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KATHLEEN WEST-HURD, M.A., Ph.D.
(808) 335-0021/cell: (808) 652-1612
4822 Ali’i Road/P.O. Box 430 * Hanapepe, HI 96716 * [email protected]
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Applied economist with extensive experience in land use, small business, non-profit, and environmental
issues, as well as academic and corporate research, classroom teaching, and local government. Respected for
ability to generate creative alternatives as well as to
organize, simplify, and present complex issues. Strong quantitative and communications skills enhanced by
experience in project management, public/private negotiation, documentation, research design.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Management and Research
ACT Environmental, Inc., Westminster, CA (March 2003 to 2009). Technical Consultant, Conservation Bank
Development. Responsible for negotiations with local, state, and federal agencies and all documentation
for innovative habitat preservation projects as well as marketing mitigation credits to land developers.
Southern California Edison Company, Rosemead, CA (1992–2003). Project Manager
 Conservation Bank Development. Evaluated business opportunity and developed business plan for innovative
habitat preservation project. Supervised biological inventory work by consultants. Researched and
wrote long-term management plan. Managed negotiations with local, state, and federal agencies and all
documentation.
 Recreation Resource Planning (Hydro-Electric Facilities). Worked with interdisciplinary team to develop an
innovative GIS-based watershed management model. Initiated, managed, and evaluated survey-based
studies to quantify the recreation preferences, values, and needs.
USC Sea Grant, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (1984-1993). Principal Investigator.
Secured federal funding for and managed several projects in sequence that evaluated the linkages between
seaports and local economic development.
Small Business Ventures
Sespe Company, LLLP. General Partner: Real estate investment partnership. Ownership and management of
producing citrus ranch, multiple family residential, and office-professional properties.
Fun Glasses, Inc. General Partner: Plastic tableware manufacturing company.
Merle West, Inc. Corporate Secretary: Home maintenance services company.
Tune Tech, Inc. Property Manager: Auto maintenance business. Located sites, secured permits, designed and
supervised site improvements and on-going maintenance. Managed finances.
Planning & Community Development
KAW: Urban Economics & Planning (1981 – Present), Consultant/Grant Writer. Recently secured over
$500,000 in federal grant funding for solar water heater and photovoltaic systems for Kauai Habitat for
Humanity volunteer built homes. Also preparation of land use and development proposals, state required
general plan documentation, habitat restoration and preservation plans.
City of West Covina (1969-1971), Community Planner: Evaluation of land use and development proposals.
Preparation of reports and presentation materials.
Teaching
California State University System, various southern California locations. (1981-2000)
Lecturer: Introductory and Intermediate Micro and Macro Economics, Urban Economics, Urban
Planning, and graduate seminars in Environmental Studies.
Volunteer
County of Kauai: Mayor’s Advisory committee on Landfill Site Selection. Developed criteria for evaluating the
alternative sites for the county’s new landfill.
Kauai County Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee. Reviewed and evaluated the alternative
strategies proposed in the county’s integrated solid waste management plan.
Hanapepe Heights & Cliffside Parks Project. Co-Chair and Project Manager. Secured over $90,000 in grant
funding including federal matching funds. Obtained permits, solicited in-kind donations, recruited
volunteers, provided interviews for radio, newspaper, and television reports on projects. Managed and
documented volunteer built construction projects.
Hanapepe Town Tree-Planting Project. Worked with business owners, land owners, and residents of
Hanapepe Town to evaluate community beautification projects and to secure a state Kaulunani Urban
Forestry Grant for tree planting. Actively participated in tree planting and maintenance.
TreePeople/Caltrans Adopt-A-Highway. Project Manager: Organized and managed 6 major volunteer
freeway tree- planting projects and provided follow-up care for 5 years. Planted over 400 trees on freeway
rights-of-way, involved more than 200 volunteers. Year 2000 Caltrans Regional Volunteer of the Year.
Los Angeles County-Wide Citizens' Planning Council. Member/Secretary/President: Reviewed and made
recommendations on county land use planning and policy documents including all components of the Los
Angeles General Plan. Participated in area-planning study groups. Monitored the development of the
county’s first computerized development monitoring system.
City of Whittier. Social Services Commissioner: Monitored city social service activities. Evaluated
community service organizations and made recommendations for city funding.
City of Whittier. Chair, Community Advisory Panel: Evaluated and recommended various community
improvement projects for federal Community Development Block Grant funding. Conducted required
community outreach meetings.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Planning, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.
M.A. Economics, California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, CA.
B.A.
Economics, Pomona College, Claremont, CA.
A.S.
Horticulture, Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA.
Specialized training in teamwork, volunteer leadership, computer skills, environmental negotiation.