Lauren Umek
Project Manager @Chicago Park District
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager @Chicago Park District
Manages the planning, design, specifications, bid process, budget, implementation, and reporting for capital projects within natural areas with budgets totaling more than $30 million over the last five years.• Prepares grant applications, progress and financial reports for partner and funding agencies at the non-profit, city, county, state, and federal level.• Engages diverse urban communities, special interest groups, relevant stakeholders, and media in regional conservation priorities through public and private meetings, conferences and presentations. • Develops partnerships with government, public, private, and community organizations and universities to conduct research and public stewardship activities in degraded and restored urban habitats.
EDUCATION
Northwestern University
Master of Science (MS), Plant Biology and Conservation
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science & Biology
Northwestern University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Plant Biology and Conservation
ABOUT LAUREN UMEK
I am a conservation professional with nineteen years of experience dedicated to connecting research, practice, and people with the ecosystems of Chicago. My research has focused on invasive species and their impacts on soils and plant communities. I manage urban wetlands, prairies, savannas, and woodlands to maximize biodiversity and ecosystem services while considering budget, safety, recreation, aesthetics, and historic preservation.
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