1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Discover how to design and lead outdoor programs during spring break and May semesters that balance adventure, education, and professional development for students.
About the Presenters
Christina Spohn
Christina Spohn has been an outdoor educator in collegiate, expeditionary and educational outdoor programs since 2012. She is an avid nordic skier and whitewater rafter, and loves the combination of field work and trip logistics that comes from a career in outdoor education. Christina’s teaching niche are classes and programs that focus on the human - environment interplay across the recreational user spectrum.
Emily Philpott
I have been involved with summer camps, nonprofit organizations, commercial rafting, and collegiate recreation for the past 8 years. In my current position, I have led or supported several extended break trips and have learned a lot (and been reminded that I have a lot left to figure out!). I'm excited to connect with folks who are doing similar work or are trying to expand their programming to share ideas and strategies!
Joey Parent
Joey Parent was born and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. He started exploring rivers and trails on an old BMX bike that his father pulled out of a dumpster and a hand-me down canoe that his mother gave him. Since then, the gear has gotten nicer and the trips have gotten longer, but a yearning to explore has remained the same. Joey currently directs the Outdoor Adventure Program at VCU where he hopes to inspire others to live their own adventures.
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About the Series: Pathways to the Outdoors: Careers, Certifications, and Sustainable Futures
Whether you're just stepping into the outdoor industry or planning your next professional move, this series offers a roadmap to building a purposeful and sustainable career in outdoor recreation, education, and leadership. Explore a variety of topics ranging from entry-level opportunities to advanced certifications, niche careers, risk management strategies, and wellness in the workplace.
Each session in this series is designed to equip you with practical tools, insider insights, and real-world strategies to help you grow as a confident, informed, and impactful outdoor professional. From seasonal jobs and resume building to mental health resilience and climate-adaptive programming, join experts and peers to shape a future that is not only career ready but also community and sustainability minded.
Ideal for current students, job seekers, seasonal staff, and mid-career professionals looking to expand their role in the outdoor industry.
This series will offer free learning credits to participants in partnership with American Trails.
This webinar series is free for AORE professional members, $5 for AORE supporter members, and $20 not yet AORE members.