People

Jason Andrew Beale is a lifelong naturalist with a transdisciplinary approach to coexistence with the natural world. They enjoy exploring cultural and behavior change in a conservation context.

Jason serves as Animal Care Program Director at Shaver’s Creek, Penn State’s nature center. The program trains emerging professionals in evidence-based care and training for careers in the zoo and aquarium field. The center’s zoo highlights community science initiatives through interactions with the animal ambassadors. Jason is a board member and education committee chair with the International Association of Avian Trainers & Educators (IAATE).

Jason previously served as manager of Abbott’s Mill Nature Center & Milford Millponds Nature Preserve with Delaware Nature Society and as the Farm Naturalist at Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm in Ohio. He is a board member with the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation, developing a physically accessible wetland education center. Jason lives in State College, PA with his family.

I am a researcher and practitioner whose work is at the intersection of place, culture, and cognition. I work primarily with graduate students in a residential environmental education program committed to environment, community, equity and justice.

Olivia has over a decade of experience in atmospheric chemistry research and analysis. She has a strong interest in communicating environmental issues across scientific disciplines and to the public through outreach efforts.

Dynamic professional with 10 years of experience in formal and informal education with a proven track record illustrating quick adaptability, vision, growth and passion within the field. Currently the Education Program Coordinator for Fort Worth Water which serves 1.2 million people.