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The AMC's resident experts are excellent resources for commentary on timely conservation, education, and recreation issues central to our mission. To coordinate an interview with an AMC spokesperson, please contact our media specialists.
Conservation
- Air Quality and Watershed Science (Haze, Ozone, Acid Rain) and Citizen Science – Georgia Murray, Staff Scientist
- Conservation Policy and State/Federal Conservation Funding – Susan Arnold, Vice President of Conservation
- In-stream Flow Policy and Hydroelectric Dam Relicensing, Wind Power Siting Policy, Northeast Mountain Ecology and Response to Climate Change, and Endangered Alpine Plant Recovery – Kenneth Kimball, Ph.D., Director of Research
- Terrestrial Ecosystems and Biological Diversity, Sustainable Forestry, Forest Carbon Sequestration, Wood Biomass Energy, and Wind Power Siting Policy – David Publicover, D.F., Senior Staff Scientist/Assistant Director of Research
- Mapping and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) – Larry Garland, Cartographer
- Trails Protection and Stewardship – Heather Clish, Deputy Director of Conservation
- White Mountain National Forest (NH), Northern Forest (ME, NH, VT, NY), and Maine Woods Issues – Bryan Wentzell, Maine Policy Director
- Mid-Atlantic Highlands (PA, NJ, NY, CT) issues, including Highlands Conservation Act and Pennsylvania Highlands Trail Network – Mark Zakutansky, Mid-Atlantic Policy Manager
Education, Recreation and Mountain Safety
- Youth Outdoor Engagement – Dave Queeley, Vice President for Outdoor Engagement
- AMC Huts and Hermit Lake Shelters, Search and Rescue, and Outdoor Safety – Eric Pedersen, Huts Manager
- Outdoor Leadership, Education and Skills (K-12, Urban Youth Programs), No Child Left Inside campaign, Volunteerism, and Outdoor Recreation Trends – Pam Hess, Director of Youth Programming
- Trails Usage Trends – Heather Clish, Deputy Director of Conservation
- Volunteer Management (adults and teens), Trail Building and Maintenance Skills, Outdoor Leadership, and Leave No Trace – Alex DeLucia, North Country Trails Volunteer Programs Supervisor
- White Mountain Ecosystems, Alpine and Boreal Forest Ecology, Backcountry Safety Education, Youth and Family Outdoor Recreation, Ecology Curriculum Development, Backcountry Hiking/Skiing/Snowshoeing – Nancy Ritger, Senior Interpretive Naturalist
- Northeast Alpine Ecology, Northeast Flora and Fauna Identification, Natural History Interpretive Technique, and Leave No Trace – Nicky Pizzo, Senior Interpretive Naturalist
- Northern New Hampshire Youth Engagement, Community and Economic Development (including NH Nature Tourism), Adult Volunteer Management, Local, State, and Federal Partnerships – Chris Thayer, Director of North Country Programming & Outreach
- Outdoors and Families, Winter Outdoor Sports, Canoeing/Kayaking, Leave No Trace – Sara DeLucia, Adventure Programs Manager
Alex DeLucia, North Country Trails Volunteer Programs Supervisor
Areas of Expertise:
Volunteer management, trail building and maintenance skills, outdoor leadership, and Leave No Trace.
Education/Credentials:
- B.S., Adventure Education and Outdoor Program Administration, Unity College
- National Outdoor Leadership School
- Leave No Trace Master Educator
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Memberships and Affiliations:
- AMC Search and Rescue Team Member
Awards:
- 2009 Nominee for the New Hampshire Governor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Managers
- 2008 AMC Community Award
Speaking Engagements:
- Various programs, workshops, conferences, and events presenting on leadership, volunteer management, and technical trail work skills.
Publications:
- Contributing author, editor, and illustrator, AMC's Complete Guide to Trail Building & Maintenance, 4th Edition, AMC Trails Department Staff, 2008
Bryan Wentzell, Maine Policy Director
Areas of Expertise:
Northern Forest and Maine Woods conservation issues, specifically land conservation and land use; Maine Woods Initiative, including community and economic development, nature tourism development, federal and state conservation funding, and general Maine conservation issues.
