Jennifer Brinkworth

Staff Environmental Scientist at SWCA

Jennifer Brinkworth has a diverse work experience in various environmental and scientific roles. Jennifer worked as an Assistant Staff Environmental Scientist at SWCA Environmental Consultants, where they conducted surveys for listed species, wrote technical memos, and conducted monitoring and stewarding for bird species and shorebirds. Jennifer also had experience in wetland delineations and mitigation bank monitoring.

Prior to this, Jennifer worked as a Manager during their time as a Stay at Home Mom from 2016 to 2022.

Before their tenure at SWCA, Jennifer worked as an Environmental Scientist/Field Biologist at Onsite Environmental Consulting, LLC. Jennifer focused on wildlife conservation and environmental protection with a particular passion for birds.

Jennifer also gained experience outside the environmental field. Jennifer was a certified and registered Pharmacy Technician at Publix Super Markets for over 8 years. During their time there, they gained knowledge in insurance claims processing, workload management, and customer satisfaction.

Additionally, Jennifer worked as an Acoustic Data Analyst at Normandeau Associates, Inc., where they analyzed avian sound data for a wind energy project. Jennifer also developed software for species identification.

Jennifer's other roles include being an Ornithology Curatorial Assistant at the Florida Museum of Natural History, where they created an archival catalog of avian sound recordings, and an Avian Field Technician at the Smithsonian Institution, where they conducted research on common species of birds in the Southeast U.S.

Overall, Jennifer Brinkworth has a multidisciplinary background with experience in environmental science, bird conservation, pharmacy, and data analysis.

Jennifer Brinkworth earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology, General from the University of Florida, where they studied from 2008 to 2012. In August 2021, they obtained a certification in Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA) from OHSA Health and Safety Training. Additionally, Jennifer holds a Mine Safety and Health Assessment (MSHA) Certification, but details about the institution and the year it was obtained are not available.

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Timeline

  • Staff Environmental Scientist

    September 1, 2023 - present

  • Assistant Staff Environmental Scientist

    October, 2021