Meet Our People
- A.O.S. Culinary Arts, Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park NY
Betsy was born in Eastern Oregon, but grew up in the cedar-moss-sword fern woods south of Mount Rainier in Washington State. She went east to culinary school when she couldn't decide on just what to go to "real college" for. Her working life ever since has been a split between cooking and the outdoors, going from restaurants to fishing boats in SE Alaska, from holistic retreat centers to state parks, and from environmental education campuses to the most remote fire lookouts in the lower 48. She is also a certified forest therapy guide and life coach, as well as a wildcrafter and plant medicine maker.
- M.S. Natural Resources (Environmental Education Certificate), University of Idaho
- B.S. Wildlife Conservation with Geology minor, Unity College, Maine.
Leslie is a former MOSS graduate student, field instructor and AmeriCorps member (2011-12). She has worked as a Naturalist at the Redfish Visitor Center as well as the Ranger Station for the Forest Service in Stanley, ID. Most recently, she worked for Idaho Department of Fish and Game as the Citizen Naturalist Coordinator for the Multi-species Baseline Initiative.
Jan U.H. Eitel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
McCall Field Campus
208-596-9277
Department of Natural Resources and Society
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 1139
Moscow, ID 83844-1139
Earned Degrees
- Ph.D. Natural Resources, University of Idaho
- M.S. Forest Resources, University of Idaho
- Pregraduate Degree Forest Ecology and Management, University of Freiburg i.Br./Germany
Research Interests
Remote Sensing
Instrument development
Ecology
Biochemical Cycling
Precision Agriculture
Geomorphology
Karla Eitel, Ph.D.
Director, McCall Field Campus. Professor of Place-based Environmental Education
View ProfileKarla Eitel, Ph.D.
Director, McCall Field Campus. Professor of Place-based Environmental Education
McCall Field Campus
McCall Outdoor Science School
University of Idaho
PO Box 1025
McCall, Idaho 83638
Earned Degrees
- Ph.D., Natural Resources, University of Idaho, 2007
- M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho 2008
- M.S., Conservation Social Sciences, University of Idaho, 2003
- B.A., Studio Art and American Studies, Williams College, 1995
Research Interests
- Place-based education
- STEM identity and engagement of underrepresented groups in culturally relevant STEM programming
- Appropriate use of technology in outdoor learning contexts
- M.S. Forest Resources, University of Idaho
- B.S. Forestry, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Greg began his career in the environment by working as a field forester and biologist in Illinois, Oregon and Washington. In addition to trees, he has also studied neotropical migrant birds in the forests and on the prairie of Illinois and has tracked Northern Goshawks in the pine forests of central Oregon. In 2001, Greg co-founded University of Idaho's McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS) along with Steve Hollenhorst. He enjoys cycling, skiing, fishing and watching college football.
Monica Gokey
Adjunct Faculty for Science Communication
- M.A. Science Journalism, University of Montana
- B.A. Penn State
Monica Gokey is a print and radio journalist in west-central Idaho. Her work has aired across public radio stations in the West and Alaska. Whether it's covering the plight of grassland birds in a fragmented West, or the journey of a couple who started a Southern barbecue joint in a rural Idaho town -- Monica aims to tell meaningful stories at the nexus of science and human experience.
- Apicius: The Culinary Institute of Florence, Italy
- National Outdoor Leadership School Graduate
- B.S. Experiential Sports Psychology, Minors in Coaching and Health, Plymouth State College, Plymouth, New Hampshire.
Sacha grew up in Maine and followed the 45th parallel west to McCall in 2002. After a few years working as a behavior therapist, her sense of adventure took her abroad to study Italian cuisine. She initially joined the MOSS team as the dessert chef and then traded frosting for excel spreadsheets in the spring of 2007. Sacha enjoys cooking, dancing, river time, cheering for the New England Patriots and adventures with her friends & family.
- M.S. Natural Resources (Environmental Education Certificate)University of Idaho
- B.A. Geology, Colorado College
Beth is a former MOSS Graduate Student, field instructor, and AmeriCorps member (2012-2013). Beth has worked as an Environmental Science Educator at NatureBridge in Olympic National Park, a Hydrology Technician for the US Forest Service and US Geological Survey, and has ten years of experience as an Outdoor Education Facilitator throughout the West and abroad.
