CFM Hires Sampsell as Education and Outreach Coordinator
March 15, 2016
Jen Sampsell has joined the Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) as the organization’s Education and Outreach Coordinator. In this newly developed role, Sampsell will lead youth initiatives and public outreach, focusing on the Conservation Leadership Corps (CLC) and Missouri Collegiate Conservation Alliance (MCCA). Other items of focus include web and social media content development and distribution, and event coordination.
“Conservation and education are passions of mine. The opportunity to blend the two together in a professional role is extremely exciting. It is vital we educate younger generations on conservation issues, and engage them in helping to protect our state’s natural resources. They must learn to be a voice for the future. Being part of CFM allows me to make a difference in a field I am passionate about,” Sampsell said.
Jen received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology with a marine biology concentration from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She is certified to teach science at the high school and middle school levels. Prior to moving to mid-Missouri last summer she taught high school biology in the Rockwood School District in western St. Louis County. Jen has a broad knowledge of science and conservation issues, nonprofit operations and education strategies.
“Youth involvement in conservation is so important to the future of our natural resources. To have someone as talented as Jen Sampsell joining our team, to lead our youth initiatives, is going to move the effectiveness of this Federation forward in a big way,” said Brandon Butler, executive director.
Jen, her husband Todd, and their two sons, Joshua and Jacob, are very active in the outdoors. They enjoy upland hunting with their lab, Porter and English setter, Bailey, fishing, camping and hiking in Missouri State Parks. They are actively involved in Boone County 4H shooting sports.