Credentials

Carbon Market Credentials

California Air Resources Board Accredited Lead Verifier for US Forest offset projects

Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI) Diploma in Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV)

Here are the seven courses I completed for the MRV diploma. I adhere to the GHGMI professional code of conduct.

Other Relevant Credentials

Ecological Society of America (ESA) Certified Senior Ecologist

This certification recognizes leadership, professional service, and continuing education in ecological research and practice. I adhere to the ESA professional code of ethics.

Project Management Institute AI-focused Courses

Generative AI Overview for Project Managers

Data Landscape of GenAI for Project Managers

Talking to AI: Prompt Engineering for Project Managers

Practical Application of Generative AI for Project Managers

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science & Technology Policy Fellow

I was an AAAS Fellow in Washington, DC at the US Forest Service Office of Policy Analysis and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Global Development Lab.

Education

PhD, Ecology

University of Washington

Master of Public Administration (MPA), Nonprofit Management

University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy and Governance

Master of Arts (MA), Philosophy of Science

Colorado State University

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology

University of Colorado

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy

Vanderbilt University

Credentials

Carbon Market Credentials

California Air Resources Board Accredited Lead Verifier for US Forest offset projects

Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI) Diploma in Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV)

Other Relevant Credentials

Ecological Society of America (ESA) Certified Senior Ecologist

Project Management Institute AI-focused Courses

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science & Technology Policy Fellow

Education

PhD, Ecology

Master of Public Administration (MPA), Nonprofit Management

Master of Arts (MA), Philosophy of Science

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy

“Dan is fantastic to work with. He’s simultaneously good at big picture / blue sky creativity and heads-down task execution. Makes him a great asset for both project implementation and developing novel work in the first place.”

- Tim Male, Executive Director, Environmental Policy Innovation Center

“Dan’s technical rigor and collaborative management approach were critical for USAID’s Biodiversity Policy implementation assessment. His leadership helped clarify the Policy’s global impacts and lessons learned.”

- Jennifer Kane, former USAID Senior Biodiversity Advisor

“Dan is an outstanding project manager. For one of our projects in Colombia, he expertly managed multiple fast-moving activities in two languages, kept the client happy, and delivered results in a challenging environment.”

- Yuliya Panfil, Director, Future of Land and Housing Program at New America

"From writing strategic plans, to evaluating grant proposals, to leading the design of COAST’s Environmental and Social Management System, Dan's consulting work for our programme has always been excellent!”

- Nandi Hall, Deputy Team Leader, Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) programme