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As a researcher and manager for conservation and sustainability programs my work includes a national scale youth led community sustainability projects, protection of endangered species and habitats in Latin America, sustainable agroforestry and One Health

Experienced Assistant Dean and Adjunct Assistant Professor with a history of working in higher education. Skilled in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Urban Environments, Environmental Education, Curriculum Design, College Administration, and Community Outreach.

I am currently working on a double M.S. in parks and conservation and public administration at Clemson University. I hope to someday have a leadership role at an environmental organization that addresses both human and environmental needs.

Betsy's research on Ecological Identity shows that attunements in nature during childhood lead to behaviours related to these childhood attachments during adulthood reinforcing the importance of time spent in nature as a child contribute to adult behaviours through these childhood attunements.