EDUCATION UNIV. of MINNESOTA LAW SCHOOL, Candidate for J.D. (2006)

Amy Broadmoore

EDUCATION UNIV. OF MINNESOTA LAW SCHOOL, Candidate for J.D. (2006)

activities:Environmental Moot Court

Judicial Clerkship

Civil Practice Clinic

Minnesota Justice Foundation Volunteer

Legal Research and Writing Honors

UNIV. OF MINNESOTA GRADUATE SCHOOL, M.S. in Ecology (2003)

honors:Graduate Fellowship Recipient

Minor in Sustainable Agriculture

GRINNELL COLLEGE, B.A. in Biology (1999)

honors:Departmental Honors (top 5% of graduates)

CARLETON COLLEGE, attended from 1994-1997

study abroad: Botswana, Africa.

Studied the long-term feasibility of a soil conservation project

undertaken by the Botswana Department of Agriculture in Mogabane,

Botswana.

EXPERIENCEIOWA DEPT. OF JUSTICE—ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISIONDes Moines, IA

Researched the effects of global climate change on Iowa agriculture to help prepare for arguing the merits of a global warming lawsuit, State of Connecticut v. American Electric Power Company. Assisted Assistant Attorney General Dave Sheridan with researching and drafting court documents. Summer 2006.

FARMERS’ LEGAL ACTION GROUPSaint Paul, MN

Researched state statutory redemption laws. Wrote a report to be used to advise

farmers about their rights following foreclosure sales. Assisted staff with research

and writing. Fall 2004, Spring 2006.

MINNESOTA FARMERS’ UNIONMinneapolis, MN

Researched state corporate farming laws. Wrote a report for MFU’s lobbyist

in which I compared state corporate farming laws and recommended changes to

Minnesota’s Corporate Farming Law. Wrote two Minnesota Agriculture newspaper

articles. Summer 2003.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA BIOLOGY DEPT.Minneapolis, MN

Taught four biology lab courses entitled Evolutionary and Ecological Perspectives.

Spring 2003.

LOUISIANA DEPT. OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIESNew Orleans, LA

Biologist

Interviewed anglers and measured fish caught as part of an effort to monitor the effects of the Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion Project on fish populations in Southern Louisiana. Analyzed data and wrote reports about the progress and results of monitoring efforts. 1999-2000.

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COUNTRY ROOTS FARMPueblo, CO

Apprentice

Worked on and helped manage a mixed vegetable, poultry, and hog farm.

1999 growing season.

GRINNELL COLLEGE BIOLOGY DEPT.Grinnell, IA

Research Assistant

Assisted Prof. Kathy Jacobson in developing an introductory-level course. Reviewed scientific literature about the effects of global climate change on soil ecosystems. Spring 1999.

GRINNELL COLLEGE BIOLOGY DEPT.Grinnell, IA

Teaching Assistant

Taught weekly review sessions for undergraduate students in two introductory biology courses: Ecology and Evolution (Spring 1998) and Structure and Function of Organisms (Fall 1998). Presented material, organized and led educational activities, and answered students’ questions. Spring and Fall 1998.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PLANT BIOLOGY DEPT.Saint Paul, MN

Summer Research Student

Investigated the effects of burning on the mychorrhizal fungi community in a restored prairie. Summer 1998.

IOWA PEACE INSTITUTEGrinnell, IA

Researched community building and conflict resolution programs being undertaken around the country (Summer 1997). As a full-time intern during my winter vacations from college, I wrote a grant proposal, coordinated the judging of peace project awards for middle school and high school students, and assisted full time staff with a variety of projects. 1994-1997.

CARLETON COLLEGE MATH DEPARTMENTNorthfield, MN

Tutor

Assisted students with calculus and statistics problems at Carleton’s Math Skills Center. Winter 1996-Winter 1997.

SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES CENTERMinneapolis, MN

Interviewed twenty farmers and wind turbine owners about their experiences acquiring, maintaining, and profiting (or not) from wind turbines. Wrote a case-studies book about wind turbine owners to be used in a course curriculum to teach farmers about generating wind energy as a source of income. Summer 1996.

CARLETON COLLEGE MATH DEPARTMENTNorthfield, MN

Grader

Graded homework for two calculus courses. Fall 1995, Spring 1996

DEKALBGrinnell, IA

Supervised detasslers and detassled corn. Summers 1993 and 1994.

INTERESTSRunning, cross country skiing, gardening, and hiking.