Derek Allen

Served as an Environmental Justice Specialist with the Nuclear Licensing team, preparing compliance documentation for license renewals and audit needs. Developed an Environmental Justice Field Reconnaissance Guide and led the submittal of environmental grants for local government planning.

Conducted Environmental Justice field work to identify populations and developed a report on findings. Developed public involvement material for the Georgia Department of Transportation and coordinated with subject matter experts for NEPA document preparation.

Served as professor for a U.S. Environmental Land Use Management course, designing and delivering graduate-level content. Developed and implemented lesson plans, assessed student learning, and provided individualized academic support.

Updated Region IV standard operating procedures for Environmental Justice project reviews and corresponded with stakeholders to ensure adherence to environmental laws. Prepared NEPA documentation and served as an environmental liaison for natural disasters.

Conducted research on the economic, socio-economic, and ecological impacts of valuing payments for water yield in Florida. Administered a state-wide survey, performed statistical analysis, and published results in a peer-reviewed journal.

Provided individualized and small-group academic support, evaluated student performance, and delivered timely feedback. Maintained detailed student records and collaborated with lead faculty to revise syllabi and improve instructional delivery.

Interviewed students from low-income areas to collect data on motivation for outdoor recreation. Coordinated interview times with school officials, students, and the principal investigator.

Collaborated with researchers to examine the economic and socio-economic impacts of ecotourism in Costa Rica. Prepared and delivered course materials, led discussion groups, and offered tutoring during office hours.

Developed and provided educational content for outreach initiatives, performing presentations and offering technical assistance on ecosystem services programs. Devised a comprehensive database for distance education programs using Microsoft Access.

Served as an Environmental Justice Specialist with the Nuclear Licensing team, preparing documentation for compliance and audit needs. Developed an Environmental Justice Field Reconnaissance Guide and led the submittal of environmental grants for local government planning.

Conducted Environmental Justice field work to identify minority and low-income populations and developed a report on findings. Prepared public involvement material for the Georgia Department of Transportation and coordinated with subject matter experts for NEPA documents.

Served as a professor for the U.S. Environmental Land Use Management course, designing and delivering graduate-level content. Assessed student learning through various evaluations and provided individualized academic support.

Updated Region IV standard operating procedures for Environmental Justice project reviews and corresponded with stakeholders to ensure adherence to environmental laws. Prepared NEPA documentation and served as an environmental liaison for natural disasters.

Interviewed students from low-income areas to collect data on their motivation to participate in outdoor recreation. Coordinated interview times with school officials, students, and the principal investigator.

Collaborated with researchers to examine the economic and socio-economic impacts of ecotourism in Costa Rica. Prepared and delivered course materials, led discussion groups, and offered tutoring during office hours.

Provided individualized and small-group academic support, evaluating student performance through grading assignments and exams. Delivered timely and constructive feedback to support academic growth and maintained detailed student records.

Conducted research on the economic, socio-economic, and ecological impacts of valuing payments for water yield in Florida. Administered a state-wide survey, identified sub-populations using Cluster Analysis, and published results in a peer-reviewed journal.

Developed and provided educational content for outreach initiatives, performing presentations and offering technical assistance on ecosystem services programs. Assisted in implementing distance education programs and devised a database for participants.

Completed a Ph.D. in Forest Resources & Conservation, specializing in Food and Resource Policy and Economics. This advanced degree focused on the intersection of environmental policy, resource management, and economic principles.

Completed a certification in Sustainable Capitalism & Environmental Social Governance. This program provided insights into integrating sustainability and social responsibility into business practices.

Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics. The curriculum covered economic theories and their application to agricultural production and markets.

Obtained a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Business. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of business principles applied to the agricultural sector.