Kimberly is the NatureWatch National Program Manager for the U.S. Forest Service in Washington, D.C.  She earned a Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology and Management and a master’s degree in Ecological Anthropology from the University of Georgia and has dedicated her career to engaging diverse audiences with the wonders of nature. Kim seeks ways to bring conservation and stewardship home by developing and promoting new programs like freshwater snorkeling, special celebrations like Bat Week and Pollinator Week; and through media such as wildlife critter cams, story maps, and youth-engagement apps. Kim spends as much time as possible outdoors and traveling internationally with her daughter.