Ashleigh Huntley

Dedicated environmental professional with a strong foundation in GIS and sustainability planning. Demonstrated success in coordinating community events and educating stakeholders on sustainable practices, fostering collaboration and innovative solutions.

• Grant Proposal Project for Colorado Wildlife Crossings, GES- 470 Applications of Environmental Sustainability, Co-led a team to research and develop a full grant proposal for constructing wildlife crossings in Western Colorado. Synthesized data from multiple sources, identified funding opportunities, and created a detailed budget and timeline. Oversaw group coordination and task delegation; delivered formal in-class presentation of findings.
• Colorado River Environmental Economics Essay, AREC- 240 Issues in Environmental Economics, Researched the Colorado River drought's ecological and economic impact on seven U.S. states. Analyzed causes and policy responses; proposed a water trading model inspired by Australia's Murray-Darling Basin. Produced a comprehensive policy analysis essay incorporating economic and sustainability frameworks.
• Flint, MI Water Group Poster and Presentation, NR- 320 Natural Resources History and Policy, Led team research and poster design on the Flint, MI water crisis, focusing on water management and policy failures. Examined systemic causes and proposed federal-level solutions to prevent future infrastructure disasters. Presented findings to peers with visual aids and oral communication strategies.
• Spring Creek Gardens Communications Project, NR- 400 Public Communication in Natural Resources, Developed a communications plan and community engagement event for Spring Creek Botanical Gardens in Fort Collins. Proposed and designed a Juneteenth-themed environmental event, including promotional materials and messaging strategy. Integrated environmental communication principles and stakeholder analysis in group proposal and presentation.

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Written & Verbal Communication
• Research & Synthesis
• Project Management
• Environmental Knowledge
• Technical Skills
• Adaptability & Learning Agility

• NRRT400: Environmental Governance, Conservation policy, finance, and governance issues at the local, national, and international levels.
• LB 235: Working With Data, Data management, datasets, cleaning, and statistical analysis. R and Excel.
• NRRT 340: Conservation Planning & Management, Land use planning, park infrastructure, and conservation decision-making. Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation.
• NR 400: Public Communication in Natural Resources, Communicating findings and goals to stakeholders, staff, and the public through reports, visuals, and other deliverables. Volunteer retention.
• AREC 240: Issues in Environmental Economics, Economic analysis of current environmental issues with special emphasis on the impact of economic growth.