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Becky Devaleriola
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Professional Development

Certifications & ongoing learning

Formal training and continuing education that strengthen environmental stewardship, program coordination, and administrative practice.

Certifications & credentials

Permaculture Design Certificate

Permaculture Institute of North America

Completed 2022

Comprehensive training in permaculture design principles — whole-systems land planning, water management, soil health, and the design of resilient, regenerative landscapes for both urban and rural applications.

Introduction to the Natural Capital Project Approach

Stanford Online · Stanford University

Completed 2021

Verified certificate (SOEEES.XNCP101) in ecosystem services and natural capital through the Stanford Natural Capital Project — approaches for assessing and valuing the benefits nature provides and integrating them into land-use planning and decision-making.

Indigenous Engagement in Environmental Practice

ECO Canada

Completed 2022

Two professional courses through ECO Canada: “Working With Indigenous Peoples on Environmental Projects” and “Indigenous Perspective on the Environmental Assessment Process” — building respectful, informed practice for collaborative environmental work.

Alberta Wetlands 101: Online Experience

Aquality Environmental · Alberta Conservation Association

Completed 2020

Completed the Alberta Wetlands 101 education series, developed in partnership with the Alberta Conservation Association — covering wetland function, classification, and the value of these ecosystems for water, wildlife, and working lands.

Core Competencies

A well-rounded, practical skill set

Program & Project Management

  • Program management and coordination
  • Project planning, monitoring, and reporting
  • Multi-year, multi-stakeholder coordination
  • Event coordination and facilitation

Financial & Grant Management

  • Grant application, management, and reporting
  • Budget development, tracking, and variance monitoring
  • Accounts payable/receivable and reconciliations
  • Audit preparation and organized record-keeping

Environmental & Geospatial

  • Ecosystem services and natural capital management
  • Shelterbelt, agroforestry, and permaculture design
  • Soil and water conservation practices
  • ArcGIS, Hexagon, and Google Earth mapping

Technical & Software

  • Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, InDesign
  • QuickBooks
  • Canva, Asana, Harvest, and other platforms
  • Advanced computer proficiency — quick to master new software and tools

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