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Mary Beth Steisslinger is an ecological restoration and systems biologist with the Urban Ecology Collaborative, an eight city mid-Atlantic collaborative sharing models and funding towards creating healthy, safe and vibrant cities, www.urbanecologycollaborative.org. With a Masters of Science in Sustainable Systems and a background in art and social justice, Mary Beth is involved in local, national and international projects focused on creative systemic change and sustainability. She works in natural resource management, organizes workshops and interactive discussions on creating urban social and ecological sustainability, and is one of the artists involved with the new peace symbol and website, www.PeaceInUnity.org. Click here for a short overview of hopeful trends in urban ecological transformation.
Mary Beth SteisslingerRestoration and Systems Biologist
Education
M.S. Sustainable Systems, Permaculture, 1995, Slippery Rock University, PA, Outstanding Grad Award
B.A. Biology, Suma Cum Laude, 1988, University of Tennessee, TN
International Student Exchange Program, Swansea, Wales, 1986-87
Antarctic Expedition, Weddell Sea, National Science Foundation, 1988
Professional Experience
2008-present
Integral Commons Governance Group, March 2008-present, www.wiserearth.org/group/commonsgroup
Working to develop a just and sustainable model of commons governance through international collaboration for resource and information sharing, fair trade, environmental health and global cooperation in support of local empowerment
2002-present
Steering Committee and Restoration Tools Committee, Urban Ecology Collaborative, Pittsburgh, 8 Mid-Atlantic Cities sharing models for urban revitalization in underserved communities www.UrbanEcologyCollaborative.org
2000-2007
Ecological Restoration Coordinator, Co-Founder, Urban EcoStewards, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy www.pittsburghparks.org
Ongoing
1994-1996
Organic Farmer, Community Supported Agriculture, and Pittsburgh Food Bank Farm
1993-1995
Biologist, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Forestry, Box Turtle Preservation, Earth Education Center, PA
1991-1993
National Park Ranger, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San
Francisco, CA, Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor, NPS
1988-1991
Environmental Educator: Audubon, TN, and the National Wildlife Federation, SC
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