Staci Stolp

Staci Stolp has a diverse work experience spanning a range of industries and roles. Staci started their career as a Microbiology Graduate Student and Teacher's Assistant at the University of Iowa, where they conducted research on bacterial strains and investigated the oxidation of aromatic hydrocarbon compounds. Staci then worked as a Microbiologist at Mycotech Corporation, conducting research and development on insect and plant pathogenic fungi.

After that, Staci held multiple roles at the Air Force Nuclear Weapons and Counterproliferation Agency, Counterproliferation Division, where they served as a Microbiologist/Analyst and facilitated partnerships for modeling and simulation efforts. Staci also provided expertise in chemical and biological defense and managed budgets for modeling tools.

Staci then transitioned to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, where they worked as a Water Quality Specialist and coordinated the development and submission of water quality reports. Staci also managed a public access internet clearinghouse for water quality information.

At the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Staci served as a Business Analyst and later as a Project Manager. Staci was responsible for various projects, including the design, development, and implementation of a document management system, as well as the conversion of paper files to electronic images.

Most recently, Staci worked as an IT Systems Engineer at the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, where they managed project schedules, budgets, and resources. Staci also coordinated vendor contracts and ensured adherence to project management standards and processes.

Overall, Staci Stolp has a strong background in project management, research, and analysis, with a focus on microbiology, environmental quality, and information technology.

Staci Stolp's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Biology from Whitman College, which they obtained from 1990 to 1994. Staci then pursued a Master's of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Iowa, attending from 1994 to 1996.

Additionally, Staci Stolp engaged in further education in various fields. Staci attended The University of New Mexico from 2000 to 2001, focusing on Engineering, Biology, and GIS. Staci Stolp possesses several certifications, including a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute, obtained in October 2013. Staci also holds a FitSM™ Foundation certification from APMG International, obtained in August 2020.

More recently, Staci Stolp obtained various certifications related to professional skills and collaboration. These include the "Learn Python 3 Course" from Codecademy, "Building Trust and Collaborating with Others," "Being an Effective Team Member," "Building Trust," "Effective Listening," and "Employee Experience" from LinkedIn, all obtained in January and February 2023. Other certifications include "Developing Executive Presence," "Executive Presence on Video Conference Calls," "Improving Your Thinking," and "Influencing Others" from LinkedIn, obtained in December 2020.

Staci Stolp has also gained expertise in agile methodologies, holding certifications such as Certified SAFe® 5 Scrum Master from Scaled Agile, Inc., obtained in April 2022, and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from Scrum Alliance, obtained in June 2014 and July 2017, respectively. Additionally, they hold an ARIA Certified Riding Instructor certification from the American Riding Instructor Association, obtained in November 2017.