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Diversity/Social Justice (conferences) :: Diversity Training
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Youth Development :: Miscellaneous :: Keynotes
Diversity/Social Justice Presentations at Conferences
“Diversity in adventure education”. Panel presentation, Moderator. CA Park & Recreation Society, Bay Area Institute, District IV Summit. November 6, 2009, San Jose, CA. (Co-Moderator: Jackson Wilson, SFSU; Panelists: Teo Ildefonzo-Olmo, R.O.C.K., Drew McADams, PLI, Priscilla McKenney, GirlVEntures; Joshua Brankman, Outward Bound).
“Removing Constraints, Creating Connections”. Panel presentation. Breaking the Color Barrier in the Great American Outdoors. September 23-26, 2009. Atlanta, GA. Co-panelists, Jack Shu, Consultant; Hazel Wong, Nature Conservancy; Rue Mapp, OutdoorAfro.com (Sponsored by Earthwise Productions, Inc.).
"Parks for All" - Community engagement and our national parks. Panel presentation and screening of "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" with filmmaker Ken Burns and writer/co-producer Dayton Duncan, . April 22, 2009. Moderator: Milton Chen, George Lucas Educational Foundation. Co-panelists: Bill Gwaltney, NPS; Gerard Baker, NPS; Rose Matsui Ochi, Attorney; Ernesto Pepito, Crissy Field Center.
“Use of Public Lands and Open Space for Recreation:
Connecting with Diverse Communities”. Strategies for the Future of Conservation Workshop - Broadening the Base Through Open Space:
Addressing Demographic Trends by Saving Land and Serving People. Asilomar Conference Center, July 9-11, 2008. Pacific Grove, CA. (Sponsored by the Yale School of Forestry, Center for Business and the Environment).
“Conservation and the Changing Face of America”. Student Conservation Association, 50th Anniversary, Earth Vision Summit. April 24-27, 2008. Co-presenters: Marceo Bonta, The Center for Diversity and the Environment, and Iantha Gantt-Wright, The Kenian Group.
“Cultural connections and all that jazz: Why does it matter? What are the likely impacts?” Panel presentation at the PA Governors Outdoor Conference. Session: Likely Impacts – Outcomes and Effects of Current Trends. March 18-20, 2007. State College, PA.
“Community engagement: Exploring ethnic minority constraints and park experiences through focus groups”. 4th Annual Symposium for Educators on the Natural and Cultural Resources of the Southern Marin area of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. February 15, 2007. San Francisco, CA: Headlands Institute.
“Being allies and taking action towards social justice in experiential education.” 34th Annual International Association for Experiential Education Annual International Conference. November 1-5, 2006. St. Paul, MN (Co-presenters: Lara Mendel, The Mosaic Project & Kineta Lyde, Consultant).
“Making parks relevant to non-traditional users: Diversity and the National Parks.” National Park Service, Intermountain Region, Superintendent’s Conference. Tucson, AZ. November 15-18,2005.
“Roles and responsibilities of White people and People of Color in Diversity/Social Justice Work”. Association for Experiential Education, 33rd Annual International Conference, November 2-6, 2005. Tucson, AZ. (Co-presenter: Lara Mendel, The Mosaic Project).
“Approaching and using culture in outdoor/experiential education research and practice”. Association for Experiential Education, 32nd Annual International Conference, November 4-7, 2004. Norfolk, VA.
“Minority visitor use patterns: Results of an examination of barriers and constraints among Delphi and focus group participants.” Social Aspects of Recreation Research Symposium. February 4-6, 2004. San Francisco, CA.
“Impact through action, influence and involvement: Ethnic minority recreation – where to from here?” George Wright Society Conference. April 14-18, 2003. San Diego, CA (Moderator: N. Roberts; Panelists: Deborah Chavez, USFS; Edwin Gomez, Old Dominion Univ.; Naomi Torres, NPS; Flip Hagood, SCA, Inc.)
