Katie Richards

Experience

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  Appalachian State University

  Aug 2003 - May 2007

  Intern, Interim Challenge Program Manager and Trip Leader
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  Western Youth Network

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2009

  Americorps Volunteer

  I recruited volunteers for a community mentorship program and assisted in matching them with area youth ages 5-17.

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  Lees-McRae College

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Intern for Outdoor Program
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  Southern Oregon University

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Intern for Outdoor Program
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  Windsor Mountain International Summer Camp

  May 2011 - Sept 2011

  Ropes Course Department Head
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  Girl Scouts of Utah

  May 2013 - Oct 2013

  Ranger
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  University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Nov 2013 - Sept 2016

  Program Director--Outdoor Pursuits

  I had the pleasure of creating the UWM Outdoor Pursuits program from the ground up. I managed every aspect of the program from gear purchasing/tracking/maintenance, curriculum and program development, hiring, training, marketing and administration. The program provided approximately 40 half-day to 8 day outdoor trips per year related to: climbing, whitewater and flatwater paddling, caving, backpacking, cross-country skiing, paddleboarding and paddleboard yoga. The program also provided educational clinics, team development programming, bike maintenance, equipment rentals and special events. Show less

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  Evoke Therapy Programs

  Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  Field Instructor

  I spent my time at Evoke working in a staff team of field instructors and therapists that provided a safe environment for adolescents and young adults to learn healthy life skills, coping mechanisms, respectful ways to interact with others and to understand their own self-worth. The program is conducted in the desert of southwest Utah and uses backpacking and campcraft as a way to facilitate development of these competencies.

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  Appalachian State University

  Jun 2017 - Jan 2019

  Coordinator for Challenge Courses and Broadstone

  Coordinated ASU Outdoor Programs, specifically focusing on team challenge and wellness programming. Managed ASU's Camp Broadstone property. Hired, trained and evaluated challenge course staff and climbing trip staff. I enjoy collaborating with many campus organizations, departments and programs to assist college students in pursing healthy lifestyles both physically and socially. I am the University Recreation liaison to the ASU Counseling Center and have a special interest in supporting mental health. Show less

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  Asheville School

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

  Director of Mountaineering

  Developed interdisciplinary curriculum for Mountaineering Program which served students in 9th-12th grades. Served as an academic advisor. Taught Social Emotional Learning classes. Provided outdoor education programming 5-7 days per week.

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  Park City Community Church

  Aug 2021 - Jul 2024

  Director of Family Programs

  Developed faith-based curriculum for grades K-12 combining social-emotional, history and social justice lessons. Reimagined the Family Programs scope, roles and curriculum. Developed a summer camp for children in kindergarten through 8th grade. Within one year, Summer Adventure Camp became, arguably, the most beloved camp in Park City, UT with long waiting lists for each week. Developed service learning curriculum for students in 6th-12th grade focused on affordable housing and environmental justice. Show less