lisa woolford

vice president of green initiatives

About

Experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the environmental services industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Volunteer Management, and Public Speaking. Strong business development professional with a B.S. focused in Marine Science from Florida Institutue of Technology.

Country

united states

City

chicago

Industry

environmental services

Skill

art, history, museums, community outreach, nonprofits, environmental awareness, natural area stewardship, environmental education, sustainability, strategy, conservation issues, leadership, restoration, strategic planning, public speaking, natural resources, volunteer management, environmental issues, environmental policy, grant writing, natural resource management, environmental science, ecology, research, nonprofit organizations

Experience

vice president of green initiatives

principal consultant

nonprofit resources

2006-6 - 2012-12 · 6 yrs 7 mos

Provide strategic and operational consultation to primarily nonprofit organizations throughout the Midwest. Clients included The Museum of Science and Industry, Spertus Museum, Michigan History Foundation, Oak Park Art League, Field Museum of Natural History.

executive director

oak park art league

2002-9 - 2006-6 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Managed all aspects of historic community-based, visual arts organization which provides art education and gallery exhibitions.

director of interpretive services

john g. shedd aquarium

1991-1 - 1998-1 · 7 yrs 1 mo

director of land preservation

barrington area conservation trust

2011-3 - 2014-3 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Work with private and public landowners for purposes of identifying and protecting natural areas in the Barrington, IL area. Oversee stewardship and community outreach related to local preserves. Reach out to community members through Conservation @ Home program which promotes environmentally conscious landscaping and gardening practices. Partner with local high school and middle schools to provide Conservation Leadership opportunities for the next generation of environmentally-conscious citizens.

director of public programs

museum of science and industry, chicago

1999-1 - 2001-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

* Financial management of 3 million plus budget * Over department of 200 employees * Oversee guest satisfaction * Manage ticket and call center operations

environmental scientist

king engineering associates

1988-1 - 1990-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Wetland restoration Permit compliance

executive director

barrington area conservation trust

2014-3 - Present · 12 yrs 7 mos

The Barrington Area Conservation Trust (BACT) mission is to preserve open lands, natural resources, equestrian character, and the scenic beauty of the Barrington communities. This mission is achieved through Land Protection Programs, Conservation Education Programs, Preservation Programs, and Membership. Membership provides help to protect the rural character and beauty of the Barrington communities as well as access to BACT owned preserves, invitations to BACT sponsored events, volunteer opportunities for all ages, and a free Conservation @ Home consultation. In addition, you will receive a periodic newsletter to keep you informed of the BACT and the sustainable, environmentally healthy impact being made in the communities. This all contributes to providing a land legacy for future generations.