Joana Sá Chambers has over 15 years of experience in scientific and technical research, environmental planning, and program management. She holds a Master's degree in Environmental Matters and Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences. Her experience includes roles managing environmental programs for Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, research on climate change impacts for Tulane University, and quality assurance for Google Maps. She has strong skills in grant writing, GIS analysis, and project management.

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QUALIFICATIONS
• Scientific and Technical Research • Environmental Planning • Government Operations
• Program Management • Grant Writing • Quality Control
• Geo Data Analysis • Solid Waste Management • Storm Water
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Portuguese
EDUCATION
● Tulane University, New Orleans, LA (2005 ­2008)
Elective Course: Summer 2005, Fall 2007, Spring 2008.
● Master Business Environment (MBE – Executive Graduation in Environmental Matters)
COPPE/UFRJ, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2003).
● Bachelor and Licentiate Degree in Biological Sciences, Universidade Santa Úrsula (USU), Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil (1997 – 2001).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AFAR Media – Portuguese ­Fact
Checker 2011 – present
● Fact checking for stories about Portuguese speaking countries prior to AFAR magazine print.
Google Maps (Adecco contract) – Geo Visual Data Specialist Jun 2011 – May 2013
● Developed country­specific
policies (Brazil and Macau ­PT)
and guidelines for reviewing, modifying
and adding map data in different stages of mapping through production pipeline.
● Analysed thousands of GIS images and users reviews and managed related information. I developed
metrics and performed audits, recommending operation improvements and worked with engineers to
address keys issues in the mapping process.
● QC different stages as they rolled out to global team.
● Developed and documented material for training.
● Addressed customer feedback for product improvement.
● Traveled to satellite office to provide direct feedback to different teams.
Quest (Vale do Rio Doce contract) – Research Assistant 2012
● Worked on bibliographic research and writing of the “Economic Valuation Study of Vale Natural
Reserve ­Linhares,
Espírito Santo, Brazil”. (Vale do Rio Doce Natural Reserve ­Linhares)
Jefferson Parish – Environmental Affairs, Louisiana
Environmental Quality Supervisor 2007 – 2009
Responsible for monitoring and coordinating the Parish's Solid Waste, Mosquito Control, Rodent Control,
and Recycling programs.
● Planned, coordinated, and supervised the tasks required under these programs. Reviewed contract
specifications and approved program's budget documents. Ensured that these programs were in
compliance with Federal, State and Local agencies and internal and external client expectations.
● Reorganized the solid waste division by establishing Standard Operating Procedures for regulation
enforcement and citizen complaints response. Significantly decreased the processing time to respond to
citizen complaints and to correct/fine environmental violations.
● Developed new partnerships, negotiated services, participated in strategic planning and legislation
review, coordinated residential hazardous waste recycling events, and brought new people to the team.
● Researched and wrote grant applications including two winning grants (US EPA Brownfields
Hazardous Assessment Grant and Brownfields Petroleum Assessment Grant), totaling $ 400k/3 y.
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● Developed public education material, and created a direct line of communication with hundreds of
citizens. Prepared training manual for the internal Oracle system and trained employees.
● Assisted with wetland restoration projects, including the Christmas Tree Marsh Restoration
Tulane University NICCR Coastal Center, New Orleans, LA – Research Scientist 2006 – 2007
● Performed research and grant writing for “Wetland Research Experimental Infrastructure Design and
Development” for the National Institute for Climatic Change Research (NICCR) Coastal Center to
investigate climate change impacts on wetlands and Gulf Coast ecosystems.
● Project Grant awarded with a US$ 1,000,000 / 4 year budget.
Fluor Government Group / TRS, Louisiana – Environmental Scientist 2005 – 2006
Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance ­Technical
Assistance Contract
(IA­TAC)
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita post­disaster
emergency temporary housing program.
● Worked in implementing environmental Best Management Practices, and inspected/monitored
construction sites for environmental quality assurance and compliance.
● Reviewed engineering drawings in preparation for several Local, State and Federal permitting
submittals, including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, water, sewer systems, air permit, and fire
prevention.
● Assisted preliminary environmental site investigations and sampling activity to determine feasibility of
potential building sites.
● Maintained database for several construction sites regarding environmental compliance.
● Worked in developing the Environmental Best Management Practices for Temporary Housing
Emergency Response for FLUOR environmental procedures for disasters emergency responses.
Contract Positions (Rio de Janeiro – Brazil)
Fundação José Pelúcio Ferreira, UFRJ – Technical Assistant (2004)
“Environmental Citizenship Project” (Projeto Cidadania Ambiental). Project sponsored by Petrobrás with
UNESCO’s institutional support.
● Advised in the development of environmental educational community projects.
● Trained teachers­students
teams in Public Schools.
● Supervised 10 community environmental projects based on Sustainable Development.
● Facilitated communication between teachers­students­community­foundation.
● Recognized for Best Project out of 60 Projects.
AR ­Ambiente
Responsável – Assistant Adviser (2004)
● Planned and implemented environmental education project for employees in a feminine hygiene
products and diaper factory.
Earth Tech/Globaltech – Contractor Assistant Consultant (2004)
● Developed diagnostic­workshops
with communities leaders from Rio Bonito, Silva Jardim and
Cachoeiras de Macacu – RJ, Brazil. Preservation Project for Sambê Ecological Corridor. Part of
Guanabara Bay Pollution Removal Program (PDBG).
H. Lisboa da Cunha Technical Office – Technical Assistant (2003)
● Wrote and researched biological and environmental subject, performed on­site
survey in preparation of
Environmental Impact Study for the “Recuperation and Construction Improvement Project for the
Piratininga­Itaipu
Lagunar System, Niterói – Rio de Janeiro”.
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (Rio de Janeiro – Brazil)
Development Molecular Biology Lab (UFRJ)– Undergrad Research Assistant 2000 – 2001
● Research on animal protein (sponges) analyses using electronic and optical microscopes,
electrophoresis and dialysis techniques.
Cellular Ultrastructure Lab (Santa Úrsula University) – Undergrad Research Assistant 2000
● Research on cellular ultrastructure with Trichomonas foetus e T. vaginalis as biological model systems
using Scanning and Transmission Electronic Microscopes techniques.
Environmental Microbiology Lab (USU) – Undergrad Research Assistant 1998 – 1999
● Water quality research based on marine animal tissue (Perna perna), water and sediment analyses.
TEACHING AND TUTORING EXPERIENCE (Rio de Janeiro – Brazil)
FGB – Geraldo de Biasi College (2003)
● Classes in the “Sustainable Development” discipline at the Environmental Engineering course.
Rede Medicina (2002)
● Biology support classes and tutoring to high school students.
Anne Frank School (2000)
● Sciences classes for 5­11
years old students.
VOLUNTEER
Brazilian Community Center San Francisco – Volunteer 2011 ­present
Event Production (2011 ­2012)
Planning Coordinator / Board Member (2012 – 2014)
Recruiter / Board Member (2013 – 2014)
REFERENCES
● AFAR:
Jeremy Saum ­jeremy@
afar.com
● Google Maps:
Jason Beasley ­jbeasley@
google.com
● Jefferson Parish:
Katherine Costanza ­kcostanza@
jeffparish.net / (504) 736­6440
● Fluor:
Chuck Berger ­(
810) 655­2040
● Tulane:
Torbjorn Tomqvist ­tor@
tulane.edu / (504) 314­2221
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