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Milan Anderson

Ypsilanti,MI

Summary

Currently completing a master's degree in Ecosystem Science and Management at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) with a specific focus on agroforestry. Former Environmental Science teacher and Conservation Crew Leader with experience managing conservation and tree-planting projects in diverse schools and local communities. Offer advanced knowledge of woody plant identification.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Communications Intern

The Tree Lab
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2025 - Current
  • Helping the organization expand into Southeast Michigan by identifying and connecting with stakeholders and potential partners.
  • Assisting with site selection, curriculum planning, and proposal development.

Private Cello Instructor

Dixboro Music Academy
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2021 - 08.2024
  • Instructed students in cello techniques and musical theory concepts.
  • Provided positive, encouraging feedback to improve individual student progress.

Organic Landscaper

Nature & Nurture Organic Landscapes
Dexter, MI
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Installed tree and shrub species and maintained throughout the season
  • Learned pruning techniques for peach trees, pear trees and berries

Lead Grower & Market Sales

Frog Holler Farm
Brooklyn, MI
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Supervised planting and harvesting processes for diverse crop varieties.
  • Trained staff on best practices for organic farming techniques.

Earth Science Teacher

Bridgeport Catholic Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to address diverse learning styles.
  • Led the after-school Earth Club, where students built a raised vegetable garden bed and composted.

Environmental Science Teacher

Perspectives Leadership Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Designed and implemented an innovative, hands-on curricula centered in Environmental Justice, Regenerative Agriculture and Climate Resiliency
  • Co-led an Aquaponics after-school club

Conservation Crew Leader

The Student Conservation Association
Chicago, IL
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Mentored 10 high school students to complete restoration projects in Chicago.
  • Mitigated shoreline erosion of Paul Douglas Wetland through the installation of a split-rail fence.
  • Projects include successful clearing and monitoring of buckthorn and honeysuckle, maintenance of paths, and expansion of a boardwalk

Education

Master of Science - Ecosystem Science & Management

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
07.2025

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
01.2018

Master of Urban Farmer Training -

University of Illinois Extension
01.2018

Doctor of Medicine -

Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Rochester Hills, MI
08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Movement Science

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
12.2013

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Urban Forestry
  • Positive Leadership
  • Extensive Woody Plant Identification
  • Agroforestry
  • GIS mapping

Affiliations

  • Non-traditional Student Fellowship Scholarship Recipient (2024)
  • Co-led the establishment of Ypsilanti High School's fruit orchard (2025)
  • Coordinating tree and shrub donations from Oikos Tree Crops farm to DPFLI and Rescue Michigan Nature Now in Detroit
  • Speaking about Agroforestry at Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference

Certification

  • Michigan Fruit & Nut Growers Association
  • Michigan Agroforestry Working Group
  • International Society of Arboriculture Member

Timeline

Communications Intern

The Tree Lab
01.2025 - Current

Organic Landscaper

Nature & Nurture Organic Landscapes
03.2021 - 01.2022

Private Cello Instructor

Dixboro Music Academy
01.2021 - 08.2024

Lead Grower & Market Sales

Frog Holler Farm
04.2020 - 10.2020

Earth Science Teacher

Bridgeport Catholic Academy
08.2018 - 06.2019

Environmental Science Teacher

Perspectives Leadership Academy
08.2017 - 06.2018

Conservation Crew Leader

The Student Conservation Association
05.2017 - 08.2017

Master of Science - Ecosystem Science & Management

University of Michigan

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

National Louis University

Master of Urban Farmer Training -

University of Illinois Extension

Doctor of Medicine -

Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Movement Science

University of Michigan

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