Sarah Stai is a freelance consultant offering services in the areas of ecology, written communications, and environmental education.
 A
small-town girl with a serious case of wanderlust and a love for
animals grew into a scientist, educator, and writer. The process of
acquiring knowledge, synthesizing it, and then sharing what she has
learned with others is the common thread that underlies her expertise
in ecological research, environmental education, and writing. Whether
working with peers, students, or a general audience, Sarah finds reward
in both the learning and the communicating. |
Sarah earned a B.S. in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior from the University of Minnesota and spent several years traveling and gaining a wide range of experience in field research and in youth and public education. She earned a Ph.D. in Behavioral Ecology at the University of Miami, with a dissertation on the breeding behavior of a little-known tropical wood duck. After teaching at the university level, Sarah transitioned into the consulting world where her diverse skills and interests found a host of practical applications. |
 Sarah is a Certified Ecologist with the Ecological Society of America
and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building
Council. She lives in suburban Minneapolis with her husband, their
young son, and their four furry children (two dogs and two cats). Her
newest interest is in the application of ecological principles to
agriculture and how food can help people feel connected to nature and
the land. As a step toward her dream of sustainable farming, Sarah and
family have started a small market garden business called SunKiSS Gardens. |
Current and former clients include Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Dovetail Partners, Minnesota Institute of Sustainable Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station, Westwood Professional Services, Cactus Communications/Editage, and Braun Intertec. |
Professional memberships include the Ecological Society of America, the Animal Behavior Society, the American Ornithologists' Union, the Professional Editors Network, the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota, and the Land Stewardship Project. |
Contact Sarah via email: sarah(at)ecosmithconsulting.com. |
