CV
Resume, Past Accomplishments, Et cetera
CV
Alfie (Ashley) Chambers
Urban Restoration Ecologist/Social Scientist/ Strategist
Baltimore, MD
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
alfalfabrown@gmail.com
I am looking to expand my knowledge as a PhD Candidate in Anthropology at Johns Hopkins University (2030). My focus will intersect Etymology and Anthropology as I observe the casual symbiotic relationships between humans and the insects found in wetlands within the Baltimore Metro Region. The dynamic nature of urbanization, characterized by smart cities and eco-cities, presents both challenges and opportunities for ecosystem balance. My goal is to develop current states of social science, with a focus on how this development has been shaped in response to problems of social disamenties (oppression) that localize and expand environmental health assessments, giving way to propose actionable solutions aimed at enhancing urban resilience and sustainability. This endeavor involves a multidisciplinary approach, combining elements of biology, anthropology, and urban planning to devise strategies that eliminate the need for extractive practices, in order to pour wealth and wildlife back into our communal fabric.
My background is a wild range of educational, environmental, analytical (data), curatorial and business management expertise that I wield as a lance in any sector I enter.
Appointments & Appearances
Center for Regenerative Solutions, Accelerator; Sandy Springs, CO — 2023
Urban Trees Program Toolkit, Contributor, UVA 2024
Chesapeake Bay Trust, technical reviewer; Baltimore, MD — 2022, 2023
JHU School of Public Health - Guest Speaker, 2023-2024
Grants & Contracts (past/present)
totaling $2.5 million between 2023-2024 for various projects:
- Johns Hopkins: BSEC Weather Station deployment 2023-2024
- MARISA: Keystone Project 2023-2025
- MD DNR: 2025-2030
- SERC: 2022-2025
Managed projects at:
Chesapeake Bay Trust- Urban Tree Connector
- The BeeLab in 2024
- USDA FS in 2023
- Family League of Baltimore 2024 funded recipient
- Stillmeadow UDSA FS from 2022-2023
- BCPS, Vendor (procurement) from 2021-2027
- Increased operational income by $385k through awards for programming
- Created a community science partnership with the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History around Pollinators - Bee Science in 2024
Past Positions
Baltimore Forest School, Educator/ Co-Founder; Baltimore MD — 2022-2024
Created an extended learning service for Baltimore City Public Schools, and the surrounding counties with an idea to scale this curriculum to a national level, with environmental literacy powered by the Smithsonian, the local school districts, and families seeking a more holistic, and relevant education for their children. Free luxury education. Baltimore first free forest school., an after-school direct Forest school program serving kids ages 4-13, Monday to Friday, starting January 2024
Temple X Schools, CEO; Baltimore, MD — 2021-2024
A proven track record of driving growth, innovation, and success in the education, participatory research, and environmental conservation sector. I stewarded the company through periods of transformation, implementing strategic initiatives that resulted in increased student enrollment, improved academic performance, and enhanced community partnerships, stewardship and conservation.
The Sunroom creatives, Director; International — 2015-2021
-Supported clients to align their strategies and executions to their brand
-Grant writing, website development and sustainability, graphic design, content creation
-Grew, managed and monitored social engagement for clients locally and internationally
-Liaised between institutions and artists in the procurement of grants for public art
Book nook nyc, Assistant Director; New York, NYC — 2011-2013
Managed and tracked admissions to ensure effective deployment and reach in line with budget and goals
Ensured quality of Marketing and Creative briefs
Pitched new ideas to solve business challenges
Lead classrooms with a 1:3 ratio
Early Childhood educator, NYC & California— 2008-2015
Successfully worked in 20+ understaffed schools as a contractual teacher, occasionally orchestrating groups of 6-24 children in solo and tandem class instruction. Developed strategies to introduce life skills, language, art, science and math concepts. Quickly assimilated to the myriad of educational methods in order to assist classrooms and private caregiving of various needs.
