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Second Year student at the University of Rhode Island studying Marine Biology and Environmental Science.

Former Park Interpreter and Classroom Science and English Teacher. Also LLC: Shortleaf Interpretive Services with a focus on Interpretive Planning and Resource Interpretive presentations and performances.

Nearly 20 years ago, Christy took her first job in environmental education at a conservation summer camp, and she hasn't looked back. She has worked in universities, international nonprofits, local organizations, state agencies, and private companies—always with an eye toward helping people build environmental literacy and meaningful connections to nature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida and a Master's Degree in Environmental Management from Yale University. When she's not working, Christy likes to swim, surf, and play with her family on the beaches of South Florida, where she lives and works.