Environmental/NonProfit Consultant and Head of School, Taproot Academy
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- Head of School at Taproot Academy
- Environmental / NonProfit Consultant at Kelly Costa
- Education
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- San Francisco State University
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
- Connections
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- Industry
- Non-Profit Organization Management
- Websites
Kelly Costa’s Summary
I have worked in the field of environmental sustainability and social change for sixteen years. Each project has deepened my knowledge of issues and resources; each position has expanded my range of experience in both nonprofits and social enterprises; each opportunity has honed my research, writing and communication skills.
Now, I’m applying my interest in education and restoration as teacher at Taproot Academy, as member of the Sunset Youth Services board, and as a researcher and consultant to short-term, purpose-driven projects.
KellyCosta(at)earthlink.net
Kelly Costa’s Experience
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Head of School
Taproot Academy
(Education Management industry)
2009 — Present (less than a year)
A neoclassical home-based education with a focus on ecoliteracy, artistic expression, compassionate service, and a big world view.
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Environmental / NonProfit Consultant
Kelly Costa
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1998 — Present (11 years )
HUMANITY UNITED [Fall 2008 - Spring 2009]
• Research on humanitarian crises and CPA implementation in Sudan
• Leverage points in global humanitarian aid / disaster management funding
NATURAL CAPITAL INSTITUTE: [‘03 - Summer ‘08] [staff]
• Executive Team, WiserEarth.org
• CoDirector: Operations & Finance
• Project Management / Grant & Report Writing
PAUL HAWKEN, AUTHOR [‘97-‘03]
• "Socially Responsible Investing" project manager
• Highwater Research, operations
• "Clean Water for All" research report
• Corporate Responsibility Report for Fortune 500 Co.
• "Sustainability-Related Awards Programs" report
• Natural Capitalism, research for book by Paul Hawken, Amory & Hunter Lovins
Other Clients
• CLEAN EDGE, INC. publication design [‘00-03]
• NATURAL LOGIC, BSR topic overviews; helped establish Green Resource Center with ADPSR [‘98-‘99]
• CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL DIALOGUE, research & design [‘98]
• NATURAL STRATEGIES, SRI portfolio research through Natural Step lens [‘98]
Kelly Costa’s Education
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San Francisco State University
MA , Geography and Human Environmental Studies, Resource Management & Environmental Planning , 1996 — 1998
Major Projects
• Geographic Analysis of Socially Responsible Businesses in the US
• Corporate Environmental Reporting: Current Practices and Future Trends
• Sustainable Cities: A Literature Review
• Ecological Architecture and Straw Bale Construction
• Green Business Program: Alameda Co printing industry [Team project / EPA DTSC & ABAG] -
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
BS , Graphic Communications, Graphic Design Concentration , 1986 — 1991
