Student Chapter Representatives

Email Christine McCart
605-642-6027
Christine McCart
Black Hills State University Representative
Educational/Professional Background
  • B.S. in Environmental Management & Biology, South Dakota State University, 1988
  • M.S. in Biology, emphasis in Environmental Education, South Dakota State University, 1996
  • Ph.D. in Experiential Outdoor Education, University of New Hampshire, 2014
  • Various seasonal camp positions and various camps as counselor, naturalist, wrangler, program coordinator, and environmental education staff.
  • Camp and Retreat Center Program Director, Carol Joy Holling Camp, Ashland, NE, 1989-1990
  • Interim Environmental Education Director, Lutherans Outdoors in SD, 1991-1992
  • Science Teacher, Fairmount High School, Fairmont, MN, 1996-1997
  • Naturalist, South Dakota Game, Fish, & Parks at The Outdoor Campus, 1997-2004
  • Instructor, Assistant Professor, Black Hills State University, 2004 – present
Involvement with NAI In 1988 a professor mentioned this new organization called “NAI” and recommended I join. I have been a member on and off since. Assisted with planning a few regional workshops in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Deadwood. Advisor of Collegiate Outdoor Leadership Program, the student NAI program at Black Hills State University.

Fun NAI Memory The North Dakota-Dickenson Workshop and the Nebraska Workshops were particularly fun as I was able to bring several students and watch them get excited about interpretation after being exposed to so many amazing interpreters!
Email Dr. Tim Stewart
515-294-1644
Dr. Tim Stewart
Iowa State University Representative
Educational/Professional Background
  • B.S. in Biology, Ithaca College, 1989
  • M.S. in Biology, SUNY Brockport, 1993
  • Ph.D. in Biology, emphasis on Aquatic Ecology, Bowling Green State University, 1999
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Longwood University, 1999 – 2003
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Iowa State University, 2003 – 2006
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Iowa State University, 2006 – 2012
  • Associate Professor, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Iowa State University, 2012 – present
Involvement with NAI In 2016, I became the faculty mentor of the Environmental Education Club at Iowa State University.  Members of this organization are undergraduate students with an interest in outdoor education, including nature interpretation. Our club now has membership in NAI. Although not directly linked to NAI, I have developed  a new course, "Field Ecology Research and Teaching".  A mission of this course is to provide opportunities for college students to teach Elementary School students about ecology.  This is accomplished by students developing lesson plans, and engaging children in ecological investigations during a field day event. 

Fun NAI Memory I have not been involved with NAI very long, and have yet to attend a workshop or meeting.  However, I look forward to doing so very soon. 
Email Brenda Lackey
715-346-2076
Brenda Lackey
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point Representative
Educational/Professional Background
  • B.S. Forestry, Southern Illinois University, 1988
  • M.S. Forestry, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1998
  • Ph.D. Natural Resources, University of Idaho, 2002
Involvement with NAI
  • Member, 1989-present
  • Student chapter member attending Stephen F. Austin State University, 1996-1998
  • National student scholarship recipient, 1997
  • CUA section officer (various positions), 2002-present
  • Faculty advisor for UW-SP student chapter of NAI, 2005-present
  • National Board of Directors, 2015-present
Fun NAI Memory I have a collective memory from every conference that I have attended because I enjoy the reunion feel of seeing familiar faces and long-time friends every year. Bringing college students to these conferences is a joy because they are so excited about the experience of getting to know who NAI is and they always have such a great time!