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Outdoor Action: Foundations of Effective Leadership

Princeton alumni serve in countless leadership positions around the world from entrepreneurs to teachers, directors to parents. Understanding the traits and behaviors that make leaders effective is critical for any organization and applies to students on campus and alumni in the world at large. Join us for a panel that brings together Outdoor Action alumni from academics, business, government, the nonprofit sector and current OA student leaders to explore what makes leaders effective and how to enhance your own leadership.
Speakers
Rick Curtis ’79, Director, Outdoor Action Program
Karen Kuhlthau ’86, Professor of Pediatrics at Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School
Jud Brewer ’96, Director of Research and Innovation, Brown University Mindfulness Center
Holly Haefele ’96, Director of Animal Health at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Katie Baum Mettenbrink ’01, Risk Management Director, National Outdoor Leadership School
Simon Porter ’01, Chief Operating Officer, Aquarian Holdings
Paige Walworth ’26, Graduating senior; OA Leader Trainer
Sponsored by the Outdoor Action Program (OA)