Eva B. Armstrong, Environmental Visions Achieved, LLC

Professional Experience

President
E.V.A. Consulting
January 2007- present

Assisting individuals, companies, not-for-profit corporations, and local governments in achieving their conservation and environmental goals with a range of services designed to meet the needs of those desiring to fulfill a conservation purpose or complete an environmental requirement as part of a larger program.

Director
Division of State Lands, Department of Environmental Protection
July 1999-January 2007

Implemented $3 Billion Florida Forever Program.
Acquired 1.1 million acres of conservation land for $2.35 Billion.
Designed and negotiated the Babcock Ranch purchase: $350 Million for 73,472 acres.
Managed over 11 million acres of State owned lands – uplands and submerged arces.

Government Relations Director
Florida Audubon Society
January 1996- July 1999

Designed, coordinated and implemented the Audubon Society’s lobbying strategy for the
Florida Legislature, Governor & Cabinet, and state agencies.
Directed the 1998 Amendment 5 for Conservation Campaign, coordinating the volunteer
effort of over 30 conservation organizations around the state and securing passage by
73.2% of Florida voters.
Secured Legislative approval of the 1999 Florida Forever conservation program and implementing legislation for the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Vice President of Operations,
Global Relationship Centers, Inc., Spicewood, Texas
March 1995- November 1995

Directed the day to day operations of a human relations, personal growth company with annual sales totaling $2 million.

Deputy Treasurer and Fire Marshal
State Treasurer’s Office
July 1992- November 1993

Directed four divisions, supervised budgets, promoted aggressive personnel recruitment and handled conflict resolution.

Chief Cabinet Aide/Senior Cabinet Aide
State Treasurer’s Office
December 1984-1992

Developed the Treasurer’s Cabinet agenda and supervised a policy and research staff of six.

Member, Knight Creative Communities’ “Greenovation” Initiative, April 2007-present

Florida State University, Bachelor of Arts, English, 1975