Stasie Maxwell

Stasie Maxwell

The Understory Initiative & Vesper Meadow Anchor Circle

Purpose: The Understory Initiative envisions a world where ecological justice and climate resilience are achieved through transformative understanding and human stewardship of understory ecosystems.

  • Compliance, Safety and Disaster Coordinator

    for Vesper Meadow Activities

    Purpose:

    To ensure organizational compliance, safety, and preparedness by managing human resources, regulatory adherence, and disaster readiness, fostering a safe and compliant environment for all employees, contractors and partners.

    Domains:

    • Management of safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
    • Oversight of disaster preparedness plans and response strategies.

    Accountabilities:

    • Implementing Safety Measures: Develop and enforce safety protocols to prevent workplace accidents and injuries.
    • Coordinating Disaster Preparedness:Develop and maintain disaster preparedness and response plans.
    • Conducting Risk Assessments: Perform regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards and vulnerabilities.
    • Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of compliance, safety, and disaster-related activities.

  • JEDI Champion

    Purpose:

    To guide the integration of JEDI principles into all aspects of TUI/VMEP

    Domains:

    • TUI/VMEP JEDI portion of the TUI handbook?

    Accountabilities:

    • Provide an assessment of how JEDI principles are applied within each of the Circles and TUI/VMEP as a whole.

Vesper Meadow Circle (VM)

Purpose: Strengthening local networks through community engagement in science, restoration, nature-inspired art, and Tribal Partnership

  • Biocultural Restoration Coordinator

    Purpose:

    Lead and coordinate biocultural restoration initiatives, integrating traditional ecological knowledge with modern conservation practices. Coordinate efforts to restore and steward traditional homelands in collaboration with Indigenous partners.

    Domains:

    • Control over biocultural restoration project planning and implementation.

    Accountabilities:

    • Developing and maintaining partnerships with Indigenous groups, planning restoration activities, and ensuring cultural considerations are integrated into projects.

  • Outreach & Fundraising Lead

    Purpose:

    Unspecified

    Domains:

    • Outreach Strategy and Implementation: Authority over the development and execution of outreach strategies and campaigns.
    • Fundraising and Development: Control over fundraising activities and donor relationship management.
    • Partnership Development: Authority to establish and nurture partnerships with external organizations and partners

    Accountabilities:

    • Developing Outreach Plans: Create and implement strategic outreach plans to engage the community and raise awareness about the circle’s mission and activities.
    • Executing Fundraising Campaigns: Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events to generate financial support for the circle.
    • Managing Donor Relations: Build and maintain relationships with donors and sponsors to ensure ongoing support and engagement.
    • Coordinating Communication Efforts:Develop and distribute communication materials, such as newsletters, press releases, and social media content, to promote the circle’s initiatives.
    • Building Partnerships: Identify and cultivate partnerships with organizations and stakeholders that align with the circle’s goals and can support outreach and fundraising efforts.
    • Evaluating Impact: Assess the effectiveness of outreach and fundraising activities and use feedback to improve future initiatives.