Audra Upchurch, Mnr, MBA, Pmp, Cep
About Audra Upchurch, Mnr, MBA, Pmp, Cep
Audra Upchurch is the Director of the Homeland Security Market at LMI, where she focuses on providing innovative solutions for federal government challenges. She holds an MBA and has extensive experience in federal consulting, particularly in environmental and infrastructure management.
Current Role at LMI
Audra Upchurch serves as the Director of the Homeland Security Market at LMI, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads LMI's engagement with immigration-related components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Her responsibilities include advocating for team members and innovations, focusing on finding new solutions, and identifying leadership gaps within the organization.
Previous Experience at LMI
Prior to her current role, Audra Upchurch worked at LMI in various capacities. She served as a Consultant for Environmental Programs from 2014 to 2016 and as a Program Manager from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she held the position of Director for Infrastructure, Energy, and Environment from 2018 to 2021. Her tenure at LMI has provided her with extensive experience in federal consulting, particularly in managing solutions related to engineering, environment, energy, and sustainability.
Educational Background
Audra Upchurch has a strong educational background, having studied at Virginia Tech. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2016 to 2018, focusing on Business Administration and Management. Additionally, she holds a Master of Natural Resources (MNR) from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, which she completed from 2004 to 2009. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Forestry, obtained from 1998 to 2002.
Professional Certifications
Audra Upchurch holds several professional certifications that enhance her expertise in her field. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds a Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) designation. These certifications reflect her commitment to professional development and her capability in managing complex projects within the federal government sector.
Career History in Environmental Consulting
Audra Upchurch has extensive experience in environmental consulting, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. Before joining LMI, she worked as an Environmental Analyst at Leidos for four months in 2013 and at SAIC for six years from 2007 to 2013. She also served as an Environmental Analyst at Organizational Strategies, Inc. from 2004 to 2007. Her early career included a position as a Nature Instructor/Visitor Center Assistant at Loudoun County from 2001 to 2003.