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T'Noya Thompson

T'Noya Thompson

Manager
Pearland,TX

Summary

Experienced program manager and strategic problem-solver with talents for team building, supporting and motivating, as well as excellent community engagement aptitude and partnership-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making and sound judgment to positively impact organization success. Dedicated to applying training, evaluation and empathy to enhance engagement to cultivate community and conservation.

Overview

3
3
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

NAAEE
Washington, DC
10.2019 - Current
  • Manager for eeBLUE ($5,000,000)-five year partnership with NOAA, eeWORKS, eeRESEARCH, to develop the evaluation portal, eeVAL, with Duke University.
  • Surpassed performance goals by approaching all interactions with resourcefulness, organization and community-centric solutions.
  • Improved operational efficiencies while managing partner requests.
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • Prepared and recommended long-range plans for development of organizational research and evaluation projects.
  • Produced regular federal grant reports of funding to evaluate performance, adjust strategies and maintain agile, sustainable operations.
  • Delivered engaging presentations and outreach to various audiences by request totaling over 3,000 participants to date.

Contractor

Houston Advanced Research Center
Houston, TX
11.2019 - Current
  • Advised 2020 Galveston Bay public perception evaluation and community based social marketing pilots for regional data collection.
  • Provided updates to all stakeholders on key milestones for project.
  • Conducted meetings with work group to determine project intent, requirements and budgets.
  • Implemented changes requested by funders and stakeholders to support outreach and program efforts.

Community Learning Leader

Miami University, Project Dragonfly
Oxford, OH
04.2019 - Current
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing support online and in field for 20 graduate students each year.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through discussions and in-depth essay writing.
  • Communicated frequently with students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Advocacy Programs Manager

Galveston Bay Foundation
Houston, TX
05.2017 - 10.2019
  • Active collaboration with research scientists, public relations agencies/media, partners, and stakeholders to educate diverse communities on overall health of Galveston Bay and ways to preserve it for future generations.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
  • Managed federal and foundational grants valued at $550,000. Awarded approximately $300,000 in funding managing project.
  • Tracked and reported advocacy program results to leaders, funders, and stakeholders to facilitate change management activities.
  • Evaluated and provided use cases for pilot of various programs to support program growth.
  • Supported advocacy programs by nurturing professional relationships with community members and stakeholders.

Senior Biologist and Assistant Behavior Management Coordinator

Moody Gardens Aquarium And Rainforest
Galveston, TX
05.2005 - 05.2017
  • Managed general maintenance of animals, championed environmental enrichment and training initiatives, coordinated and tracked staff progress.
  • Created engaging educational community opportunities, and worked with many departments on conservation efforts.
  • Worked with leadership to develop sustainable systems to support staff of 20.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with community, departments, partners and stakeholders to manage effective planning and implementation of conservation strategies.

Education

Master of Arts - Biology

Miami University
Oxford, OH
04.2016 - 12.2018

Ph.D. - Strategic Leadership/Organizational Leadership

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
04.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology

Texas A&M University
Galveston, TX
08.2003 - 05.2005

Associate of Arts - Chemistry

San Jacinto Central Campus, Community College
Pasadena, TX
08.2000 - 05.2002

Skills

Strategic planning

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Affiliations

  • Association of Zoos and Aquariums- Conservation Education Committee Advisor (2020-Present)
  • A Rocha USA- Advisory Council (2020-Present)
  • National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation- Science Partnerships Committee (2020-Present)
  • Vermilion Sea Institute- Board Chair (2020-Present)
  • Galveston Bay Estuary Program- Public Participation and Education Committee Co-chair (2019- 2021)
  • Galveston Park Board, Beach Maintenance Advisory Committee (2017-2019)
  • Marine Debris Task Force liaison for Moody Gardens (2016-2017)
  • North American Association for Environmental Educators, Professional Member and Advisory Council (2017-2019)
  • Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AAZK)-National AAZK Member (2006-2016) | Professional Development (PD) Committee (2007-2017), Conservation Committee (2006-2017), PD Social Media Manager (2014-2016)

Additional Information

  • 2019 Accepted into Cohort 8 of the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leadership Program
  • 2018 Recipient of the Careers in Conservation Scholarship from Houston Wilderness
  • 2015 AZA Disney’s Animal Kingdom Diversity Advancement Scholarship recipient
  • 2014 Outstanding Biologist Award, Moody Gardens. 2007-2009 President of Galveston Chapter of the

Certification

Community Based Social Marketing Training - Introduction Workshop

Timeline

Ph.D. - Strategic Leadership/Organizational Leadership

Southeastern University
04.2021 - Current

Contractor

Houston Advanced Research Center
11.2019 - Current

Manager

NAAEE
10.2019 - Current

Community Learning Leader

Miami University, Project Dragonfly
04.2019 - Current

Community Based Social Marketing Training - Advanced Workshop

01-2019

Advocacy Programs Manager

Galveston Bay Foundation
05.2017 - 10.2019

Community Based Social Marketing Training - Introduction Workshop

04-2017

NAUI Rescue Diver License - DAN Medic

03-2017

Master of Arts - Biology

Miami University
04.2016 - 12.2018

Senior Biologist and Assistant Behavior Management Coordinator

Moody Gardens Aquarium And Rainforest
05.2005 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology

Texas A&M University
08.2003 - 05.2005

Associate of Arts - Chemistry

San Jacinto Central Campus, Community College
08.2000 - 05.2002

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