New Outreach & Development Manager for Harvard Forest

A new position at Harvard Forest--Outreach and Development Manager for Education and Research Programs--has been filled by Clarisse Hart, who has been a research assistant at the Forest since 2007. In addition to her background in ecological research, Clarisse brings to this position a master's degree in nonfiction writing and publishing, as well as years of experience in informal science education and higher ed administration. Her first tasks will be to coordinate the production of a new conservation science publication, to increase the visibility of Harvard Forest through press and media releases, to deepen the Forest's connections with the main Harvard campus, and to oversee several new initiatives in outreach and education for the local community.