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Karsyn Kendrick is COLT’s Conservation Program Director, and recently moved to Portland from Washington, D.C.

Although she is new to the land trust world, she has over 6 years’ experience in federal policy analysis and advocacy.

Karsyn worked previously with the BlueGreen Alliance on policy issues focused on climate resilience, natural infrastructure, public lands, and mine reclamation. In this position, she helped to increase the organization’s focus on community capacity-building and resilience to the impacts of climate change.

Karsyn is originally from Augusta, GA, and has a B.A. in International Affairs from University of Georgia. She recently received her M.S. from George Mason University’s Environmental Science and Policy program, and is passionate about community involvement in conservation decision-making.

In her free time, you can find her exploring her new state, going climbing, fly fishing, and hanging with her two cats.