Claire Van Winkle

– Willdland Hiring Coordinator and Blog Contributor –

Claire grew up in the Midwest – swimming in cold Lake Michigan, picking cherries, and running through sandy birch forests. She has spent the last 10 years working in various roles in the tourism industry even bumping into several Wildland/Intrepid folks along the way. She came to us with guiding experience (everywhere from Iceland to Alaska), in addition to hiring, training, freelance design and operations knowledge. She earned a B.A. in Enviornmental Studies and Creative Writing from the University of Michigan and has already been put to work writing some SEO boosting recruitment-oriented blog posts. Claire has been a great addition to the team jumping in mid-hiring season with her sharp, positive attitude, relevant experience and a willingness to jump into anything sent her way! In her free time, Claire can be found in the mountains and especially enjoys recharging her soul via trail running and backcountry skiing.

Check out her website at: http://www.clairekalinadesigns.com/