Aldo Leopold Nature Center (ALNC) is fortunate to have a dedicated team of Environmental Educators with a variety of backgrounds, who use their knowledge of local flora and fauna and their passion for environmental education to carry out our mission to nurture children, their well-being, and environmental sustainability through connecting and learning in nature. ALNC Environmental Educators (EEs) have significant experience working outdoors with children and backgrounds in a wide variety of fields. All EEs have been through a thorough background check, are certified in Standard First Aid and CPR, and are fully-vaccinated against COVID-19.
To meet out Nature Preschool Staff, please visit our Nature Preschool Staff page.
Education Manager
Shaina
shaina@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org
Shaina’s enthusiasm for the outdoors began at a young age and continues to this day. Prior to joining ALNC, Shaina enjoyed working in and exploring a variety of mountain, desert, prairie, wetland, forest and river habitats. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Kenyon College and a master’s degree in environmental education from UW-Stevens Point. Birding, hiking and rock climbing are some of her favorite outdoor activities.
shaina@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org
Shaina’s enthusiasm for the outdoors began at a young age and continues to this day. Prior to joining ALNC, Shaina enjoyed working in and exploring a variety of mountain, desert, prairie, wetland, forest and river habitats. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Kenyon College and a master’s degree in environmental education from UW-Stevens Point. Birding, hiking and rock climbing are some of her favorite outdoor activities.
Camps Manager
Lauren
camps@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org
Lauren comes to us from the Chicago area. Growing up, she would enjoy annual summer road trips with her family that always included some national park or state park hiking, this was the start of her love for the outdoors. Since then, she has kept her connection with nature through running and her career aspirations. She has a BA in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Ecology from Luther College. Since graduating Lauren has found herself doing work with environmental-oriented organizations but was always looking for the connection between children and nature. She has found that calling here at ALNC. In her free time you can find Lauren running, exploring Madison and enjoying a good book!
camps@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org
Lauren comes to us from the Chicago area. Growing up, she would enjoy annual summer road trips with her family that always included some national park or state park hiking, this was the start of her love for the outdoors. Since then, she has kept her connection with nature through running and her career aspirations. She has a BA in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Ecology from Luther College. Since graduating Lauren has found herself doing work with environmental-oriented organizations but was always looking for the connection between children and nature. She has found that calling here at ALNC. In her free time you can find Lauren running, exploring Madison and enjoying a good book!
Program Impact & Inclusion Manager
Melissa
melissas@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org
Sals (she/her) transitioned into the nonprofit world after nearly two decades working as a school-based social worker. She considers herself a lifelong student advocate, and believes that effective education begins with building strong, supportive relationships with students and families. Sals graduated from the UW-Madison (02’) and Univ. of Chicago (04’) and worked in and around Chicagoland, providing mental health and social-emotional support to elementary & middle school students. In 2018, Sals joined the ranks of ALNC’s environmental educators, shifting her career focus to the outdoor classroom. Her role at the nature center has evolved over time, and she is thrilled to support the mission of increasing equity and access across our programs. Nature has always been at the heart of everything for Sals; her fondest childhood memories include catching tadpoles and crayfish in a creek near her home, being awestruck by the northern lights in upstate NY, skiing down icy Pennsylvania “mountain” trails, and visiting many state and national parks with her family. In her downtime, you can find Sals hiking around Dane County dog parks with her furry beasts, reading novels, playing guitar, and attempting to convince her kids that birding is a worthy endeavor.
melissas@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org
Sals (she/her) transitioned into the nonprofit world after nearly two decades working as a school-based social worker. She considers herself a lifelong student advocate, and believes that effective education begins with building strong, supportive relationships with students and families. Sals graduated from the UW-Madison (02’) and Univ. of Chicago (04’) and worked in and around Chicagoland, providing mental health and social-emotional support to elementary & middle school students. In 2018, Sals joined the ranks of ALNC’s environmental educators, shifting her career focus to the outdoor classroom. Her role at the nature center has evolved over time, and she is thrilled to support the mission of increasing equity and access across our programs. Nature has always been at the heart of everything for Sals; her fondest childhood memories include catching tadpoles and crayfish in a creek near her home, being awestruck by the northern lights in upstate NY, skiing down icy Pennsylvania “mountain” trails, and visiting many state and national parks with her family. In her downtime, you can find Sals hiking around Dane County dog parks with her furry beasts, reading novels, playing guitar, and attempting to convince her kids that birding is a worthy endeavor.