Education/Credentials:
- B.A., Environmental Studies, Middlebury College
- Environmental Leadership Institute (League of Conservation Voters)
- Leadership Maine graduate, Omicron Class
- Private pilot, instrument and seaplane ratings
Memberships and Affiliations:
- Member, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and Seaplane Pilots Association
- OH Association (former hut crew)
Awards:
Chris Thayer, Director of North Country Programming & Outreach
Areas of Expertise:
Northern New Hampshire issues, specifically community and economic development, nature tourism development, destination-based outdoor programming, mountain search and rescue funding and policy; Building Sustainable Communities in Coos County, including youth development and internships; volunteer management (adults); federal, state, and local partnerships with emphasis on USDA Forest Service-White Mountain National Forest and New Hampshire State Parks.
Education/Credentials:
- B.A., Russian Studies, Colby College
- Leadership North Country, New Hampshire Graduate
- NH Charitable Foundation, Neil and Louise Tillotson Learning Community
- Leave No Trace Master Educator
- Wilderness First Aid
Memberships and Affiliations:
- Co-Chair Brand Leadership Team, New Hampshire Grand Tourism Initiative
- Board Member, New Hampshire Outdoor Council
- Board Member, North Country Council Regional Planning Commission
- Board Member, Sugar Hill, New Hampshire Planning Board
- OH Association (former hut crew)
- National Parks and Conservation Association Leave No Trace, Inc.
- Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust
- New Hampshire Historical Society
- White Mountain History.Org
- Northern Forest Tourism Network
Awards:
- New Hampshire Union Leader 40 Under Forty, 2009
- Joe Dodge Award, 2008
- AMC Community Award
Speaking Engagements:
- Plymouth State University Karl Dreup Art Gallery and Exhibition Program, 'Madison: A History of the Nation's Oldest Mountain Hut' (2011)
- Association of Partners for Public Lands National Conference, creating successful partnerships (2009)
- New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Neil and Louise Tillotson Grantee Learning Community, advancing non-profit mission through revenue sources (2009)
- Smithsonian Folklife Festival, NH Presenter (1999)
- Various workshops, trainings, and media engagements on AMC organizational mission, public service on public lands, guest service, value of volunteerism
Dave Queeley, Vice President for Outdoor Engagement
Areas of Expertise:
Urban open space, parks and programming; municipal, neighborhood and citizen engagement in urban and municipal processes; youth engagement and empowerment; foundation relationships.
Education/Credentials:
- B.A., English, Wesleyan University with Secondary Focus, Environmental Sciences
Memberships and Affiliations:
- Rose Kennedy Greenway Leadership Council
- The Trustees of Reservations Advisory Council
Speaking Engagements:
- Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
- Tufts University Department of Urban and Environmental Studies
- Common Ground High School
David Publicover, D.F., Senior Staff Scientist/Assistant Director of Research
Areas of Expertise:
Conservation and management of terrestrial ecosystems and biological diversity, including: regional GIS-based landscape analysis to identify and promote areas of high ecological and recreational value as priority areas for land protection; working with conservation partners (other conservation organizations, land trusts, public agencies, and grassroots groups) to design specific conservation proposals in response to emerging opportunities; ecological reserve design and management; sustainable forest management; public lands management; land use and forestry planning on AMC lands; forest carbon sequestration; wood biomass energy; and wind power siting policy.
Education/Credentials:
- B.S., Forestry, University of New Hampshire
- M.S., Botany (Field Naturalist Program), University of Vermont
- D.F., (Doctor of Forestry), Forest Ecology, Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
Memberships and Affiliations:
- Member Ecological Society of America
- Member Society for Conservation Biology
- Member Society of American Foresters
- Member Forest Guild
- Member of numerous public policy technical committees and working groups
Awards:
- Natural Resources Council of America 2003 Achievement in Publications award
Speaking Engagements:
- New England Society of American Foresters annual meeting (poster), Portland, ME (2009).
- New Hampshire "Saving Special Places" annual conference, Sutton, NH (2008).
- Maine Mountain Conference, Saddleback Resort (2006).
- American Wind Energy Association annual meeting (poster), Pittsburg, PA (2006).
- Sixth Eastern Old Growth Forest Conference, Moultonboro, NH (2004).
- "The Future of Wind Power in Maine: Balancing Our Land Conservation and Clean Energy Priorities," Brunswick, ME (2003).
- Society of American Foresters annual meeting, Winston-Salem, NC (2002).
- "Thinking Big: Landscape-Scale Conservation in New Hampshire," Concord, NH (2002).
