of Nature Center, overseeing equipment and supply maintenance.
Recreation Assistant
Dept of Community Services City of Winooski
Winooski
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Created community events and programs to foster resident participation and build community connections.
- Implemented educational and recreational programs that enhanced community engagement.
- Provided programming events for youth and senior citizens.
- Led a team of volunteers for the Department of Community Services.
- Supervised office volunteers and interns while managing site operations and collaborating with Age Well and city staff.
Environmental Program Manager
Keep Prince William Beautiful
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Established and nurtured partnerships with local organizations, schools, county and state agencies, and businesses to enhance community engagement.
- Coordinated and implemented educational programs while presenting curriculum-based content to diverse audiences.
- Ensured programming continuity and consistency amid shifts in volunteer participation, supporting program stability.
- Create printable and electronic materials for program promotion and community education.
Behavior Change Intern
American Forest Foundation
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Implemented social marketing tools, including audience segmentation, to analyze landowner behavior and inform targeted outreach strategies.
- Presented at the American Marketing Association Nonprofit Marketing Conference on Audience Segmentation and social Marketing Engagement of Woodland Owners in Conservation.
- Researched behavior marketing techniques to enhance adoption of healthy forestry practices.
Education
MS - Environmental Science & Public Policy
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12.2015
MA - Interdisciplinary Studies Environment & Society
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL06.2011
BS - Environmental Science / Studies
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2009
Skills
- Ecological education
- Sustainability education
- Environmental advocacy
- Climate change awareness
- Environmental justice
- Natural resource management
- Habitat restoration
- Wildlife conservation
- Conservation practices
- Resource conservation
- Forest management
- Wetland ecology
- Conservation regulations
- Data analysis and reporting
- Data collection
- Community event planning
- Youth programming
- Program and project support
- Ecological storytelling
- Wildlife conservation
Leadership Experience
- Led educational programming for youth and adults within the City of Alexandria.
- Led the senior center on Fridays with a team of 10 volunteers and opening, leading events, and closing the senior center.
- Led several programs and presented curriculum-based education programs on Watershed Management, Litter Prevention, Environmental Education and Natural Resources in the community.
- Developed materials currently used by the National Park Service on tick information.
- Developed materials used to establish a wayside in Rock Creek Park.
- Led a campaign to reduce waste in Broward County with 1.7 million residents.
Communication Skills
- Created promotional materials.
- Created presentations.
- Created Educational Materials.
- Presented at the American Marketing Association Nonprofit Marketing Conference.
Professional Statement
Experienced professional with years of experience supporting education-related projects and policies. Skilled in program and project support, data analysis, and content development. Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and maintain strong working relationships across teams.
Timeline
Environmental Educator II
Dept. Of Recreation, Parks & Cultural activities City of Alexandria
06.2025 - Current
Recreation Assistant
Dept of Community Services City of Winooski
01.2019 - 09.2020
Environmental Program Manager
Keep Prince William Beautiful
09.2015 - 06.2016
Behavior Change Intern
American Forest Foundation
06.2014 - 08.2014
MS - Environmental Science & Public Policy
George Mason University
MA - Interdisciplinary Studies Environment & Society
Nova Southeastern University
BS - Environmental Science / Studies
Nova Southeastern University