“Social justice and outdoor leadership.” Association for Experiential Education, 30th Annual International Conference. November 6-10, 2002. St. Paul, MN (Co-presenters: Sky Gray & Karen Warren).
“Making parks relevant to diverse non-user groups.” National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA), Congress. Tampa, FL. October 15-19, 2002.
“Minority use visitor patterns: Results of an examination of barriers and constraints among Delphi and focus group participants.” National Park Service, Rocky Mountain National Park Research Conference, April 9-11, 2002. Estes Park, CO.
“All the colors of the earth: Critical directions in the interpretation of American wilderness”. National Association for Interpretation (NAI), Des Moines, IA, Nov 7-11, 2001. Panel presentation segment: Research. (Co-presenters: Bill Gwaltney, Assistant Regional Director, Workforce Enhancement/NPS I-M region, Moderator; Laura Cheek, Wilderness Education Specialist, Shenandoah Nat’l Park; Jerry Stevens, personal commentary).
“Diversifying career opportunities in the environmental movement.” October 11-14, 2001. North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), Little Rock, AR. SCA’s National Urban & Diversity Programs presented as a model.
“Wilderness and diversity.” Rocky Mountain Region Wilderness Ranger Workshop. May 21-25, 2001. U.S. Forest Service, Region II. America’s Wilderness Legacy: Helping Our Resource to Endure. Aspen, CO
“Minority recruitment and retention.” The Roundtable Associates, National Forum and Training Institute. Panel presentation segment: What Trial and Research Shows. April 2001. Shreveport, LA.
“Innovative strategies for engaging and respecting the values and interests of all communities in National Parks and Landscapes: A case study at Rocky Mountain National Park.” A Mosaic in Motion 2000: The National Park Service – Embracing and Engaging All People. Sponsored by the National Parks Conservation Association and the National Park Service. Panel presentation. (Co-presenters, Bill Gwaltney, RMNP; Cheryl Armstrong, Beckwourth Mountain Club).
“Social justice in experiential education.” Panel presentation conducted at the Association for Experiential Education26th Annual International Conference, November 1998. Lake Tahoe, NV. (Co-panelists: Warren, K., Barnett, H., Crawford, B., Proudman, B.).
“Crossing cultural boundaries & becoming an effective ally.” Workshop presented at the Asia Pacific Conference & Exhibition on Experiential Learning (APCEEL). August 1997. Sponsored by the Singapore Training and Development Association, Outward Bound Singapore, and AEE. Southeast Asia: Singapore.
“Forming cross-race relationships in experiential education: Exploring the issues.” Workshop presented to the Association for Experiential Education 24th International Conference. September 1996. Spokane, WA. (Co-presenter: Sharon Washington).
“Addressing racism in experiential education programs.” Workshop presented to the Association for Experiential Education 24th International Conference. September 1996. Spokane, WA. (Co-presenter: Karen Warren, Hampshire College).
Diversity Training and Workshops
"Exploring dimensions of diversity and culture: Tips and tools for enhancing outdoor leadership." Outdoor Action Program, Princeton University. Sept 2-3, 2009. (Co-facilitator: Elaine Hatala, Consultant & Trainer, NJ).
"Diversity in Action." Headlands Institute. January 6, 2009. Half-day training for field science educators. Marin Headlands, CA.
(Co-facilitator, Lara Mendel, The Mosaic Project, Berkeley, CA).
“Outreach Programming to Diverse Audiences”. Association of Partners for Public Lands. March 6, 2005. All-day pre-conference workshop. Portland, OR. (Co-facilitators: Bill Gwaltney, National Park Service, Intermountain Region and Marco Bonta, Center for Diversity and the Environment).
“Attitudes, Perceptions, and Experiences across Cultures: Rocky Mountain National Park, A Case Study.” US Army Corps of Engineers, Estes Park, CO. October 2001. 3-day workshop on Ethnic Minority Recreation.
