Emily Luscombe
Silver Springs
Summary
Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement. team building, and a strong ecology background. Proven track record of obtaining funding, building networks, and completing projects. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing deliverables and long term/ strategic plans.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Administrator of Program Operations
Yerington Paiute Tribe
04.2025 - Current
- Manage Tribal Programs (equivalent to the Tribal Manager at other Tribes), including staff management, grant programs, community issues, and Tribal Council matters.
- Create and revise budgets for 16 grant programs.
- Coordinate meetings and parntership development.
- Create long term plans and grant applications to fund those.
- Develop templates and documents for planning, reporting, quality assurance, safety, procedures, and data tracking.
- Managed administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with tribal regulations and policies.
Natural Resources Director
Intertribal Agriculture Council
06.2021 - 04.2025
- Established partnerships with governmental agencies, educational institutions, non profits, and foundations to advocate for indigenous agricultural interests.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance agricultural practices among tribal communities.
- Developed and implemented outreach to promote sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty. Created the first written outreach with 12 handouts and 14 template presentations as well as tailored outreach.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to secure funding for various agricultural projects. Increased funding by several million dollars.
- Mentored staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance in project execution through working collaborativley to create strategic planning and workflows.
- Designed and facilitated workshops and training sessions to educate tribal members on best farming practices. Increased outreach events from 2 per year to over 30.
Environmental Program Coordinator
Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked with funding agencies, partners, Tribal Council and Community, on outreach, restoration, grant writing, and project building. This contributed to 6 major restoration projects.
- Coordinated community outreach programs to enhance environmental awareness and engagement. Created 4 in person evetns during COVID as well as 7 virtual presentations.
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Implemented project management tools to streamline workflow and enhance communication among team members.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection and analysis, refining strategies accordingly.
- Led strategic planning sessions to identify priorities and drive program improvements effectively.
Environmental Director
Cahto Tribe of Laytonville Rancheria
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Led environmental policy development to enhance sustainability initiatives within tribal lands including updating ordinances, treatment as a state application, quality assurance project plans, emergency plans, nonpoint source management plans, and so forth.
- Oversaw environmental assessments and compliance with federal regulations, ensuring alignment with best practices. This allowed us to begin 6 new major projects as well as continuation and enhancement of existing projects.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to implement habitat restoration projects, fostering biodiversity within the region.
- Secured funding for environmental programs and sustainable development initiatives through grant writing. This increased program grants from 3 to 8 with a vast increase in scope.
- Analyzed data trends related to ecological impact, driving informed decision-making for resource management strategies. This helped several salmonid restoration projects as well as a decades long project related to the contamination from a landfill.
- Advocated for tribal interests in state and federal environmental policy discussions, strengthening community representation and influence.
Environmental Director/ Environmental Specialist II
Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians
08.2013 - 03.2019
- Coordinated and secured funding for habitat restoration projects, fostering biodiversity and protecting native species. Increased grants from 3 to 12 major grants.
- Monitored compliance with environmental regulations, ensuring adherence to legal standards and best practices.
- Established monitoring programs to track key performance indicators related to environmental performance consistently over time.
- Secured necessary permits for company operations, ensuring full regulatory compliance at all times.
- Conducted comprehensive site assessments to identify potential environmental issues and develop remediation plans.
- Maintained open lines of communication with regulators at all levels, ensuring transparency and fostering cooperative relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education/ Special Education
Flinders University of South Australia
Bedford Park, South Australia03-2006
Master of Arts - Environmental Management
Flinders Universtiy of South Australia
Bedford Park, South Australia03-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies/ Anthropology
Connecticut College
New London05-2000
Skills
- Customer service
- Data collection, management, and analysis
- Attention to detail
- Relationship development and netrworking
- Project Management and planning
- Ecology and restoration
- Public speaking
- Team building
- Self motivated to work independently and in groups
- Grant Writing
Accomplishments
- Manage a team of 17 direct reports and provide program support to 85 staff members.
- Secured funding in the millions of dollars through grant writing and collaboration.
- Completed strategic planning and built programs and teams when from one or two people.
Timeline
Deputy Administrator of Program Operations
Yerington Paiute Tribe
04.2025 - Current
Natural Resources Director
Intertribal Agriculture Council
06.2021 - 04.2025
Environmental Program Coordinator
Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California
08.2020 - 06.2021
Environmental Director
Cahto Tribe of Laytonville Rancheria
03.2019 - 08.2020
Environmental Director/ Environmental Specialist II
Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians
08.2013 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Education/ Special Education
Flinders University of South Australia
Master of Arts - Environmental Management
Flinders Universtiy of South Australia
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies/ Anthropology
Connecticut College