Amy Connelly, PWS, PWD, LEED AP, is a seasoned environmental consultant with over a decade of experience at Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. (WSSI), where Amy currently serves as the Director for Northern Virginia. Connelly specializes in wetlands and water resources management for both public and private sectors, focusing on permitting processes under the Clean Water Act and Virginia Water Protection permits. Earlier roles at WSSI included Operations Coordinator, Market Manager, Senior Associate Environmental Scientist, and Senior Environmental Scientist and Team Leader. Connelly began their career as a field intern and environmental technician, gaining essential field experience. Additionally, Connelly contributes to the Environment Virginia Symposium as an Advisory Committee Member. Connelly holds a degree from The State University of New York.