Caitlin Pomerance Application PackageCITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
PomeranceCaitlinV
NAME:
First Name
Last Name
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Florida33139
HOME ADDRESS
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5 Island Ave., Apt. 8EMiami Beach
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Apt No.City
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Caiti@debrisfreeoceans.org
305-301-80923053018092
PHONE
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Attorney; Nonprofit ED
Business Name:
Debris Free Oceans
Position:
5 Island Ave, Apt. 8E
Miami BeachFlorida33139
Address:
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Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated
requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an indi
months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest
Yes
Yes
Yes
circle one): I am now a resident of: South Beach
Fisheries management and regulation; Coastal management and regu
No
123Please note that only three (3)
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [] first choice [] second choice, and [] third choice.
choices will be observed by the City Clerks Office.
(Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1:Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority
Choice 2:Sustainability Committee
Choice 3:
Parks and Recreational Facilities Board
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your aff
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board:
No
Years of Service:
if yes, please list the names of your children, their
No
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your chil
ages, and which programs. List below:
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail:
Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach code No If yes, please explain in detail:
Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail:
No
Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:If yes, which board?
What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently h
List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are loca
I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach:No Which department?
The following information is voluntary and is neither part of yo
being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting r
Gender:Female
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself t White
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spani No
No
Physically Challenged:
NOTEIf appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which
:
These laws include, but are not limited to, the following:
Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel
o
Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Co
o
Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served
o
Beach Code section 2-26).
Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (M
o
(re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibiti
from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Co
or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties
Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the
I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the applica
VII of the City Code Standards of Conduct for City Officers,
I Caitlin Pomerance agreed to the following terms on 12/8/2015 9
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No.Date
CAITI POMERANCE
(305) 301-8092 | Caiti@debrisfreeoceans.org
5 Island Avenue, Apt. #8E, Miami Beach, FL 33139
BAR ADMISSION
Florida Bar, Admitted September 2014
EXPERIENCE
Debris Free Global, Inc. d/b/a Debris Free Oceans
Founder and Board President, March 2014 Ã Present
Presents about the issue of marine debris to middle through coll-level students and adults
Coordinates recreational cleanup events, including stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, SCUBA and snorkeling cleanups
Implements a legal strategy to eradicate marine debris from Miami, Florida
Manages a team that develops marine debris-focused education programs, research projects, and law and policy reform
Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection
Coastal Management Fellow, August 2014 Ã February 2015
Facilitated public meetings for the Our Florida Reefs initiative including organizing and recording all actions recommended by lo
stakeholders relevant to the protection and conservation of the
Provided management and research recommendations to the State toshment impacts on coral resources
Surfrider Foundation
Legal Intern, January 2014 Ã April 2014
Developed a legal strategy for litigation against the State of H
Drafted contracts with international licensees protecting the FoundationÈs trademarks
Filed an amicus brief to a public access law suit in Hawaii
Conservation Clinic, University of Florida Levin College of Law
Student Associate, January 2013 Ã March 2014
Counseled the Bahamian government regarding the implementation of a marine protected area for Long Island, Bahamas
Developed a land protection strategy to be used in connection wiland development opportunities to minimize land-based impacts
on the local watershed and fisheries
Led discussions between government officials and local fishermen regarding conservatio and the implementation of a marine
protected area
Provided the Bahamian government with visual tools representing , Bahamas
Facilitated participatory mapping exercises and created a map usor
a marine protected area, including no-take, limited-take and recreation-only areas
Florida Sea Grant
Research AssistantJanuary 2013 Ã June 2013
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Published a case study about land use mechanisms historically used to mitigate coastal erosion
Analyzed the relationship between zoning regulations and sea level rise t
sovereign if land use is impacted by environmental change
Audubon Society
Legal Intern, May 2012 Ã August 2012
Lobbied the South Florida Water Management District for land and
EDUCATION
University of Florida Levin College of Law, , May 2014
Environmental and Land Use Law Program
Juris Doctor, Top 15%
Honors: Console & Hollawell Legal LeaderÈs Scholar (Exceptional commitmethe environment);
Scott & Lisa Hawkins Character & Leadership Scholar (Outstanding leadership, integrity, character, and professionali
Harvey Ocean Foundation Scholar; University of Florida ConservatNOAA Coastal Management Fellow; Pro Bono
Certificate of Excellence
Book Awards: Environmental Law; Water Law; Conservation Clinic
Activities: Environmental Moot Court Team (Argued Clean Water Act ¤ 402 and 404 permitting issues); Fundraising and Logistics
Chair for the Public Interest Environmental Conference; Presidene Law Society
University of Miami
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Ecosystem Science & PoliMay 2011
, magna cum laude
,