Education

M.S., 2015 – Conservation Biology
SUNY College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry, Syracuse, N.Y.

Thesis: Ecological and Genetic Assessments of the Invasive Potential of Actinidia Arguta (Hardy Kiwi) in the Northeast United States

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B.A., 2012 – Biological Science
Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, 
Binghamton University, Binghamton, N.Y.

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Areas of Expertise 

Regulatory Assessments and Constraints Analysis

Wetland Delineations & Regulatory Review

Threatened & Endangered Species Survey & Studies

 

Professional Certifications 

Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) – Society of Wetland Scientists
Wetland Delineation Certificate – Rutgers University OCPE 
OSHA 1910.120 40-hour HAZWOPER Training

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Professional Associations

Member of the Society of Wetland Scientists

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Summary of Experience

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Ms. Roche is a Senior Project Manager with EcolSciences, Inc. and has more than 7 years of environmental experience. She has professional experience in wetland and stream delineations; threatened & endangered species surveys; environmental permitting, planning, and monitoring; and constraints analyses with a focus on renewable energy, electric generation, and natural gas projects. Additional experience includes construction oversight to ensure compliance with permit conditions, preparation of permit applications and GIS mapping. Ms. Roche has extensive experience with power utility clients and has expertise in local and state regulations in NY and NJ as well as federal regulations as they apply to electric generation and transmission projects.