National Forest Foundation
Emily Jochem has a diverse work experience that includes roles in conservation and environmental studies. Emily is currently working as a Partnership Coordinator for Conservation Connect at the National Forest Foundation. Prior to this, they served as a Wilderness Medicine Instructor at Aerie Backcountry Medicine. Emily also pursued an M.S. in Environmental Studies at the University of Montana from 2020 to 2022. Emily has gained practical experience through various internships and positions, including being a Working Lands Initiative Intern at the Wildlife Conservation Society, a Ski Patrol member at Big Sky Resort, and a Mountain Goat Monitoring Technician for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game & University of Montana. Emily has also worked as a Wrangler at Lone Mountain Ranch and as a Program Assistant at the Jack Creek Preserve Foundation. Emily's early work experience includes being a Big Sky Watershed Corps Member at Montana Aquatic Resources Services and volunteering at The Wetlands Conservancy.
Emily Jochem's education history is as follows:
Emily attended Bozeman High School from 2007 to 2011, where they did not pursue any specific degree or field of study. After high school, Emily enrolled in Lewis & Clark College from 2011 to 2015, earning their Bachelor's Degree in Biology. Following their undergraduate studies, Emily furthered their education at the University of Montana, where they completed a Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources Conflict Resolution from 2020 to 2021. Emily continued their studies at the University of Montana and obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Environmental Studies from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, Emily participated in programs at NOLS in 2011 and AFS Intercultural Programs USA in 2009, although no specific degrees or fields of study are indicated for these experiences.
National Forest Foundation
The NFF works with communities and organizations to conserve and enhance the watersheds, wildlife habitat and wild places across our 193-million-acre National Forest System. Mission The National Forest Foundation (NFF), chartered by Congress, engages Americans in community-based and national programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, and administers private gifts of funds and land for the benefit of the National Forests. Our Values Our National Forests and Grasslands are at the core of America's natural riches, and yet, today these treasures are threatened by unprecedented challenges. Working with the U.S. Forest Service and partners, our goal is to leverage our best thinking, conservation capacity and community action to measurably improve the health of our National Forests and Grasslands. Core values guide our work. In all of our strategies, we strive to: -Unite the power of diverse interests and communities in collaborative stewardship; -Restore ecosystems to their natural resiliency and functions through on-the-ground conservation; -Engage Americans, young and old, in recognizing the gifts of our National Forests and Grasslands and in caring for them; -Sustain the commitment and ability of communities to serve as stewards by building the capacity of collaborative organizations; and -Add value where action would not otherwise be taken.