KELLEE BYARD
IS THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
SNOHOMISH, WASHINGTON
IS THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
SNOHOMISH, WASHINGTON
My passion is preserving our planet.
Working for Washington State University as its Sustainable Communities Program Coordinator; earning a UM science degree in environment; interning at UM's Matthaei Gardens; studying at UM's Camp Davis in WY; working for Pacific NW Americorps; & volunteering at Ndakinna Educational Center, James River, &
more reveal my passion for the environment.
Together, we can save our planet!
Monday – Friday: 8am-4:30pm
Phone Hours: 9am – 5pm
Snohomish County WSU Extension
Willis Tucker Park
Snohomish County Parks & Recreation Office
6705 Puget Park Dr.
Snohomish, WA 98296
(McCollum Park office is closed permanently)
From I-5, take the 128th Street exit and drive east approximately four miles to Snohomish-Cascade Drive. (128th Street becomes 132nd and then 134th as you drive east.) Turn right onto Snohomish-Cascade Drive. At the first stop sign, turn left onto Puget Park Drive. Park entrance is the next left.
Read Kellee Byard's Essay:
"UM's Matthaei Botanical Gardens Helped Give Direction to My Life"
by Kellee Byard
I have an enduring passion for the environment and its health; that is why I graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Program in the Environment. Learning is important to me, so I graduated with a 3.94 GPA. Interning at UM's Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum further grew my love of nature. I was awarded its annual Nanette LaCross Student Prize (read my essay here). Community action is also important, so I was elected to UM Circle K and served as its Bulletin Editor/Public Relations Manager to educate the public.
As an environmentalist and educator, I dedicate myself to sustainability, fieldwork, conservation, stewardship, and teaching others. Read my most recent blog post on how education and volunteerism can aid wildlife. Further, I have a strong social conscience and embrace diversity and justice for all. I am always working toward making every area I serve more equitable. Please read my essay on elitism's impact on the environment.
At the National Wildlife Federation in Seattle, Washington, I was involved in a variety of activities to create a conservation coalition to preserve our wildlife. Activities included developing and executing hands-on programs/classes, policy development, community outreach, and more to inform the community. The goal was to increase knowledge that would lead to more sustainable action.
Further, as a Youth Development Professional for the Seattle Boys & Girls Club, I educate a diversity of youth and plan and implement educational and other programming to enrich children's after-school experience in meaningful ways.
Last, as an artist, I try to bring joy to others through my whimsical wildlife and colorful nature scenes.
I am excited about what the future holds!
Together, we CAN save our planet.
If you'd like, you can view my resume to learn more.
Please contact me at kelleebyard@gmail.com.
Thank you.
Please contact Kellee Byard with environment and conservation employment opportunities, internships, commission art requests, volunteering, and more.
To email: kelleebyard@gmail.com