Southwest Conservation Corps
Kristen Hencke Barrett is an experienced professional in environmental management and conservation, currently serving as the Adult Programs Manager for Southwest Conservation Corps since October 2021 and previously holding the position of Program Coordinator. Kristen has a strong background with the U.S. Forest Service from April 2019 to December 2021 as a Forestry Technician and Crew Leader, and earlier experience as a Sustainable Forestry Crew Leader and Crew Member at Southwest Conservation Corps. Educational accomplishments include a Master of Environmental Management focusing on Integrative and Public Land Management from Western Colorado University and a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities/Humanistic Studies from Fort Lewis College, where Kristen was also involved as the Campus Sustainability Team Coordinator and Adventure Education Assistant.
Southwest Conservation Corps
Empowering individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities and the environment, Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) operates conservation service programs across Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico that engage youth, young adults and veterans on public lands. SCC works to foster inclusive opportunities and collaborative partnerships for positive growth through development of knowledge, leadership, and compassion towards our lands and communities. Our offices are out of Durango, CO and Salida, CO. Southwest Conservation Corps is a program of Conservation Legacy.