Clare Harkins

Clare grew up in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Sewanee: The University of the South in May 2023 with a degree in Environment and Sustainability. She developed a love for the outdoors by visiting the Smokies with her family at a young age and has strived to channel that love into meaningful work ever since. She first came to TSS in January of 2024 as an AmeriCorps service member. She also has outdoor experience in other settings, such as working as a camp counselor, interning for two land trusts in Tennessee and Maine, and serving an AmeriCorps term in Colorado as a member of a trail crew. As a Field Educator, Clare is looking forward to fostering joy and curiosity in the outdoors through place-based education, engaging with the Jackson community, and exploring the Tetons. In her free time, you can probably find Clare hiking, running, swimming, biking, reading, or looking for cool birds.