Bea Covington
About Bea Covington
Bea Covington serves as the Global Partnerships Director at Amplio Network, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience in environmental management and international relations, she has previously held leadership roles in various organizations, securing over $200 million in project revenue.
Work at Amplio Network
Bea Covington has served as the Global Partnerships Director at Amplio Network since 2020. In this role, she focuses on establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships that enhance the organization's global outreach and impact. Her experience in managing collaborative initiatives contributes to Amplio's mission of addressing global challenges through innovative solutions.
Previous Experience
Prior to her role at Amplio Network, Bea Covington held several significant positions. She was the Executive Director at King Conservation District from 2016 to 2020, where she led conservation efforts in the Greater Seattle Area. Before that, she worked as a Senior Manager at Ramboll and as a Senior Trainer & Stabilization Advisor at DT Global, both from 2012 to 2016. Her career also includes a role as a Stabilization Advisor and Team Lead at USAID from 2009 to 2012, and as Executive Director at the Missouri Coalition for the Environment from 2000 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Bea Covington holds a Bachelor of Science in International Relations from The University of Alabama. She also studied International Relations at The University of the South. Additionally, she earned a Master of Agriculture in Adult Education/Communication and a Master of Science in Natural Resource Economics from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Her educational background supports her expertise in environmental management and international relations.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout her career, Bea Covington has secured and managed over $200 million in project revenue. She has developed tools to evaluate the benefits and costs of climate adaptation strategies and supported the development of blue-green infrastructure projects. Her work includes managing multi-stakeholder public input processes and leading geographically dispersed teams on various projects across the United States and internationally.
Contributions to Environmental Solutions
Bea Covington has contributed to creating sustainable solutions that provide long-term economic, environmental, and social benefits. She has worked with private sector clients to ensure compliance with international social performance standards and developed frameworks for assessing ecosystem management alternatives. Her efforts in conflict assessments have supported long-range planning and forecasting for infrastructure projects.