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1990	Masters of Fine Art Program California College of Arts and Crafts Oakland, CA Concentration in metals and jewelry
1985	Bachelor of Fine Art Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, New York

2015/2, 2013/2

Land Use, Real Estate & Environmental Law Update, Abbott & Kindermann, LLP, Sacramento & Napa, CA

Volunteer Activities – current

2006 – present 2012 – present 2010 – present 2012 – present 2001 – 2009 2004 – 2010 2003 – 2008 2011

Mendocino Film Festival. Vice President, Director of Development, Mendocino, CA. Cinema in the Vineyard. Coordinator, House manager, Philo, CA Club Cardinal. Mendocino High School. President and Membership College Counseling. Guidance counseling for college bound high school students Caspar Creek Charter School. President, School Board Member. Caspar, CA. Math Teacher. Caspar Creek Charter School. Caspar, CA. Friends of the Mendocino Community Center. Mendocino, CA. Mendocino Coast Fat Tire Festival 2011. Fort Bragg, CA.

2009­/08 – present	Land Use Consultant Wynn Coastal Planning, current and future planning. Fort Bragg, CA
2010­/05 – present	Designer/ Owner Mason Rose Home. Design and manufacturing of fine home décor materials, fabrics, and table linens.
2012­/03 – present	Partner Mendocino Bike Sprite, LLC, hospitality for cyclists, guided mountain bike rides, service shop. Fort Bragg, CA
. 2000 2003 2001 1996 1988-1990	Project Manager/Manager Caspar Creek Charter School, Writing and Adoption of Charter. Caspar, CA. Caspar Creek Charter School, Expansion of school and facilities. Caspar, CA. Mendocino Community Playground. Design and Installation Redesign and renovation of Dining room and Bar area, Albion River Inn, Albion, CA Masa’s Restaurant, Five star restaurant, San Francisco, CA
2007– present	Designer/ Installer Pop up Annual French Flea Market in October. Design, install and display merchandise, create inventory controls, train staff. Mendocino, CA

After 35 years of work within government agencies, which involved all aspects of municipal and regional planning and building administration, have worked as a private land use and planning consultant for private developers.  Have also worked with agencies as a contractor providing staff mentoring and counsel.

• 1972 –1974 Diablo Valley Jr. College – AA: General Education
• 1974 –1976 U.C. Berkeley/San Francisco State University – BA: History/Political Science
• 1976 – 1978 San Francisco State University – Master’s Program – Park Planning and Administration
• 1978 – 1980 U.C. Davis Extension – Professional Certificate in Environmental Planning

• Consulting Planner: 2015 to present
• County Planner (2010 – 2015): Trinity County
• Chief Planner and Coastal Permit and Zoning Administrator (2000 – 2010): Mendocino County
• County Supervising Planner (1989 – 2000): Mendocino County
• Staff Planner (1981 – 1989): City of Santa Rosa and County of Mendocino
• Park Ranger (1976 – 1981): Marin Municipal Water District, California State Parks

As a land use consultant and planner, I represent and aid landowners while navigating the planning permit process, primarily focusing on Development Permits in the Coastal Zone in Mendocino County. I am project manager for current and long-range projects including residential and commercial development, both large and small in scope. Not limited to only Coastal Development Permits, my projects also include multi-parcel subdivisions, use permits, rezoning, boundary line adjustments and community development projects.  Residing in the Coastal Zone, one is required to have a strong understanding of environmental issues, especially as they relate to Local Coastal Programs and CEQA, with an ability for case making and creative mediation. I have an impressive track record of success and comfortable helping clients with tough projects. I have a clear understanding of the opportunities and constraints resulting from biological, geological, hydrological and archeological characteristics of the area. This enables me to foster projects towards the best resolution for my clients as well as the coast community.

Asa B Spade graduated from Humboldt State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, with a concentration in Landscape Ecosystems as well as a minor in Botany. Since that time he has been working in the natural resources field, first with Mendocino County Environmental Health and later with California State Parks and the Department of Fish and Game. He has been trained in Army Corps wetland delineation by the Coastal Training Program at Elkhorn Slough. He is on the Fish and Wildlife Service approved list for Point Arena mountain beaver surveys and has done surveys for Behren’s silverspot butterfly, Northern spotted owl, and the California red-legged frog. He has contributed to more than 75 coastal development projects in Mendocino County.

