Kathleen M. F. Benedetto (b) (6) – C: (b) H: (b) (6) (6) Professional Summary: Professional geologist with extensive congressional and legislative experience spanning 23 years with nearly 13 years as professional legislative staff on the Natural Resources Committee, U.S. House of Representatives. I represented both the private and non-profit sectors in meetings with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, trade associations and at conferences. Professional Experience: Bioxy Research Mining Advisor Appalachian Region 9/25/2016 – Present Washington, DC Bioxy Research provides bioremediation technologies to the natural resources industries. My role is to expand the business into the Appalachian Region. Natural Resources Committee, U.S. House of Representatives Professional Legislative Staff on the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee 06/23/03 – 01/02/07; 03/05/07 – 5/6/2016 • • • • • • • Chief adviser to Committee and Subcommittee Chairmen, Members of Congress, Committee Communications Office, and Congressional staff on legislative and regulatory issues affecting the minerals industry and the U.S. Geological Survey. Organized, staffed and managed oversight, budget, legislative, and field hearings. Authored numerous briefing papers/memoranda, statements for Members of Congress, questions for witnesses, talking points on legislative amendments and other issues. Developed and evaluated legislation related to the minerals industry, abandoned mine lands, renewable energy, other natural resources, and programs at the U.S. Geological Survey. Reviewed, analyzed, and investigated federal regulations affecting the minerals industry, federal oil and gas exploration and development, and geothermal development on federal lands. Supervised and trained interns, junior Committee staff, and congressional fellows. Authored “Drilling for Truth and Coming up Empty,” and “Mercury in Perspective: Fact & Fiction about the Debate over Mercury,” in cooperation with the committee communications staff. http://naturalresources.house.gov/uploadedfiles/drilling for truth and coming up empty.pdf https://www3.epa.gov/region1/npdes/merrimackstation/pdfs/ar/AR-111.pdf National Wilderness Institute (NWI) Program Director and Administrator • • • • • Washington, DC Washington, DC 05/03/99 – 06/20/03 Provided administrative and member support services, conducted public outreach, maintained the website and wrote monthly newsletters. Organized and led congressional briefings; testified before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Conducted research on federal land status and endangered species issues for grant proposals and oral presentations to clients. Represented NWI on numerous committees and coalitions advocating free-market solutions for environmental and natural resource issues. Managed the contributor database and accounting records. 1 Western Resource Associates Government Affairs Specialist 10/02/95 – 12/31/98 Billings, Montana 01/25/93 – 09/29/95 Reno, Nevada • Yellowstone County field coordinator for Montanans for Common Sense Water Laws (1996). Responsible for external communications and media relations in Yellowstone County, Montana, meeting with county commissioners, and providing oral presentations to numerous civic organizations and other interested parties. Staffed information booths at county fairs throughout Montana to discuss the ballot initiative with the general public and distribute informational literature and articles related to the issue. • Montana field coordinator for People for the West/USA (1996-1997). Coordinated activities between the chapters and advised and guided them on public participation on regulatory and land use plan issues. Wrote a monthly column on the accomplishments and activities of the Montana chapters for the People for the West publication. • Women's Mining Coalition (WMC) - Co-founded and led a coalition that includes women working in all facets of the mining industry. Coordinated trips to Washington, DC, scheduled meetings with House and Senate Congressional offices, Members, and Committee staff, prepared briefing materials and handouts, trained and briefed participants on meeting etiquette with Congressional staff and Members, compiled information from individual meetings for input on pending legislation and/or regulations, and responded to specific requests for information. WMC provides grassroots support and external communications for legislative and regulatory