- B.S. Geography and B.A. International Studies, University of Idaho
- M.N.R. Environmental Education and Science Communication, University of Idaho
Dylan is a former MOSS Graduate (2020-21). She has also worked for various facets at the University of Idaho including the Center for Volunteerism and Social Action, UI Career Services. Most recently she served as an AmeriCorps member for the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute.
- M.S. Environmental Science, 2011, University of Idaho
- B.S. Environmental Science, 2007, University of Idaho
- B.S. Fisheries Resource Management, 2006, University of Idaho
Adam spent years living the seasonal life. First doing fish and other environmental work for the USFS around Idaho and then working with endangered fish for the USFWS in Utah. He eventually returned to his Idaho roots and took a job in McCall with IDFG. That seasonal job, on top of having a kid, led to a career with his alma mater. Adam enjoys short outdoor adventures with his two year old and longer ones without him.
David Smith
Assistant Professor of Land Education
- Ph.D., Social and Comparative Analysis in Education, University of Pittsburgh
- M.A., International Education Management, Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey
- B.A., Music Composition, Bates College
Research Interests:
- Indigenous education
- Music and arts-based pedagogies
- Place-based education
- Tangible and intangible heritage stewardship
- Indigenous language and music revitalization
- Multispecies ethnography
- M.S. Conservation Social Science, University of Idaho
- B.A. Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education, Brevard College
Imagine you could create your dream job, pick your job title, and then be told to go for it. That is what happened to me. My role at the McCall Field Campus and Outdoor Science School is coordinating Marketing and Communications, Fundraising, Program Risk Management, AND instructing graduate-level leadership courses.
Seriously, my job is to share our stories, find partners for our opportunities, face our biggest challenges, and learn from incredible graduate students as we explore the topic of leadership and how to create change in our organizations and the world.
I also spend time focusing on collaborative leadership in various roles and settings: consulting for Redfish | Bluefish, INC; ski guiding for Payette Powder Guides; serving on the board for the McCall-Donnelly Education Foundation and the St. Luke's McCall Community Advisory Board.
I was born and raised in Michigan and went to school at Northern Arizona University for Finance. During that time I got my first kitchen job and realized I was better suited in a kitchen than behind a desk. I've cooked a wide range of food, from BBQ to sushi, but my true love is cooking breakfast. When I’m not cooking I spend my time hiking mountains, going to concerts, entertaining dogs, gardening, reading, puzzling, and exploring the country. For the past 4 years, McCall has been my home.
Dennis Becker, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor of Natural Resource Policy
CNR 202C
208-885-8981
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 1138
Moscow, ID 83844-1138
Degrees
- Ph.D., University of Idaho, Moscow, ID (2002); Degree: Natural Resources
- M.S., Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (1997); Degree: Recreation & Tourism Resources
- B.S., Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS (1992); Degree: Park Resource Management
Research Interests
Natural resource policy analysis research focuses on policy development and evaluation, resource assessment and analysis of social and economic impacts in the areas of forest resources, fisheries and wildlife, range and community energy systems.
Tribal Affiliation: Nez Perce (Nimiipuu)
The Executive Director of Tribal Relations at the University of Idaho plays a pivotal role in building genuine, respectful connections with Native American Tribes across the Northwest. This position centers on fostering open, respectful dialogue that supports shared goals and deepens mutual understanding between the University and Tribal communities. A significant aspect of this role involves supporting faculty in collaborative projects with Tribal communities, ensuring that research and educational initiatives align with Tribal priorities and create value for both the University and its Tribal partners.
A key focus for the Executive Director is to create and manage programs that enhance the recruitment, retention and success of Native American students at the University of Idaho. This includes designing resources and support systems that contribute to students’ academic success, cultural engagement and overall well-being on campus. In coordination with various University departments, the Executive Director works to integrate Tribal priorities into institutional initiatives, furthering diversity, inclusion and cross-cultural awareness across campus and reinforcing a commitment to Tribal sovereignty and perspectives.
Through strategic planning and a dedication to partnership, the Executive Director cultivates long-term, respectful and mutually beneficial relationships with Tribal nations, advocating for diversity and inclusion at every level within the University. By serving as a bridge between the University and Tribal communities, this role embodies the University of Idaho’s mission to promote meaningful educational and cultural exchange, honoring Tribal identities and ensuring that interactions are both respectful and aligned with Tribal aspirations.