- Third Forest Ecosystem Information Exchange conference, Orono, ME (2000).
- Maine Biodiversity Forum, Orono, ME (1998).
- Ecological Society of America annual meeting, Providence, RI (1996).
- RENEW '94 Conference promoting renewable energy future sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, Stamford, CT (1994).
Publications:
Primary author:
- Ridgeline Wind Power Development in Maine: An Analysis of Potential Natural Resource Conflicts (Appalachian Mountain Club Technical Report in preparation).
- Roadless Areas in the Northern Forest of New England: An Updated Inventory (Appalachian Mountain Club Technical Report 06-1, 2006).
- A Methodology for Assessing Conflicts Between Windpower Development and Other Land Uses (Appalachian Mountain Club Technical Report 04-2, 2004).
- Ecological Atlas of the Upper Androscoggin River Watershed (AMC, 2003).
- Delineation of Roadless Areas in the Northern Forest of New England Using Satellite Imagery (Appalachian Mountain Club Technical Report 02-1, 2002).
- An Inventory and Ranking of the Key Resources of the Northern Forest Lands of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine (Appalachian Mountain Club, Audubon Society of New Hampshire and Maine Audubon Society, 1993).
- Author of refereed articles in Ecology; Canadian Journal of Forest Research; Journal of Forestry; and Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment.
Contributing author:
- Forestry for the Future (Northern Forest Alliance, 1999). Mountain Treasures: Roadless Areas in the White Mountain National Forest (The Wilderness Society, Appalachian Mountain Club and Conservation Law Foundation, 1999).
- Wildlands: A Conservation Strategy for the Northern Forest (Northern Forest Alliance, 1997).
- Good Forestry in the Granite State: Recommended Voluntary Forest Management Practices for New Hampshire (New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands and the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, 1997).
Eric Pedersen, Huts Manager
Areas of Expertise:
AMC White Mountain hut system and history, Hermit Lake Shelters in Tuckerman Ravine, Search and Rescue operations, wilderness medicine, hiker preparedness, alpine skiing, and general outdoor recreation.
Education and Credentials:
- B.A., Geology & Environmental Studies, Hobart College
- Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT)
- AMC Search and Rescue Coordinator
Memberships and Affiliations:
- OH Association (former hut crew)
- White Mountain Search and Rescue Working Group, Chair
- Bartlett-Jackson Ambulance
Georgia Murray, Staff Scientist
Areas of Expertise:
Air quality and watershed science, AMC citizen-science program monitoring indicators of climate change and air quality.
Education/Credentials:
- B.A., Biology, St. Anselm College
- M.S., Earth Sciences/Geochemical Systems, University of New Hampshire
Publications:
- 2009. Murray, G.L.D., Kimball, K., Hill, L.B., Allen, G.A., Wolfson, J.M., Pszenny, A., Seidel, T., Doddridge, B.G., and Boris, A. A comparison of fine particle and aerosol strong acidity at the interface zone (1540 m) and within (452 m) the planetary boundary layer of the Great Gulf and Presidential-Dry River Class I Wildernesses on the Presidential Range, New Hampshire USA Atmospheric Environment, Volume 43, Issues 22-23, July 2009, Pages 3605-3613.
- 2009. Seidel, T.M., Weihrauch, D.M., Kimball, K.D., Pszenny, A.A.P., Soboleski, R., Crete, E., Murray, G. Evidence of climate change declines with elevation based on temperature and snow records from 1930s to 2006 on Mount Washington, New Hampshire, USA. Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Research.
- 2004. Fischer, E.V., Talbot, R.W., Dibb, J.E., Moody, J.L. and Murray, G.L. Summertime ozone at Mount Washington: Meteorological controls at the highest peak in the northeast. Journal of Geophysical Research, 109: 24303.
- 2002. McKane, R. B., Johnson, L.C., Shaver, G.R., Nadelhoffer, K.J., Rastetter, E.B., Fry, B., Giblin, A.E., Kielland, K., Kwiatkowski, B.L., Laundre, J.A., Murray, G. Resource-based niches provide a basis of plant species diversity and dominance in arctic tundra. Nature, 415:68-71.
- 2000. Murray, G. L. D., R. L. Edmonds, and J. L. Marra. Influence of partial harvesting on stream temperatures, chemistry, and turbidity in forests on the western Olympic Peninsula. Northwest Science.
