Author: Allison Dodson

Sean is an environmental consultant with over 15 years of experience with a diversified knowledge of environmental principles and practices in the environmental sciences field and related sciences and disciplines. He conducts complex field biology assessments including, but not limited to, wetland delineations, endangered species/habitat assessments and surveys, plant identification/tree surveys, and land use studies. Sean also directs and conducts field work and attends meetings both inside and outside the firm pertaining to existing and potential projects. He performs project development for complex projects, including finalizing scope of projects, preparing bid summaries, preparing project budgets, and cost estimates. He also monitors and supervises design, including reviewing plans, specifications, estimates, and calculations, and he gives technical advice on corrective actions. Sean has earned a BS and MS in Environmental Science from George Mason University.

Presidential Honors graduate from West Virginia University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture Business and Natural Resource Management. Former intern at WV Department of Agriculture; instructor at Cacapon Institute; Fundraising Assistant for Manchin for US Senate; Events Coordinator for WV Democratic Party; State Assistant and Outreach Representative for US Senator Joe Manchin III; Staff Assistant for US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Currently a Legislative Correspondent for US Senator Ben Ray Luján, member of Senate Agriculture Committee, working on Animals, Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Science, Tourism, and Trade issues. I also continue to help my parents on our 6th generation farm in the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia. It is critical that the future of the agriculture industry and environment be cared for.

In her current position at the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Ms. Bisbee and her team review DHS S&T proposed projects for possible environmental, health, safety and energy impacts. In her role as Senior Environmental Protection Specialist / NEPA Program Lead she ensures S&T compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), to include: the Clean Air Act; the Clean Water Act; the Endangered Species Act; the National Historic Preservation Act; the Migratory Bird Treaty Act; and Environmental Justice concerns. During her time in college, Ms. Bisbee was provided the opportunity to work as a Cultural Resources Technician in the Noatak National Preserve, Alaska, for the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. She has an active interest in planting native plant species and is slowly converting her 1-acre property into native plant habitat. When not puttering in the gardens she’s running the local trails with her 8-year old black lab, Ori.

Cindy has spent most of her professional career in the field of youth engagement and empowerment. She started out as a Program Instructor for the Close Up Foundation where she led weekly instructional workshops with middle and high school students from all over the country to help increase their civic knowledge and political efficacy. She then spent three years working on the No Kid Hungry campaign managing a college internship program before landing at National Geographic, where she currently supports programming for young people ages 13-25. Cindy is a former Powers-Knapp scholar with a B.S. in Botany and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has two cats and they are her entire personality.

Taylor has spent their career as an educator and program developer. At the National Geographic Society they work most directly on bringing new and impactful educational programming to life for young people ages 13-25. Previously, they were the Education Program Coordinator for the Washington Area Bicyclist Association and taught young people how to safely enjoy biking. They also spent four years as a Fulbright Grantee in South Korea where they taught high school English. Regardless of their role, Taylor’s main goal has been to design and facilitate experiences that empower all learners to recognize and grow within their greatness. They have a BA in Media Studies and Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies from the University of Virginia and a MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from Valparaiso University.