Cathy is an outdoor education professional specializing in train-the-trainer facilitation who treasures the magic of human connection through audience-centered experiences. From a childhood exploring the rolling hills of Tennessee to present adventures in the mountains of Colorado, her passion for inspiring current and future generations to cultivate their spark in nature always comes with a ‘y’all’. Cathy has spent a decade with Colorado Parks & Wildlife supporting outreach impacts including formal and non-formal education, interpretation, volunteer, and wildlife viewing programs. Her ‘happy’ things in life include adult ballet, backpacking, eating snacks while ice fishing, uncomplicated board games, and anything to do with bats or owls.