George C. Matthis

Experience

1. Founder and CEO

   River Guardian Foundation

   May 2013 — Present · Raleigh, NC

   Our mission - The River Guardian Foundation will set the standard for safeguarding our lakes, rivers, and streams for present and future generations of people and wildlife. By forging partnerships, creating a strong sense of community stewardship, and building strong advocacy, research, education, and monitoring programs, we will insure pure, clean water for drinking, fishing and recreation.We\'re located in the Neuse River Basin (includes Falls Lake) and focus a lot of efforts there, but work on environmental issues statewide.

Education

• Central Michigan University

  MS

  1990 — 1992

• University of North Carolina Wilmington

  BS

  1972 — 1976

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Public Policy
• Event Planning
• Program Evaluation
• Staff Development
• Policy Analysis
• Workshop Facilitation
• Fundraising
• Government
• Environmental Management Systems
• Environmental Policy
• Environmental Consulting
• Proposal Writing
• Environmental Education
• Leadership
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Grant Writing
• Climate Change
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Grants
• Nonprofits
• Program Management
• Emergency Management
• Grassroots Organizing
• Research
• Community Organizing
• Environmental Awareness
• Policy
• Community Development
• Sustainability
• Natural Resources
• Environmental Science
• Sustainable Development
• Youth Development
• Volunteer Management
• Program Development
• Water Quality
• Higher Education
• Remediation
• Public Relations