Amanda Harper
Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources
Program Director, Wyoming Conservation Corps
Education
MA, Sociology & Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
BA, Sociology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Background and Expertise
Amanda Harper (“Harper”) is the Program Director for the Wyoming Conservation Corps. She brings over a decade of experience in outdoor leadership and a strong commitment to mentoring the next generation of natural resource stewards. She has a passion for hands-on conservation projects and enjoys partnering with organizations across the state. Harper spends the majority of her free time outdoors—biking, trail running, rock climbing, or chasing ice and snow in the winter. When she isn’t working or playing outside, she can be often be found in a coffee shop or the pottery studio.
Selected Teaching
- ENR 4950, Leadership for Natural Resource Management
- 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
