American Conservation Experience
Richard Ferrara is an experienced professional in environmental conservation and urban development, currently serving as a Crew Member with American Conservation Experience since August 2023, contributing to national park projects such as trail building and wildfire mitigation. Prior to this, Richard worked as a Campaign Intern at Calvert Street Group from January to May 2023, where GIS expertise was utilized to support urban development initiatives. Leadership roles in Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity included Athletics Chairman, Social Chairman, and Recruitment Chairman from November 2020 to May 2023. Richard's background also includes counseling at Lakeshore Camp & Retreat Center and service industry experience at Green Hills Grille. Richard holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Rhodes College, earned in 2023.
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American Conservation Experience
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American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing rewarding environmental service opportunities for youth, young adults, and emerging professionals of all backgrounds to explore and improve public lands while gaining practical professional experience. ACE is a national leader in recruiting, coordinating, and training volunteers to undertake practical environmental restoration projects in U.S. parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other public lands. Our programs provide opportunities for youth, young adults, and emerging professionals of all backgrounds to gain tangible professional and field experience through meaningful, hands-on conservation projects. In 2004, ACE began as a small, international conservation program in Flagstaff, Arizona, engaging global volunteers in an American Conservation Experience through rewarding public lands projects. Since then, we have grown to serve locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, continuing our mission to foster cross-cultural understanding and unity through national service.