Beth Meredith
Over the years I have had the good fortune to live in a variety of beautiful towns and cities such as Cambridge, Massachusetts; San Francisco, California; Quito, Ecuador; Kobe, Japan; Edinburgh, Scotland and London, England. These experiences have helped to feed my interest in city planning and architecture and fueled my study of how our physical surroundings shape who we are. The other theme that runs through much of my work life is design, especially innovative design that helps change something for the better. Whether it is an educational program, a lamp, a living space, or the main street of a town, I have sought out empowering and elegant design solutions.
EDUCATION
MA 1983, International Policy Studies. Summa cum laude.
Monterey Institute of International Studies, Monterey, California.
BA 1980, Sociology. Minor in Practice of Art. Summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Rheinhardt Prize for Graduate Study.
Mills College, Oakland, California.
Urban Planning and Sociology, Architecture. 1978-79
Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Intensive Permaculture Design Course 1997.
Northern California.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Designer (2004-present), Living Spaces, Portland, Oregon.
With Living Spaces, Beth specializes in design, researching green materials and resources, and marketing. She also is in charge of networking and client relations.
Curriculum Designer (2007), Earth Advantage, Portland, Oregon.
Created the EA S.T.A.R certification course for real estate professionals in Oregon introducing them to the basics of green home building and the marketing of green homes. The program included a two-day interactive seminar, a course handbook, and a qualifying on-line examination. As of 2008, over 400 real estate professionals had attended the course.
Sustainability Design Consultant (1998-2004), Sonoma County, California.
Projects included:
- Designed and implemented strategies to introduce form-based zoning to a community including extensive
public education and outreach.
- Designed and coordinated of Sustainability Management System education program for Sonoma County
businesses.
- Designed educational programs, web site and organizational development strategies for community based
non-profit, Sustainable Sonoma County.
- Designed and researched innovative water conservation program as part of a team for the City of Petaluma.
Lighting Designer (1994-1998) Fire Farm Lighting, Inc., Oakland, California.
Designed lamps, catalogs and trade show booths for lighting manufacturer. Consulted on business development. Winner of the Better by Design Lighting Award 1997.
Artist and Business Owner (1988-1999) San Francisco and Petaluma, California.
Worked in a variety of media in the creation of one-of-a-kind lighted sculptures that appeared in museums, craft galleries and furniture stores. Designed, manufactured and distributed lighting world wide.
Intern Coordinator and Office Manager (1987-1988) World Without War Council, Berkeley, California.
Instructor in Japan (1985-1986) Language Resources, Kobe, Japan.
Instructor in China (1984-1985) Kunming Institute of Technology, PRCTraveled throughout Asia.
International Student Advisor and Housing Officer (1983-1984) Monterey Institute of International Studies, Monterey, California.
Assistant Director of Student Affairs (1980-1981) Beaver College Center for Education Abroad, London, England.