Summer Camp Coordinator
Jordan
summercamp@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org
Jordan is from Madison and grew up exploring the northwoods of Wisconsin. She loves gardening, hiking, paddleboarding and spending time at Wisconsin’s many lakes. During the school year she is a middle school teacher. Jordan loves spending her summers at ALNC!
summercamp@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org
Jordan is from Madison and grew up exploring the northwoods of Wisconsin. She loves gardening, hiking, paddleboarding and spending time at Wisconsin’s many lakes. During the school year she is a middle school teacher. Jordan loves spending her summers at ALNC!
Summer Camp EEs
Ana
Ana is new to Madison and the Midwest and is very excited to experience the snow fall here! She grew up in Mexico City and Tucson, Arizona and most recently attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon. In all the places she has lived, she’s always made an effort to be outside and enjoy the nature around her. Her degree in Environmental Studies and a summer in Idaho re-sparked a love for monarch butterflies that she found while living in Mexico, and has since committed her time to helping with their conservation, so to say the least, moving to Madison in the summer was a great joy when she saw so many of them all around her. She loves to share her appreciation of nature with others through education and collaboration. She loves to bike around the lake and play rugby as other ways to be outside and move her body.
Ana is new to Madison and the Midwest and is very excited to experience the snow fall here! She grew up in Mexico City and Tucson, Arizona and most recently attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon. In all the places she has lived, she’s always made an effort to be outside and enjoy the nature around her. Her degree in Environmental Studies and a summer in Idaho re-sparked a love for monarch butterflies that she found while living in Mexico, and has since committed her time to helping with their conservation, so to say the least, moving to Madison in the summer was a great joy when she saw so many of them all around her. She loves to share her appreciation of nature with others through education and collaboration. She loves to bike around the lake and play rugby as other ways to be outside and move her body.
Frankie
Frankie grew up in Milwaukee, where she and her family habitually went hiking, biking, kayaking and camping. After high school, she attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she is currently studying Journalism and Environmental Studies, with a certificate in Integrated Liberal Studies. She aims to become a Science Writer. When she’s not outside, Frankie enjoys reading, listening to music, playing with her cat (Ripley) or watching Wes Anderson movies.
Frankie grew up in Milwaukee, where she and her family habitually went hiking, biking, kayaking and camping. After high school, she attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she is currently studying Journalism and Environmental Studies, with a certificate in Integrated Liberal Studies. She aims to become a Science Writer. When she’s not outside, Frankie enjoys reading, listening to music, playing with her cat (Ripley) or watching Wes Anderson movies.
Katherine
Katherine grew up in Vermont where she developed her love for the outdoors by hiking, cross-country skiing, and climbing the trees in her family’s apple orchard. Last May, she graduated from UW-Madison with degrees in Geography and Spanish. She has worked for ALNC for two summers and is excited to be back after spending the last nine months in Colorado working in outdoor education. She is looking forward to another summer in Madison!
Katherine grew up in Vermont where she developed her love for the outdoors by hiking, cross-country skiing, and climbing the trees in her family’s apple orchard. Last May, she graduated from UW-Madison with degrees in Geography and Spanish. She has worked for ALNC for two summers and is excited to be back after spending the last nine months in Colorado working in outdoor education. She is looking forward to another summer in Madison!
Kira
Kira was born and raised in Madison and will be finishing up her undergrad next spring at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities studying Youth Studies and Sociology. She spent the last 3 summers as a counselor at a Y camp in Northern Wisconsin, leading trips as well as resident overnight camp. She loves backpacking, canoeing, working out, cooking, doing little crafts and spending time with loved ones and pets!
