Negin A.

About Negin A.

Effective, creative leader, scientist, and interpretive field naturalist. I have been monitoring and conducting research on insect fauna in FPCC for 10 years, including curating an insect collection. I effectively train seasoned and new conservation professionals on skills such as conservation in the field, practical herbicide, IPM, and arboriculture. I train teachers in using science in the classroom using NGSS. Science educator with ten years of experience conducting outreach and education with culturally diverse adults and youth. I bring experience in government, nonprofit, and academic settings. Persuasive, compelling teacher and interpretive naturalist with the ability to engage diverse learners, evaluate ongoing impact of programs, and create long-lasting change.

Experience

1. Resource Management Training Specialist

   Forest Preserves of Cook County

   Oct 2022 — Present

   I coordinate and teach trainings for FPCC staff and partners on topics such as practical herbicide, arboriculture, conservation, and first aid. Support workplace safety practices through ongoing training and bulletins. Special entomology projects include-Magicicada Soundmap Project-Singing Insect Monitoring-Monitoring phenology of Aproceros leucopoda, Elm Zigzag Sawfly-Hine\'s Emerald documentation-Advancing pollinator conservation policies within the FPCC

Education

• Purdue University

  B.S., B.A., Ecology, French Language & Literature

  1997 — 2003

• University of Washington

  Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

  2003 — 2005