Kristin Jacobs

appointed 1990

Personal:
Ms. Carabelli is a senior professor of Biology at Broward Community College in Coconut Creek, Florida, where she teaches courses primarily for science majors. She is a past recipient of the Robert Elmore Family Endowed Teaching Chair and the Bank of America II Endowed Teaching Chair. She is also an attorney engaged as a sole practitioner in the area of probate and estates and is admitted to practice law in Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Education:
J.D. degree from Nova Southeastern University in Law.
M.A. degree from University of Miami in Community College Teaching, Biology.
B.S. degree from University of Miami in Biology.

Work Experience:
Senior professor of biology at Broward Community College North Campus.
Law Practice: Marcella D. Carabelli, Attorney at Law, Coconut Creek, Florida.

Professional Organizations:
Current member of the Broward County Urban Wilderness Advisory Board.
Member of the Florida Bar Association.

Personal:
Mr. Dickinson is the president and owner of Colonial Roof Service in Hollywood, Florida. He received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Naval Reserve where he was an anti-submarine warfare instructor.

Education:
B.A. degree in Science from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

Work Experience:
President and owner of Colonial Roof Service.
Former part-time administrator for the Bailey Water Management District.
Former chairman of the Land Use Committee for the Broward County Planning Council.
Former member of the Overall Economic Plan Development Committee.
Former commissioner for the South Broward Park District.
Past president of the Environmental Coalition of Broward County.

Professional Organizations:
Current member of the Broward County Urban Wilderness Advisory Board.
Member of the Davie-Cooper City Chamber of Commerce.
Member of the SRFA Contractors' Association.
Member of Broward Roofing Contractors' Association.

Personal:
Mr. Ferstenberg currently works for the City of Miramar and is an adjunct professor teaching methods analysis and GIS at the FIU School of Architecture.

Education:
Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from Florida International University.
Master's degree in Environmental Studies from Antioch University in Keene, New Hampshire.
B.A. degree in English from Colorado State University.
Holds certifications from Geographic Information Systems Certification Institute as a Certified GIS Professional, and from Florida State University as a Certified Public Manager.

Work Experience:
Planning IT/GIS Manager for the City of Miramar for more than five years. Mr. Ferstenberg implemented the record management system, including Geographic Information Systems, on-line permitting, and wireless field data collection, for the Community Development Department. He previously developed GIS data for use in the Planning, Building and Zoning divisions as a GIS technician.

Volunteer:
Current member, Broward County Urban Wilderness Advisory Board.
Education subcommittee chair of the GIS Certification Institute Oversight Committee.
Member of the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association.
Member of the Florida Society of Certified Public Managers.
Member of the American Academy of Certified Public Managers.
Member of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association.

Personal:
Dr. Greenfield is currently employed as a professional engineer for LBFH Inc./Boyle Engineering in West Palm Beach. He has a career spanning 30 years in project management and teaching civil and environmental engineering.

Education:
Ph.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Civil Engineering.
M.S. degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Civil Engineering.
B.S. degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Biology.
Major in Environmental Engineering, Minor in Hydrology/Hydraulics and Public Health.

Work Experience:
Professional Engineer for LBFH Inc./Boyle Engineering and a team leader in the Municipal Civil Group with LBFH Inc./Boyle Engineering.
Former project manager for Civil Works Inc.
Adjunct professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Florida International University.
Part-time lecturer on Civil and Architectural Engineering at the University of Miami.

Professional Organizations:
Current member, Broward County Urban Wilderness Advisory Board.
Member of the Florida Engineering Society.
Member of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers.
Member of the National Society of Professional Engineers.
Civil Engineering Department Advisory Council at Florida Atlantic University.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Personal:
Ms. Kohl is the founder and president of the Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital. She is also an environmental educator, responsible for creating the curriculum and implementing educational programs for children and adults.

Education:
B.A. degree in Art/Education from Queens College in Flushing, New York.
MSW - Master's in Social Work.
CSW - Certified Social Worker.
Holds a New York teacher's license.

Work Experience:
Executive director of Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital.
Director of social services for New Rochelle Hospital and Medical Center.
Director of social services for Rofay Nursing Home.

Volunteer:
Current member, Broward County Urban Wilderness Advisory Board.
City of Coral Springs Growth Management and Environmental Committee.
Founding member of the Chamber of Commerce of Coral Springs.
Advisory board member of the Florida Wildlife Rehabilitation Association.
Member of the Florida, International, and National Wildlife Rehabilitation Associations.
Steward for the National Wildlife Federation and NatureScape Broward.
Board of directors at the Wildlife Care Center (SPCA of Broward County).
Recipient of the following awards: Broward County Emerald Award for 2007, Partner of the Year from the Broward County School Board for 2007, Governor's Point of Light Award for 2000, Coral Springs Chamber Covered Bridge Award for 2000, Annual Legacy Leadership Award from the Nature Conservancy for 1999.

Personal:
Mr. Will is the president of Arbor Grow and a landscape architect, in addition to being the author and publisher of numerous books and periodicals on Florida plants and landscapes. He is known throughout South Florida as an expert in tropical plants and landscaping and has been retained as such for Broward and Miami-Dade counties as an expert witness.

Education:
M.S. degree from the University of Florida in Ecology, Ornamental Horticulture, and Tropical Fruitculture.
B.S. degree studying Nursery Management, Landscape Design, and Arboriculture from the State University of New York.
B.S. degree in Landscape Architecture and Ornamental Horticulture from the University of Florida.

Work Experience:
Adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University in Taxonomy.
Adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University in Coastal Zone Management.
Landscape architectural arboricultural consultant and inspector.
Professor (retired) at Broward Community College.
Co-founder/instructor of an arboriculture program for professional arborists.
Botany/Landscape Sciences founder (two-year program).
Co-founder of the Arboriculture Short Courses for South Florida.
Wrote landscape code for the City of Coconut Creek.

Volunteer:
Current member, Broward County Urban Wilderness Advisory Board.
Consultant to the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Discovery and Science.
American Society of Landscape Architects.
Florida Nursery and Growers Association.
Member and former president and director of the Heliconia Society International.
American Society of Horticultural Science.
American Horticultural Society.
International Society of Plant Propagators.
International Palm Society.
Society for Economic Botany.
Former president of the Bromeliad Society of Broward County.
Former member and president of the Broward County Rare Fruit and Vegetable Council.