The Evolution of Environmental Consulting in Federal Work: From Oversight Role to Strategic Partner
Moving Beyond the Traditional View of Environmental Work When I first started working in environmental consulting at AmaTerra, the role of environmental professionals in projects was often seen in a fairly narrow way. Environmental work was positioned as oversight. It was something that happened alongside design and construction, often focused on compliance, permitting, and making […]
Lessons in Systems Thinking: What Environmental Consulting Teaches You About Complex Federal Programs
Seeing the Bigger Picture in Every Project One of the most valuable skills I have developed over my career is systems thinking. I did not learn it all at once, and I did not learn it from a single role. It developed over time, starting with my work in environmental consulting at AmaTerra and continuing […]