Sandy Skrien is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in wilderness management, conservation, and volunteer coordination. Currently serving as the Forest Service ACES Program Manager at National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Sandy recruits applicants for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services program, collaborating with the Forest Service to fulfill essential roles. Prior to this, Sandy held various positions within the U.S. Forest Service, including National Wilderness Program Manager, overseeing policy implementation for designated wilderness areas, and managing diverse programs in recreation and public affairs. In addition to roles in federal service, Sandy actively contributes as Board Chair for the Northwoods Volunteer Connection, focusing on volunteer recruitment and training for projects in the Superior National Forest. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Biology from St. Cloud State University and a certificate in Lay Ministry from Luther Seminary.
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National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions)
The National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions)is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting experienced workers as a valuable and critical component of the nation’s workforce. Since its establishment in 1997 NEW Solutions has -- through thousands of workers ages 55+ -- provided over 23 million hours of dedicated, experienced labor to nine federal agencies. NEW Solutions currently operates cost-effective, flexible and innovative experienced worker programs for the Environmental Protection Agency (https://see-ems.newsolutions.org/home), the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the US Department of Agriculture (https://ace-ems.newsolutions.org/home), U.S. Forest Services (https://forest-ems.newsolutions.org/home), Senior Community Service Employment Program, Bureau of Land Management (https://blm-ems.newsolutions.org/home), National Park Service (https://nps-ems.newsolutions.org/home), Economic Research Service (https://ers-ems.newsolutions.org/home), National Agricultural Statistics Service (https://nass-ems.newsolutions.org/home), Agricultural Research Service (https://ars-ems.newsolutions.org/home) and Fish and Wildlife Service (https://fws-ems.newsolutions.org/home). We work closely with those agencies to recruit, place and support work-ready, skilled and experienced older adults for positions, both full- and part-time, that support the critical missions of the agencies.