Julia Dunn
Eureka,CA
Summary
9+ years experience in nature education, community organizing, teacher training, disability education, and intersectional environmental justice work.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager: Reentry Support and Ocean Care
EARTH EQUITY
12.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with formerly incarcerated people to research and design CA's first reentry support and ocean care cooperative
- Manage 5 educators, 4 researchers, and outreach coordinator to support system-impacted people in Northern CA
- Develop 10 community partnerships with kelp farmers, scholar-activists, reentry organizations, and policy makers
- Design and implement monthly Environmental Justice workshops for incarcerated people at San Quentin State Prison
- Fundraise ($99k) via grants from the Coastal Commission, Earth Island Institute, and the Ben and Jerry's Foundation.
Program Manager and Youth Coordinator
THE GREEN LIFE
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Cultivated partnerships with Environmental Justice orgs, youth groups, schools, and community centers in the Bay Area
- Supported 7 formerly incarcerated educators in building teaching skills, achieving SMART goals, and acclimating to community
- Designed and delivered trauma informed watershed education retreats to youth (aged 14-24) and formerly incarcerated people
Garden Educator
STARR KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Facilitated accessible STEAM lessons for ~370 students aged 3 to 12 in alignment with NGSS, SEL, and common core standards
- Established strong relationships with 19 classroom teachers to strengthen the Starr King community and meet academic goals
- Cared for outdoor classroom including 12 raised beds, medicinal herbs, CA native plants, and vegetables relevant to Chinese culture and the African Diaspora
- Provided feedback, support, and resources for peers in city-wide garden education network
School Programs Coordinator
WAVE HILL PUBLIC GARDENS
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Led school programs team in the design and implementation of 12 STEAM field trip programs for NYC students grades preK-12
- Coordinated with Office Manager, school and camp groups re: scheduling, logistics, and access needs for programs and tours
- Created seasonal Professional Development and Teacher Training for 50 participants per session
- Managed growth and development of part-time educators to ensure engaging, inclusive programs
Adjunct Conservation Educator
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (BRONX ZOO)
06.2014 - 08.2018
- Designed and led school 13 field trips and 8 weeks of summer camp for K-12 students which instilled STEM skills and sparked conservation action
- Partnered with District 75 schools to develop custom field trips for Autistic learners and led a family day for 200+ members of the D75 community
- Managed 12-15 seasonal staff and volunteers
- Handled 20+ species of tractable animals in school programs, general audience programs, and camps.
Assistant Teacher
LEWISTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Created a 3 year experiential science curriculum for 12 students in Alternative Middle School, differentiating lessons based on IEP goals and students' interests
- Provided tailored assistance to English language learners, Autistic students, students with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and students experiencing depression.
Research Assistant
Flatback Sea Turtle Project, JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Performed husbandry responsibilities such as diet preparation, feeding, and scrubbing pools to ensure survival of 25 juvenile Flatback sea turtles
- Assembled and adhered long range tracking devices to sea turtles before release
Wildlife Ranger
BILLABONG WILDLIFE
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Prepared and fed out diets including liquid formulas and food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of 25 animal species
- Responded to questions from patrons about animals behavior, habitats, breeding, and identification.
Education
Master of Arts - Environment And Community
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Bates College
Lewiston2016
Certification
- PADI - Open Water Scuba Certification
- Reflecting On Practice (Professional Learning Program) - Facilitator Certification
- American Caregiver Association - At-Home Caregiver Certification
Timeline
Program Manager: Reentry Support and Ocean Care
EARTH EQUITY
12.2022 - Current
Program Manager and Youth Coordinator
THE GREEN LIFE
05.2022 - 08.2023
Garden Educator
STARR KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2021 - 08.2023
School Programs Coordinator
WAVE HILL PUBLIC GARDENS
09.2018 - 07.2021
Research Assistant
Flatback Sea Turtle Project, JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY
02.2015 - 06.2015
Wildlife Ranger
BILLABONG WILDLIFE
02.2015 - 06.2015
Adjunct Conservation Educator
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (BRONX ZOO)
06.2014 - 08.2018
Assistant Teacher
LEWISTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2013 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Environment And Community
Cal Poly Humboldt
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Bates College