<p>Prior to joining the Fort Collins team, Kirk served as
a Forestry Peace Corps Volunteer in Malawi and as the Agency’s Sustainability
Program Manager from its Washington, D.C. headquarters. Through a portfolio of
projects addressing community based natural resource management and strategic
sustainability performance planning, Kirk has facilitated programs with a focus
on aligning social, cultural and personal values with conservation
efforts. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Natural Resources and
Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor of
Science in Geography from Northern Illinois University. <br></p>