Kira was born and raised in Madison and will be finishing up her undergrad next spring at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities studying Youth Studies and Sociology. She spent the last 3 summers as a counselor at a Y camp in Northern Wisconsin, leading trips as well as resident overnight camp. She loves backpacking, canoeing, working out, cooking, doing little crafts and spending time with loved ones and pets!
Maggie
Maggie comes to ALNC from New England by way of Idaho. She spent the last year getting her master’s in environmental education and science communication at the University of Idaho’s McCall Field Campus. Prior to that, Maggie spent 4 years in Vermont completing her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies. While in the Green Mountain state, she worked as a conservation crew leader, a reporter for a small-town newspaper, a coordinator for a mountain bike summer camp, and did research on effective science education in schools. She has also spent time in Panama researching community based eco-tourism. Maggie’s passion for environmental education is rooted in helping folks tall and small nurture a caring relationship with the natural world. In her free time, Maggie enjoys Nordic skiing, alpine skiing, mountain biking, backpacking, running (but never up hills), drawing, napping, eating popcorn, and drinking raspberry tea!
Maggie comes to ALNC from New England by way of Idaho. She spent the last year getting her master’s in environmental education and science communication at the University of Idaho’s McCall Field Campus. Prior to that, Maggie spent 4 years in Vermont completing her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies. While in the Green Mountain state, she worked as a conservation crew leader, a reporter for a small-town newspaper, a coordinator for a mountain bike summer camp, and did research on effective science education in schools. She has also spent time in Panama researching community based eco-tourism. Maggie’s passion for environmental education is rooted in helping folks tall and small nurture a caring relationship with the natural world. In her free time, Maggie enjoys Nordic skiing, alpine skiing, mountain biking, backpacking, running (but never up hills), drawing, napping, eating popcorn, and drinking raspberry tea!
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Mia
Mia is from Boston, Massachusetts, and is studying environmental science at UW-Madison! Mia loves nature and the outdoors. She also enjoys hiking, swimming, playing hockey, and spending time with friends and family.
Mia is from Boston, Massachusetts, and is studying environmental science at UW-Madison! Mia loves nature and the outdoors. She also enjoys hiking, swimming, playing hockey, and spending time with friends and family.
Natalie
Natalie is a Madison native who grew up camping, hiking, and otherwise exploring the outdoors. She has graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Management from UW Superior. In her spare time, Natalie can be found biking, birding, or spending time with friends and family.
Natalie is a Madison native who grew up camping, hiking, and otherwise exploring the outdoors. She has graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Management from UW Superior. In her spare time, Natalie can be found biking, birding, or spending time with friends and family.
Nate
Getting equal joy from the lakes of Minnesota as the waterfalls of Minas Gerais, Brazil, Nate’s bi-cultural upbringing fostered an early appreciation of diversity in humans and the greater community of life. He is passionate about social and environmental justice, as well as community living and positive youth development. They got involved in youth work while getting a bachelor’s in Biology and Environmental Sciences from UW-Madison, and now have nearly five years experience as the Teen Program Coordinator at a local neighborhood center. They also have nearly a decade of cooperative living experience in Madison, including being a co-founder of the housing co-op where they currently reside. Nate enjoys frolicking in the prairie, and spending quality time with his wife and daughter.
Getting equal joy from the lakes of Minnesota as the waterfalls of Minas Gerais, Brazil, Nate’s bi-cultural upbringing fostered an early appreciation of diversity in humans and the greater community of life. He is passionate about social and environmental justice, as well as community living and positive youth development. They got involved in youth work while getting a bachelor’s in Biology and Environmental Sciences from UW-Madison, and now have nearly five years experience as the Teen Program Coordinator at a local neighborhood center. They also have nearly a decade of cooperative living experience in Madison, including being a co-founder of the housing co-op where they currently reside. Nate enjoys frolicking in the prairie, and spending quality time with his wife and daughter.
Rosa
Rosa is a Madison native who grew up frequenting areas such as the UW Arboretum and Wingra Park. She is a rising junior at St. Olaf College studying biology and education and hopes to be a science teacher one day. In her free time, Rosa enjoys running, being with family and friends, reading, and crafting.
