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Carrie earned her B.A. in both Environmental Studies and Spanish, a dual major she explored hands-on while studying in the cloud forests of Ecuador. After attending Indiana University to complete her Masters in Public Affairs, with concentrations in Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management, she took on the role of Environmental Educator with the City of Bloomington. Here she connected with community members of all ages, teaching about habitats, sustainability practices, and conservation efforts. 

As an established marketing professional and award-winning public speaker, Carrie brings a variety of skills to NAAEE. Hailing most recently from the private sector, she is versed in planning complex marketing strategies for such names as REI, Icelandair, NPR, and The Weather Channel. A thought-leader in her industry, Carrie has developed and delivered training and audits to hundreds of participants, and prides herself on empowering those around her to excellence. She enthusiastically joins the NAAEE team to combine her creative innovation with her passion for environmental justice and education. 

Carrie has spent her life in the Midwest and currently resides in the rolling hills of southern Indiana. Outside work, Carrie serves on the Bloomington Environmental Commission and takes every opportunity to go hiking with her wife and two rescue pups.

Andrew "Drew" Naumann, founder of Backcountry Training, is a WEA Certified Outdoor Educator (COE) and HSI Level 4 Instructor Trainer specializing in the intersection of elite operational readiness and environmental stewardship. A former Special Operations IDMT and Certified Wilderness Paramedic, Drew translates his expertise in survival fieldcraft and austere medicine into professional-grade certifications—including WFR, EMR, and ACLS—tailored for college students and military personnel. His work is dedicated to developing the next generation of outdoor leaders through a commitment to safety, professional excellence, and community revitalization.

Mary Helen Berg writes fiction and nonfiction picture books that honor big feelings and inspire young readers to explore and protect our big beautiful world. A former journalist, she lives in Southern California, where she loves to hike, bike, kayak, and road trip. She has a degree in literature from the University of Michigan, and a masters in journalism from Columbia University.

I am an educator for at least 50 years in both public school and non-profit organizations.