1. CHANTAL SIMONPIETRI, J.D.
P.O. Box 1149, Ukiah, CA 95482
chantal.simonpietri@gmail.com, 347-831-3645
SUMMARY
Experienced professional with a passion for nature. Successful and articulate advocate and bridge
communicator, with a demonstrated ability to cooperatively manage and build cohesive, diverse teams that
bridge between science, law and policy. Seeking to combine my skills in advocacy, project management, and
fundraising, in service to my personal commitment to conservation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Waldorf School of Mendocino County July 2013 to present
Director of Admissions and Development Calpella, CA
. Managed Development Program including fundraising $60,000,
. Produced multiple, large annual friend- and fund-raising events
. Directed and cultivated comprehensive marketing and communications approach including all written
and oral communications, from brochures to radio ads to the school website
. Developed and executed effective enrollment and retention processes growing the early childhood
program by 25%
Om Shanti Productions Oct. 2011 to present
Business Owner Ukiah, CA
. Produced fundraising and community-building events for non-profit organizations in alignment with
my own passions such as GMO labeling, Ecosystem Restoration, and Positive Parenting
. Developed business plans, built sponsor relations, marketed events, managed all financials and
communication
Law Office of Tanya Ridino Nov.2009 to Dec. 2011
Paralegal Ukiah, CA
. Provided paralegal services to family law and dependency practice
. Maintained high quality service and confidentiality in cases with complex social issues
Michael Franti and Spearhead Fall 2006
Tour Merchandise Manager North America
- Managed merchandise sales for U.S. and Canada tour including building a mobile store at new venue
nightly, performed sales, inventoried, built client base, supervised volunteers, served as liaison between
house, tour and production staff
Harmony Festival 2006 and 2007
Associate Producer Santa Rosa, CA
. Managed production and communications hub ensuring a cohesive production team
. Fulfilled various management and support roles at annual 25,000-person festival

2. Real Goods Solar Living Institute May 2004 – Nov. 2005
Workshop and Intern Director Hopland, CA
. Directed $300,000 sustainable-living, adult education program offering 200 workshops annually to 3000
students in Hopland, San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles
. Responsible for curriculum development, instructor hiring, marketing, communication, and event
production
. Recruited, hired, trained and managed 30 interns annually
Vermont Natural Resources Council May 2003 to May 2004
Lobbyist and Independent Environmental Council Montpelier, VT
. Successfully advocated for environmental and sustainable development interests to state legislature,
including daily bridge conversations conveying complex science to legislators in a way that they could
understand and hence vote in alignment with conservation positions
. Drafted legislation, testified at committee meetings, developed relationships with legislators and
governor
. Drafted state storm water regulations, attended and participated in hearings and conferences during
development of landmark state regulatory program
Vermont State Water Resources Board Jan 2002 – April 2003
Law Clerk Montpelier, VT
. Wrote state water board decisions, attended board meetings, researched relevant law and policy,
observed decision-making
National Center for Atmospheric Research Sept. 1998 – Sept. 1999
Environmental and Societal Impacts Group Researcher Boulder, CO
. C0-authored analysis of social and economic impacts of a category 5 hurricane making landfall in
developed coastal area of United States.
EDUCATION
Vermont Law School South Royalton, VT
Juris Doctor May 2003
Vermont Law School Environmental Fellowship Recipient 2002; Independent Study in Environmental Law
with focus on Watershed Planning
Western State Colorado University Gunnison, CO
Bachelor of Arts, Geology May 1998
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Authored pioneering legislation minimizing the adverse impacts of storm water runoff to surface waters
throughout Vermont
. Raised $50,000 for poverty-conscious, rural, private school as well as created positive, community-
building event via first ever live and silent auction gala
. Increased early childhood enrollment by 50% in one year and reversed preexisting attrition trend
. Authored Vermont state water board decision preserving loon nesting sites and limiting boat speed on
Chittenden Reservoir based on novel statistical analysis of citizen’s access to quiet waters