Laurel Howard
About Laurel Howard
Laurel Howard is a Program Quality Coordinator at the Student Conservation Association, a position she has held since 2016. She has a diverse background in environmental education and program coordination, with previous roles at various organizations including IslandWood and Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound.
Work at Student Conservation Association
Laurel Howard has served as the Program Quality Coordinator at the Student Conservation Association since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring high standards in program delivery and quality. Her work focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of conservation programs and supporting the organization's mission to engage young people in environmental stewardship.
Previous Experience in Environmental Education
Before her current position, Laurel Howard held multiple roles in environmental education. She worked at Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound as a Field Instructor from 2010 to 2011 and as a Medical Screener in 2011. Additionally, she served as a Program Coordinator for the Urban Environmental Education Graduate Program at IslandWood in 2015 and as a Homewaters Educator in 2014.
Educational Background
Laurel Howard completed her Bachelor of Arts at Warren Wilson College from 2007 to 2009. She furthered her education at the University of Washington, where she earned a Master of Education from 2014 to 2015. During the same period, she also studied at the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington.
Experience with Living Classrooms Foundation
In 2012, Laurel Howard worked as a Shipboard Education Coordinator at Living Classrooms Foundation for eight months. This role involved facilitating educational programs aboard ships, contributing to experiential learning opportunities for students.
Roles at IslandWood
Laurel Howard held several positions at IslandWood, including Assistant Summer Programs Coordinator and Homewaters Educator in 2014. She also worked as a Graduate Student from 2013 to 2014, gaining valuable experience in environmental education and program coordination.