Michala Hendrick

Michala Hendrick is an experienced environmental professional currently serving as the Director of Rensselaer Youth Outdoors at the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance, where engagement with nature for children and families is promoted to foster community sustainability. Previous roles include Lead Staff for Forest Conservation Corp at WSP USA, Avian Specialist at Old Dominion University, and Graduate Teaching Assistant in Sustainable Tourism Management and Recreation Resource Management. Michala has also worked as a Prescribed Fire Research Intern for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and has extensive experience in research and education, holding a Master of Science in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Studies from Old Dominion University. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science focused on Economic and Environmental Sustainability from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and a Graduate Certificate in Conservation Leadership.