Alaska, Fuel Tanks, and Science Literacy with Shannon Oelkers

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)

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On today’s episode, we talk with Shannon Oelkers, owner and principal consultant for Integrity Environmental about Alaska, Fuel Tanks and Science Literacy. Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes:

0:17 Shannon's special "And Finally"

2:52 Nic & Laura discuss gender workplace challenges

13:00 Interview with Shannon Oelkers starts

16:21 Alaska

31:11 Fuel Tanks

40:42 Field Notes: Not so regal eagles

51:23 Science Literacy

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Connect with Shannon Oelkers at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-oelkers-b8524423

Guest Bio:

Shannon Oelkers is the owner and principal consultant for Integrity Environmental. Shannon previously worked at the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation in the Contaminated Sites and Terminal / Tank Farms division, focusing on industrial environmental compliance. Shannon holds a bachelor's degree in Biological Science and a master's degree in Community Development from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and has more than a decade of experience inspecting and auditing bulk fuel tank farm operations. Shannon is also an MBA Instructor at Alaska Pacific University. Shannon is well-versed in the unique challenges of completing oil and gas related projects in Alaska.

Music Credits

Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa

Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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