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Name: Jessica J. Jens
Official Title: Associate Professor
Working Title(s): Director
Upham Woods
Address: Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center
N194 County Road N
Wisconsin Dells, WI  53965
Phone: (608)254-6461
FAX: (608)253-7140
Email: jessica.jens@ces.uwex.edu

County/Unit: Upham Woods

Responsibilities

  • Provides leadership to all programs and activities conducted at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center
  • Manages operation, maintenance and development of grounds and facilities
  • Supervises personnel and contractual services involved with operation of Upham Woods
  • Provide support, education, and volunteer leader development in the environmental education project areas.
  • Serve as a contact for and collaborator with outside agencies and groups in the area of environmental education.

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S. Agricultural Education
  • University of Northern Colorado, M.A. Outdoor Education

Experience

  • Environmental Education Specialist, Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, 2001-2003
  • 4-H Youth Development Agent, Sauk County UWEX, 2003 - 2010
  • Interim Director, Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, 2008 - 2010
  • Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center Director & 4-H Environmental Education Specialist, 2010 - present