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EDUCATION

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

   Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture

   Master of Business Administration, Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies

   Bachelor of Science in Biology

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CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)

 

AFFILIATIONS

Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects

Glastonbury Beautification Committee

Connecticut Green Building Council

Glastonbury Town Center Initiative

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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, 2011 to Present 

            Positions held:  Member at Large, Secretary, Vice President, President Elect, President

Town of Glastonbury

            Glastonbury Beautification Committee Member, 2012 to Present

Glastonbury Town Center Initiative

            Board: 2010-Present, Artwalk Director, 2010-2013

Town of Tolland (Former Positions)

             Tolland Library Board:  Position held: Chairman 

             Tolland Public Library Foundation Board: Positions held:  Vice President, Treasurer 

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SELECTED LECTURE TOPICS

“Constructing the Outdoor Kitchen:  From Concept to Installation,” Moderator, The Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects Continuing Education Program, “Aesthetics Meets Function: Outdoor Kitchens, Exterior Lighting, Walls and Other Challenges for Designers”, Bridgeport, CT.

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“Designs for the Future”, Yaeger, Barbara & De Vries-Dalton, Debra, National Garden Clubs, Inc., Landscape Design School, New Haven, CT.

 

“Creating Pollinator Habitats”, Workshop and Field Day: “Effective Establishment of Native Grasses and Forbs on Roadsides”, New England Transportation Consortium and the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.

                                                                                                                                

“Designing Landscapes with Native Plants", Coastal Certificate: “Emerging Issues and Sustainable Solutions Workshop”, Master Gardener, University of Connecticut, Mercy Center, Madison, CT.

 

“Designing to Preserve our Pollinators”, Experiment Station Associates, New Haven, CT.

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“Sustainable Strategies Equal Value”, Stalis, Aris & De Vries-Dalton, Debra, Appraisal Institute, Berlin, CT.

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“Sustainability and LEED in Practice”,  Stalis, Aris & De Vries-Dalton, Debra, Sustainable Real Estate, University of Connecticut School of Business, Storrs, CT.

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"Native Perennials, Groundcovers and Grasses for Fall Planting”, Glastonbury Adult and Continuing Education, Glastonbury, CT.

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“Design and Build a Rain Garden”, Glastonbury Adult Education, Glastonbury, CT.

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