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Greg Schuett

Julian,CA

Summary

  • Dynamic leader with proven track record of leadership in environmental education and preservation of wilderness.
  • Accomplished public speaker and visionary strategist.
  • Skilled in securing substantial donations and leading effective board meetings.
  • Committed to fostering collaboration for impactful environmental initiatives.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Board President and Member

Volcan Mountain Foundation
10.1991 - Current
  • Advocated for the acquisition and preservation of 20,000 acres.
  • Collaborated with The Trust for Public Land, The Nature Conservancy, California Fish and Wildlife Department, San Diego County Parks Department, The San Diego Foundation and many more organizations to enact our vision to preserve the Volcan Mountain Range in its natural state for all generations.
  • Raised over 5 million dollars to date.
  • Served as Board President for 13 consecutive years.
  • Currently on education, conservation, governance and acquisition committees.

Principal, Cuyamaca Outdoor School

San Diego County Office of Education
08.1990 - 06.2020
  • Led the largest residential outdoor school in California.
  • Served 12,000 students and 500 visiting teachers annually
  • Supervised 50 staff members including Vice Principal, teachers, instructors, maintenance, food, and health service teams.
  • Focused on continual improvement through the adoption of best practices in all phases of the program.

Program Manager

Orange County Department of Education
09.1981 - 06.1990
  • Developed and managed all phases of the Environmental Field Study Program.
  • Transformed program by increasing clientele from 2,500 students in one grade level at 2 locations to 20,000 students in 6 grade levels at 7 locations in 5 years.

Education

Master of Arts - Education Administration

California State University, San Diego
San Diego, CA
06.1985

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources And Environmental Education

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
06.1981

Bachelor of Science - Parks And Recreation Administration

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
06.1981

Skills

  • Accomplished public speaker
  • Group leadership for shared goals
  • Experience in securing substantial donations
  • Conduct effective board meetings using Robert's Rule of Order
  • Clear written presentation
  • Visionary strategy development
  • Effective organizational skills

Awards

  • Orange County Board of Supervisors, Recognition for outstanding contribution to environmental education throughout Orange County, 1987
  • Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education, Howard Bell Award for outstanding contributions in the field of outdoor education, 1996
  • Julian Pathways, Men as positive forces award, 2007
  • Community Campership Council, William VanArsdale Award for leadership in outdoor education, 2018
  • San Diego County Parks and Recreation, Environmental Champion Award, 2020
  • Volcan Mountain Foundation, Guardian Award for environmental protection, 2021
  • County of San Diego, recognition for preservation of Volcan Mountain, 2021


Timeline

Board President and Member

Volcan Mountain Foundation
10.1991 - Current

Principal, Cuyamaca Outdoor School

San Diego County Office of Education
08.1990 - 06.2020

Program Manager

Orange County Department of Education
09.1981 - 06.1990

Master of Arts - Education Administration

California State University, San Diego

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources And Environmental Education

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science - Parks And Recreation Administration

Michigan State University

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