Arielle Horan directs the Silver Valley Upward Bound program, based out of the U of I Harbor Center in Coeur d’Alene. She has ten years’ experience working as a program director, but has always worked with LI/FG populations in some capacity, having started her career as an art teacher in a high poverty urban school district in Colorado. Arielle is currently pursuing her doctorate in educational technology at Boise State University, with a research focus on the intersection between rural K-12 education, online learning, and smartphone use. She specializes in rural research, place-based curriculum development, and grant writing.
Stefanie Krantz
Climate Change Coordinator
Office: 208-621-3887
P.O. Box 365
114 Veterans Drive
Lapwai, Idaho 83540
Stefanie Krantz is the Climate Change Coordinator for the Nez Perce Tribe where she works to assess, plan and mitigate for climate change. She holds an M.S. degree in Ecology Resource Management from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Her background includes ecological surveys (wildlife, plants, habitat, and plant pests), monitoring and mitigation on large infrastructure projects, permitting and environmental review, and climate planning and education. In her role at the Tribe she provides climate education to tribal staff and leaders, and helps the tribe to develop climate smart, culture smart climate adaptation projects and partnerships.
- M.S. Ecology Resource Management, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Sendy Martinez
Extension Educator, Senior Instructor
208-287-5900
University of Idaho Extension, Ada County
5880 Glenwood Street
Boise, ID 83714
Sendy works as a 4-H associate Extension educator, senior instructor. Her responsibilities include 4-H youth development programming for underserved and minority audiences in both Ada and Canyon counties.
B.S., Boise State University, 2014
Languages spoken other than English
- Spanish
Joyce E. McFarland, B.S.
Education Manager, Nez Perce Tribe
Tribal Affiliation: Muscogee
The Director of Tribal Nations Student Affairs plays a crucial role in supporting Native American students’ academic, cultural and personal success. As a strong advocate, the director ensures Native voices and cultural needs are represented in university policies and collaborates with departments to address Native-specific issues, promoting a more inclusive environment.
A key responsibility is developing and overseeing programs and events that celebrate Native American culture, history and traditions, which foster a sense of community and belonging. The director also provides direct mentorship, academic guidance and personal support to students, connecting them to scholarships, internships and resources that support their academic and personal growth.
The director builds connections with local tribes, Native organizations and alumni to create a strong support network for students and foster relationships between the university and Native communities. Additionally, they manage the center’s staff, budget and resources, securing funding and ensuring that students receive quality, culturally responsive support.
Strategic planning is also central to the director’s role, as they set a vision for the center that aligns with the university’s mission and continuously adapt programs to meet students’ evolving needs. Altogether, the director serves as a vital link between Native students and the university, helping students feel valued, supported and connected to their heritage and the academic community.
Jolene Montoya, Ed.S.
Director of Curriculum, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance
Crissy Phillips Oliver
Program Coordinator
Crissy Phillips Oliver is the Program Coordinator for Cultivating Indigenous Research Communities for Leadership in Education and STEM (CIRCLES) at the University of Idaho. She earned her M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Idaho, where her research explored the intersection of federal policy with Indigenous cultural traditions and how to meaningfully encourage cooperation between the National Park Service and culturally affiliated Tribes. Crissy brings 7 years of experience working with Alaska Native villages on initiatives aimed to improve and institutionalize cooperation with tribal communities through transformative research, teaching, and long-term collaborative projects. She enjoys trail running, skiing, and exploring her NW backyard with her husband and dog, Kit.
Kerri Vierling, Ph.D.
Director of CNR Graduate Studies, Professor of Wildlife Resources
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Professor of Planning and Natural Resources | Director of the Environmental Science Program and Department Head, Natural Resources and Society
View ProfileKerri Vierling, Ph.D.
Director of CNR Graduate Studies, Professor of Wildlife Resources
CNR 105E
208-885-5378
Fish and Wildlife Resources
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 1136
Moscow, Idaho 83844-1136
Degrees
- Ph.D. Biology, University of Colorado, 1998
- M.A. Biology, University of Colorado, 1994
- B.A. Biology, The Colorado College, 1990
Research Interests
Avian Ecology
Fire Ecology/Disturbance Ecology
Role of Vegetative Structure and Composition in Assessing Animal Distributions
Land Use Effects on Animal Populations
Lee Vierling, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Research, University Distinguished Professor
CNR 202B
208-885-7911
Department of Natural Resources and Society
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 1139
Moscow, Idaho 83844-1139
Degrees
- Ph.D. Environmental Biology, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1999
- B.A. Geology magna cum laude with thesis distinction, The Colorado College, 1992
Research Interests
Environmental Science
Coupled Human-Natural Systems
Global Change
Land Use Change
Landscape Ecology
Remote Sensing
Habitat Conservation
Biosphere-Atmosphere Interactions
Science Outreach and Communication
Find out more about how to support my research and the CNR Geospatial Lab for Environmental Dynamics Fund.
