New Search
Project IEP City of Eugetmaker- Johnston <br /> project activities, gather progress reports from project staff and prepare federal reports; (e) participate in the final <br /> preparation and editing of educational materials; and (f) oversee dissemination and publications. <br /> Co- Principal Investigator & BLM Wetland Project Manager: Patricia Johnston has a solid leadership role in our <br /> community. She currently serves as the Program Manager for the West Eugene Wetlands Project (BLM). Ms. Johnston <br /> has over 20 years experience in the environmental field. She holds a BS in Wildlife Science and Range Management from <br /> Utah State University. Ms. Johnston has more than 20 years experience with various aspects of public relations, <br /> partnership building, and team leadership, including four years as a city council member. Her communication and <br /> networking skills are exemplary. She works successfully with staff in corporations, school districts, and non - profit <br /> agencies. Ms. Johnston has worked extensively in community development. She has keen business sense and considerable <br /> experience in project management for non - profits, businesses, and the Bureau of Land Management. On this project, Ms. <br /> Johnston will: (a) serve as the lead liaison between project staff and associated federal agencies, including Project <br /> Officer /s from the U.S. Department of Education; (b) oversee public relations and promotion activities; (c) supervise <br /> and/or coordinate project and contractual staff; (d) assist in interpretive planning and contribute to educational materials <br /> development; (e) oversee materials production and distribution; (f) participate in evaluation, reporting, and dissemination <br /> activities, including professional journal publications; and (g) conduct selected project meetings. <br /> Architectural Staff <br /> Architect/WBGS Project Manager (Contracted WBGS Architecture and Planning): Elaine Lawson attended the <br /> University of Notre Dame where she received her degree in Architecture. Her educational experiences include studying in <br /> Rome, Italy, for one year. During her schooling she became deeply interested in building "within the context of place" in <br /> both urban and natural settings. After working with an architectural firm that specialized in school design, she relocated to <br /> Oregon to live in an area that is more connected to its surroundings. In 1994 she started working with WBGS Architecture <br /> and Planning and obtained her Architectural License. At WBGS, she has developed into a project manager with great <br /> sensitivity to client needs, clear direction for organizing projects, and the ability to bring all the project partners together <br /> to work as a team. During this teamwork process she excels at bringing the visions, ideas and practical aspects of a project <br /> into a "built reality" that meets or exceeds client goals. On Project IEP, Ms. Lawson will: (a) serve as the primary owner <br /> contact, (b) coordinate staff and consultants, (c) coordinate owner's meetings, (d) be involved in design refinement of the <br /> drawings and the program documents, (e) work with Funk & Associates on the fundraising document design, <br /> (f) participate in the Interpretive Planning process, (g) coordinate contacts with WBGS administration regarding contract <br /> and billings, (h) contribute to federal progress reports, and (i)participate in evaluation and dissemination. <br /> 14 <br />