Megan Nelson
Megan Nelson has more than 15 years of environmental education experience in regional, national, and international settings. Currently, Megan is the California Regional Coordinator of the Jane Goodall Research Institute's Roots & Shoots Program.

She is responsible for overseeing the Roots & Shoots environmental and humanitarian program in all aspects including new member recruitment, group support, leadership training, curriculum development, creating and implementing workshops for leaders and students, national and international program development and assistance and partnership recruitment.

Megan has an incredible background in environmental organizations having worked with such organizations as the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, the Newfound Harbor Marine Institute, The Catamount Institute and the Teton Science School. Megan has an M.S. in Ecology/Entomology from Brigham Young University and a B.S. in Zoology and Biology Secondary Education.

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