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STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION International Conservation Crew

STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION THESCA.ORG SCA – The National Youth Conservation Organization Where We Work Who We Are SCA is the national leader in youth service and stewardship. Since 1957, we’ve put more than 75,000 young people to work in America’ parks and public lands. Our Partners Our Members  600+ Project Sites Nationwide  Youth and Young Adults  State and City Parks age 15-25+  US Forest and Wildlife Refuges  160,000 new recruits  BLM Sites annually  Federal, State, Municipal public  4,228 placements in 2014 land agencies and non-profits  Nearly 1 in 2 self-identify  700+ Colleges and Universities as a person of color  Leading Corporations and Foundations 1

STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION THESCA.ORG SCA – A New Leadership Jaime Berman Matyas has been named president and chief executive officer. Formerly EVP and COO of the National Wildlife Federation. During her 20+ years with the National Wildlife Federation, Matyas rose through a variety of senior roles before assuming operational management responsibilities in 2005. “I’m inspired by SCA’s national presence, interest to pursue new partnerships and track record of leadership development,” said Matyas. “I’m honored to lead an organization so uniquely positioned to meet the needs of young conservation leaders and represent the rich diversity of our nation’s youth.” Jaime Berman Matyas 2

STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION THESCA.ORG SCA – Strategic Restructure • Shift to 3 Regions • Western Region, 13 states • Eastern & Central • Increased regional focus • Consolidated program management • Trevor Knight – Regional Program Manager • Meredith Stone – Program Manager 2

STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION THESCA.ORG International Crew - Members  Hailee Malins  Mountlake Terrace, WA. Olympic National Park in 2013  Hunter Narramore  Seattle, WA  Marissa Scott  Yelm, WA. Mount Rainier in 2013, Seattle School Year Program in 2013-2014  Gerardo Tamayo  Tacoma, WA  Bronwyn Vaisey  Port Moody, BC  Sonia Stambolian  West Vancouver, BC 5

STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION THESCA.ORG International Crew - Accomplishments Skagit Valley Provincial Park in British Columbia  Cleared 360 feet of trail  Built 75 feet of new retaining wall  Brushed 9500 feet of Centennial Trail  Cleared 1500 feet of Chittenden Meadows Trail 6

STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION THESCA.ORG International Crew - Accomplishments North Cascades National Park  Government Point Trail  Install culvert  Clear debris and brush  250 feet of curb rock  Construct a rock bench  Clear ½ mile Lakeside Trail  Hozomeen Lake Trail  Clear 105 drainages  Widen 400 feet of trail  Assist with backcountry toilet 6

STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION THESCA.ORG SCA Develops Conservation Leaders The Search Institute study and results  Students emerged from a single summer SCA experience with:  Better interpersonal skills.  Improved leadership qualities.  Greater sense of social responsibility.  Stronger thriving.  And above all, a deeper connection to the natural world and intensified commitment to conservation. It is rare in a single summer program to see such consistent change across so many skills and attitudes. Yet, it is not surprising as the study is built on years of research and refinement of SCA’s programs. “I’m really glad I did this, because I get that feeling now that I can accomplish these things. And it makes me want to go out and try new things and learn about new things in the world and go new places. And I feel like I can do that because I know how to survive in the woods, so I can probably survive in the world .” 11

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