Nina Gibson
Economist, Climate Policy Specialist
Moscow,ID
Summary
Trained applied economist with government policy and legislative experience seeking work in a fast-paced environment initiating and overseeing climate, carbon, and renewable energy investments. Entrepreneurial mindset, innovative forward thinker, and results oriented.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Climate-Smart Livestock Policy Specialist
Washington State Department Of Agriculture
01.2024 - Current
- Serve as senior level climate policy analyst for agency through reviewing climate legislation and assessing impacts to agricultural industry
- Conduct research and analysis on compliance and voluntary GHG reduction protocols used in agriculture
- Assist in the oversight of agency Climate Resiliency Plan and Strategy
- Develop and implement state-use greenhouse gas calculator tool requirements for public funding
- Assist in development of $30 million in state cost-share programs for climate-smart livestock practices
Technical Advisor, Economics
Washington State University
04.2023 - Current
- Develop and host podcast created for grant project geared towards carbon market education for dairy and livestock producers
- Contribute to podcast episode development on grant team with university associate directorship and faculty
- Developed in person events for carbon market education with dairy industry in Washington and Idaho
- Oversee podcast editing and production
Senior Section Specialist
Washington State Department Of Agriculture
07.2018 - 12.2023
- Served as program expert on eastern Washington dairy and concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) nutrient management, permitting, and livestock mass mortality events
- Assessed CAFOs' compliance to state and federal water quality laws through performing routine inspections and investigations at regulated facilities
- Identified and issued recordkeeping and water quality violations to facilities
- Led expert team and authored agency publication on Air Quality in Lower Yakima Valley
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Washington State Department Of Agriculture
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Prepared agricultural and environmental commodities for pesticide analysis
- Prepared standards and pesticide mixes for instrumentation, prepared for chemical extractions of various commodities, updated SOPs as necessary, reviewed pesticide data for instrumentation calibration
- Oversaw laboratory chemical waste management, managed gaseous inventory
Wastewater Apprentice
Washington Beef - AgriBeef
6 2016 - 7 2017
- Performed operations and maintenance on biogas control system, dissolved air flotation (DAF), sequencing batch reactors (SBR), screw press, and aerated lagoons
- Conducted daily laboratory analysis on wastewater treatment and biogas control systems for: alkalinity, pH, total suspended solids, volatile solids, ammonia-N, and COD
- Ensured Federal environmental compliance regulations for facility
Admissions Office Assistant
Central Washington University
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Assisted program coordinators in obtaining necessary materials for admissions applications
- Educated applicants on admissions procedures
- Performed data entry and handle sensitive materials for enrollment purposes
Customer Service Specialist and Veterinary Assistant
Good Neighbor Vet
09.2011 - 01.2015
- Created preventative health and vaccination plans for pets in accordance to latest science in vaccine technology
- Educated pet owners on preventative health care, took vitals on patients, administered vaccines and oral medications
- Oversaw billing and customer relations during clinic setting
- Advertised and promoted clinic at events across western WA
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Mathematics, Energy Studies
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA 05.2014 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Applied Economics
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 08.2022 - 04.2024
Skills
Economic Modeling
Timeline
Climate-Smart Livestock Policy Specialist
Washington State Department Of Agriculture
01.2024 - Current
Technical Advisor, Economics
Washington State University
04.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Applied Economics
Washington State University
08.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Section Specialist
Washington State Department Of Agriculture
07.2018 - 12.2023
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Washington State Department Of Agriculture
07.2017 - 07.2018
Admissions Office Assistant
Central Washington University
01.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Mathematics, Energy Studies
Central Washington University
05.2014 - 05.2017
Customer Service Specialist and Veterinary Assistant
Good Neighbor Vet
09.2011 - 01.2015
Wastewater Apprentice
Washington Beef - AgriBeef
6 2016 - 7 2017
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