“Diversity in Action.” Baltimore Yearly Meeting Camping Program. Four camps;
2-day staff training; June 2001. Camp Catoctin, MD. (Co-facilitator: Sky Gray, Santa Fe Mountain Center).
“Diversity in Action.” One-day diversity training provided to One Great River (drug and alcohol prevention program, and outdoor education for youth). May 1999. Shreveport, LA.
“Take Back the Trails: 10 years later”. 35th Annual International Association for Experiential Education Conference. November 7-11, 2007. Little Rock, AR (Co-presenter: M. Deborah Bialeschki, Senior Researcher, American Camp Association).
“A celebration of Women’s voices in experiential education.” The Women’s Professional Group of the Association for Experiential Education, pre-conference workshop presenter, 33rd Annual International Conference, November 2-6, 2005. Tucson, AZ. (Co-presenters: Karen Warren, Denise Mitten, T.A. Loeffler).
"Women in Parks and Recreation: Successes and Challenges”. National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA), National Conference. San Antonio, TX (Organized and moderated panel presentation. Panelists: Debbie Chavez, Maureen Dougherty, Kathleen Hooper). Oct. 19-22, 2005.
“Take Back the Trails: A national initiative of empowerment and safety for women and girls outdoors”. Presentation at the Colorado State University Women at Noon spring semester, 2003, lecture series. April 19, 2003. Fort Collins, CO.
“An exploration of fear in the wilderness.” Workshop presented at the First AEE Women in Experiential Education Professional Group Conference. January 1999. Camp Algonquin, IL. (Co-presenter: Sarah Pohl).
“An integrative review of the literature on women in the outdoors.” The 4th Biennial Coalition for Education in the Outdoors (CEO) Research Symposium ~ Keynote Presentation. January 1998. Martinsville, IN: Bradford Woods. (Co-presenter: Karla Henderson).
Experiential Education for Women & Girls: A Review & Analysis of Research.” Paper presented at the Asia Pacific Conference & Exhibition on Experiential Learning ‘97 (APCEEL). August 1997. Sponsored by the Singapore Training and Development Association, Outward Bound Singapore, and AEE. Southeast Asia, Singapore.
“Women in experiential education: Experiences, issues and trends.” Workshop presented at the Association for Experiential Education (AEE), Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. March 1997. Trenton, NJ.
“Attitudes and experiences of women of color in the outdoors.” Paper presented to the National Recreation and Park Association Congress, Leisure Research Symposium. October 1996. Kansas City, KS.
“Women of color in the outdoors: Involvement and culture.” A staged reading and performance presented to the National Recreation and Park Association Congress, Leisure Research Symposium. October 1996. Kansas City, KS. (Co-presenter: Karla Henderson).
“Women in the outdoors: What’s happening with research?” Paper presented to the 23rd International Conference of the Association for Experiential Education. November 1995. Lake Geneva, WI. (Co-presenter: M.Deb Bialeschki; Historical Perspective).
“Women of color in outdoor recreation: The role of culture and ethnicity.” Paper presented to the International Conference on Women & Leisure: Toward a New Understanding. May 1995. Athens, GA.
“Sports and outdoor recreation for women and girls: Issues and ideas.” Paper presented to the National Recreation and Park Association Congress. October 1994. Minneapolis, MN (Panel presentation with: M.D. Bialeschki, D. Mitten, S. Straw, & K. Thurber).
“NAALA women speak out: Our vision, our voices, our values.” Workshop presented to the first annual Native, African, Asian, Latino American Meeting of the Association for Experiential Education. September 1994. New York, NY.
“Women and Adventure Research: Round table discussion.” Panelist: Association for Experiential Education, 21st Annual International Conference. October, 1993. Smuggler's Notch, VT.
“The portrayal of women in Climbing magazine: A content analysis.” Paper (Master’s Thesis) presented at the Northeast Recreation Research Symposium. April 1993. Saratoga Springs, NY.
