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Kristin Mielcarek

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Kristin Mielcarek

Program Manager, Environmental Finance Center

kmielc12@umd.edu (301) 405-9089

Room 2246, Anacostia Building

Kristin has more than 17 years of experience in the fields of environmental restoration, watershed planning, grants coordination and education, with a focus on mitigating the effects of climate change and increasing climate resiliency. She joined the Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland as Program Manager in 2024 after working as Grants Manager for Frederick County, MD's Division of Energy & Environment.  Prior to that, Kristin spent 15 years with Canaan Valley Institute, where she served communities throughout the Central Appalachian region. Her work helped underserved communities identify their unique needs and establish the partnerships necessary to provide a framework for implementing practices to restore natural resources and habitats to healthy conditions. She received a Master of Science in Ecology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a B.S. in Biology from Salisbury University.

Education:
  • Master of Science in Ecology, University of Maryland
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology, Salisbury University

Department Information

  • Environmental Finance Center
  • Faculty
School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
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