 EDUCATION Master of Public Administration, Environmental Science and Policy Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs, New York, NYDoctor of Jurisprudence Order of the Barristers Bachelor of Arts – Geography
(biology and land use planning emphasis) · 1997 University of Hawai'i, Hilo, HI Relevant cumulative coursework: Biogeography · Biostatistics · Climatology · Conservation Biology · Ecology · Environmental Chemistry · Environmental Ethics & Justice · Environmental Economics and Policy · Environmental Law · Environmental Planning · Earth Systems & Environmental Policy · GIS · Hydrology · International Relations of the Environment · Land Use Planning · Natural Resources Law · Natural Resources Management · Nonprofit and Public Finance · Public Management · Real Estate Transactions Law · Water Resources Law · Zoology
Applied Earth Systems Management · EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Current projects include: evaluation of status of the Western Governors’ Association’s Wildlife Corridors Initiative; wildlife adaptation to climate change; and identification of management plans that may be implicated by projected distribution of flora and fauna in light of anticipated impacts of climate change in the Western states
Partner Conbio Consulting 2010 - Bozeman, MT Consultant American Wildlands
2009 -2010 - Bozeman, MT Identified critical range, conservation status, fecundity and foraging needs of and threats to eight species of wildlife in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem· Conducted geospatial analysis; reviewed all pertinent public agency land and wildlife management plans that impact the focal species · Provided recommendations for strategic policy tools to be implemented in the Western Governors’ Association’s Wildlife Corridors Initiative
Consultant The Nature Conservancy
2010 - New York, NY Evaluated anthropogenic impacts on protected areas and biodiversity
Intern, Wildlife Conservation Society
2010 - Bronx, NY
Ascertained the drivers of corporate donorship and investment trends in conservation projects, with a particular focus on carbon credit projects Attorney, Betts Patterson Mines/Gordon & Polscer Resolved multi-million dollar, complex cases through mediation, arbitration, trial and appellate court practice· Analyzed client risk exposure in light of contractual terms, factual history, case law, statutory law, public policy and local and national litigation trends
2004 – 2009 - Seattle, WA Attorney, Henderson Gallagher Kane Resolved complex civil cases through mediation, arbitration, trial and appellate court practice · Analyzed client exposure in light of contractual terms, factual history, case law, statutory law, public policy and local and national litigation trends
2002 – 2004 - Honolulu, HI Contract Attorney, Davis Levin Livingston Grande Conducted research and prepared briefs for civil rights matters focused on procuring appropriate educational accommodations for children with disabilities
2002 - Honolulu, HI Law Clerk. Chris Bocci & Associates
2001 - 2002 - Salem, OR Conducted research and drafted briefs for general litigation matters, pursuant to state and federal regulations, case law and public policy Law Clerk, Oregon Department of Justice
2000 – 2001 - Salem, OR Researched and drafted materials for the Financial Fraud Division, pursuant to consumer regulations
Land Use Planning Intern, Carlsmith Ball and Hawai'i County Planning Department Assisted in preparing permits for land-use related cases, based on environmental assessments and impact statements, planning authority reports and county zoning codes
1998 – 1999 - Hilo, HI Realtor, Clark Realty Corporation
Represented buyers and sellers in real property sales transactions, ensuring that culturally and environmentally sensitive areas remained protected
1998 – 1999 - Hilo, HI Co-owner, Administrator, Aloha Veterinary Center
Developed and directed an endangered wildlife rehabilitation and release facility in coordination with the Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources. Designed and administrated thriving veterinary practice, including covering all business matters
1993 – 1997 - Hilo, HI VOLUNTEER AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE
Current member Board of Directors for the Global Insular Conservation Society, an organization dedicated to preserving species and habitat through education, conservation and research. Prior member Board of Directors for the Progressive Animal Welfare Society, providing legal advice and assisting in oversight, outreach and fundraising for wildlife rehabilitation and shelteranimal initiatives, and volunteering in Wildlife Center.
Co-managed environmental policy graduate students on invasive species legislation project.
Tracked population of threatened waterfowl with the Washington State Fish & Wildlife Service.
Assisted with multiple fundraising events for Hawai’i Island Humane Society and the Progressive Animal Welfare Society· Monitored endangered species with the University of Hawai'i Marine Options Program.
Surveyed nesting sites and behavior of endangered birds and turtles.
Assisted with Washington State coastal oil spill clean-up and wildlife rescue.
Participated in University of Hawai'i climatology research project
RECENT WRITTEN WORK Pruett, C. 2009. Using federal surface transportation program dollars to ensure safe wildlife passage.
Pruett, C. 2009. Nature matters. An examination of Aldo Leopold’s Land Ethic. RECENT PRESENTATIONS
Panel presentation. Public Management: Improving parks and recreation through innovative management. Columbia University, New York, NY, November 2009. Paper presentation. Multijurisdictional wildlife management in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem – assessment and recommendations for a more cohesive approach to conservation planning. Bozeman, MT, February 2010.
Paper presentation. H.R. 669: Non-native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act. Workshop in Applied Earth Systems Management. Columbia University, New York, NY, August 2009.
Panel presentation. Bringing anadromous fish back to the Bronx River: a comprehensive restoration project. Ecology and Biodiversity. Columbia University, New York, NY, August 2009. Panel presentation. Ecotourism: a positive tool for developing countries? Environmental Economics and Policy Analysis II. Columbia University, New York, NY, March 2010. Panel Presentation. 2009 National fuel policy – CAFÉ standards. Earth Systems and Environmental Policy Management. Columbia University, New York, NY, November 2009. Panel Presentation. Carbon tax: sound economic strategy for combating climate change. Environmental Economics and Policy Analysis I. Columbia University, New York, NY, December 2009. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Society for Conservation Biology (North America Section; Freshwater Working Group; Ecological Economics and Sustainability Working Group) Hawai’i State Bar (Environmental Section) Washington State Bar (Natural Resources Section) |