Hannah Leeper
Science Communication and Project Management Professional
- Role
- Southern Regional Outreach Coordinator at The American Chestnut Foundation
- Location
- Asheville, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Southern Regional Outreach Coordinator
The American Chestnut Foundation
Feb 2023 — Present · Asheville, NC, US
Lead the Southern regional chapters of TACF, managing 2,500+ volunteers and driving outreach, education, and membership growth- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and volunteer engagement tools, including volunteer software, chapter bylaws, and outreach strategies- Co-author the Chapters Manual, outlining best practices, administrative processes, and templates for chapter operations- Assist in grant writing and oversee the distribution of financial resources to regional chapters- Deliver educational presentations on American chestnut history, cultural relevance, and restoration efforts for diverse audiences- Lead monthly Chapters Committee meetings, providing strategic direction and support to chapter leaders- Build and maintain partnerships with key national organizations such as the U.S. Forest Service and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians- Train staff on project management software (Monday.com) to ensure efficient tracking and collaboration on key initiatives- Produce outreach materials, including scientific fact sheets and public-facing educational content- Co-author and distribute the monthly Chapter newsletter, highlighting updates, news, and educational content- Lead volunteer and partner recognition efforts through the Awards Committee- Coordinate logistics for Annual Business Meetings and academic symposiums, including student poster sessions and flash talks- Manage outreach inquiries related to educational plantings and demonstration projects.
Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor’s Degree
Inlingua - Berlin, Germany
Intensive German Language Study
2022 — 2022
Institut Linquistique Adenet - Montpellier, France
Intensive French Study
2022 — 2022
The University of Edinburgh
PgCert
2024 — 2025
Skills
- Teaching
- Cpr Certified
- Wilderness First Responder
- High Ropes
- Communication
- Community Outreach
- Spanish
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Nonprofits
- Research
- Program Development
- Management
- Team Building
- Microsoft Technologies
- Event Planning
- Public Speaking
- Fundraising
- Logistics Management
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