Kara Koenig

Experience

1. Environmental Lands Program Section Manager

   Manatee County Government, Work That Matters

   Jan 2026 — Present · Lakewood Ranch, FL, US

   Leads the strategic acquisition and stewardship of environmentally sensitive lands in Manatee County. Implements and manages the Environmental Lands Program for the purpose of identifying, acquiring, preserving, and protecting endangered, environmentally sensitive, and significant parklands in Manatee County. Serves as staff liaison for the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee (ELMAC) and citizen advisory board functions.

Education

• University of New Hampshire

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Major: Marine, Estuarine, and Freshwater Biology, Minor: Environmental Conservation Studies

  2010 — 2014

• Bren School of Environmental Science & Management - University of California, Santa Barbara

  Master of Environmental Science and Management, Coastal Resources Management Specialization

  2015 — 2017

Skills

• Website Creation
• Event Planning
• Nonprofits
• Ecology
• R Coding
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Word
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Education
• Public Speaking
• Community Outreach
• Environmental Issues
• Research
• Social Skills
• Teamwork
• Independent Thinking
• Digital Media
• Microsoft Office
• Problem Solving
• Environmental Awareness
• Conservation Issues
• Film Production
• Marine Biology
• Marine Conservation
• Field Work