Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

On today’s episode, we talk with Alan Kolok, Professor of Ecotoxicology, University of Idaho about Ecotoxicology, Community Involvement, and Writing Books.  Read his full bio below.

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Showtimes:
2:34  Nic & Laura discuss challenges in leadership
8:35  Interview with Alan Kolok starts
8:50  Ecotoxicology
20:56  Writing Books
26:12  Community Involvement
30:48  Field Notes

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Connect with Alan Kolok at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-kolok-08657a29/

Guest Bio:
Alan Kolok, Professor of Ecotoxicology, has an undergraduate degree from Miami University, and advanced degrees from the University of Washington the University of Colorado.  As an academic scientist, he currently holds positions at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Idaho. He has published over 95 peer-reviewed articles and two books, including Modern Poisons: A Brief Introduction to Contemporary Toxicology, and Twist, a science fiction novel that focuses on self-replicating prions that have gone terribly wrong. He is in the process of writing his third book, Generally Regarded as Safe: A Century of Synthetic Chemicals.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick!

On today’s episode, we talk with Renee Murphy, Sales Director and Environmental Scientist for Intrinsyx Environmental about Marketing Yourself, Career Changes, and the Entrepreneurial Mindset.   Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
2:46 Nic & Laura discuss yoga benefits
8:51 Interview starts
9:05 Career Changes
18:50 Marketing yourself
28:40 Entrepreneurial mindset
42:09 Field Notes

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Connect with Renee Murphy at https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneepmurphy/

Guest Bio:

Formerly a business owner in the fashion industry, Renee made a conscious decision to redirect her career towards advocating for positive environmental change. Following her passion for sustainable gardening, Renee earned a master’s degree in plant science/agriculture from Cal Poly Pomona and combined that with a bachelor’s in entrepreneur business from the University of Southern California, setting off to work in the native nursery and restoration business.  As sales director of a prominent San Diego native plant nursery, Renee observed the need for native plant education to her community. She began presenting and teaching courses independently, through community nurseries and with the California Native Plant Society. In addition, she began an ongoing restoration research with and indigenous tribal land establishing native trees on exposed playa at the Salton Sea.

Renee’s journey took a captivating turn when her research was noticed by an environmentally focused biotech company in the Bay Area. Her dedication to making a larger impact cleaning up contaminated sites using nature-based solutions and sustainable practices within the remediation industry as an environmental scientist. Renee has served as a project manager on sites implementing innovative nature-based sustainable solutions for contaminated, fire and salt impacted sites, utilizing cutting-edge endophyte-assisted phytotechnology.

In her current role as Sales Director of Intrinsyx Environmental, Renee’s journey bridges her diverse background with the mission of building an innovative biotech phytoremediation company using nature to heal our environment. Renee has delivered impactful presentations to esteemed audiences, including NASA Ames Green Team, Sustainable Silicon Valley, Alaska Forum for the Environment, National Brownfields Training Conference, and an international keynote at NICOLA.org 2022 Resiliency, Nature & Climate Solutions in South Africa.

Renee continues to teach propagation and native plant workshops online and throughout the state of California inspiring people to change their environment starting in their own backyard.  Join Renee on her mission to inspire people to change their environment for the better!

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

Thanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Ellen Prager, Marine Scientist and Author about Writing, Science Communication, and Undersea Research.  Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
2:51  Nic & Laura talk about Nic becoming an Uncle
7:12  Interview with Dr. Ellen Prager starts
12:04  Writing
21:13  Science Communication
28:30  Undersea Research
32:19  Field Notes

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Connect with Ellen Prager at linkedin.com/in/ellen-prager-5932824b

Guest Bio:
Dr. Prager is a marine scientist and author, widely recognized for her expertise and ability to make science entertaining and understandable for people of all ages. She currently works as a freelance writer, consultant, and Chief Scientist for StormCenter Communications, Inc. She was previously the science advisor for Celebrity Cruises in the Galapagos Islands, Chief Scientist for the Aquarius Reef Base program in Key Largo, FL, which includes the world’s only undersea research station, and at one time the Assistant Dean at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Dr. Prager has built a national reputation as a scientist and spokesperson for the earth and ocean sciences and is a sought-after speaker for public-oriented events. She has appeared on The Today Show and NBC News, Good Morning America, CNN, Fox News, CBS Early Show, The Weather Channel, in shows for the Discovery Channel and was a consultant for the Disney movie, Moana. 

