Introduction
For the purpose of this interview assignment, Kimberli Ponzio will be the interviewee as she has earned her B.S. degree in zoology from Florida Atlantic University in 1987 and an M.S. degree in wetlands ecology from the University of Florida in 1997. Her thesis concerned the germination of sawgrass (Cladium jamaicense). She has worked at both the South Florida and St. Johns Water Management Districts (SJWMD) for over 27 years of experience. During that time, she has been involved in wetland research and restoration in the Upper St. Johns River basin, the Kissimmee River Basin, and the Florida Everglades. Also, she is currently the President of the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS).
Background /Current Position
Over her 27 years work of experience, she has only worked at two South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and St. Johns Water Management Districts. She had held many different positions that include two years as an Environmental Technician at South Florida Water Management District, 12 years as an Environmental Scientist II and was promoted to an Environmental Scientist III at St. Johns River Water
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