Samantha Utt serves as the Northeast Regional CVA Leader, while working on her master's degree in Park and Resource Management at Slippery Rock University. While this may be her first year with the CVA program, she has a history of volunteer service through AmeriCorps with a focus in outdoor education and volunteering. Her love and enthusiasm for nature has been a major influence on both her academic and professional pursuits. She has a passion for connecting others to the outdoors, helping them keep our National Parks beautiful and preserved for future generations.