Master of Planning/Master of Public Administration Dual...

I am pursuing a Master of Planning/Master of Public Administration dual degree in order to complement and leverage the business management experience gained in the corporate world to help environmental conservation non-governmental organizations achieve their missions of sustainable development. During my 20+ years in Corporate America, primarily in information technology and mortgage finance, I procured a diverse set of skills – business and financial management, project work, operations and human resources management – that are valuable to any organization, profit-oriented or mission-based. I have managed many different types of projects, from business process redesign to multi-year, multi-million dollar software development and†¦show more content†¦During this sabbatical, I realized that I want to contribute to more than the bottom line of a corporation and leave more than a trust fund for my heirs. With the support of my partner and family, I decided to embark on a new career path in environmental conservation. Why environmental conservation? Quite simply, I love the great outdoors. I am awestruck by the diversity and beauty of this world, from the towering cliffs of the Sierras to the coral reefs and abundant sea life of the Pacific to the heather-covered slopes of the Scottish Highlands. I want to do my part to preserve as much as possible for future generations, which requires learning how to meet the ever-growing consumptive needs of development without depleting Earth’s natural resources. In 2009, I re-entered the workforce and joined Global Green USA, the sole national environmental NGO based in Los Angeles, as an unpaid intern and was eventually hired as a paid employee on two limited-term projects: first as the Database Manager leading an effort to redesign and expand fundraising activities, then as a Policy Associate authoring the 2009 Global Solar Report Cards (see http://www.globalgreen.org/climate/initiatives/solarreportcard/). My time at Global Green USA was an invaluable introduction to what environmental NGOs do and how theyShow MoreRelatedSchool Counselor1707 Words   |  7 Pagesindividual needs to have a Masters Degree and a state certification in their particular level of counseling. For example, one possibility is to have a Masters of Science Degree in Counseling and Human Relations with a certification in School Counseling. The certification may be dual, meaning one certificate for two areas of school counseling–Elementary School and Secondary School. 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