- 1999. Edmonds, R. L., R. D. Blew, J. L. Marra, J. Blew, A. K. Barg, G. Murray and T. B. Thomas. Vegetation patterns, hydrology, and water chemistry in small watersheds in the Hoh River Valley, Olympic National Park. Scientific Monograph NPSD/NRUSGS/NRSM-98/02. USDI, National Park Service.
- 1998. Shaver, G.R., Johnson, L.C., Cades, D.H., Murray, G.L., Laundre, J.A., Rastetter, E.B., Nadelhoffer, K.J., and Giblin, A.E. Biomass accumulation and CO2 flux in three alaskan wet sedge tundras: responses to nutrients, temperature, and light. Ecological Monographs, 68: 75-97.
- 1996. Johnson, L.C., Shaver, G.R., Giblin, A.E., Nadelhoffer, K.J., Rastetter, E.B., Laundre, J.A., and Murray, G.L. Effects of drainage and temperature on carbon balance of Tussock Tundra microcosms. Oecologia, 108: 737-748.
Heather Clish, Deputy Director of Conservation
Areas of Expertise:
Trail and riverway protection and conservation.
Education/Credentials:
- B.A., Humanistic Studies, McGill University
- M.A., Environmental Policy, Tufts University
Memberships and Affiliations: Board of Directors, American Hiking Society
Kenneth Kimball, Ph.D., Director of Research
Areas of Expertise:
In-stream flow policy and hydroelectric dam relicensing, windpower siting policy, Northeast mountain ecology and response to climate change, and endangered alpine plant recovery.
Education and Credentials:
- B.S., Ecology, Cornell University
- M.S., Zoology, University of Massachusetts
- Ph.D., Botany, University of New Hampshire
Memberships and Affiliations:
- Ecological Society of America
- Rivers Management Society
- Board of Directors, Low Impact Hydro Institute (LIHI)
- NH Rivers Management Advisory Committee
- Hydropower Reform Coalition
Awards:
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Regional Director's Conservation Award 2002
- 1999 River Conservationist of the Year (Perception)
Recent Speaking Engagements:
- "The More We Think We Know, the Less We Really Know: Resistance to Climatic Warming in Northeastern Mountains Increases with Elevation," NE Alpine Stewardship Conference, Lake Placid, NY (2009)
- "Maine's Alpine Plant Communities: What's Most at Risk with Climate Change?", Maine Mountain Conference, Saddleback, ME (2006)
- "Impacts of Climate Change on Northeastern Mountains" New England Governors/Eastern Canadian Provinces Symposium, Boston, MA (2004)
- "Enhancing Northeastern Watersheds through Hydropower Relicensing: An Overview of the Settlement Approach," Rivers Management Society's Incredible Rivers, Incredible Demands Symposium, Boise, ID (2002)
Publications:
- Seidel, T.M., Weihrauch, D.M., Kimball, K.D., Pszenny, A.P., Soboleski, R., and Murray, G. 2009. Evidence of climate change declines with elevation based on temperature and snow records from 1930s to 2006 on Mount Washington, New Hampshire, U.S.A. Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Research 41:362-372.
- Murray, G.M., Kimball, K.D., et al. 2009. A comparison of fine particle and aerosol strong acidity at the interface zone (1540 m) and within the (452 m) planetary boundary layer at the Great Gulf and Presidential-Dry River Class I Wildernesses on the Presidential Range, New Hampshire USA. 43:3605-3613.
- Brumback, W., D. Weihrauch and Kimball, K.D. 2004. Propagation and Transplanting of an Endangered Alpine Species, Robbins Cinquefoil, Potentilla robbinsiana. Native Plants Journal 5(2):91-97.
- Kimball, K.D. and Weihrauch. D.M. 2000, Alpine vegetation communities and the alpine-treeline ecotone boundary in New England as biomonitors for climate change. In: McCool, S.F., et. al. Wilderness science in a time of change conference-Vol.3:Wilderness as a place of Inquiry; 1999 May 23-27; Missoula Mt. Proceed. RMS-P-O-VOL-3. Ogden UT; US Dept. of Agric., Forest Service, Rocky Mtn Research Station.
- Kimball, K.D.1997. Rehabilitating the Deerfield River Watershed (VT and MA) through the FERC hydroelectric power relicensing process - Chapter 12. In J. Williams, M. Dombeck, W. Elmore and C. Wood (eds). Watershed Restoration: Principles and Practices. American Fisheries Society Special Publication.