Jaap Vos, Ph.D.
Professor of Planning and Natural Resources | Director of the Environmental Science Program and Department Head, Natural Resources and Society
Water Center 242G
208-364-4595
Department of Natural Resources and Society
University of Idaho
Water Center, 242G
322 E. Front Street
Boise, ID 83702
Jaap is a professor of Planning and Natural Resources, Head of the Department of Natural Resources and Society, and the Director of Environmental Science. He has a Ph.D. in regional planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and a MS in Environmental Science from Wageningen University in the Netherlands.
Born in a small farmhouse and having grown up in a small rural place Jaap is really interested in rural places and how to maintain rural places as rural places rather than as places that are waiting to become urban. His current research is focused on how rural places can maintain their own unique character in the face of development pressure and increased external pressure.
Jaap teaches courses about community planning, sustainable communities and rural planning issues. He also teaches a community assessment course and the advanced class of the Northwest Community Development Institute. He is the founding co-chair of APA Idaho’s Ag Chat, a group of planners and other stakeholders from throughout Idaho that meets monthly to discuss emerging planning issues in rural communities.
Degrees
- Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1996
- M.S. Agricultural and Environmental Science, 1989
Research Interests
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Planning for rural places, activities, people and communities.
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Informal governance and its importance to local planning practices.
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The impact of rapid change on communities, stakeholders, planning processes and planning outcomes.
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Planning with and for communities.
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Environmental justice and its application to people, places and regions.
Credit Courses
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ENVS 420/520 520 Intro to Bioregional Planning
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ENVS 423/523 Planning Sustainable Places
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ENVS 430/530 Planning Theory and Process
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ENVS 501 Seminar Environmental Science
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NRS 462 Natural Resource Policy
Graduate Students
Alexis Barrett
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Experience: I was a Graduate Naturalist at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center this past year in Northern Minnesota teaching experiential environmental education to K-12 students. I have also been a camp counselor, swim lesson instructor, trip leader, and peer mentor!
Interests: Anything to do with water! I was a swimmer growing up and also spent my summers kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and playing king of the raft with my sister. I’m also a big rollerblader, like to embroider, am learning guitar, and enjoy singing (was an acapella nerd in college).
Hometown: Madison, WI (go badgers!)
Education
- Antioch University Masters Certificate in Environmental Education and Sustainability Education
- Denison University BA in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Sustainable Development, minor in Spanish
Allie Cruz
Experience:
American Marketing Association Member
Internship at Createsafe working with music technology, artist management, and music distribution
Teaching assistant at Pitt Academy in Louisville, Kentucky
Visual Merchandising for URBN brands
Interests:
mycology, geology, music, singing, guitar, ableton, camping, hiking, thrifting vintage/antique glassware, and hula hooping
Hometown:
Louisville, KY
Education:
B.S. Marketing Communications, Emerson College, Boston, MA
Alyssa Livingston
Education:
B.S. Ecology and Conservation Biology; University of Idaho
Experience:
Information/Circulation Desk and Mending at the University of Idaho Library, Research and Analysis for Thesis at the University of Idaho, Data Hub Desk Worker at the University of Idaho, Gary Strong Curriculum Center/Library Front Desk Worker at the University of Idaho
Interests:
Hiking, Snowshoeing, Crocheting, Spending time with loved ones, Kayaking, Reading
Hometown:
Thornton, Colorado
Education
- B.S. Environmental Science & Management: Ecological Restoration, California Polytechnic State University, Humboldt.
Anastasia Hall
Experience
- Lead Math Teacher at Boise Classical Academy
- Unit Director at Camp Zanika-Lache
- Garden Guide at Idaho Botanical Gardens
Interests: Cooking, crafting, contemplating the deeper questions of life, and hoping to write a children’s book within the next 5 years.
Hometown: Boise, IDEducation: B.A. in Elementary Education, Northwest Nazarene University
Camryn Crouch
Experience:
- Kids Camp Counselor/Activity Guide at the Resort at Paw's Up in Greenough Montana, Physical Education Student Teacher for Moscow High School and Lena Whitmore Elementary School in Moscow Idaho, University of Idaho Track and Field Athlete
Interests: Hiking, camping, traveling, running, and cooking.
