Megan Osetek

Experience

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  Michigan Department of Natural Resources

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2012

  Assistant Interpreter - State Worker

  Connected Michigan's community members to the state's natural resources, specializing in fisheries & water heritage. Maintained daily operations of fish hatchery visitor center under the supervision of lead hatchery interpreter. Trained new staff, interns, and managed volunteers for events and special programming. Provided public and community schools tours, hikes, and environmental education programming related to state fish hatcheries. Created a series of informational videos on fish care for statewide Salmon in the Classroom program. Daily maintenance of visitor center, animal care, and grounds. Show less

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  Kalamazoo Valley Museum

  Dec 2012 - now

  Interpretation Manager

  Connecting our communities with the natural world around us, learning how it shapes our cultural world and influences our collective & individual values. I foster stewardship for safeguarding humanity’s cultural heritage one moment at a time. I am a cultural heritage interpreter, steward, and appreciator of humanity's heritage. I strive to connect my personal experiences with today's events that cultivates meaning, connection, and long-lasting memories for our community. I have experience in program facilitation, development, data collection & evaluation. Developing and facilitating professional development through a coaching management approach that is grounded in diversity, inclusion, equity, and access in line with my core values. Interpretive planning and writing that take big ideas and understanding accessible to multiple audiences. Connect with me! Show less

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  Vintage From the Mitten

  Jul 2016 - now

  Owner & Curator

  Sustainable fashion doesn’t only mean helping our planet but also helping your wallets. At Vintage From the Mitten, we believe vintage fashion, accessories, and home goods shouldn’t require a second mortgage or job, simply keeping costs within reason for everyone & every body. Explore the world of vintage fashion, accessories, & home goods with us all from the wonderful mitten state, Michigan, US.Follow us on Instagram @vintagefromthemitten where I share social stories, fashion inspiration, and snippets of my daily life. Show less

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  Michigan Transformation Collective

  Jul 2022 - now

  Racial Healing Circle Practitioner

  Facilitate open, honest, community healing circles grounded in sharing authentic personal experiences to impart change and racial equity within our community. Grounded in TRHT touchstone philosophy I hope to build a better community through storytelling, sharing one’s truth, and foster curiosity in safe spaces.