What I'm Seeking

I'm looking for leadership opportunities where I can drive systemic change in environmental education—positions where equity isn't just a buzzword, but the foundation of program design, organizational culture, and community impact. My ideal role combines strategic leadership with hands-on program development, where I can use data-driven approaches to create financially sustainable programs that genuinely serve diverse communities. I'm especially excited by positions that bridge research and practice—such as serving as a liaison between research and education teams, translating scientific findings into accessible programming, or developing evidence-based curricula that advance both conservation science and community engagement. Whether as a program director at a nature center, DEI leader at an environmental nonprofit, consultant helping organizations transform their practices, or researcher influencing policy, I want to ensure that every person sees themselves as capable of being an environmental steward.

How My Experience Aligns With This Vision

My passion for environmental education equity is grounded in both rigorous academic research and 14 years of program leadership. My recent Doctorate in Environmental Studies, focused on "How do racial equity trainers envision racially equitable residential environmental education," provides me with research-backed strategies for organizational transformation, while my experience growing YMCA Camp Thunderbird programs by over 200% during the pandemic proves that equity and financial sustainability work hand in hand. My progression from Environmental Educator to Senior Program Director, managing teams of up to 67 staff while serving 156+ school groups annually, taught me how organizational culture directly impacts program delivery, and my role as 2018 YMCA Ambassador for Diversity, Inclusion, and Global—where I successfully advocated for LGBTQIA+ employee resource groups—showed me how persistent, strategic advocacy creates lasting institutional change.

Ready to Drive Change

My dual identity as researcher and practitioner, combined with my Myers Briggs Type Indicator facilitation certification and comprehensive staff development experience, positions me uniquely to help organizations build both inclusive cultures and sustainable business models. Currently serving as Summer Aquatics Manager for the City of Shelby while developing consulting services focused on equity integration, I represent a new generation of environmental education leaders who understand that when programs are truly accessible and welcoming, they don't just become more equitable—they become more excellent, more sustainable, and more impactful for everyone involved. I'm not looking to join an organization that's already perfect; I want to partner with leadership teams ready to do the hard work of examining their practices, listening to their communities, and investing in real change that transforms environmental education to serve all people excellently.

Ready to discuss how we can advance environmental education equity together? I welcome conversations about organizational transformation, program redesign, staff development, or strategic planning. Let's explore what's possible when environmental education truly serves everyone.