Aviation maintenance manager with 40 years of experience in both military and civilian aviation.

Shawn McCrohan is a seasoned leader in park management and environmental education, with 25 years of experience in strategic planning, public engagement, and conservation. She began her career with California State Parks and held roles with the National Audubon Society and Somerset County Park Commission, where she expanded environmental programs and stewardship. As Executive Director of the Arizona Association for Environmental Education, she advanced environmental literacy statewide. A Wilderness First Responder, Shawn studied Parks and Recreation Management at Northern Arizona University and has explored iconic landscapes from Patagonia to Borneo. 

Author, Journalist, Nature Educator and Spiriutal Storywalker - Story Walking 

New podcast every month - Story Walking Radio Hour

Janit Llewellyn

Park Planning & Sustainability, LLC

804-754-5972

Janit@parkplanningsustainability.com

Janit is a landscape architect – planner who has dabbled in Environmental Education (EE), especially when she was director of a small non-profit. She is interested in integrating principles of EE in park planning, sustainability and health related initiatives ties to outdoor recreation. She has experience with developing signage plans for parks. Janit has experiences in the private, public and non-profits sectors as well as serves as adjunct faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Janit is a swimmer and also enjoys canoeing, kayaking, hiking, camping and walking her greyhound and chihuahua.

Education

BA, Biology – Converse University

MLA, Landscape Architecture – University of Georgia

Virginia Natural Resource Leadership Institute

I am a college student learning about Environmental Education. I love nature and walks spending time thinking about how we effect nature. 

Hi, I’m Rebecca Nathans. I currently work in the health and wellness field while pursuing training in nature-based early childhood education and animal-assisted services. I’m passionate about helping young children build confidence, empathy, and connection through meaningful experiences with nature. My long term goal is to create a farm and nature-based program that supports healthy development, outdoor learning, and a lifelong appreciation for the natural world.

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.

I am a Health, Safety and Environment Manager (HSE Professional, GradIOSH, MIIRSM, WSO Certified Instructor, certified Facilitator Level 2 and AOSH UK certified Master Trainer). I conduct training and awareness sessions related to Environment protection. I am also certified in following environmental fields:

ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor,

IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Course Certificate,

IFC PS on Environmental and Social Sustainability

Level 2 Award in Environmental Principles and Best Practices

Level 3 Award in Environmental Management

I have worked in the  Virgnia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) for 31 years, and my badge says "Teacher"; yet, I have never taught in a traditional classroom. I complete developmental assessments with a team of five professionals in both arena-style and in a diagnostic classroom style. I have always felt I had settled by doing what was expected of me and choosing the safe/easy path as a career. While I have provided for my family, enjoyed my experiences, and grown immensely, it is time to discover myself.