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Peter Burgess

Leisha Vance 1st Leisha Vance Physical Scientist at US EPA Fayetteville, Arkansas AreaHigher Education Previous University of AR Facilities Management, University of AR, Lowe’s Garden Center Education University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 500+ connections Send a messageMore options www.linkedin.com/pub/leisha-vance/2/367/767/ Contact Info Activity Leisha Vance is now connected to Martha DiSario, Founder & President, Greenline Public Relations, Clean Technology, Renewable Energy, Healthcare, Cyrille Jégu, Free Radical, Change Catalyst and Accelerator, and 1 other person. 1 hour ago Leisha Vance is now connected to Kyle Scrimgeour, Sustainable investment strategies, smarter choices for a better future 1 day ago Diana Bless endorsed the skills and expertise of Leisha Vance Leisha Leisha is endorsed for Research, Community Outreach, and Sustainability. Endorse Connections Like Comment 2 days ago Leisha Vance has added skills: Environmental Management Systems, Community Outreach (Add skills to your profile) Like Comment 3 days ago Leisha Vance has added a skill: Grant Writing (Add skills to your profile) Like Comment 12 days ago Leisha Vance has an updated profile (Languages) Like Comment 12 days ago Leisha Vance is now connected to Joel Makower, Chairman and Executive Editor at GreenBiz Group 12 days ago Leisha Vance has added skills: Technical Writing, Proposal Writing (Add skills to your profile) Like Comment 13 days ago Leisha Vance is now connected to Jonathan Kevles, Senior Sustainability Economist at AECOM 13 days ago Leisha Vance is now connected to Jim Conlow, Solar │ Business Development │ Construction Management │ Energy │ Electrical Contracting │, Tom Cosgrove, Green and healthy living event production, and 2 other people. 14 days ago See More Background Summary Seeking a Sustainability Management/Educator position where I can effectively maximize my 20+ years of experience of research, education and project management. Experience US EPAPhysical Scientist US EPA November 2010 – Present (2 years 11 months)National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Cincinnati, OH • Conduct research on the development and application of methods and metrics for sustainable environmental management including computer-based calculations, data collection, and application of the results to specific geographical regions, and provides technical assistance, advice, interpretations, and analysis and guidance for Laboratory planning. • Make contributions to the scientific literature in sustainable environmental management by publishing and presenting original research work. Research Assistant University of AR Facilities Management July 2008 – October 2010 (2 years 4 months)Fayetteville, Arkansas Area • Research and generate Campus Demotechnic Index • Assist in campus sustainability endeavors • Collect and report data for campus greenhouse gas emissions --Oversee and coordinate student data entry activities Teaching Assistant University of AR August 2006 – June 2008 (1 year 11 months)Fayetteville, Arkansas Area • Soil Science Drill • Principles of Horticulture Lab Customer Service Associate Lowe’s Garden Center March 2005 – August 2006 (1 year 6 months)Fayetteville, AR • Advised and instructed customers regarding Garden Center purchases • Assisted in product placement/arrangement • Conducted How-to seminars for container and garden projects • Other miscellaneous retail tasks (inventory management, cleanup, etc.) University of ArkansasProject Manager, RICECAP University of Arkansas October 2004 – August 2006 (1 year 11 months)Plant Pathology Dept., University of AR • RiceCAP Webmaster, Listserv manager • Event management • Information dissemination • Project coordination • Budget management • Graphics/presentation & computer/technical support Propagation Horticultural Practices Foreman Carlton Plants February 2004 – August 2004 (7 months)Dayton, OR • Plan and oversee all pesticide use at propagation • Oversee fertilization practices • Nutrient monitoring and testing of potting media • Crop quality monitoring • Inventory tracking and maintenance Research Specialist III University of AR March 1993 – January 2004 (10 years 11 months)Fayetteville, AR • Data accrual and management • Graphic and web site design and maintenance • Programming and documentation • Computer troubleshooting and support Languages Spanish Elementary proficiency Skills & Expertise Most endorsed for... 23Sustainability 20Research 11Renewable Energy 11Data Analysis 10Energy 8Environmental Awareness 6Entrepreneurship 6Analysis 6Grant Writing 5SAS Leisha also knows about... 