Maureen Dant
San Diego,CA
Summary
Graduate studies in Sustainability and Resilience, sustainability assessments, climate change resilience strategies & implementation plans. 22+ years of project management experience in the AEC industry, building collaborative teams, navigating complex government codes and regulations and advocating for clients for successful project permitting and completion. 12 years in Environmental advocacy, education and public outreach, including public speaking and stakeholder engagement. Experience with land and marine natural ecosystems. Seeking to have real world impacts on challenging sustainability and environmental issues with the belief that collectively we can implement meaningful and lasting solutions.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Canvass Director
Greenpeace
06.1988 - 01.1993
- Directed fund-raising, environmental education, and grassroots activism for the San Diego office of the international environmental organization
- Managed 40+ staff members
- Educated staff on key environmental issues including Climate Change, Ocean Ecology, Endangered Species, Toxic Pollution, and Forestry
- Prepared and presented environmental education programs to schools and clubs
- Participated in and helped organize grassroots environmental/political actions and events
- Collaborated with various citizen and environmental organizations and stakeholders
- Public representative to outside organizations and spokesperson for national and local news media.
Project Manager
Kim Grant Design, Inc
04.2019 - Current
- Provide project management for custom residential, coastal, and historical projects
- navigate government codes and regulations
- Prepare Construction Documents & permit processing
- Coordinate project teams including clients, technical consultants, and contractors
- Advocate for client with local government agencies for successful project completion.
- California licensed architect, C 35974
Project Manager, Consultant
West Coast Design Studio
01.2008 - 03.2019
Provided project management and architectural services described above
Project Manager
Mark D. Lyon, Inc
03.2001 - 12.2007
Provided project management and architectural services described above
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
San Diego Design Institute
08.2009 - 05.2019
- Taught Philosophy and Drafting courses for Interior Design students
- Lead inclusive class discussions on challenging philosophical issues in Philosophy course
- Emphasized Building Code compliance and accessibility requirements in Drafting course.
Outdoor Education Program Specialist/Naturalist
San Diego County Office of Education, Fox Outdoor School
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Prepared and presented natural science and environmental classes to sixth grade students in the remote wilderness areas of San Diego County
- Promoted an understanding and appreciation for the complexities and interconnectedness of the natural world
- Gained direct experience and knowledge of San Diego’s native habitats, flora and fauna.
Park Ranger
National Park Service, Cabrillo National Monument
01.1993 - 08.1993
- Prepared and presented lectures and guided walks to the public on the park’s natural and cultural resources
- Presented school education programs to grades 3-6 based on California school curriculum
- Gained direct experience of San Diego’s coastal native habitat, flora and fauna, including intertidal zones, ocean ecology, and whale migration.
Education
Master of Science - Sustainability & Resilience
Ohio University
Online08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of San Diego
1989
Skills
Leadership skills, analytical skills, creative problem solving skills, deep understanding of complex sustainability challenges, oral and written communication skills, public speaking skills, ability to present complex information in an easily understandable way, collaboration and team building skills, project management skills, self-motivated, ability to meet challenging deadlines, cool and calm under pressure, standard computer proficiency skills, cheerful disposition
Timeline
Project Manager
Kim Grant Design, Inc
04.2019 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
San Diego Design Institute
08.2009 - 05.2019
Project Manager, Consultant
West Coast Design Studio
01.2008 - 03.2019
Project Manager
Mark D. Lyon, Inc
03.2001 - 12.2007
Outdoor Education Program Specialist/Naturalist
San Diego County Office of Education, Fox Outdoor School
01.1993 - 01.2000
Park Ranger
National Park Service, Cabrillo National Monument
01.1993 - 08.1993
Canvass Director
Greenpeace
06.1988 - 01.1993
Master of Science - Sustainability & Resilience
Ohio University
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of San Diego