- Kimball, K.D., Hammond, J., Publicover, D., Kimball, S., Foss, C., Suomala, R., Cline, M., Stockwell, S. and B. Charry. 1993 . An inventory and ranking of the key resources of the Northern Forest lands of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Publication of the Northern Forest Coalition. 142 p.
- J. Doucette and Kimball, K.D. 1991. Robbin's cinquefoil (Potentilla robbinsiana) Recovery Plan, 1st Update. US Fish and Wildlife Service, NE Region 23 pp.
- Kimball, K.D. 1988. Relationship of air pollutants and climate with red spruce vigor on Mt. Washington, NH. Envir. Monitor. and Assessment 12:289
- Levin, S.A., Kelly, J.R., Harwell, M.A. and K.D. Kimball (eds.). 1988. Ecotoxicology: Problems and approaches. Springer-Verlag, 547 pp.
- Kimball, K.D., Jagels, R., Gordon, G.A. and J. Carlisle. 1988. Differences in northern New England coastal and montane cloud/fog water chemistry. Water, Air & Soil Pollution 39:383-393.
- Weathers, K.C., Kimball, K.D. et al. 1988. Chemical composition of cloud water from eight sites in Northern North America. Envir. Science and Technol. 22:1018-1026.
- Kimball, K.D. and M. Keifer. 1988. Climatic comparisons with tree-ring data from montane forests: are the climatic data appropriate? Canad. J. Forest Res. 18:385-390.
- Weathers, K.C., Kimball, K.D., et al. 1986. A regional acid cloud/fog water event in the eastern United States. Nature 319:657-658.
- Kimball, K.D. and S.A. Levin. 1985. The role of ecological sciences in assessing the potential effects of anthropogenic chemicals. Bioscience 35:165-171.
- Levin, S.A. and K.D. Kimball. 1985. New perspectives in ecotoxicology. Environmental Management: 8; 375 - 442.
Larry Garland, Cartographer
Areas of Expertise:
Mapping & GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
Education/Credentials:
- B.A., Business Administration, Pacific University
- M.S., Computer Information Systems, Bentley College
Memberships and Affiliations: Board of Directors, Upper Saco Valley Land Trust
Awards:
- AMC Boston Chapter Service Award, 1989
- New Hampshire and New England four-thousand footers completed in winter
- New England 100 highest completed in winter
- New Hampshire three-thousand footers completed in winter
Speaking Engagements:
Various workshops on backcountry navigation, presentations on mapping and map interpretation, slide shows of various overseas travel adventures (including high points of four continents).
Publications:
Large-format hiking maps for:
- AMC White Mountain Guide
- AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide
- AMC Maine Mountain Guide
- AMC Massachusetts Trail Guide
- AMC Catskill Mountain Guide
Publication of interpretive recreation guides for AMC partners and stakeholders, including:
- Pennsylvania Highlands Regional Recreation Map & Guide
- Southern Piscataquis Regional Recreation Map & Guide
- Northern New Hampshire Regional Recreation Map & Guide
- Quiet Places, Hiking and Water Trails of western York County, Maine
- Island Pond (VT) Regional Recreation Map
- Deerfield River Map and Guide
- Androscoggin River Map & Guide
- Saco River Map & Guide
Mark Zakutansky, Mid-Atlantic Policy Manager
Areas of Expertise:
Regional planning in the Mid-Atlantic Highlands (PA, NJ, NY, CT); Federal budget and appropriations for the Highlands Conservation Act and the Land and Water Conservation Fund; Recreation planning, including land and water trail protection, access, and the development of outreach materials such as maps and guides.
Education/Credentials:
- B.A., Political Science, Sociology/Social Psychology, Lehigh University
- American Canoe Association - Swiftwater Rescue Technician
- American Red Cross - First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer
Memberships and Affiliations:
- Member, USA Canoe/Kayak
- Member, American Whitewater
- Member, American Canoe Association
- Member, National Eagle Scout Association
- Team Member, Blackfly Canoes
Speaking Engagements:
- Various professional conferences, legislative hearings, outdoor recreation focused television and radio programs, and other media events.
