Emily Rice
Washington,DC
Summary
Highly efficient and detail-oriented grant-maker with over 15 years experience developing strategy and programs centered around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Chief
Department Of Energy And Environment
03.2020 - Current
- Leads team of 11 employees and monitors progress of over 19 interdisciplinary grant programs with annual program budget of over $3.7 million
- Develops and tracks annual Branch budget of over $4.7 million
- Orchestrates collaboration and coordination with diverse, District-based non-profit and small business stakeholders
- Provides vision and scope for new programs; supports staff in re-imagining existing programs, with lens of equity and meaningful engagement
- Spearheading robust, three-part justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion training focused on grants and hiring. Training to take place in 2024.
Environmental Protection Specialist
Department Of Energy And Environment
10.2010 - 03.2020
- Initiated and managed Community Stormwater Solutions Grant (CSS) program, aimed at increasing DOEE's partnership with low-capacity organizations and encourage watershed stewardship, resulting in 78 grants totaling $1.7 million, 51% of grantees are new partners to DOEE
- Initiated and managed workforce development grants, since 2017, resulting in over 1,000 District youth participating in watershed-focused summer training
- Developed and implemented comprehensive, grant budget tracking system employed by over 30 staff for projects totaling over $15 million
- Developed resources to support new partnerships, including free, grant writing workshop series in 2018 that attracted 121 attendees
- Oversaw environmental education grants, growing program by over $991,000
- Initiated and organized bi-annual Watershed Partners Meetings
- Successfully implemented first online application system used for Requests for Applications (RFA) at DOEE, resulting in greater access and participation
- Developed robust stakeholder list and monthly newsletter
Planning & Community Health Research Assistant
American Planning Association
10.2009 - 10.2010
- Co-authored 2 grant proposals, including one focusing on childhood obesity and built environment
- Developed guide to brownfield redevelopment, designed in InDesign
- Developed online forum for planners and public health professionals
Program Assistant
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
11.2009 - 08.2010
- Maintained and managed database of TE projects nationwide
- Developed strategic communications through website, quarterly newsletters, and other reports
- Coordinated with Federal Highway Administration on Transportation Enhancements projects
Grants Coordinator
City of Portland – Bureau of Environmental Services
02.2008 - 07.2009
- Negotiated and managed 17 grant contracts budgeted at $140,000
- Coordinated with multiple city bureaus to provide technical assistance to grantees
- Provided outreach for grant program, including teaching workshops and writing press releases
- Managed and facilitated grant selection process with over 30 reviewers
- Produced final report and other financial reports as requested
Education
Master of Urban and Regional Planning - Land Use Planning
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania05.2003
Skills
- Financial Forecasting
- Motivational Leadership
- Event Planning
- Operational Planning and Efficiency
- Active Listening
Awards
- Office of the City Administrator’s Certificate of Excellence for Grants Management Services
- DOEE Team Excellence Award, PECB
- DOEE Employee Excellence Award – Honorable Mention
- American Institute of Certified Planners Student Projects Award for the No Vacancy! project
- Environmental Studies Distinguished Graduate Award
Timeline
Branch Chief
Department Of Energy And Environment
03.2020 - Current
Environmental Protection Specialist
Department Of Energy And Environment
10.2010 - 03.2020
Program Assistant
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
11.2009 - 08.2010
Planning & Community Health Research Assistant
American Planning Association
10.2009 - 10.2010
Grants Coordinator
City of Portland – Bureau of Environmental Services
02.2008 - 07.2009
Master of Urban and Regional Planning - Land Use Planning
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Temple University
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