Jennifer is a seasoned environmental planner with over 23 years of experience in environmental planning efforts for various federal, state, and local government clients. Her experience includes a diverse range of projects and programs relating to NEPA/environmental regulatory compliance, sustainability planning, and climate resiliency program implementation. Jennifer’s combined technical and environmental experience serves as a foundation for leading effective and equitable stakeholder and public outreach campaigns for the clients she serves. Jennifer has a B.S. in Environmental Analysis and Planning from Frostburg State University and a M.S. in Environmental Sciences and Policy from Johns Hopkins University. Her area of expertise includes:
- NEPA & state-level environmental compliance
- Environmental program & project management
- Sustainability & resiliency program implementation
- Environmental advisory/staff augmentation services
- Public outreach program development
- Large- and small-scale meeting facilitation
- Stakeholder and agency coordination
I am proud to work alongside a talented group of environmental and engineering professionals at Straughan, all dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that balance the needs of communities with conserving our natural environment. It’s incredibly rewarding to contribute to projects that not only improve quality of life for people in some way but also protect our environment for future generations.
Tell us about your most exciting or rewarding project.
My most rewarding project is not singular; I’m excited anytime I’ve successfully contributed to complex and muti-disciplinary projects and environmental programs.
What led you to this career?
I’ve known from a young age I would be in the environmental field. I have drafts of hand-written letters I wrote to the President since I was eight years old, advocating for the environment. My holiday wish list when I was a child had more requests such as donations to “adopt a whale” than toys.
What do you like about working with Straughan?
The people! I am continually impressed by our diverse technical skillset, the passion for the work we do, and the collaborative nature we have among disciplines.