Publications:
- Highlands Recreation: Schooley’s Mountain Park, Highlands Lookout, Sept. 2008
- Numerous articles for AMC’s Hike the Highlands blog
- Contributing photographer for American Whitewater Journal, Calendar and Website
- Contributing photographer for the Eastern Forest Partnership publications
Nancy Ritger, AMC Senior Interpretive Naturalist
Areas of Expertise:
Natural history interpretive techniques, backcountry education program development, White Mountain Ecology including alpine and boreal forest ecology, volunteer management, and backcountry instructor/guide promoting the importance of outdoor experiences for youth and families.
Education/Credentials:
- B.S., Environmental Conservation/Community Development, University of New Hampshire
- Part-time faculty at Granite State College
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Memberships and affiliations:
- Tin Mountain Conservation Center
- National Association for Interpretation
- Chairman of School Board - Hart's Location
- Women's Rural Entrepreneur Network
- Volunteer Nordic Ski Instructor for Youth Program
Speaking engagements:
Currently teaching courses for Granite State College in General Ecology, Natural History, and Field Botany.
Publications:
AMC Junior Naturalist Activity Books
Nicky Pizzo, Senior Interpretive Naturalist
Areas of Expertise:
Northeast alpine ecology, Northeast flora and fauna identification, natural history interpretive techniques, and Leave No Trace.
Education/Credentials:
- B.S., Recreation and Parks Management with Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Interpretation emphasis, Penn State University
- Leave No Trace Master Educator
- Wilderness First Aid (WFA), American Red Cross CPR, and Emergency Cardiac Care Provider
- Project Learning Tree & Project Wild Certification
- Project Water Education for Teachers (WET) Facilitator
- New England Wildflower Society Invasive Plant Volunteer
- Master Gardener Intern
Memberships and Affiliations:
- National Association of Interpretation
- National Audubon Society
- The Nature Conservancy
- Leave No Trace, Inc.
- Clean Air Cool Planet
Awards:
- Joe Dodge Award Winner 2004
- Mutual Of Omaha Wildlife Heritage Award for the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (1994)
Speaking engagements:
Various workshops and trainings on interpretive techniques, Northeast flora and fauna, alpine ecology, and vernal pools.
Pam Hess, Director of Youth Programming
Areas of Expertise:
Outdoor leadership, education and skills (K-12, urban youth programs), No Child Left Inside campaign (getting outdoors with families, health and educational benefits of outdoor play for kids, state and local initiatives in the Northeast), volunteerism, and outdoor recreation trends.
Education/Credentials:
- B.S., Wildlife Biology, University of Vermont
- M.S., Natural Resources in Environmental Education, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
- Formerly with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Deputy Project leader at several National Wildlife Refuges
Memberships and Affiliations:
- Boston Youth Environmental Network, Steering Committee
Speaking engagements:
- New Hampshire Children in Nature Coalition "Building Nature-based Communities" Conference, "Hiking as a Family" and "Staying Safe and Found" (2009)
- Boston Youth Environmental Network "Environmental Education" Summit, outdoors in classroom curriculum (2008 and 2009)
- Community Forum on Connecting Young Children and Nature (2009)
- Association Partners for Public Lands National Conference, volunteerism and creating successful partnerships (2009)
- Co-led "A Trail to Every Classroom" (TTEC) workshops (2007-2009)
Sara DeLucia, Adventure Programs Manager
Areas of Expertise:
Outdoors and families, winter outdoor sports, canoeing/kayaking, Leave No Trace.
Education/Credentials:
- B.S., Adventure Education Leadership, Unity College
- Wilderness First Responder
- Leave No Trace Master Educator
- Professional Ski Instructors Association of America (PSIA) Certified Nordic Instructor
Memberships and Affiliations:
- Professional Ski Instructors Association of America (PSIA)
- American Canoe Association
- Leave No Trace
Awards:
Speaking Engagements:
- Various workshops and programs on natural history, Nordic ski instruction, and other outdoor skills.
Susan Arnold, Vice President of Conservation
Areas of Expertise:
AMC conservation, trails and research programs, federal appropriations, and conservation policy and strategy.
Education/Credentials:
- B.A., English, Yale University
- Former Director of Policy for Governor Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire
- Former Political Director for NARAL-NH, a state affiliate of the national pro-choice organization
- Former legislative assistant to a U.S. Senator
Memberships and Affiliations:
- Chair, New Hampshire State Park System Advisory Council
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