Dr. Prager has participated in research expeditions to places such as the Galapagos Islands, Papua New Guinea, Caribbean, Bahamas, and the deep waters of the Florida Reef tract. She obtained a BA from Wesleyan University, Connecticut, a MS from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, and in 1992, a PhD from Louisiana State University.  

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

On today’s episode, we talk with Indrayani Thakare, a Environmental Scientist dedicated to sustainability and environmental remediation about Remediation, Environmental Vlogs, and Living Simply.   Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes:
2:53   Nic & Laura talk about being stuck in the mud
11:41  Interview with Indrayani Thakare starts
16:05  Remediation
28:29  Environmental Vlogs
32:51  Field Notes
37:48  Living Simply

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Connect with Indrayani Thakare at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ithakare/

Guest Bio:

Indrayani Thakare, a spirited Environmental Scientist, orchestrates a symphony of sustainability and environmental remediation, a passion kindled over three transformative years. Her journey, rooted in childhood, bloomed from her parents' sustainable ethos. She fell in love with hiking since the first nature camp she attended with her younger sister, where she realized that nothing would make her happier than working outdoors to preserve Mother Earth. She insists on embracing the cradle-to-cradle philosophy in one’s lifestyle and experiencing the bliss of simple living. 

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

Thanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick!

On today’s episode, we talk with Trent Romer, Sustainability operating partner for Private Equity, Author and Dad  about Sustainability, Writing, and Giving Your First Ted Talk.  Read his full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
2:27  Nic & Laura discuss travel & learning the native language
7:35  Interview with Trent Romer starts
10:57  Sustainability
20:43  Writing
43:00  Field Notes/ First Ted Talk

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This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.

Connect with Trent Romer at https://trentromer.com/about-the-author/

Guest Bio:
Trent Romer is an author of two sustainability books, TEDx speaker and sustainability consultant.  He began his career 30 years ago and was the 3rd generation co-owner of his family’s business Clear View Bag Co., Inc founded in 1961 by his grandfather. The business was sold in 2021 to a private equity firm. Trent continues working for Clear View and serves as a sustainability operating partner for the private equity firm focused on environmental, social and governance issues within portfolio companies.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

On today’s episode, we talk with Mason Miller,  AmaTerra Environmental and Environmental Research Group’s Vice President of Innovation and Technology, David Buzan Aquatic Biologist, and Aaron Petty about Mussels, Underwater Surveying and Aquatic Career Paths.  Read their full bios below.

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Showtimes: 
3:41  Nic & Laura talk about Costa Rica
8:03  Interview Starts
11:13  Mussels
17:23  Underwater Surveying
35:04  Aquatic Career Paths

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This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.

Connect with Mason Miller at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mason-miller-2169399/

Connect with Aaron Petty at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-petty-81247311/

Guest Bio:
Mason Miller is AmaTerra Environmental and Environmental Research Group’s Vice President of Innovation and Technology. He earned his archaeology BA from the University of Texas at Austin and his master’s in nautical archaeology from Texas A&M University (though he is an Orange-blood at heart). Mason has >23 years of experience in environmental consulting, working as a terrestrial and underwater archeologist, geophysical specialist, public outreach lead, and as a diver. Mason is an ACRA board member and chairs ACRA’s Continuing Education Committee. Mason lives in Dripping Springs, Texas with his wife, Amanda, and two sons: Davis and Elliott.

Dave Buzan is an aquatic biologist who has worked in Texas on water issues since 1978.

Aaron Petty is an aquatic ecologist that is happiest working in streams, reservoirs, and estuaries for freshwater mussel surveys, oyster reef restoration, and stream bioassessments. Aaron gained much of his professional environmental and regulatory experience through work for consulting firms in Texas, anchored by his graduate work in aquatic science. He has a B.S. in Biology from Texas Tech University, and a M.S. in Environmental Studies from the College of Charleston. As a PADI diver, Aaron has experience using both scuba and surface supplied air systems for the sampling of mussels across Texas.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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On today’s episode, we talk with Eileen Baden, a certified planner specializing in environmental and park planning  about Collaboration, Planning, and AZAEP.   Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
2:55  Nic & Laura discuss being a conversationalist
18:04 Interview with Eileen Baden starts
24:53 AZAEP
28:49 Collaboration
36:23 Planning
42:21 Field Notes

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Connect with Eileen Baden at https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileenbadenaicp/