BS, Environmental Science: Technology – Landscape Ecosystems, Humboldt State University, December 2006

AA, Transfer Studies, Engineering, Shasta College, May 2002

Wetland Delineation Certification, Jurisdictional Delineation of Waters of the U.S., Including Wetlands on the California Coast, Elkhorn Slough Coastal Training Program, November 2008

Military Course Completions

• Submarine Warfare Qualification, July 2000
• Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator Reactor, July 1999
• Naval Nuclear Power School, Enlisted, December 1998
• Nuclear Electronics Technician, Class A, May 1998

Environmental Scientist / Botanist / Owner, Spade Natural Resources Consulting, 2009 – Present, Fort Bragg, CA
Owl Biologist, Strix Wildlife Consulting, 2009 – Present, Fort Bragg, CA
Fisheries Technician, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, Department of Fish and Game Field Office, Fort Bragg, CA
California Recreational Fisheries Survey (CRFS) Field Sampler, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, Eureka, CA
Environmental Services Intern, California State Parks, Mendocino District, Russian Gulch State Park, Mendocino, CA
Environmental Health Technician, Mendocino County Environmental Health, Fort Bragg, CA
Redwood Trail Guide and Ecological Docent, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Field and Laboratory Assistant, Eel Grass and Black Brant Project, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Nuclear Electronics Technician, Reactor Operator, U.S. Navy, Bangor Naval Submarine Base, Silverdale, WA

• Computer Skills – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MapPoint), Paint Shop Pro, ArcMAP
• I.S. – Mapping with ArcGIS & layer interpolation with Spatial Analyst
• Basic knowledge of NEPA, CEQA and other environmental laws and concepts
• Ability to use dichotomous keys for plant, animal and fungi identification (e.g. Jepson Manual)
• Ability to use GPS remote sensing equipment
• Ability to communicate and operate within government organizations
• Ability and love for working outdoors
• Knowledge of estuarine and coastal forest ecology
• Knowledge of Mendocino County endangered species of interest
• Trained by Ron LeValley to work with snow plover and to perform bird counts by ear
• Trained by Matt Coleman to perform snorkel surveys in Big River
• FWS approved for Point Arena Mountain Beaver surveys
• Experienced and trained to load/unload and drive ATVs
• Army Corps Wetland Delineation certified
• Trained in Red Legged frog survey technique
• Trained in Behren’s silver spot butterfly survey technique

Wyatt Dooley graduated from University of California Santa Barbara with a Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Studies and a minor in Geology. After graduating, he worked for Fish and Wildlife and Pacific States Marine Fisheries as a technician researching salmon. He has also worked abroad in New Zealand as a conservation ranger helping on restoration projects and controlling invasive species. Additionally, he has received training in Army Corp wetland delineation by San Francisco State University and the Wetland Science and Coastal Training Program, training from CNPS-CDFW on vegetation rapid assessment and relevé methods, is on the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s approved list for Point Arena Mountain Beaver Surveys, and received a specialization in ArcGIS through University of California Davis.

B.S. Environmental Studies, 2014, University of California Santa Barbara

Minor B.S. Geology, 2014, University of California Santa Barbara

GIS Certificate, 2018, University of California Davis

Vegetation Rapid Assessment and Relevé, 2018, California Native Plant Society & California Fish & Wildlife

Army Corp of Engineers Wetland Delineation, 2018, San Francisco State University

Volunteer Conservation Ranger, Auckland, New Zealand

Fisheries Technician, Pacific States marine Fisheries Commission, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Fort Bragg, CA

Volunteer Salmonid Snorkel & Redd Surveys, Mendocino, CA

UCSB Restoration Projects, CCBER, Santa Barbara, CA

US Fish and Wildlife approved for Point Arena Mountain Beaver

Suzie has also completed a variety of work trade assignments with 10 different hosts throughout France,Corsica, Germany, Catalonia, Spain, Sicily and New Zealand. Currently, in her spare time she is either practicing Process Coaching or helping to organize events that support Traditional Music and Dance, with a particular interest in the French button accordion.

