"There is a courageous staff at EcoQuest, new foundations being built under the motto 'change the world'. You hold a hope in your heart that this experience will never end."
- Kathryn Braden, University of MA
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Jono Clark General Manager, Director, Human Resources Manager and Iwi Liaison, Trustee BS (1979) Victoria University, Wellington; Dip.Teaching (1980), Christchurch College of Education. Specialised in student-directed learning and high-school programme and curriculum development (maths, science, and outdoor studies), extensive experience in adult education. |
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Ria Brejaart Programme Director, Academic Director, Lecturer, Co-founder, Trustee Dip Parks & Recreation Management (1987) & M.Appl.Sci in Ecology (1994), Lincoln University NZ (with distinction). Co-founder of the Environmental Education Centre of New Zealand. Programme and curriculum development and student research. Academic Liaison with University of New Hampshire. |
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Bruce Wildblood-Crawford Lecturer, Research Associate, DRP supervisor BA Environmental Policy (1995), Dickinson College, Carlisle PA; Master of Environmental Education (Hon), Griffith University, Melbourne (2003); PhD University of Canterbury Christchurch (2008). |
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Dr Kim Babbitt UNH- EcoQuest Academic Programme Coordinator, Lecturer, UNH Representative on the EcoQuest Advisory Board BS in Wildlife Management (1984), University of New Hampshire; MS in Wildlife and Fisheries Science (1988), Texas A&M University; Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (1996), University of Florida. Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, University of New Hampshire. |
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Dr Peter Maddison Academic Support for programme delivery and Directed Research Projects BSc (Hons) in Zoology (1964), Ph.D. in Applied Entomolgy (1968), University of London, UK. Entomologist and environmental consultant with many years experience in the Pacific. |
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Wendy Hare Field Leader BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Science (1985), Massey University; Cert. Adult Education (1994), Waikato Polytechnic; NZ Mountain Safety Council instructor and assessor (bushcraft and outdoor first aid). Extensive experience as a wildlife ranger, Conservation Corps supervisor and tourist guide. |
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Maree Limpus Field Leader & Student Liaison BSc in Environmental Science and Geography from Massey University and a Diploma of Teaching. Teacher, environmental educator, managing community relations for conservation organisations, sea kayak guiding and being an outdoor instructor. personal development training, managing a sustainable management fund (England). |
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Elizabeth Jones Field Leader BS in Environmental Science, UNH (2002). Elizabeth started at EcoQuest in 2002 as an intern. After one year, she became an assistant field leader (2003/04), and has been a field leader since 2005. |
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John Longden Field Leader Cert. Adult Teaching. NZ Mountain Safety Council instructor and assessor (bushcraft, outdoor first aid, risk management). Many years experience in nature tourism, conservation teaching and contractor to the Department of Conservation. |
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Sally Armstrong Field Leader & Student Liaison BA in environmental studies (2002), Massey University. Dip. Teaching. Qualifications and extensive experience as ski guide, diving instructor and outdoor pursuits instructor. |
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Dr Matt Baber Research Associate BSc in Zoology (1993), Otago University; MSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences (1996), Auckland University; Ph.D. in Ecology (2001), Florida International University. Postdoctoral researach and teaching in ecology and conservation biology at University of New Hampshire (2001-2004). EcoQuest research coordinator and supervisor. |
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Dr Isabel Castro Research Associate BSc (1985), Universidad de los Andes, Colombia, MS in environmental biology (1987), Eastern Illinois University, Ph.D. in behavioural ecology (1996), Massey University, NZ. Lecturer in ecology at Massey University. |
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Dr Bruce Burns Research Associate BSc and MSc in Botany (1980, 1982), Auckland University, Ph.D. in Biogeography from the University of Colorado (1991). Lecturer in Plant Ecology Auckland University. President of the New Zealand Ecological Society. |
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Stephanie Todd Catering Manager and Administrative Support Trained at the Waikato Polytechnic and received a London City and Guilds Chef's qualifications. Employed at a number of hotels and restaurants throughout New Zealand. Supervision of catering operations, administrative support, and management of the EcoQuest garden. |