5Photoshop 5Science 4Environmental Science 4Sustainable Development 3Statistics 3Technical Writing 3Community Outreach 2Teaching 2Policy Analysis 2Proposal Writing 2Environmental... Education University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Environmental Dynamics, 4.0 2006 – 2010 Research interests: renewable energy, campus energy consumption, fostering and creating community sustainability, sustainability metrics. Dissertation: THE CAMPUS DEMOTECHNIC INDEX: A Comparison of Technological Energy Consumption at U.S. Colleges and Universities. Chair: Dr. Stephen Boss. University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Master of Science (MS), Horticulture 2000 – 2004 Thesis topic: Use of Processed Poultry Feather Fiber as an Alternative to Sphagnum Peat in Greenhouse Crops Growth Substrates University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Bachelor of Science and Business Administration (BSBA), Marketing 1983 – 1987 Stephens College Associate's degree, Computer Science 1981 – 1983 Honors & Awards Additional Honors & Awards --1st place, Abstract to Contract Graduate Student Poster Competition, Social Sciences category, February, 2010. “THE CAMPUS DEMOTECHNIC INDEX: A Comparison of Technological Energy Consumption at U.S. Colleges and Universities”. --1st place, Student F1rst Sustainability Competition, April, 2009. Submitted and presented a project proposal: “Sustainability Project Proposal for the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville”. --Member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society. 04/08-2012. --HERMES Mentor Appointment (Honors ENDY Research Mentoring Experiences for Students), University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR. 02/08-2009. --Walton Doctoral Fellowship, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR. 08/06-2010. --1st place, Gamma Sigma Delta M.S. Poster Presentation Competition, February 2003. Poster title: “Processed Poultry Feather Fiber as an Alternative to Sphagnum Peat in Greenhouse Substrates”. Recommendations Peter, would you like to recommend Leisha? Recommend Leisha ConnectionsAll (500+)Shared (3)New (32) Kathryn Baker ParksKathryn Baker Parks3rd Director of Academic Information at the Sam M. Walton College of Business Connect1Jenn Miller MalletteJenn Miller Mallette3rd Graduate Assistant at University of Arkansas Connect1Mike Davis GutiérrezMike Davis Gutiérrez3rd Sculptor Connect1Sam FridaySam Friday3rd Mobile Web & Site Builder / Designer at StackSearch Connect1Carolyn EilerCarolyn Eiler3rd Stewardship & Events Manager, Sam M. Walton College of Business Connect1Chris BrayChris Bray3rd Blackboard Administrator Connect1John CardenJohn Carden3rd Managing Broker at Crye Leike Realtors Connect1Shannon WarrenShannon Warren3rd Service Account Executive, Arkansas Automatic Sprinklers, Inc. Connect1Angi LackensAngi Lackens3rd Strategic Project Manager and Public Administrator Connect1Michael KirschnerMichael Kirschner2nd Principal Consultant at ENVIRON Connect2 PreviousNext Groups AdaptAbility° Climate Adaptation Network AdaptAbility° Climate Adaptation Network Join Agriculture and Environment Researchers Agriculture and Environment Researchers Join Energy, Environment and Technology News (EETN) Energy, Environment and Technology News (EETN) Join Green Green Member Green Jobs & Career Network Green Jobs & Career Network Join Horticulture Horticulture Join Horticulture Employment Horticulture Employment Join National Green Energy Council National Green Energy Council Join Smart Growth Network Smart Growth Network Join Sustainability Career Group Sustainability Career Group Join Sustainability Professionals Sustainability Professionals Join Sustainable Communities Network Sustainable Communities Network Join The Job Guide The Job Guide Join The University of Arkansas Sam M Walton College of Business The University of Arkansas Sam M Walton College of Business Join Trees Trees Join US Environmental Protection Agency Alumni and Employees US Environmental Protection Agency Alumni and Employees Join University of Arkansas at Fayetteville University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Join Whole Earth Jobs Whole Earth Jobs Join See less Following Higher Education 254,635 followers Follow US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Government Administration Follow Royal Horticultural Society Civic & Social Organization