Meg Schmieder (she/they)

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"I am queer and so is Water."

Water Experience

Through my experience as an outdoor educator, youth engagement specialist, researcher, polar dipper, swimmer, and kayaker, I've come to understand that water connects us ALL. Water is THE common denominator - a source of healing and the foundation of all life. My work has focused on creating accessible hands-on experiences for youth to connect with local waterways, particularly for young women and queer folks who haven't had the opportunity to know the awe of paddling down the river and ways to care for our watersheds.

Opportunities of Interest

• Speaking engagements (e.g., conference panels, keynote addresses)
• Leadership roles (e.g., board member, committees)
• Public outreach (e.g., media interviews, podcasts)
• Youth engagement (e.g., K-12 school presentations)
• Volunteer opportunities (e.g., community based projects)
• Consulting (e.g., government, industry, not-for-profit sector)
• Research (e.g., academic, not-for-profit, government)
• Being a Mentor
• Having a Mentor

Opportunities Offered

• Mentorship Short-term (e.g., attend a mentorship circle or event; 1-3 meetings with an individual)
• Student internships