Guest Bio:
Eileen Baden, AICP, has over 13 years’ experience in environmental and park planning, public outreach, and higher education. She holds a Master of Urban and Environmental Planning degree from ASU and an undergraduate degree in Economics from Virginia Tech. She has been involved with the Arizona Association of Environmental Professionals (AZAEP) since 2013. As the Park and Open Space Planner at Maricopa County she was responsible for park, trails, and open space planning for one of the largest counties in the country. As a Senior Program Coordinator she also taught environmental planning at ASU. In 2023 she was appointed to the Arizona BLM Resource Advisory Council.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

Thanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

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On today’s episode, we talk with Sunny Fleming, National Solutions Engineer at Esri about The History of Environmental Policy in the US, The Future of Data and Mountain Biking.  Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
2:36  Nic & Laura discuss where do we go from here
9:51 Interview with Sunny Fleming starts
12:41 History of U.S. environmental policy
16:36 The future of Data
41:37  Mountain Biking

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Connect with Sunny Fleming at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunny-esri

Guest Bio:
As the National Solution Engineer for state environmental agencies, Sunny is responsible for supporting some of Esri’s longest-standing customers: fish and wildlife agencies, environmental regulation, agriculture, state parks, historical preservation, and natural heritage programs. She loves helping our customers shape their vision and innovate to meet their business challenges.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Jason Old, Historian of twentieth- and twenty-first century US and Latin American history about Nicaragua, Doing What You Love, and the History of Surfing.  Read his full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
3:10  Nic & Laura discuss a pending trip to Costa Rica
9:52 Interview with Dr. Jason Old starts
13:50 History of Surfing
17:31Nicaragua
23:28 Doing what you love
34:36 Field Notes

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Connect with Jason Old at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonold/

Guest Bio:
Dr. Jason Old is a historian of twentieth- and twenty-first century US and Latin American history. He holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of South Florida. His research centers around the cultural and economic impacts of surfing and surf tourism in the Tola Municipality of southwestern Nicaragua.

Jason’s research has three principal aims: First, to show how external conditions created an economic framework conducive to buying property and developing this part of Nicaragua. Second, to explain the inextricable link between surfing and Tola's evolution from a rural coastal periphery to an international tourism hotspot. Third, to track the proliferation of a robust surfing subculture among the rural residents along the coast and its evolution into a Nicaraguan national sport as a result of these cultural and economic changes.

In addition to his scholarly work, Jason Old is the host of "The Surfing Historian" podcast, which brings together international scholars from an eclectic range of academic fields to share their most recent research.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

Thanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

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On today’s episode, we talk with Lori Scott, Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Technology & Partnerships at NatureServe about Changes in GIS over time, NatureServe Explorer, and Baking.   Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
4:42  Nic & Laura discuss the NatureServe Explorer website
9:33  Interview with Lori Scott starts
13:23 NatureServe Explorer
27:40  Changes in GIS over time
33:44  Field Notes
37:04 Baking

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Connect with Lori Scott at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-scott-1986493/

Guest Bio:
Lori is the Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Technology and Partnerships for NatureServe, the authoritative source for biodiversity data in North America. She oversees NatureServe’s technology team, with a portfolio that includes software product development, server administration, and user support for mission critical enterprise information management and delivery systems. Since joining NatureServe in 2000, Lori has led the successful transformation of the organization’s core biodiversity data platform Biotics 5 and its public information delivery platform NatureServe Explorer. Lori’s team supports NatureServe’s North American network of biodiversity information centers with implementation of sophisticated online tools to automate environmental review and to manage and direct treatment for invasive species in their jurisdictions. Her team was recognized with the IDG CIO 100 Award in 2016 and the Computerworld Premier 100 Technology Leaders Award in 2017.

Lori’s work experience includes 10 years serving Lockheed Martin Corporation in the field of software integration and information systems development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Bucknell University in her home state of Pennsylvania. She lives in Arlington, Virginia and enjoys hiking, traveling, and cooking – and she makes a wicked good peach pie!

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

To celebrate another successful year we'd like to share the fun we've had behind the scenes with you in an end of year outtakes spectacular! There's no interview, just a long list of mispronunciations, roasts, and mistakes we've accumulated over the year. This show is genuinely so much fun to do and we can't thank you enough for listening!

Happy New Year! See you in 2024!

Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form

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This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.

Thanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick!

We have a new minisode for you today that is taking place instead of our regularly scheduled episode! There's no interview, just a timely and important message we wanted to share with everyone as we come up on the holiday season.  Thank you so much for listening!

Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form

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This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.

Thanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

On today’s episode, we talk with Michael Rega, Managing Partner of the Ecliptic Consulting Group. Read his full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
1:17  Nic & Laura talk about leadership qualities
6:28  Interview with Mike Rega starts
9:45  Social & Psychological aspects of business
39:06  Power of your network
42:06  Politics of business
46:02  Field Notes

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Connect with Michael at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-e-rega/

Guest Full Bio:
As a Managing Partner at The Ecliptic Consulting Group, I leverage my 20+ years of experience and expertise in international business and organizational leadership to deliver innovative and impactful talent and business development solutions for ESG centered growth firms. My mission is to help clients achieve their sustainability and profitability goals by enhancing their human capital, operational efficiency, and customer loyalty.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

Thanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

On today’s episode, we talk with Kris Covey, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Sciences at Skidmore College, and the Co-founder and President of the Soil Inventory Project about Trees, Applied Ecology, and the Soil Inventory Project.   Read his full bio below.

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Showtimes:
1:18  Nic & Laura discuss when nature calls
5:53  Interview with Kris Covey starts
12:10  Applied Ecology
20:24  Trees
26:39  The Soil Inventory Project
36:11  Field Notes

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This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.

Connect with Kris Covey at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristofer-covey-4ab66926/

Guest Bio:
Kris Covey is an Assistant Professor in the Environmental Studies and Sciences Program at Skidmore College where he studies terrestrial ecosystems and their role in climate and life. An Applied Ecologist, and a Biogeochemist, Kris works to integrate his research into solutions for managing human dominated landscapes for multiple values. After designing the global study that provided the first robust estimate of number of trees on earth (3.04 trillion), Kris turned his focus to large-scale soil carbon mapping using a novel combination of existing technologies. Prior to joining the faculty at Skidmore College, Dr. Covey was the Lead Scientist at the Ucross High Plains Stewardship Initiative and a Lecturer in Forest Dynamics at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. There, he co-founded the Western Research Fellowship at the Ucross Highplains Stewardship Initiative and the Quick Carbon research program, served as a member of the School's Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Committee, and as a member of Yale University’s Carbon Offset Task Force. As a contributor to the Global Carbon Project's Methane Working Group, Kris authored the vegetation section of the Global Methane Budget. He serves as a member of the Board of Trusties for The Adirondack Nature Conservancy and the New York State Wood Products Development Council.
 
In 2020 Kris Co-Founded The Soil Inventory Project (TSIP.org) along with Bruno Basso. Together with private, industry, academic, and foundation partners they are building a distributed national-scale soil inventory system to inform soil management and markets. Through a novel combination of app-based automated sampling design, and distributed soil sampling tools allowing anyone to collect near surface soil samples, TSIP is building regional scale models capable of linking individual producer practices to measurable outcomes.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

Thanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

On today’s episode, we talk with Toyin Ogunfolaju, Director Social Value & Equity Americas at Jacobs about Leadership, Leveraging Your Past, and Slasher Films.   Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes:
3:53  Nic & Laura discuss being self-made
13:44  Interview with Toyin Ogunfolaju starts
18:03  Leveraging your past
37:13  Leadership
49:04  Slasher Films

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Connect with Toyin Ogunfolaju at https://www.linkedin.com/in/toyinogunfolaju/

Guest Bio:
Toyin Ogunfolaju has 20 years’ experience in the infrastructure and government relations industries. She leverages public/private partnership models as the foundation to identify opportunities and practices that promote regenerative social systems. She is the Director, Social Value & Equity Americas at Jacobs. Her role supports the delivery of social-economic & equitable solutions as Jacobs delivers its core services, which may manifest itself through prioritizing equity in capital planning/execution, workforce development, local supply chain sourcing, and community/stakeholder engagement. She has expertise in executive leadership, community engagement, and operations management. She is called upon to analyze critical requirements, identify areas of opportunity, generate solutions, and implement programs. She serves as a member of the Jacobs Global Social Value & Equity Advisory Community of Practice and as a Board Member of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, as well as chairing the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials Philadelphia Chapter Networking Committee. Recent industry recognition includes the 2021 Jacobs Harambee Black Employee Network Bridges Summit Certificate of Recognition for Contributing to Structural Change in the Broader Society, and the “Corporate Responsibility” Award for the 2023 Women of Color Magazine. 


Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

Thanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

We are dropping a minisode today! There's no interview, just a timely and important message we wanted to share with everyone as we come up on the Thanksgiving holiday. This is taking place instead of our regularly scheduled episode on Friday this week, but we will be publishing another full length episode next Friday.  Thank you so much for listening!

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Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

On today’s episode, we talk with Thomas Abdallah, Assistant Vice President and Chief Environmental Engineer for the MTA’s Construction and Development (MTA C&D) agency about All Things Mass Transit, Pandemic Lessons, and Career Advice & Experiences.   Read his full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
4:39  Nic & Laura discuss useless knowledge of planes
9:39   Interview with Thomas Abdallah starts
9:51  All things mass transit
25:55  Pandemic lessons
39:12  Career advice & experiences

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Guest Bio:
Thomas Abdallah, P.E. LEED AP, ENV SP is the Vice President and Chief Environmental Engineer for the MTA’s Construction and Development (MTA C&D) agency. Thomas holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Rutgers University. He is responsible to provide expert environmental engineering services for all MTA capital projects, and ensures that all design and construction projects meet environmental requirements including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the NY State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). He is also a fierce champion of environmental sustainability issues and is responsible for MTA C&D’s certified ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS).

Thomas is also an Adjunct Professor in Columbia University’s Sustainability Management (SUMA) graduate program in the School of Professional Studies, and the Transportation curriculum lead at the Charles B. Rangel Infrastructure Workforce Initiative at the City College of New York CUNY. He is the proud author of the book(s) Sustainable Mass Transit: Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Public Transportation (1st Edition 2017 & 2nd Edition 2023 Elsevier) and has appeared in an episode of History Channel’s Modern Marvels – Moving America.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

On today’s episode, we talk with Leap Chear, Senior Architect and Partner at EAPC Architects Engineers about Architecture, LEED certification, and Building Strong Company Culture.  Read his full bio below.

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2:05  Nic & Laura talk about company culture
11:20   Interview with Leap Cheap starts
13:08   Architecture
19:09   LEED Certification
35:02   Building strong company culture
37:26   Field Notes

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Guest Bio:

Leap Chear, a Senior Architect and Partner at EAPC Architects Engineers, amass over 25 years of experience in architectural practice. A Higher Education sector specialist, Leap skillfully manages complex projects from planning to post-occupancy. He is a LEED Accredited Professional, licensed in 7 states, and a co-founder of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) North Dakota Chapter and active member of AIA South Dakota (past board member). Honored as AIA North Dakota Young Architect of the Year in 2009 and Prairie Business Top 40 Under 40 Professional in 2012, Leap is a community leader, serving on the Sioux Empire Housing Partnership board.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Laurie LaPat-Polasko, Vice President/National Director of Remediation, Matrix New World Engineering about Microbial Bioremediation, Working with your Hero, and Humpback Whale Encounters.   Read her full bio below.

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1:24  Nic & Laura talk about animal fears & misconceptions
11:43   Interview with Laurie LaPat- Polasko starts
22:15   Bioremediation
35:26   Working with your hero/ Fieldnotes
44:04   Humpback Whales

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Guest Bio:
Known worldwide, Dr. LaPat-Polasko specializes in environmental engineering and microbiology, developing sustainable ways to biodegrade contaminants.  She is involved in a variety of air projects over the years, legionella, hydrogen sulfide issues, etc. Dr. LaPat-Polasko has been the recipient of several prominent honors. She received the GOLD International Stevie Award for Women in Business, Woman of the Year – Technology, was selected as Outstanding Business Woman of the Year by the Phoenix Business Journal for her community leadership, professional accomplishments, and personal achievements and received the Prism Award from the Society of Women, Engineers for Outstanding Leadership in STEM.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

On today’s episode, we talk with Nicole Beck, CEO and Founder of 2NDNATURE about Aquatic Chemistry, Ultimate Frisbee, and Translating Policy.   Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
2:58 Nic & Laura finish discussing their horror movie trilogy
7:39  Interview with Nicole Beck starts
10:11  Aquatic Chemistry
20:10 Translating policy
36:11  Field Notes
41:05  Ultimate Frisbee

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Guest Bio:
Nicole Beck has a PhD in aquatic chemistry and a career long mission to bring science to decision makers.  She is motivated to apply her technical knowledge to develop practical science based tools to inform land management decisions that protect our water resources. Her journey has landed her as a CEO of a technology company that offers stormwater GIS software to empower local governments, corporations and other large urban land owners to manage runoff as a resource.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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