Amy Marie Molitor

Professional educator with deep expertise in curriculum design, pedagogy, and research. Strong emphasis on fostering collaborative team environments and driving academic success. Recognized for flexibility and adaptability in meeting evolving educational needs. Skilled in developing engaging course materials, mentoring students, and contributing to scholarly activities. Reliable and results-focused, consistently delivering high-quality educational experiences.

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• Molitor, Amy M. 2025. Historic Sites of Walla Walla County, Tourism Brochure for Walla Walla 2020
• Molitor, Amy M. 2023. Updated Horseshoe Prairie Nordic Ski Area, Blues Crew, Blue Mountain Land Trust
• Molitor, Amy M. 2020. Horseshoe Prairie Nordic Ski Area, Blues Crew, Blue Mountain Land Trust
• Molitor, Amy M. 2018. Historic Sites of Walla Walla County, Tourism Brochure for Walla Walla 2020
• Molitor, Amy M. 2015. Community Council Study Area. In: Community Council Report: Enhancing Outdoor Recreation Opportunities. Walla Walla,WA.
• Molitor, Amy M. 2014. Series of Reference Maps of the Pacific Northwest. In: Ellen Morris Bishop. Living with Thunder: Exploring the Geologic Past, Present, and Future of Pacific Northwest Landscapes. Oregon State University Press.

Refereed Publications

• Braithwaite (Molitor), Amy M.; McCool, Stephen F. 1989. Social Influences and Backcountry Visitor Behavior in Occupied Grizzly Bear Habitat. Society and Natural Resources. 2:273-283.
• McCool, Stephen F.; and Braithwaite (Molitor), Amy M. 1989. Beliefs and Behaviors of Backcountry Campers in Montana Toward Grizzly Bears. Wildlife Society Bulletin. 17: 514-519.
• Molitor, Amy Braithwaite.; McCool, Stephen F. 1990. Communicating appropriate behaviors to backcountry visitors in occupied grizzly bear habitat. Human Dimensions of Wildlife Newsletter. 9:19-21.

Miscellaneous Publications

• Molitor, Amy Braithwaite. 1990. Communicating appropriate behaviors to backcountry visitors. IN: Managing America’s Enduring Wilderness Resource: Proceedings of the Conference, ed. David W. Lime, 96-102. St. Paul, MN: Tourism Center, Minnesota Extension Service and Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Minnesota.

Publications in Conference Proceedings

• Molitor, Amy Braithwaite. 1990. Principles for communicating with backcountry visitors. IN: Managing America’s Enduring Wilderness Resource: Proceedings of the Conference, ed. David W. Lime, 96-102. St. Paul, MN: Tourism Center, Minnesota Extension Service and Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Minnesota.

Technical Reports

• Molitor, Amy Braithwaite; McCool, Stephen F. 1992. Communicating appropriate behavior in occupied grizzly bear habitat to backcountry visitors. Technical Completion Report 92-3. Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research. University of Montana, Missoula, MT.
• Molitor, Amy Braithwaite; McCool, Stephen F. 1992. An analysis of written information on appropriate behavior in occupied grizzly bear habitat to backcountry visitors. Technical Completion Report 92-2. Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research. University of Montana, Missoula, MT.
• Molitor, Amy Braithwaite.; McCool, Stephen F.; Kendall, Katherine C. 1991. An estimate of backcountry day use in the Many Glacier Area, Glacier National Park, 1990 Season. Technical Completion Report 91-2. Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research. University of Montana, Missoula, MT.
• Molitor, Amy Braithwaite.; McCool, Stephen F.; Walker, Alene; Kendall, Katherine C. 1990. An estimate of backcountry day use in the Many Glacier Area, Glacier National Park for the 1989 Season. Technical Completion Report 90-2. Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research. University of Montana, Missoula, MT.
• McCool, Stephen F.; Molitor, Amy Braithwaite.; Kendall, Katherine C. 1989. An estimate of backcountry day use of Glacier National Park. Research Report 4. Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research, University of Montana, Missoula, MT.

Chapters in Books

• Braithwaite Molitor, Amy M.; McCool, Stephen F. 1989. Social Influences and Backcountry Hazards in Dispersed and Natural Recreation Settings. IN: Influencing Behavior: Theory and Applications in Recreation and Tourism, ed. Michael J. Manfredo. Sagamore Publishing Inc. Champaign, IL.

Professional Papers Presented

• “Is Fear Arousal an Effective Method of Persuading Backcountry Visitors to Adopt Behaviors to Reduce Confrontations with Grizzly Bears?” Presented at the Fifth International Symposium on Society and Natural Resource Management. June 7-10, 1994. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
• “Principles for Communicating to Backcountry Visitors.” Presented at the Conference for Managing America’s Enduring Wilderness Resource. September 11-14, 1989. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
• “Social-Normative Influences and Backcountry Visitor Behavior in Occupied Grizzly Bear Habitat.” Presented at the Second Symposium on Social Science in Resource Management. June 6-9, 1988. University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign, Urbana, IL.

• President of Kooskooskie Commons, Non-profit environmental organization. Walla Walla, WA. 2001-Present
• Member of the Board Directors for the Blue Mountain Land Trust, 2017- present
• Member of the City of Walla Walla Water and Waste Water Advisory Committee, 2001-2017. Chair: 2008-2017
• Study Committee Member – Enhancing Outdoor Recreation Opportunities, Community Council. Walla Walla, WA. September 2014 – 2017
• Presentation: Using GIS as a tool for assessing Recreation Opportunities. Community Council Luncheon for Enhancing Outdoor Recreation Opportunities. June 10, 2015. Marcus Whitman Hotel. Walla Walla, WA.
• Panel Speaker at the Wilderness Lecture Series at the University of Montana, Missoula, MT. 1997
• Member of the Walla Walla County Recycling and Waste Reduction Committee, Walla Walla, WA. 1995-1997.