Extreme Events in the U.S. Caribbean
Building Resilient Coastal Communities
Operations & Administrative Lead
Environmental Educational Consultants (CSP) in Support of the CFMC
IRA Project
Jannette Ramos Garcia
Foundational Field Research & Community Engagement
The Mission
Bridge the gap between federal scientific goals and the lived experiences of the fishing community.
Baseline Data Collection
Conducted extensive fieldwork across the archipelago to interview local fishers, capturing their firsthand knowledge of coastal changes and extreme weather patterns.
Primary Research Instrument
Designed and executed a qualitative questionnaire to capture traditional ecological knowledge regarding extreme weather events from fishing communities across Puerto Rico.
Technical Infrastructure & Fiscal Oversight
Contract Management
Authored the initial drafts of service contracts for all project consultants and vendors to ensure legal and professional clarity.
Technology Procurement
Evaluated and selected high-performance equipment (hardware and specialized tools) required for field and production work.
Fiscal Administration
Managed the processing of participant stipends, contractor payments, and overall budget tracking for the project.
Operational Support
Supervised high-volume document production and the physical assembly of all educational modules.
Creative Production & Bilingual Compliance
Design Coordination
Acted as the bridge between the project illustrator (concept art) and the layout designer (final book structure).
Linguistic Services
Provided complete English translation for all technical reports, administrative documents, and the Storybook to meet NOAA’s bilingual reporting standards.
Project Documentation
Created and distributed formal Certificates of Completion for all participating teachers, ensuring professional recognition.
Logistics Management
Coordinated travel, lodging, and site logistics for the entire project team across four geographic regions.
Strategic Liaison & Institutional Coordination
Agency Partnership (PRDE)
Spearheaded administrative communication with the Puerto Rico Department of Education to align workshop goals with regional educational standards.
Scientific Point of Contact
Managed the workflow and communication for the expert panel of scientists (Dr. Méndez Tejeda, Dr. Barreto Orta, Dr. Aurea Rodríguez).
Regional Educator Network
Maintained direct oversight and continuous engagement with four lead teachers per region (North, South, East, and West).
Outreach Strategy
Executed the recruitment and invitation campaign for fishers and community leaders across the island.
Puerto Rico workshops
Coordination of USVI Workshop Series (St. Croix & St. Thomas)
Travel & Flight Management
Coordinated and booked all round-trip airfare for team members and facilitators traveling to St. Croix and St. Thomas.
Accommodation
Conducted research and secured optimal lodging for the team, prioritizing proximity to workshop venues and cost-efficiency.
Materials & Supply Chain Logistics
Managed the end-to-end shipping process for workshop toolkits and educational materials.
Outreach Strategy
Executed the recruitment and invitation campaign for fishers and community leaders across the islands.
St. Croix and St. Thomas workshops
Conclusion & Executive Profile
Executive Summary
Successfully executed the logistics for 133 participants through a centralized administrative framework that integrated science, government, and community.
Professional Profile
Expertise: Operations Lead specializing in environmental project administration and community-based research.
Core Competencies: Institutional liaison, qualitative data collection, fiscal management, and bilingual technical reporting.
Jannette Ramos Garcia
Thank You
Extreme Events in the U.S. Caribbean
Building Resilient Coastal Communities