Hometown: Boulder Creek, California.
Education
- B.S. Exercise, Health, Sport Science- Physical Education, University of Idaho
Clare Condon
Experience:
- Participated in outdoor leadership and environmental education training with NOLS in the Wind River Wilderness and the greater Yellowstone ecosystem
- Naturalist and educational program developer in the Virginia state and regional park system
- Naturalist at Wolf Ridge ELC in NE Minnesota
- Bilingual environmental education program administrator and developer in Baja California Sur
- Data analyst for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
- Environmental Education intern at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with the National Park Service
Interests: hiking, backpacking, foraging, traveling, reading, wildcrafting, yoga, herbalism
Hometown: Vienna, Virginia
- B.S. Natural Resource Conservation (Planning & Management) with a minor in Environmental Communication.
Darcie Semler
Experience:
Wellness Lead at Portland Parks and Recreation Nature Day Camp.
Specific Needs Program Instructor at Multnomah Education Service District Outdoor School in Otis, OR.
Behavior Support Facilitator at Arata Creek School - Troutdale, OR.
Research assistant at the Cal Poly Corporation and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Vice President of Risk Management at Cal Poly Panhellenic Council.
Interests: Knitting, sewing, drawing, painting, hiking, swimming, plant identification, exploring new places, spending time with friends and family, petting dogs, having fun!
Hometown: Portland, OR.
Education: B.S. Forestry and Natural Resources, Concentration in Watershed Management and Hydrology - California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Julia Meyer
Experience:
- MOSS Residential Summer Instructor
- Head Cook & Baker at Holden Village
- Head Maverick/Operations Leader at Holden Village
- Canoe Wilderness Guide & Hospitality Coordinator at Camp Amnicon
Interests: Reading, cooking, baking, practicing guitar, going on walks, canoeing, playing board & card games
Hometown: Blanchardville, Wisconsin
Education
- B.A. in History, with minors in Geology & German Studies from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL
Kimberly Riggle
Experience: Management
Interests: Outdoor adventures, travel and photography
- BSE, Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan
- BSE Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
Leaf Pearson
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View ProfileLeaf Pearson
Experience: Naturalist and outdoor educator at Wolf Ridge ELC in Finland MN.
Interests: Anything aquatic! I grew up sailing, paddling, fishing and swimming. Because of this, I’ve developed a love for scuba diving, cold water swimming and water polo.
Hometown: St. Paul, MN (go gophers!)
Education: Undergrad at St. Olaf College (go oles!) I majored in environmental studies with an emphasis on arts and humanities, minored in education.
Margo Lee
Experience: Inclusion Specialist for Ithaca Youth Bureau, Biology Peer Tutor at Oberlin College, Consent Educator for Oberlin College, Captain of Oberlin's Cross Country and Track teams
Interests: run, hike, make coffee, read, listen to music
Hometown: Ithaca, NY
Education
- B.A. in Neuroscience, Oberlin College
Megan Carr
Education: B.S. Ecology Conservation Biology at the University of Idaho
Experience: I worked at a summer camp for the first two summers of my undergraduate as a camp counselor, lifeguard and waterfront manager for the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage. During the semesters I worked at the UIdaho Swim Center as a lifeguard, lifeguard instructor, and water safety instructor. Over my last summer as an undergrad at the University of Idaho I found a position as an undergraduate laboratory assistant for Dr Lisette Waits Laboratory for Ecological, Evolutionary and Conservation Genetics which I continued throughout my senior year.
Interests: I love the outdoors and enjoy it in a variety of ways including camping, swimming, rafting, hiking and skiing in the winter. I also enjoy reading and crafts such as crocheting and painting.
Hometown: Meridian, Idaho
Michael Whitehurst
Experience: Ecologist/Wetland Biologist/Consultant at Northwest Ecological Services, LLC and Element Solutions Environmental Consulting; Teacher at C2 Education of Issaquah; Domestic Groundfish Observer for NOAA, NMFS program; and Volunteer Interpreter at the Seattle Aquarium.
Interests: Swimming, scuba diving, tabletop RPGs, and board sports.
Hometown: Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Education
- BS in Marine Biology, University of West Florida
- AA Northwest Florida State College
- Certificate in Wetland Science and Management, University of Washington
Megan "Mo" Cottrill Cottrill
Experience:
Summer internship, summer 2019, at Butterfly Ridge Conservation Center, in Rockbridge, OH.
Conservation Educator, fall 2023, at The Wilds, in Cumberland, OH.
