Katie Fournier
Lansing
Summary
Dynamic and passionate education program coordinator with a proven track record at the Michigan Recycling Coalition, excelling in program management and behavior-change campaigns. Successfully authored a comprehensive EPA grant and developed impactful training materials, enhancing community engagement with education goals tailored to the diverse motivators and barriers of Michigan's diverse communities. Skilled in curriculum design and team building, driving effective recycling education across Michigan through the empowerment of people, and coalition building.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Michigan Recycling Coalition
11.2022 - Current
- Authored and managed a comprehensive EPA grant application for expanding recycling education across Michigan.
- Wrote and developed Master Recycler and Master Composter training manuals for community outreach programs.
- Managed contractors and oversaw the creation of locally tailored tool-kits for recycling and compost education and outreach.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness and reach.
- Coordinated workshops and training sessions for educators and community leaders on both materials management and community-based social marketing.
- Facilitated communications, meetings, and events covering topics such as expanding statewide EPR, organics, and rural recycling drop-off programs.
- Provided consultation to municipal entities on education program implementation, behavior change campaigns, and waste management planning.
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Michigan Recycling Coalition
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Managed two EGLE Grants "Agricultural, Greenhouse, and Marine Film Plastic Recycling Program" and "Michigan Plastics Circular Economy."
- Achieved grant deliverables, setting up networks for statewide recycling hubs, securing sustainable supply chains for commodities.
- Developed reports, created program materials, and assisted customers.
SOCIOLOGY INTERVIEWER
WMU Kercher Center for Social Research
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Conducted qualitative interviews and collected data for the National Institute of Health study entitled: "Community Utilization of Evidence- based Program Registrants in Behavioral Healthcare."
- Managed several simultaneous projects and organized database increasing project capacity.
WAUKESHA WATER DIVERSION AND SOLAR FARMS LOBBY
- Wrote policy brief on the Great Lakes Compact and documented water diversion compliance for radon testing and composition.
- Directed scheduling logistics for 50 Michigan senators and representatives to meet with environmental students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04-2019
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sustainability
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.2019
Skills
- Grant writing and management
- Data collection and analysis
- Standardized documentation and writing
- Seminar and programmatic presentations
- Training facilitation
- Budget management
- Policy advocacy
- Team building and communications
- Curriculum design
- Research methodologies
- Behavior change
Other Areas Of Interest
- Urban / Regenerative Agriculture
- Photography
- Plant Biology
- Compost and Organics Management
- Extended Producer Responsibility
Timeline
EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Michigan Recycling Coalition
11.2022 - Current
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Michigan Recycling Coalition
12.2019 - 11.2022
SOCIOLOGY INTERVIEWER
WMU Kercher Center for Social Research
10.2017 - 03.2019
WAUKESHA WATER DIVERSION AND SOLAR FARMS LOBBY
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sustainability
Western Michigan University