Growing up, my family spent summers camping in the Adirondack Park of New York and exploring what the area had to offer. Those summers definitely influenced the love of hiking and kayaking that I have now! The natural beauty of the mountains piqued my interest in diversity and biological sciences, helping inspire me to pursue a degree in environmental science at Clarkson University, on the outskirts of the Adirondack Park. I am currently working for an environmental consulting firm and working toward my masters degree at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse. I can’t wait to explore the Adirondacks even more now that I’m closer!