Maggie Messerschmidt

About Maggie Messerschmidt

I find purpose in creating more just and sustainable places through my work in climate action and resilience. As a believer in the catalyzing power of collaborative process, I bring integrative approaches to solving complex climate problems through strategic planning, science, policy, and design. I tackle resilience implementation across the built environment: water, transportation, cities, and coasts.I have an M.S.E.S.(Environmental Science) and an M.P.A.(Public Affairs) from Indiana University\'s School of Public and Environmental Affairs with concentrations in Water Resources and Applied Ecology. I also acquired B.A.s in Anthropology and Spanish from the University of Kentucky. Envision SP certified.

Experience

1. Resilience Associate

   Arup

   Apr 2026 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Masters of Public Administration and Masters of Environmental Science, Concentrations in Water Resources, Applied Ecology

  2012 — 2014

• University of Kentucky

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology, Spanish, Minor Environmental Studies

  2001 — 2005

• University of Oregon

  Certificate in Permaculture Design, Permaculture Design

  2011 — 2011

• Institute for Central American Development Studies

  Field Course in Sustainable Development

  2003 — 2003

Skills

• Cultural Anthropology
• Intercultural Communication
• Human Rights
• Ngos
• Permaculture Design
• Food Security
• Program Evaluation
• Stormwater Management
• Grant Writing
• Conservation Issues
• Sustainable Development
• International Development
• Public Policy
• Policy Analysis
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Education
• Capacity Building
• Environmental Policy
• Best Agricultural Practices
• Sustainability
• Spanish
• Climate Change Mitigation
• Strategic Planning
• Research
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Climate Change Impacts
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Qualitative Research
• Non-Profits
• Nonprofits
• Spanish Translation