1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Discover diverse outdoor careers beyond traditional guiding and facilitated recreation. This session will highlight opportunities in federal agencies, conservation, outdoor program administration, and other industry roles.
About the Presenters
Dakota Anderson
Dakota is an Education & Outreach Manager with the City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks, where he has worked for over 7 years. Dakota oversees a team focused on providing information and education to the public through visitor centers, trail outreach, public programs, and events. Dakota also serves on the board for the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals.
Eboni Preston
Led by a call to action, Eboni is a management professional with a background in operations, partnerships, community engagement, and workforce development. She has spent the last decade working with public land management agencies on research and data collection, programming, policy, and hiring practices. She also works as an adjunct professor in business and social work departments. Outside of work, Eboni serves as a board member for the Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the Next 100 Coalition, Georgia Conservation Voters, and Justice Outside. Eboni holds a BA from Duke University, an MSSW from Columbia University, an MBA and MPA from Kennesaw State University, a certificate in business analytics from the Wharton School, and a PhD in public policy from Southern University and A&M College.