Education and professional background
B.S. Environmental Education/Interpretation, minor in Youth Programming and Camp Management from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Professional experience
- Walking Mountains Science Center
- Student Conservation Association
Certifications/Affiliations
- National Association for Interpretation
- Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education
- Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education
- Iowa Association of Naturalists
- Leave No Trace
- Wilderness First Aid
Employed with DMCC since July 2018
Why did you choose this particular line of work?
I was fortunate enough to grow up exploring many different forms of outdoor recreation. I think it is important for people, kids in particular, to be outside taking new risks and trying new activities. I want people to understand that we can protect our natural resources and use them at the same time.
What do you like most about your job?
I love that I get to be outside most days. I get to see people conquer fears everyday whether it is holding a bug or getting into a canoe for the first time.