Ellen Garvey

Environmental Consulting

751 Laurel Street, #206

San Carlos, Ca 94070

ELLENGARVEY.COM

SUMMARY

Former California State Official with deep knowledge of air quality policy and over 20 years experience at a large California environmental regulatory agency. Experienced in policy, regulatory development, Board relations, and legislative process. Held senior management positions in both the public and private sector. Currently an environmental consultant with particular expertise in California and national air quality issues.

Qualifications

Proven ability to orchestrate multi-functional activities and recommend successful strategies for accommodating growth with sound environmental principles.

Past accomplishments include:

· Executive director of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District

· Environmental consulting experience with public and private sector clients

· California and National Environmental Policy Board of Directors memberships

· National and International environmental and governmental affairs experience.

Experience

Environmental Consultant

2003 - Present

Clients include:

· Government Agencies

· Business and Industry

· Non-profit Organizations

Bay Area Air Quality Management District

San Francisco, CA

1981 - 2002

Executive Director (1996 - 2002)

Directed all operations of the Air District, with a staff of 350 and a $40 million budget. Policy is implemented through guiding legislation and Governing Board. During my tenure, I successfully:

· Developed strong political and policy relationships that resulted in legislation signed into law by the Governor.

· Initiated inter-agency partnerships to address energy, transportation, and environmental concerns that resulted in the largest assessment of air quality in California.

· Worked effectively with governmental officials, California and National legislature, public interest groups, private industry, and the public to improve air quality in the region.

· Administered major budget and multiple grants; developed internal systems for human, financial, and material resource management in a manner that increased efficiency and reduced costs by 15%.

Director - Technical Services Division (1993-1996)

· Directed technical programs with CA Air Resources Board and EPA.

· Administered $4M budget for 50 staff.

Engineering Manager (1987 – 1993)

· Lead permit streamlining efforts and substantially reduced turnaround time, administered federal grants, and trained engineering staff.

Senior Engineer/Engineer (1981-1987)

· Evaluated major industrial permit applications for refineries and power plants.

New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection

Trenton, nj

1979 - 1981

Environmental Engineer

Pennsylvania State University

State College, PA

1977 - 1978

Engineer Trainee

Education

U.C. Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Business Administration Certificate program, Graduated with distinction, 2000

Pennsylvania State University , State College, PA; B.S. Environmental Engineering, 1978

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gubernatorial Appointment, Governor Davis’ Clean Energy Team, 2000-2002

Guest lecturer on environmental topics at Stanford, UC Berkeley, San Jose State University

Past Member of several California and national environmental policy Boards

Frequent keynote CA and national speaker; contributor to public forums, radio, and television

LIcenses

Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer