Miller, Melissa 2010-11-18
A Dallas native, Melissa Miller studied and earned her degree at the University of Texas at Austin. She was involved in non-profitable organizations, activism, and worked for politicians.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Melissa Miller
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Date: November 18, 2010
Location: Austin, Texas
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 01:07:38
Abstract
Background; Field director for congressmen Dogget; Degree in Cartography; Studied at University of Texas at Austin; Interest in geography; Context of human behavior; Environmental research management; Learning map making; Conflicts finding a job in map making; Fundraising; Bond elections; Getting involved in Politics; Working with different politicians; Reasons for leaving; Other Job Duties; “B” Project; Using her Cartography background; Sliding scale; Conflicts with utility lines; Expenses; Building on used land; Current Projects; Development in Texas; Transmission lines; Other recollections; With land owners; Environmentalists; Wind power; Future plans of other environmentalists; Upgrading stability; Integrating solar power; Life spans of turbans; More efficient output; After leaving CLO; Experiences at following job; Returning to CLO; Success there.
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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room
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