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TERRIE L. MITCHELL
5370 Amber Fields Drive
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-6294 (Residence)
(916) 876-6092 (Business)

CAREER SUMMARY:
Over thirty years of experience in program development, management & implementation, specializing in public policy,
business advocacy and environmental management. Areas of expertise include strategic planning, government affairs,
conflict resolution, regulatory compliance, policy analysis, regulatory interpretation & implementation and economic
development. In addition, possess effective management, facilitation and liaison skills that foster dialogue, improve
communication and build consensus between individuals and organizations with diverse backgrounds, interests, and
viewpoints. Proven ability to interface with small and large businesses, trade associations, and other non-governmental
organizations, as well as legislative and regulatory personnel in a variety of forums (e.g., formal public hearings, written
comments, collaborative meetings, workshops).

QUALIFICATIONS:
 Demonstrated experience with government affairs, environmental policy & economic development strategies.
 Proven ability to facilitate, negotiate and mediate among diverse interests that achieve results.
 Dynamic communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
 Established credibility and relationships with various elected officials, regulatory agencies and business organizations.
 Highly self-motivated and able to work independently to accomplish goals.
 Excellent analytical skills that utilize a systems analysis approach.
 Detail oriented, but still possesses the ability to see the “big picture” and develop a clear vision, a core purpose and a
concise strategic plan.
 Demonstrated political savvy to maneuver through complex political situations effectively and quietly.
 Proven ability to integrate technical, legal and political issues into a cohesive strategy and adaptively manage and
change course as appropriate.

EDUCATION:

University of California, Davis - B.Sc., Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning
University of California, Davis - Certificate in Hazardous Materials Management
California State University, Sacramento – Leadership Academy

SELECT SIGNIFICANT CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS:
 Obtained comprehensive stakeholder support and secured $280.5 million dollars in Water Storage Investment
Program Grant Funds for an innovative multi-benefit water recycling and conjunctive use project in southern
Sacramento County. Currently directing the Administrative Program Management Office (A-PMO) on all the non-
capital aspects of the $280.5 million Water Storage Investment Program (WSIP) Grant.
 Secured the largest SRF loan in the State of California in the amount of $1.6 billion which helped fund major
wastewater treatment plant upgrades, saving over a half a billion dollars in interest and debt management for local
rate payers.
 Sponsored and obtained passage of a new law that would enable SRCSD to obtain a water rights permit for an
equivalent amount of water that SRCSD treats and discharges to the Sacramento River.
 Successfully developed and directed the Sacramento County Business Environmental Resource Center, which was one
of the first multi-environmental media business assistance programs in the State of California. Helped over 8,000
businesses understand and navigate the entire permitting process and also acted as an ombudsman and advocate for
small businesses.
 Received 1999 Governor’s Award for Environmental and Economic Leadership.