Koyanna Flotte
El Paso
Summary
Professional coordinator with proven track record in managing complex projects and driving efficiency. Skilled in strategic planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration. Known for adaptability, reliability, and delivering consistent results in dynamic environments. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills enhance team performance and ensure successful outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NAGPRA Senior Coordinator
Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens at the University of Texas at El Paso
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinated repatriation efforts involving tribes, federal and state agencies, and university partners
- Facilitated collaboration among diverse stakeholders to advance shared program goals
- Managed complex project timelines and deliverables aligned with organizational strategy
- Supported grant management, including tracking progress and assisting grantees throughout grant cycles
- Designed and led meetings to align partners, share updates, and drive project momentum
Justice and Conservation Fellow
American Bird Conservancy
09.2024 - Current
- Applied research technique to determine effectiveness of cultural and ecological interventions.
- Networked and built strong presence with peers to facilitate professional relationships.
Adjunct Professor
University of Texas at El Paso
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Developed and delivered undergraduate curriculum aligned with departmental goals
- Led classroom instruction using interdisciplinary and inclusive teaching practices
- Assessed student performance through written evaluations and grade reporting
Justice and Conservation Fellow
Big Bend Conservation Alliance (BBCA)
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Supported successful fundraising initiatives for community-based conservation projects, contributing to grant applications, budget proposals, and donor reports.
- Assisted in identifying and cultivating new funding sources, including academic partnerships, local foundations, and grassroots donors.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities while managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Contributed to land and cultural revitalization initiatives through ecological restoration and site plannin
- Engaged local communities in shared conservation goals through meetings and fieldwork
- Synthesized findings into internal reports to guide programmatic priorities
- Collected, analyzed, and reported on conservation program outcomes, emphasizing community impact and ecological indicators.
- Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams including scientists, tribal leaders, and policy advocates on conservation initiatives rooted in justice and sovereignty.
- Mentored students and early-career researchers in community-engaged conservation methods and ethics.
- Integrated equity-focused frameworks into program design and implementation, deepening collective understanding of environmental justice in conservation practice.
Postdoctoral & Lecturer Fellow in Latino Studies
University of Texas at Austin
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Designed and taught undergraduate courses on topics including research methodologies, immigration policy, border enforcement, LGBTQ+ rights, and public health access in the United States and Latin America
- Conducted research and contributed to the development of peer-reviewed publications
- Provided academic support and mentorship to students, fostering their intellectual growth and academic success
Education
University of Texas at El Paso
12.2024
University of Texas at Austin
12.2024
Ph.D. - Sociocultural Anthropology
Harvard University
01.2021
B.A. - Anthropology
University of Texas At Austin
01.2012
Skills
- Grant writing and fundraising strategy
- Community outreach and stakeholder engagement
- Event and conference planning
- Program and budget management
- Cross-sector collaboration and coalition-building
- Mentorship and student support
- Data tracking, analysis, and impact reporting
Websites
Certification
- GIS Certification – Harvard University, Center for Geographic Analysis
Completed intensive training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) through Harvard's CGA, focusing on spatial data analysis and mapping techniques. gis.harvard.edu+6gis.harvard.edu+6sociology.fas.harvard.edu+6gis.harvard.edu - CPR Certification
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), ensuring preparedness for emergency health situations during fieldwork or community events.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Portuguese
Full Professional
Timeline
NAGPRA Senior Coordinator
Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens at the University of Texas at El Paso
01.2025 - Current
Justice and Conservation Fellow
American Bird Conservancy
09.2024 - Current
Postdoctoral & Lecturer Fellow in Latino Studies
University of Texas at Austin
08.2021 - 12.2022
Justice and Conservation Fellow
Big Bend Conservation Alliance (BBCA)
08.2021 - 07.2024
Adjunct Professor
University of Texas at El Paso
01.2021 - 12.2024
University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D. - Sociocultural Anthropology
Harvard University
University of Texas at El Paso
B.A. - Anthropology
University of Texas At Austin
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