Rachel specializes in technical solutions & geospatial analysis using GIS, as well as assisting with grant application development, project management, and hazard mitigation identification & planning. She has previously worked in water resources, providing field training and GIS support to associated organizations. Rachel loves spending time outdoors by going camping, hiking, biking, skiing, rock climbing & kayaking and enjoys documenting her adventures through photography.
CERTIFICATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS:
Member – Oregon Emergency Management Association (OEMA)
Member – Northwest Floodplain Management Association (NORFMA)
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Bachelor of Science in Geospatial and Environmental Analysis (2018). Department of Land Resources & Environmental Sciences; Montana State University.
Focus areas:
- Advanced GIS & GPS
- Landscape-scale environmental processes
- Water resources/watershed analysis
- Technical writing
PROJECTS
Rachel has assisted with developing several grant applications and managing mitigation plans & projects. Project types include:
- Acquisition of floodprone properties (FEMA HMGP; FEMA FMA; CDBG-DR)
- Elevation of floodprone properties (FEMA HMGP)
- Stormwater Drainage System Improvements (FEMA HMGP; HUD CDBG-DR).
- Development of Community Wildfire Protection Plan (FEMA HMGP)
- Development of Community Hazard Mitigation Plan (SRA HMP)
- Development of a Hazard Mitigation Study (TCEQ LEPC)
- Regional Flood Control Project