issues affecting the minerals industry. (January 1993 – January 1996) • Organized and led congressional briefings; testified before Congress on the Endangered Species Act, and before State legislatures on mining and land use issues. • Authored monthly column focusing on regulatory and environmental issues impacting the minerals industry (1994-1997). • Planned and facilitated conference programs, educational events and field trips for various non-profit organizations, professional societies and trade associations. (1994-1998) Professional Geologist • • • • • • May 1976 to January 1993 Western Resource Associates, Reno, NV (January 1990 - January 1993) Consulting Geologist, Edmond, Oklahoma (June 1987 - December 1989) Consulting Geologist, Denver, Colorado (February 1985 - June 1987) Tenneco Minerals/Houston Oil and Minerals, Denver, Colorado (May 1979 - February 1985) Amoco Minerals, Salem, Oregon (June-December 1978 & September–December 1977) Field Assistant Oregon State University, Eureka, Nevada (May–August 1976 & August 1977) I am a professional geologist with 17 years of comprehensive field experience in mineral resource exploration and development of base and precious metals; industrial minerals; and oil and gas. Responsible for initiating research, designing exploration programs, budget and personnel requirements, program implementation, environmental permitting and compliance, interpretation and evaluation of analytical results, progress and summary reports as well as formal presentations of results to management. Supervised and managed numerous exploration projects throughout the Western and the Southeastern United States. Education: Oregon State University at Corvallis: Bachelor of Science in Geology (1978) Kathleen M. F. Benedetto (b) (6) – C: (b) (6) H: (b) (6) Publications: Benedetto, Kathleen; Abstract, Legislation on Critical Minerals and Materials in the 112th Congress, Session no. 124. Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals for a Sustainable Energy Future. 2011 GSA Annual Meeting in Minneapolis October 2011. https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2011AM/finalprogram/abstract 198000.htm Darrel A. Dean, Kathleen M.F. Benedetto, & Dana Durgin; Geology and Ore Deposits of the Great Basin Field Trip Compendium Volume 1 Editors Ruth Buffa and Alan R. Coyner. Geology and Ore Deposits of the Great Basin. Southern Extension of the Carlin Trend: Influence of Structure and Stratigraphy in gold deposition (1991). http://www.gsnv.org/publications/?itemid=90-2%20Clearance Schalla, Robert A., Benedetto, Kathleen M. F.; Early and Middle Devonian Shelf-Slope Transition, Southern Mahogany Hills Eureka County, NV. The Mountain Geologist, Vol. 28 No.4 (October 1991). P. 12-23, the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists. Volunteer and Professional Affiliations: • • • • • • • 2000-2004: Capitol Hill Speakers Club - Toastmasters International: Education Vice-President (20022003); Membership Vice President (2001-2002). Competent Toastmaster Award (1993). 1993-2003: Women’s Mining Coalition: Founder, past President, and advisory board member. 1995-2003: Grassroots Endangered Species Act Coalition: Promoted incentive-based legislation for the conservation of species. 1995-1997: Trustee Northwest Mining Association: Past Chairman, Coalition Development Committee; served on the Human Resources, Mining Law, and Public Lands Committees. 1992-1995: American Institute of Professional Geologists: National Secretary (1994-1995); National Advisory Board (1993); President, Nevada Section (1993); Secretary, Annual Meeting (1992). 1989-1992: Nevada Geological Society: Secretary; Membership Chair. 1982-1987: Denver Regional Exploration Geologists Society: Secretary; Membership Chair. Certifications/Honors: American Institute of Professional Geologists: CPG #7853 (Current) Certificate of Presidential Merit (1993) John T. Galey Sr. Memorial Public Service Award (1998) Media Training Woman’s Mining Coalition, 1993 I-122 Montana State Ballot Initiative, 1996 National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum: Women’s Mining Coalition, Recipient of the Prazen Living Legend of Mining Award (2016) Northwest Mining Association, now the American Exploration and Mining Association: President's Award (1995) Distinguished Service to the Minerals Industry (2009) Rapport Leadership Institute: Leadership Breakthrough Training (1998) Kathleen M. F. Benedetto (b) (6) – C: (b) (6) H: (b) (6)