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Shannon Lynch

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Sustainability | Conservation | Education
Sandy | US

Skills

  • Regenerative Agriculture (RA)
  • Grant Writing
  • Fundraising
  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Conservation Issues
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Shannon

As a Director of Foundation Relations at Ducks Unlimited, the largest and most effective wetlands and waterfowl conservation organization in North America, I oversee and coordinate fundraising and grantmaking activities for various projects that conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and habitats for waterfowl and other wildlife.

I work with foundations, corporations, and individuals to secure and steward donations. I also collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and implement strategic and innovative initiatives that align with the organization's mission and vision.

I have a passion for environmental science and sustainability, and a bachelor's degree in environmental studies from the University of Montana. I have multiple certifications related to ESG, environmental interpretation, and sustainability, and over seven years of work experience in the environmental field. I have strong skills in communication, collaboration, project management, data analysis, and problem-solving. Some of my recent achievements include securing a large grant for a water quality improvement project, conducting a comprehensive environmental assessment for a proposed mining operation, and facilitating a stakeholder workshop on climate change adaptation strategies. My goal is to create positive community impact and foster environmental awareness and stewardship.

Trajectory

Mar 2017 — Now
Retail Sales Specialist · REI
Jan 2024 — Aug 2024
Director of Foundation Relations-Western Region · Ducks Unlimited
Apr 2023 — Aug 2023
Environmental Scientist-Project Manager · Utah Department of Environmental Quality
Oct 2021 — May 2022
Records and Information Manager · Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc.
Apr 2021 — Oct 2021
Field Administrative Coordinator · Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc.
Mar 2020 — Apr 2020
Park Ranger · City of Aurora
May 2019 — Mar 2020
Naturalist · City of Aurora
Feb 2018 — Apr 2019
Intern · PEAS Farm
Help grow food for local food banks and CSA members of the Missoula community.

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Education history

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Clearview Regional High School

High School/Secondary Diploma Programs | 2010 - 2014

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Nevada State University

| 2016 - 2016

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Colorado Mesa University

| 2014 - 2016

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University of Montana

Bachelor's degree | 2017 - 2019

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