Amethyst Sloane is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in local government management and public affairs. As an Organizational Development Senior Management Analyst at the City of Fort Worth's Water/Wastewater Department, Amethyst is responsible for streamlining organizational processes, maximizing employee performance and wellness, and improving departmental efficiency. She holds a Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree in Local Government management from Indiana University Bloomington and a Bachelor's degree in Geography and International Relations from State University of New York College at Geneseo. Her skills in leadership and strategic planning alongside her expertise in the area of public policy, performance management, GIS analysis, and emergency preparedness have been honed through years of dedicated service in roles such as Adjunct Faculty at Tarrant County College, Performance Excellence Administrator and Performance Analyst II at City of Fort Worth, Communications Coordinator & City Secretary (Municipal Clerk) at City of Kennedale, Texas, ICMA Management Fellow at Dakota County in Minnesota, Park Ranger at US Army Corps of Engineers, GIS Analyst at Monroe County, Indiana, and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA) at Dinuba City Fire Department. With such a wealth of experience and expertise, Amethyst is a seasoned professional who can turn her hand to any challenge in local government management with ease.