Colton Naval

Colton Naval has a diverse range of work experience, starting with their current position as a Community Engagement Manager at findhelp. In this role, they build and manages relationships with nonprofit organizations in the DC, MD, and VA region, utilizing the findhelp.org platform to connect individuals in need with the appropriate programs.

Prior to their current position, Colton worked as an Engagement Specialist and Project Coordinator at the World Resources Institute from 2018 to 2021. Colton then served as a Research Coordinator at The Pew Charitable Trusts from 2017 to 2018.

In 2016, Colton worked as a Climate Adaptation & Resilience Fellow at the National Wildlife Federation and as a Research and Communications Intern at the IUCN. Colton also served as a Fulbright Scholar at the US-UK Fulbright Commission from 2015 to 2016.

Colton gained experience as an Applied Behavioral Analysis Line Therapist at SOS Healthcare Inc. from 2014 to 2015 and as a Teacher's Assistant and Undergraduate Intern at the College of Charleston in 2014. Colton also worked as a Community Service Intern at the Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center in 2013.

Lastly, Colton's earlier work experience includes serving as an Assistant Manager at Charleston Creamery from 2009 to 2012. Overall, Colton has developed a strong background in community engagement, research coordination, and project management throughout their career.

Colton Naval completed their education in a chronological order. Colton first attended Academic Magnet High School from 2006 to 2010, where they obtained a high school diploma. Following that, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree at the College of Charleston from 2010 to 2014. Colton'sdouble major focused on Political Science and Communication. After completing their undergraduate studies, Colton went on to pursue a Master of Science degree in Environment and International Development at the University of East Anglia from 2015 to 2016.

In addition to their formal education, Colton Naval has also obtained a few certifications. Colton became Findhelp.org Certified in November 2021. Colton also holds a Permaculture Design Certification, which they obtained between February 2015 and April 2015 from Nick Tittle - Surplus Permaculture Design.