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Jen Kretser

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Screen Name	jen	Activities	4
Member Since	Jul 15, 2014	CoLab Points (actual) CoLab Points are awarded to all the members who contributed to a winning integrated Proposal, as well as those who contributed to any sub-Proposal it contains.(See more)	0
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Jen Kretser has been Director of Programs for The Wild Center for the last 6 years. This includes overseeing all education program development and interpretive programs for visitors and schools, including coordinating the annual Adirondack Youth Climate Summit and community partnerships.  Prior to her work with The Wild Center, Jen served as Director of Education for the Adirondack Mountain Club for 7 years focused on educating for responsible recreation, stewardship, and interpretive planning.  Through her strong interest in international conservation, Jen has participated in three professional exchanges to Finland focusing on Climate and Communities. She has also participated in two exchanges in the Altai Republic of Siberia to work with park officials on creating education programs for their National Park system. In addition to her work in Siberia, Jen has traveled extensively in Central America, Australia, New Zealand, Nepal and India – exploring parks and meeting people.  A native of Saranac Lake N.Y. and 4th generation Adirondacker, Jen graduated from Cornell University BS and an MS in Environmental Science and Education from Antioch University New England. When she is not working, she can be found canoeing, hiking, making art, eating good food and playing in the Adirondack Park with her friends and family. 

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