Avalon Consulting was founded in 1998 by Kelly Durfee Cardoza.  She has worked in environmental consulting and engineering for 30 years and holds a BS in Geology/Geophysics and an MS in Geology, both from Boston College.  As Principal of Avalon Consulting Group, Kelly has provided strategic planning and consulting services for golf courses, country clubs, educational facilities, sand and gravel facilities, and conservation groups.  She has been integral in bringing together and managing teams of architects, engineers and environmental consultants to successfully permit and construct new golf courses, renovate existing courses, add or replace golf course clubhouses and maintenance facilities, educational structures, industrial park, sports fields, and hotel units.