CHRISTINE O. COHNE

Nature's Pace was created to help youth and adults revive their relationship with the natural world. As a one-woman operation, Nature's Pace has expanded from offering "Mommy & Me" storywalks & nature walks to include a variety of K-8 afterschool classes, summer camps, homeschool groups, nature-infused yoga and Forest Therapy. natures-pace.com

• Plan & facilitate year-round nature immersion programs & summer camps for grades K-8
• Serve an average of 280 youth & 75 adult participants annually
• Responsible for managing daily operations: website, marketing, program curricula & scheduling, social media, parent/participant communication, registrations, safety forms, trail conditions
• Recruit, train and guide middle school & high school students as Nature's Pace Peer Leaders
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation plans
• Create and deliver Outdoor Enrichment and Professional Development trainings to local schools
• Collaborate with schools, youth centers, small businesses and non-profits to increase visibility and foster community relationships
• Research, prepare and deliver presentations on the science and benefits of time in nature to various audiences
• Plan and lead multiple adult Forest Therapy Walks annually
• Designed and taught an annual 4 week Introduction to Forest Therapy course, 2022-2024
• Developed and implemented program evaluations to assess impact and satisfaction of adult classes
• Monitor youth program performance to identify areas for improvement
• Increased Nature's Pace revenue by an average of %150 annually

Part of four-woman teaching team operating a private, co-operative preschool for children ages 2.9-5 years. Provided a joyful, nature-based learning environment applying the philosophies of child directed and play based learning.

• Created weekly curriculums supporting social, emotional, physical and academic growth
• Facilitated class activities that support problem based learning, student initiated play, and imagination
• Led teaching team in active exploration and outdoor learning activities
• Continuously assessed student needs; redirected behavior or activity with positive manner
• Conducted conferences addressing student's growth/challenges and developed plans for individual needs
• Ensured a safe, positive atmosphere for learning; encouraging sensitivity and understanding of others

Responsible for the development and delivery of a broad range of year-round after school and summer programs for ages K-12, fulfilling BGC's five core areas: Character & Leadership, Education and Career, Health and Life Skills, Arts, and Sports and Recreation

• Hired as a Supervisor and promoted after 4 months to Program Director
• Provided leadership and direction to ensure safe operation and delivery of programs for 110 daily members
• Managed 16 Activity Leaders, guided development of new projects and outings for each age group
• Created 8 weeks of summer camp schedules and themes
• Developed and facilitated weekly training workshops for 18 staff
• Supported and educated staff on delivery of positive discipline
• Established and enforced safety, behavior and field trip policies/procedures
• Forged relationships with parents, teachers and school therapists to better support members' needs
• Mended the relationship between a host school and BGC with the return of professionalism and trust

Outdoor adventure camps for young adults impacted by cancer. Camps focused on empowering 15 survivors ages 13-18 through outdoor adventure challenges including whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, and horseback riding.

• First ever employee of non-profit kayaking camp for young adults with cancer
• Highly motivated, independent, sole employee
• Planned and implemented all logistics for six weeks of summer adventure camps
• Organized and executed four national fundraisers annually
• Recruited campers, counselors, volunteers and medical staff nationwide
• Supported the needs of each camper, their families and medical teams
• Hired and trained all camp counselors and volunteers
• Evaluated camp programs, staff and trainings to ensure camper safety and program effectiveness
• Collaborated effectively with the board of directors to discuss issues, identify solutions, and carry out program goals
• Wrote marketing and procedural documents including staff handbook, safety manuals and newsletters
• Grew camps by 100% in two years from 3 camps in Vail, CO to 6 camps in both Vail and Missoula, MT