American Conservation Experience
Joel Rake-Marona is a seasoned conservation professional with extensive experience in project management and team leadership. Currently serving as a Senior Project Manager at the American Conservation Experience since November 2020, Joel oversees a team of 5 Project Managers and 12 Crew Leaders, while scheduling and supervising 70 corps members. Previous roles include Associate Banker at Quicken Loans, Conservation Crew Leader at the Arizona Conservation Corps, and various labor positions at the National Park Service and Yosemite National Park, where Joel developed strong skills in trail maintenance, ecological restoration, and volunteer management. With a background in wildland firefighting and a commitment to safety and effective training, Joel has consistently demonstrated leadership in challenging outdoor environments. Educational qualifications include dual Bachelor's degrees in Sociology and Public Relations from Northern Arizona University.
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American Conservation Experience
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American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing rewarding environmental service opportunities for youth, young adults, and emerging professionals of all backgrounds to explore and improve public lands while gaining practical professional experience. ACE is a national leader in recruiting, coordinating, and training volunteers to undertake practical environmental restoration projects in U.S. parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other public lands. Our programs provide opportunities for youth, young adults, and emerging professionals of all backgrounds to gain tangible professional and field experience through meaningful, hands-on conservation projects. In 2004, ACE began as a small, international conservation program in Flagstaff, Arizona, engaging global volunteers in an American Conservation Experience through rewarding public lands projects. Since then, we have grown to serve locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, continuing our mission to foster cross-cultural understanding and unity through national service.