Career
Kelsey Aho, Alaska Region GIS Coordinator
- M.A., University of Alaska, Fairbanks
- USDA Forest Service
- A geographic information systems (GIS) coordinator supports resource specialists and the public in the use of geospatial technology such as maps and apps for land, natural resources, and ecosystem management.
- M.A., University of Alaska, Fairbanks
- USDA Forest Service
- A geographic information systems (GIS) coordinator supports resource specialists and the public in the use of geospatial technology such as maps and apps for land, natural resources, and ecosystem management.
Jose Henriquez-Santos, Forest Landscape Architect
- B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- USDA Forest Service
- A forest landscape architect develops and designs recreation sites and outdoor spaces for the Forest Service (e.g., such as campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, etc.). We also assess how projects affect the historic and natural scenery in the forest, as well as ensure the implementation of the Architectural Barriers Act throughout facilities and recreation areas.
- B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- USDA Forest Service
- A forest landscape architect develops and designs recreation sites and outdoor spaces for the Forest Service (e.g., such as campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, etc.). We also assess how projects affect the historic and natural scenery in the forest, as well as ensure the implementation of the Architectural Barriers Act throughout facilities and recreation areas.
Jonathan Pacheco, Civil Engineer
- B.S., California State University
- USDA Forest Service
- A civil engineer works with others to identify solutions to problems that occur in the forests.
- B.S., California State University
- USDA Forest Service
- A civil engineer works with others to identify solutions to problems that occur in the forests.
JoAnn McGee, Lead Grants Management Specialist
- B.S., Tennessee Wesleyan University
- USDA Forest Service
- A grants management specialist is responsible for all aspects of awarding, administrating, and managing grants and agreements with our partners and cooperators.
- B.S., Tennessee Wesleyan University
- USDA Forest Service
- A grants management specialist is responsible for all aspects of awarding, administrating, and managing grants and agreements with our partners and cooperators.
Jessica Dunn, Landscape Architect & Recreation Planner
- M.L.A., M.F.A., University of New Mexico
- USDA Forest Service
- A Forest Service landscape architect uses science and art to plan, design, build, and manage recreation opportunities on our national forests. They design spaces for people to connect to nature and create memories on public lands.
- M.L.A., M.F.A., University of New Mexico
- USDA Forest Service
- A Forest Service landscape architect uses science and art to plan, design, build, and manage recreation opportunities on our national forests. They design spaces for people to connect to nature and create memories on public lands.
Jennifer Taylor, Special Agent (Criminal Investigator)
- B.S., Mississippi State University
- USDA Forest Service
- I investigate crimes that occur on or affect National Forest System lands. The crimes could be violations of Federal or State law or administrative provisions of the Forest Service. I also support our Law Enforcement Officers during their investigations by providing oversight, technical advice, and intelligence reports.
- B.S., Mississippi State University
- USDA Forest Service
- I investigate crimes that occur on or affect National Forest System lands. The crimes could be violations of Federal or State law or administrative provisions of the Forest Service. I also support our Law Enforcement Officers during their investigations by providing oversight, technical advice, and intelligence reports.
Jennifer Frazer, Web-Based Geospatial Information Specialist Coordinator
- B.S., Unity College
- USDA Forest Service
- As a WebGIS coordinator, I aid others on 10 different forests and grasslands to use technology better to collect the data they need. These data are used for work projects as well as reporting to the American public the work we are doing to manage public lands.
- B.S., Unity College
- USDA Forest Service
- As a WebGIS coordinator, I aid others on 10 different forests and grasslands to use technology better to collect the data they need. These data are used for work projects as well as reporting to the American public the work we are doing to manage public lands.
Jamie Klebanski, Supervisory Natural Resource Specialist (SNRS) – Recreation
- M.S., Duquesne University
- USDA Forest Service
- An SNRS-Recreation leads a team of resource professionals who maintain and protect recreational opportunities on national forests. Some examples include trails, campgrounds, and day use areas.
- M.S., Duquesne University
- USDA Forest Service
- An SNRS-Recreation leads a team of resource professionals who maintain and protect recreational opportunities on national forests. Some examples include trails, campgrounds, and day use areas.
Grace Bombulum, Geologist
- M.S., University of Missouri
- USDA Forest Service
- Geologists interpret landscapes, rocks, and mineralization of an area. Geologists find out how and why certain rocks and minerals are located on the Earth at specific locations. Forest Service geologists assess plans from mines, calculate bonds, inspect mining operations, go caving, and so much more!
- M.S., University of Missouri
- USDA Forest Service
- Geologists interpret landscapes, rocks, and mineralization of an area. Geologists find out how and why certain rocks and minerals are located on the Earth at specific locations. Forest Service geologists assess plans from mines, calculate bonds, inspect mining operations, go caving, and so much more!
Emily Platt, Forest Supervisor
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service
- Forest supervisors are “line officers” responsible for everything that occurs in a national forest. I have the honor of guiding forest management on an incredible national forest landscape for a range of issues from vegetation and wildfire management to recreation and roads.
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service
- Forest supervisors are “line officers” responsible for everything that occurs in a national forest. I have the honor of guiding forest management on an incredible national forest landscape for a range of issues from vegetation and wildfire management to recreation and roads.
