It's been 5 years since I graduated from HSU; it's been a long and winding journey full of great adventures, amazing people, and about 6 different jobs. I've hiked 800+ miles over sectitons of the Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail, traveled to Kauai, led teenagers on backpacking and canoeing trips in the maine woods, volunteered with kids in Peru, hiked to Macchu Piccu on the inca trail(a lifelong dream), been to 3 weddings, 3 funerals and just got engaged! I've lived in Oakland, Ca, Wiscasset, Maine and now am back in my hometown of Salt Lake City, Utah. During college I worked for non-profit organizations and am proud to say that I've stayed in the field. Some highlights: Project Assistant for the Bay Area Alliance for Sustainable Communities, Environmental Educator for The Chewonki Foundation and Youth Education Specialist for Wasatch Comrmunity Gardens. I now run afterschool and summer programs for refugee youth resettling in Utah, helping them to acculturate to life in the U.S., build social skills and self-esteem, and navigate the school system. I finally found a job that utilizes all 3 of my degrees!