Volunteer Program Manager
Bio
Carrie (she/her) is a writer, restorative justice practitioner, community organizer and mother to a wonderful son and daughter. Her background includes teaching writing at Metropolitan State University, working as a writer-in-the-schools with the COMPAS program and directing a homeschool educational cooperative.
FMR Role
As the Volunteer Program Manager, Carrie provides support for FMR's wide range of volunteer events as part of the Stewardship and Education team. She engages with communities to restore and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed. She is passionate about bringing people together to nurture healthier habitats along the river, protect water quality, and build relationships with each other and the natural world. She began her relationship with Friends of the Mississippi River as a volunteer and is excited to work alongside FMR's dedicated volunteers in her role as Volunteer Program Manager.
Personal Details
Carrie enjoys bicycling, camping, hiking, going dancing, reading, playing the Irish tin whistle, singing, and spending time with her family and friends. One of her favorite areas of the Mississippi River to explore is the Winchell Trail.
Contact
cpomeroy@fmr.org, 651-477-0925