Rosa is a Madison native who grew up frequenting areas such as the UW Arboretum and Wingra Park. She is a rising junior at St. Olaf College studying biology and education and hopes to be a science teacher one day. In her free time, Rosa enjoys running, being with family and friends, reading, and crafting.
Rowan
Rowan grew up exploring Madison’s city parks as well as visiting the woods, prairies, and lakes all around Wisconsin. These early introductions to the outdoors created a love for being and learning in nature and a passion to help others have these opportunities as well. In 2020 Rowan graduated from Northland College with a bachelors degree in Outdoor Education with an emphasis on equity and inclusion. Rowan has spent time working with preschoolers to teenagers leading summer camps, after school programs, and overnight trips. In their free time Rowan loves to garden, swim, cook, and craft!
Rowan grew up exploring Madison’s city parks as well as visiting the woods, prairies, and lakes all around Wisconsin. These early introductions to the outdoors created a love for being and learning in nature and a passion to help others have these opportunities as well. In 2020 Rowan graduated from Northland College with a bachelors degree in Outdoor Education with an emphasis on equity and inclusion. Rowan has spent time working with preschoolers to teenagers leading summer camps, after school programs, and overnight trips. In their free time Rowan loves to garden, swim, cook, and craft!
Siri
Siri grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and studied Environmental Studies and Norwegian at St. Olaf College. She recently moved to Madison from Minneapolis, where she ran nature-based programming as a Certified TimberNook Provider for Edina Public Schools. In her free time, Siri enjoys cross-country skiing, cooking, and spending time with her husband, Sam, and their basset hound pup, Luka.
Siri grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and studied Environmental Studies and Norwegian at St. Olaf College. She recently moved to Madison from Minneapolis, where she ran nature-based programming as a Certified TimberNook Provider for Edina Public Schools. In her free time, Siri enjoys cross-country skiing, cooking, and spending time with her husband, Sam, and their basset hound pup, Luka.
Summer Camp Interns
Isaac
My name is Isaac and I will be a senior at UW Madison studying conservation biology and Spanish. I grew up in Wisconsin and love spending time outside. I’m passionate about spreading my love for the outdoors to anyone I can!
My name is Isaac and I will be a senior at UW Madison studying conservation biology and Spanish. I grew up in Wisconsin and love spending time outside. I’m passionate about spreading my love for the outdoors to anyone I can!
Jackson
Jackson lives in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin and has enjoyed all things nature and wildlife related since he was very young. In the past he has spoken at land stewardship events, competed on his school’s envirothon team, and performed his own independent studies on environmental science. Next fall, he will be attending UW-Madison and plans on studying conservation biology and communication arts. In his free time, Jackson enjoys hiking, fishing, photography, theater, singing, and hanging out with friends.
Jackson lives in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin and has enjoyed all things nature and wildlife related since he was very young. In the past he has spoken at land stewardship events, competed on his school’s envirothon team, and performed his own independent studies on environmental science. Next fall, he will be attending UW-Madison and plans on studying conservation biology and communication arts. In his free time, Jackson enjoys hiking, fishing, photography, theater, singing, and hanging out with friends.
Max
Max grew up collecting the shells of cicada nymphs and climbing the great pines surrounding his childhood home in southeast Wisconsin. A lifelong camaraderie and connection to nature has led him to pursue his degree in Environmental Anthropology as part of the UW Madison Transfer Program at MATC. With a background in environmental studies and writing center work, he is immensely grateful for the opportunity to aid ALNC in its unique and holistic approach to education in the outdoors.
Max grew up collecting the shells of cicada nymphs and climbing the great pines surrounding his childhood home in southeast Wisconsin. A lifelong camaraderie and connection to nature has led him to pursue his degree in Environmental Anthropology as part of the UW Madison Transfer Program at MATC. With a background in environmental studies and writing center work, he is immensely grateful for the opportunity to aid ALNC in its unique and holistic approach to education in the outdoors.
