Wayne Stone

"Learn how to not take yourself too seriously. "

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Wayne's work combines: Environment & Nature, Government, and Problem Solving

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International Climate Change / Environment Consultant

I prepare plans for ensuring the resilience and sustainability of urban developments considering climate change.

High School
Burbank High School
Bachelor's Degree
Engineering, General
University of California, Los Angeles
Graduate Degree
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles
Doctorate
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor's Degree: Engineering, General

Graduate Degree: Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

Doctorate: Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

I've taken a lot of twists and turns

1.
Was laid off from first professional full time employment as an aerospace engineer due to overall downturn in the industry.
2.
Returned to UCLA full time to earn a second masters in Public Health (Environmental Health) and later graduated from UCLA environmental science and engineering program.
3.
Moved to Washington, DC to work as a consultant to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
4.
Joined the American Peace Corps as a volunteer to Nepal.
5.
Relocated to Nepal permanently working as a local consultant.
6.
Secured employment with a Danish international consultant company involving working in India, Philippines, Thailand, and Mongolia.
7.
Relocated to Vietnam for 15 years to work on a series of environmental and climate change projects.
8.
Began semi-retirement in Nepal.

Keep following my journey

THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
You should stick with engineering because you will always have employment in that field.
How I responded:
Respect other opinions but listen to your internal self.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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