Rebecca Weaver

Currently, I work as a Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Operator for an international environmental consultancy. I provide advisory support and implement mitigation measures to protect marine life during industry operations. I have provided both visual and acoustic monitoring for various clients specializing in the exploration of natural resources in marine environments. I am a graduate student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio obtaining a Master of Arts in Conservation Biology. As an Earth Expeditions and Project Dragonfly student, I am actively involved in firsthand experience with inquiry-driven education, environmental stewardship, and global understanding. I am joining a growing network of leaders who work collaboratively to bring about change in local and global contexts. The Global Field Program builds on the graduate courses and environmental partnerships of Earth Expeditions and the NSF funded Wild Research. My focuses lie in Community-Based Conservation and Grassroots Nonprofit Strategies. As a graduate of Wright State University, I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a focus in public relations and community outreach. While pursuing my undergraduate degree, I also had the opportunity to obtain a national certification in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. I have extensive internship and work experience, in both the public and private sectors. I have a passion for creatively promoting meaningful causes and organizations, advanced written and verbal skills, experience in organizational development, fundraising, grant writing and event coordination, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Specialties: environmental monitoring, advisory support and mitigation action, public relations, community outreach, strategic planning, event coordination, customer service, nonprofit marketing