Amanda Harper

Academic & Career Advising Professional

Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources

(307) 766-2701 | aharper4@uwyo.edu | Kendall House, Rm. 017  

 

Education

MA, Sociology & Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming 

BA, Sociology, University of Alabama at Birmingham 

 

Background and Expertise

Amanda Harper (“Harper”) is an Academic & Career Advising Professional in the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources. In addition to her advising duties, Harper focuses on connecting students with opportunities to take skills learned in the classroom and apply them in real-world settings. She has a background in outdoor education, student development, and nonprofit management. Outside of work you will find her biking, rock climbing, or nordic ice-skating. When she isn’t playing outside, she can be found in a coffee shop or the pottery studio. 

 

Teaching

• ENR 4970, Internship in ENR

• ESS 4970, Internship in ESS

• ORTM 4970, Internship in ORTM

• ENR 2800, Intro to Outdoor Leadership

• UWYO 1101, First Year Seminar: Outdoor Leadership

 

Certifications

• Apprentice Rock Guide, American Mountain Guide Association

• Wilderness First Responder, Longleaf Wilderness Medicine

• Mental Health First Aider, USA Mental Health First Aid

 

Community Involvement

• Southeast Wyoming Climbers Coalition, Co-chair

• Laramie Range Epic, Assistant Race Director