Dee M. Davis, Author

Author, Consultant, Subject Matter Expert, and Educator are but a few of the arenas in which Dee brings her sustainability knowledge and expertise. Sustainability has been at the forefront of Dee’s life since the beginning and has blossomed throughout her life in unexpected ways over the years.

She is passionate about reducing waste, and conserving resources, and living in concert with the natural world. Dee has earned numerous certifications as a leader in energy management, environmental design and construction, sustainable behavior, composting, and conservation. 

She shares her knowledge as an instructor, coach, author and consultant with people across the US and around the world, specializing in making even the most complicated topics simple.  

Dee is also the author of the children’s book series, Mara Meets, releasing the first book in the series, Mara Meets Sandra’s Sweet Rolls, in 2024 with several more in the works. She is the owner of Davis Consulting Management Group and Yellowstone Professional Education. Dee has lived in various states across the US and currently resides in Colorado.  

Where you can find Dee: 

Self-Paced Sustainability (Facebook and Linkedin groups) 

Instagram: @yellowstoneprofessionaled 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-davis1/ 

YouTube: @yellowstoneprofessionaled 

Podcast: Management Under Construction, co-hosted with Bradford Wyant 

Self-Paced Sustainability

Reducing Impact On Your Terms

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

Self-Paced Sustainability is your personal guide to explore everything from reducing your contribution to landfills, growing and preserving your own food, tackling the daunting menace of plastics, to mastering fuel-free cooking and composting. I wrote this book so you can integrate sustainability into your life at your pace.

This book contains 12 chapters of easy to understand, easy to implement actions you can take at your pace, the Self-Paced Sustainability no guilt way. Whether you are a beginner or have been doing this a while, there is something for everyone in these pages.

 Some early praise!

I absolutely love this book! The practical tips in each chapter are clear and actionable—easy to follow and start using right away. The "Hey Dee!" Q&A sections are…brilliant... They address common questions and add a personal touch to the book. Overall, this is truly a great read!  - Frank Shapour, PE

The content of this book…was well researched and…(the) narrative was so engaging, …that it was like you and I discussing the subject over a cup of tea or a glass of wine! …the text (is sprinkled) with humor throughout and I found myself smiling or actually laughing out loud at some of your personal experiences - Diane Antelline

(this book) covered such a wide variety of approaches to sustainability along with tips on how to incorporate them into the average person’s life without breaking the bank or being overwhelming.  - Vickie Dunn

Mara Meets Sandra's Sweet Rolls

by Dee Davis

Illustrations by Nancy Poinsot

This is the first in a series of children's books called Mara Meets. The inspiration behind the Mara Meets Series comes from my twin granddaughters, just 3 years old when I wrote this first book.

Watching their boundless energy and excitement as they explore the world around them inspired me to capture that same sense of wonder and curiosity for other young readers.

In each book of the Mara Meets Series, children will join Mara on exciting adventures, where she meets real people from all kinds of occupations—from bakers and engineers to astronauts and artists. It's a fun and inspiring way for children to see all the possibilities waiting for them.

Mara loves to go on adventures and meet new people! Who will she meet today?

Mara and Mom visit the Farmer’s Market and meet Sandra of Sandra’s Sweet Rolls. Sandra invites Mara on a baking adventure where she will learn to make delicious, home made sweet rolls and help create her own unique new flavor.