Interests: Cross-stitch, embroidery, weaving, Dungeons and Dragons.
Hometown: Logan, OH
Education:
Undergraduate degree, May 2020, Bachelor of Arts, at Berea College, Berea, KY
Morgan Richmond
Experience: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist & Program Coordinator - Project Sanctuary. Environmental Interpreter – The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.
Interests: I love to be outdoors. Going on adventures and learning new things along the way brings me joy, especially if water is involved.
Hometown: Kyle, Texas
Education
- B.S. Geology, Recreation Administration with a concentration in Therapy, Texas State University
Paige Martin
Experience: Throughout my time as an undergraduate I worked as a research assistant both on campus and at the USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station. I also completed an internship at an agricultural research center focused around producing and growing new green pea varieties to help farmers both locally and nationwide. As a part of my senior capstone and with the help of the lab I worked for on campus, I designed a research project surrounding irrigation and intercropping methods for agricultural soils, particularly those whose are potentially more susceptible to drought. I applied for a grant through the University of Idaho and the Department of Agriculture and was awarded the funding to complete my research. I presented my results at a poster session in the spring of 2022 and produced a paper detailing the process and my findings. After graduation, I worked as an Environmental Technician, Associate Preschool Teacher and this previous summer as a day camp instructor at MOSS!
Interests: On my downtime I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding and other various outdoor activities. I also love to go to concerts, paint, draw, write and listen to many genres of music. I play four instruments, violin being a great passion of mine. I have taught myself how to play ukulele, some piano and most recently guitar!
Hometown: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Pauline Finkbeiner
Education: B.S. Wildlife Biology/Ecology, Northwest Nazarene University
Experience: Naturalist at Mission Springs Outdoor Education in Santa Cruz, CA
Interests: Listen to music, read, teach myself guitar, learn Korean, be with friends
Hometown: Meridian, ID
Reilly Woodson
Education: B.S. in Biology from Truman State University
Experience:
- Intern & seasonal zookeeper at St. Louis Zoo
- Intern at Scovill Zoo in Decatur, IL
- Research Technician at WASHU in the Kommagani Lab studying endometriosis
- Research Technician at WASHU in the Stallings lab studying tuberculosis
Interests:I enjoy playing volleyball, hiking, reading, and cross-stitching/embroidery. I was very excited to find a recreational volleyball community in McCall!
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Scottie Christie
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Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The College of Idaho and Idaho State University
Experience: My past jobs have been as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse and as a Travel Nurse Recruiter
Interests: Hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, volleyball, gardening, reading, board games
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
Spencer Keegan
Education: BA, Philosophy & Environmental Studies, Centre College
Experience: Restoration Maintenance Field Technician at Natural Shore Technologies, AmeriCorps Member at Student Conservation Association, AmeriCorps Promise Fellow at Minnesota Alliance with Youth
Interests: Exploring the beautiful outdoors through biking, running, and skiing!
Hometown: Alpharetta, GA
Education
- Centre College, Class of 2021
Sydney Machion
Education: Bachelors of Science, Wildlife and Fisheries Resources & Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources with a minor in Conservation Ecology, West Virginia University
Experience: U.S Forest Service River Ranger at Bridger-Teton NF, WYNDD Butterfly Technician, Hammocks Beach State Park Sea Turtle Technician, AdventureWV First Year Trip Backpacking Leader, Swiftwater Rescue and PADI Certified,
Interests: Mountaineering, Backpacking, White-Water Rafting, STIHL Timbersports, Frolics with Friends & Family
Hometown: Arlington, VA/ Mohnton, PA
Sydney Stewart
Education: BA in Environmental Science at Houghton University
Experience: Recreation Intern at the Bureau of Land Management with the Upper Snake Office.
Interests: In my free time I enjoy hiking, backpacking and searching for new places to explore I also enjoy listening to music and reading historical fiction.
Hometown: Coshocton, Ohio
Taylor Mailly
Education: B.A. International Relations, Diplomacy, and Law from Arcadia University in Glenside, PA.
Experience:
- Undergraduate Research Assistant at Arcadia University for research on air quality and environmental justice in Philadelphia, PA.
- Trail Crew Leader with the Student Conservation Association in ID and CA.
- Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (W-EMT)
- Program Coordinator for Northwest Youth Corps/Idaho Conservation Corps
Interests: Backpacking, climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, reading, gardening, coffee, horror movies, weightlifting, and trail work.
Hometown: Topsham, ME