Jean Devlin
About Jean Devlin
Jean Devlin serves as the Associate Director for Texas at Quantified Ventures, where he focuses on nature-based solutions that benefit both ecosystems and communities. With a background in ecology and extensive experience in water planning and environmental science, he actively supports conservation efforts across Texas.
Work at Quantified Ventures
Jean Devlin has been serving as the Associate Director for Texas at Quantified Ventures since 2023. In this role, he works remotely from Austin, Texas. His responsibilities include facilitating and developing nature-based solutions projects that aim to address environmental, health, and social benefits for both people and ecosystems. Devlin's expertise in ecological restoration and resource management informs his work at Quantified Ventures, where he actively supports watershed and conservation organizations across Texas.
Education and Expertise
Jean Devlin holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Ecological Restoration from Texas A&M University, which he completed from 2008 to 2011. He furthered his education at the same institution, earning a Master of Science (M.S.) in Ecosystem Science and Management from 2012 to 2013. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his professional roles in ecology and resource management.
Professional Background
Before joining Quantified Ventures, Jean Devlin accumulated diverse experience in various ecological and planning roles. He worked as an Ecologist at ACI Consulting from 2014 to 2015 and served as a Natural Resource Specialist III and Regional Water Planner at the Texas Water Development Board from 2015 to 2023. Additionally, he held positions as an Environmental Scientist at HDR from 2017 to 2019 and as a Teaching Assistant at Texas A&M University from 2011 to 2013.
Achievements in Conservation
Jean Devlin has actively contributed to conservation efforts in Texas by serving as a financial resource and subject matter expert for organizations navigating the State Revolving Fund (SRF) funding process. His focus on developing nature-based solutions reflects his commitment to addressing environmental challenges while promoting health and social benefits for communities.
Founding Body Collective
In addition to his role at Quantified Ventures, Jean Devlin is the Founder of Body Collective, a position he has held since 2019. Based in the Austin, Texas area, Body Collective focuses on initiatives related to ecological restoration and community engagement in environmental stewardship.