Summer Camp Assistants
Ella
Ella has been at the nature center for over a decade. She started out as a camper, then a volunteer, and is now in her fourth year as a summer camp assistant. When she’s not at camp she enjoys making music by playing piano, guitar, and saxophone, as well as singing. She will also be a student at UMN Twin Cities in the fall where she will major in Elementary Education.
Ella has been at the nature center for over a decade. She started out as a camper, then a volunteer, and is now in her fourth year as a summer camp assistant. When she’s not at camp she enjoys making music by playing piano, guitar, and saxophone, as well as singing. She will also be a student at UMN Twin Cities in the fall where she will major in Elementary Education.
Summer Field Trip EEs
Doug
Doug has been a part-time environmental educator at ALNC since 2013. He is a retired middle school science teacher and forester. Prior to becoming a teacher, he worked for the U.S. Forest Service for several years in Minnesota and Idaho. He recently completed the Wisconsin Master Naturalist program and enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends hiking, bird watching, and bicycling. When not exploring the outdoors, he can often be found juggling a variety of objects as he is also a seasoned performer.
Doug has been a part-time environmental educator at ALNC since 2013. He is a retired middle school science teacher and forester. Prior to becoming a teacher, he worked for the U.S. Forest Service for several years in Minnesota and Idaho. He recently completed the Wisconsin Master Naturalist program and enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends hiking, bird watching, and bicycling. When not exploring the outdoors, he can often be found juggling a variety of objects as he is also a seasoned performer.
Kaitlin
After spending her formative years trailing toads, turtles, and butterflies, Kaitlin earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from UW-Madison and, a few years later, a masters in education from Colorado State University. She has taught science, cultural studies, and literacy in both formal and informal educational settings, all in pursuit of helping people understand and feel community with the natural world. In working at ALNC, Kaitlin feels lucky to be able to help people of all ages build resiliency, connect, and heal through spending time in nature. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, gardening, and learning new ways to be a good citizen of planet earth.
After spending her formative years trailing toads, turtles, and butterflies, Kaitlin earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from UW-Madison and, a few years later, a masters in education from Colorado State University. She has taught science, cultural studies, and literacy in both formal and informal educational settings, all in pursuit of helping people understand and feel community with the natural world. In working at ALNC, Kaitlin feels lucky to be able to help people of all ages build resiliency, connect, and heal through spending time in nature. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, gardening, and learning new ways to be a good citizen of planet earth.
Tara
Tara has been in the Early Childhood field for over 10 years and the field of education for over 15 years in various capacities. Tara has a Masters in Environmental Education (UW, Stevens Point), which led her to combine her passion for the outdoors and teaching. She created and implemented the Wonder Bugs Preschool Program and the Aldo Leopold Nature Preschool here at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center. Tara is currently an adjunct instructor at UW-Whitewater, teaching two of the four courses for the Wisconsin Registry Nature Based Early Childhood Education Credential, and she has returned to ALNC as a part-time environmental educator after a COVID-related “leave of absence.” When Tara is not outside enjoying various outdoor activities in all seasons with her family (two daughters, one spouse, and a fur baby), she can be found enjoying a plethora of creative and musical endeavors.
Tara has been in the Early Childhood field for over 10 years and the field of education for over 15 years in various capacities. Tara has a Masters in Environmental Education (UW, Stevens Point), which led her to combine her passion for the outdoors and teaching. She created and implemented the Wonder Bugs Preschool Program and the Aldo Leopold Nature Preschool here at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center. Tara is currently an adjunct instructor at UW-Whitewater, teaching two of the four courses for the Wisconsin Registry Nature Based Early Childhood Education Credential, and she has returned to ALNC as a part-time environmental educator after a COVID-related “leave of absence.” When Tara is not outside enjoying various outdoor activities in all seasons with her family (two daughters, one spouse, and a fur baby), she can be found enjoying a plethora of creative and musical endeavors.
Weekend EEs & Community Assistants
Abi
Abi grew up in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. She spent most of her summers hiking different national and state parks. She studies Environmental Science at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. She enjoys hiking, traveling, beading, and spending time with her friends and family. Her appreciation for nature is something she often shares with others.
