kelly miller

Designed a mapbook highlighting fire-damaged areas in the Santa Lucia preserve, which is home to several endangered species and serves as a buffer between heavily forested areas and residential areas. My GIS work assists the Santa Lucia staff and fire crews in identifying firetruck routes and reconstruction sites.

Formed a database on the status of sewer lateral ordinances, which fight sewage pollution into the Bay by requiring inspection and maintenance of the privately owned portions of sewer systems. Wrote a report on the status of these ordinances, available as a manual for city governments that are interested in considering passing an ordinance. This report is currently the definitive document on sewer lateral ordinances in the Bay Area.

Planned and led volunteer events on the Big Sur Land Trust's protected properties. Facilitated several hundred volunteer hours for events that engaged community members with local wildlife and made improvements to protected habitats. Work included invasive species removal, facilities repairs, and waste removal.

Taught Yin Yoga classes, after completing 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification program and additional Yin Yoga training.

Provided mental health counseling, led group therapy sessions, and assisted in the facilitation of inpatient treatment programs.

Provided cognitive therapy for adults that have suffered traumatic brain injuries.