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
Financial Modeling
US Climate and Energy Policy
Agricultural Systems, Dairy and Livestock Systems Specialty
Renewable Energy
Environmental Law and Policy
Project Management
GHG Protocols and Accounting Methodology
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