Abi grew up in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. She spent most of her summers hiking different national and state parks. She studies Environmental Science at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. She enjoys hiking, traveling, beading, and spending time with her friends and family. Her appreciation for nature is something she often shares with others.
Annie L
Annie grew up in Iowa where she received her degree in Nonprofit Administration and Youth Development. After college she spent time on the West Coast helping in conservation efforts, which resparked her love for being and working outdoors. Through her passion for working with young people and eagerness to be more connected to nature, she hopes to pass on that love for the outdoors through her work. In her free time she loves to hunt for mushrooms and berries, pick handfuls of flowers, and relax on her paddleboard.
Annie grew up in Iowa where she received her degree in Nonprofit Administration and Youth Development. After college she spent time on the West Coast helping in conservation efforts, which resparked her love for being and working outdoors. Through her passion for working with young people and eagerness to be more connected to nature, she hopes to pass on that love for the outdoors through her work. In her free time she loves to hunt for mushrooms and berries, pick handfuls of flowers, and relax on her paddleboard.
Annie S
Annie grew up in Chicago before moving to the mountains of Asheville, NC for her undergraduate degree. Her love of the natural world and exploring new places eventually brought her to live in Colorado and Oregon, until finally settling down in Madison. In her free time, Annie can be found mushroom hunting with her kids, hiking, tending to her garden, or drinking tea and snuggling with her dogs.
Annie grew up in Chicago before moving to the mountains of Asheville, NC for her undergraduate degree. Her love of the natural world and exploring new places eventually brought her to live in Colorado and Oregon, until finally settling down in Madison. In her free time, Annie can be found mushroom hunting with her kids, hiking, tending to her garden, or drinking tea and snuggling with her dogs.
Caitlin
Caitlin has been with ALNC since 2018. She grew up in River Falls, Wisconsin and has always been a big fan of the natural world and sharing her environmental passions with others. After getting her degree in Zoology and Environmental Studies from UW-Madison she got her first job in environmental education and has been hooked ever since. Caitlin enjoys kayaking, skiing, hiking, exploring aquatic environments, chasing butterflies, and talking about all things water resources.
Caitlin has been with ALNC since 2018. She grew up in River Falls, Wisconsin and has always been a big fan of the natural world and sharing her environmental passions with others. After getting her degree in Zoology and Environmental Studies from UW-Madison she got her first job in environmental education and has been hooked ever since. Caitlin enjoys kayaking, skiing, hiking, exploring aquatic environments, chasing butterflies, and talking about all things water resources.
Grace
Raised in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Grace spent her childhood exploring Wisconsin’s beautiful natural landscapes through camping and fishing trips, hiking, and cross-country skiing. Her love of the environment is reflected in her studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Global Health and a certificate in Environmental Studies. Grace enjoys learning about climate change ecology, ecosystem sustainability, and science communications! In her free time, Grace can be found baking, watching the latest documentaries on Netflix, attending to her many house plants, or playing with her puppies.
Raised in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Grace spent her childhood exploring Wisconsin’s beautiful natural landscapes through camping and fishing trips, hiking, and cross-country skiing. Her love of the environment is reflected in her studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Global Health and a certificate in Environmental Studies. Grace enjoys learning about climate change ecology, ecosystem sustainability, and science communications! In her free time, Grace can be found baking, watching the latest documentaries on Netflix, attending to her many house plants, or playing with her puppies.
Rhi
Rhi is from Grand Rapids, Michigan and moved to Madison in May of 2023 for graduate school. She loves to read books and go on spontaneous hiking/nature adventures with friends in her spare time. She is currently pursuing a masters degree in environmental conservation, she hopes to engage communities in local conservation projects in her future career. Her special interests are wetland plants especially the carnivorous species!
Rhi is from Grand Rapids, Michigan and moved to Madison in May of 2023 for graduate school. She loves to read books and go on spontaneous hiking/nature adventures with friends in her spare time. She is currently pursuing a masters degree in environmental conservation, she hopes to engage communities in local conservation projects in her future career. Her special interests are wetland plants especially the carnivorous species!