“The impact of diversity and risk management” OR “Culture, Competency and Risk Management: Where the 3 Shall Meet?” (Co-facilitator: Sky Gray, Santa Fe Mountain Center). Workshops and pre-conference sessions presented at:
American Camping Association – Denver, CO, February 2003.
Wilderness Risk Management Conf – Banff, Alberta/Canada, 2004; Lake Geneva, WI, October 2001, diversity and risk management for advanced practitioners (core session); September 2000, Anchorage, AK; October 1999, Sierra Vista, AZ (pre-conference); October 1998, Black Mountain, NC (pre-conference); October 1997, Snowbird, UT.
Association for Experiential Education, International Conference – November 2008, Vancouver, WA; November 2000, Tucson, AZ; October 1999, Rochester, NY; November 1998, Lake Tahoe.
“Different strokes for different folks: Trends in urban youth development”.
Presented at:
~ Association of Partners for Public Lands. March 1-5, 2009. Baltimore, MD.
Co-Presenter: Gayle Hazelwood, National Park Service.
~ National Recreation and Park Association Congress. October 14-18, 2008. Baltimore, MD.
Co-presenter: Corliss Outley, Ph.D., Texas A & M.
"Youth Lead! Urban training for the next generation of outdoor leaders." Presented at the CA Park and Recreation Society, Pacific Southwest Training Conference. February 26-29, 2008. Long Beach, CA. Co-presenter: Drew McAdams, Chief of Programs, Pacific Leadership Institute.
"Camping at the Presidio: Exploring the Effects of an Urban Camping Experience for Underserved Youth." Poster presentation at the Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Ninth Biennial Research Symposium. January 10-12, 2008. Co-presenter: Allison Hughes, SFSU Graduate Research Assistant.
“The impacts of the National Green Corps Program on students and their participation in
Eco-Club activities in India.” Presented at the 4th Annual Research Symposium at the 34th Annual North American Association for Environmental Education conference. Nov. 14, 2007, Virginia Beach, VA.
“Positive youth development and youth organizing: Trends and innovations.” 34th Annual Association for Experiential Education International Conference. November 1-5, 2006. St. Paul, MN (Co-presenter: Sky Gray, Santa Fe Mountain Center).
“Youth Lead! Urban training for the next generation of outdoor leaders.” National Recreation and Park Association Congress. October 10-14, 2006. Seattle, WA. (Co-presenter, Drew McAdams, SFSU / Pacific Leadership Institute).
“Parks and recreation as youth development.” Panel Presentation. National Recreation & Park Association Congress (NRPA), Tampa, FL. Oct. 15-19, 2002. (Moderator – Mickey Fearn, Consultant; Co-panelists: Reco Bembry, Consultant; Pierre Morin; City of Montreal; Bernard Greisemer; Sports Medicine/MO).
“Combating racism among teenagers” (1996). A Video-text of a lecture in spoken English segmented for practicing simultaneous interpretation, Tape S-4. In D. Coakley (Producer), Developing Interpretation Skills. Burtonsville, MD: Sign Media, Inc.
“After class enrichment programs: Partnering with schools.” Paper presented to the National Recreation and Park Association Congress. October 1994. Minneapolis, MN.
“Measuring program outcomes: Approaching evaluation with effectiveness”. Workshops
* Califiornia Park & Recreation Society (CPRS), Sacramento, CA. March 8-10, 2007.
* Association for Experiential Education (AEE).
Tucson, AZ Nov. 2-6, 2005
* Association for Experiential Education (AEE).
St. Paul, MN. Nov. 6-10, 2002
* North American Association for Environmental Education(NAAEE), Boston, August 6-10, 2002
* National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA), Denver, CO. Oct. 3-6, 2001. Co-presenter: Christina Green, Education Director, CSU Environmental Learning Center.
“Components of the outdoor trip: What really happens?” The 5th Biennial Coalition for Education in the Outdoors (CEO) Research Symposium. Keynote Panel Presentation. January 2000. Martinsville, IN: Bradford Woods ~ (My Presentation segment: Research recommendations for future.)
Last updated November 2009