Suzie E.W. Woolhouse received her BS degree in Environmental Studies and her M.S. degree in Biology both from San José State University. Her Masters was funded by the United States Forest Service to study rare plants that grow on Serpentine soils. This work was done in the Northern Sierra Nevada and included field and lab studies of six rare plant species. She presented her work at the 7th International Conference on Serpentine Ecology in Coimbra, Portugal as well as numerous conferences throughout California. A publication from her BS Senior Thesis research project in the Mendocino Pygmy Forest can be found here. A paper from her MS published in the journal Molecular Ecology can be found here and her photo was featured on the cover of the journal (seen here). Suzie has worked as a biologist at the Santa Clara Valley Water district as the lead naturalist at the Mendocino Outdoor Science School, an instructor and assistant for Field Studies courses in France and Death Valley, and has also traveled for 2+ years doing volunteer work throughout Europe, New Zealand and the Philippines.

Master of Science in Conservation Biology with a focus on Botany, San José State University, 2012

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies with a focus on Restoration and Natural Resource Management, San José State University, 2009

Middle College (High School Senior Year) and Transfer Credits to 4-year University (Environmental Studies), De Anza Community College

Instructor Field Studies in Natural History of Death Valley National Park, CA
April 2019

Lead Naturalist Mendocino Outdoor Science School, Mendocino, CA
March 2015 – October 2018

Instructors Assistant Field Studies in Paleobiology, Cuisine, Culture and Sustainability in Southern France through San José State University
June of 2013, 2014 and 2017

Biologist Santa Clara Valley Water District Santa Clara, CA
August 2011- February 2013

Botanist USDA Forest Service Plumas County, CA
May 2009-May 2011

Research Assistant UC Davis/SJSU, Colusa County, CA
March 2009-2011

Assistant Botanist Nomad Ecology, Martinez, CA
July 2008- September 2008

Research Mendocino Institute (SJSU), Big River State Park, Russell Pygmy Forest, Mendocino, CA
May 2008-July 2009

Research Assistant San José State University, Monterey County, CA
June 2008- July 2008

Research Assistant Mendocino Institute (through SJSU), Big River Watershed, Mendocino, CA
May 2007-October 2007

Publications:

Russell, W., Lambert, Z. and Woolhouse, S. 2019. Old-Growth Characteristics on a Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens (D. Don) Endl.) Pygmy Forest Ecotone. Madroño 66: 14-23. See PDF here.

Kay, K.M., Woolhouse, S., Smith, B.A., Pope, N. and Rajakaruna, N. 2018. Sympatric serpentine endemic Monardella (Lamiaceae) species maintain habitat differences despite hybridization. Molecular Ecology 27: 2302-2316. See PDF  here.
Suzie’s photo made the cover. See the cover image here.

Woolhouse, S. 2012. The Biology and Ecology of six rare plants from Plumas National Forest, NorthernCalifornia, USA. Master’s Theses. 4221. San José State University. See PDF here.

Rajakaruna, N., Knudsen, K., Fryday, A., O’Dell, R. E., Pope, N., Olday, F. C., and S. Woolhouse. 2012. Investigation of the importance of rock chemistry for saxicolous lichen communities of the New Idria serpentinite mass, San Benito County, California, USA. The Lichenologist 44: 695-714. See PDF here.

Popular Journal Articles:

Woolhouse, S. 2011. Chapter scholarship supports graduate study of rare, serpentine endemic plants.The Blazing Star, California Native Plant Society, Santa Clara Valley Chapter Newsletter, November-December. See PDF here.

Woolhouse, S. and N. Rajakaruna. 2009. The SJSU Botany Garden Makeover: Volunteers gather to help restore a native plant garden. The Blazing Star, California Native Plant Society, Santa Clara ValleyChapter Newsletter, March-April. See PDF here.

Volunteer work:

California Botanical Society
Suzie was the main organizer for a statewide graduate research symposium, banquet and field trip held at San José State University.
February 2010

California Native Plant Society, Santa Clara Valley Chapter
Board Member
Suzie sat on the board of her local chapter of this non-profit organization, volunteered at events and led field trips.
May 2009 to August 2012

San José State University
Botany Garden Manager
Under the supervision of Dr. Nishi Rajakaruna, Suzie worked to restore the dilapidated University BotanyGarden. Duties included organizing a large volunteer effort to clear out overgrown and non-native species; creating a master plan to re-vegetate native species for public education; compiling a website for publicity of the garden including descriptions of all 91 species present.
December 2008 to May 2009