Karsyn Kendrick
Portland
Summary
Dedicated and personable conservation professional with a strong background in policy advocacy, coalition-building, and program management. Proven expertise in driving member engagement, building relationships, and strengthening coalitions. Experienced in state and federal policy advocacy with strong project management skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Conservation Director
Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts
06.2022 - Current
- Direct COLT’s policy and government relations initiatives on behalf of31-member organizations working across Oregon
- Advocate on behalf of land trusts programs and policies, building active and meaningful relationships with agency and elected officials at state and local levels
- Manage and grow COLT’s pro bono legal program and provide support for COLT’s Pro Bono Program Manager
- Provide leadership in producing education and trainings for land trusts and partner organizations, identify learning opportunities and tracking emerging programs and policies, and
- Direct the working lands conservation program and manage COLT’s Agricultural Land Easement Program Coordinator in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Assistant Policy Advisor
BlueGreen Alliance
01.2021 - 05.2022
Executive and Legislative Assistant
BlueGreen Alliance
01.2020 - 01.2021
Research and Policy Analyst
BlueGreen Alliance
09.2018 - 01.2020
Staff Assistant
The Beer Institute
01.2017 - 09.2018
Congressional Intern
Office of Congressman Sanford D. Bishop
08.2016 - 01.2017
Intern
Spencer Frye Legislative Fellowship
08.2015 - 04.2016
Education
Master of Environmental Science and Policy -
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs; Minor: German
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12.2016
Skills
- Relationship building
- Multitasking and organization
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Project management
- Government relations
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND VOLUNTEER WORK
- George Mason University, Adjunct Faculty Professor January2022- May2024
- EcoAction Arlington, Service Project Coordinator September2017- May2022
- University of Georgia’s Washington Semester Program, Mentor January2017 – December2021
Accomplishments
Published in Review of Policy Research, August 2023
Timeline
Conservation Director
Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Policy Advisor
BlueGreen Alliance
01.2021 - 05.2022
Executive and Legislative Assistant
BlueGreen Alliance
01.2020 - 01.2021
Research and Policy Analyst
BlueGreen Alliance
09.2018 - 01.2020
Staff Assistant
The Beer Institute
01.2017 - 09.2018
Congressional Intern
Office of Congressman Sanford D. Bishop
08.2016 - 01.2017
Intern
Spencer Frye Legislative Fellowship
08.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs; Minor: German
University of Georgia
Master of Environmental Science and Policy -
George Mason University
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