by Kristina | Oct 14, 2021 | The Mountaineers
In this interview, Iranian climber Kiana Ehsani shares why finding belonging in the outdoors is so important, and how those of us with privilege and access can make more space for the historically excluded. Meryl Lassen (she/they) is a 7-year member, Super Volunteer,...
by Kristina | May 14, 2020 | Nonprofit, SheJumps
COVID has made it hard to motivate to write for my own blog of late. But I’ve still done a lot of writing. I contributed a few blogs lately to SheJumps, and just completed the next edition of Mountaineer magazine. I’m working on a few posts for the coming...
by Kristina | Feb 7, 2019 | Advice, Nonprofit
Job hunting is a fascinating, horrifying, exhausting process. While I hardly consider myself an expert, I frequently help update resumes and edit cover letters. I love helping others figure out how to get a job, especially with nonprofits, and I’m here today to...
by Kristina | Sep 15, 2018 | Life, Publications, The Mountaineers
This summer kicked my ass. Between family visits and house projects and planning a secret, surprise wedding, my personal life has been all over the place. Life at the office has been similarly hectic, with an organizational restructure resulting in two openings on my...
by Kristina | Aug 11, 2018 | Climbing, Mt. Rainier, Publications, The Mountaineers
Nearly 400 people have been members of The Mountaineers for 50-years or more. Together, they share 20,000 years worth of outdoor memories: exploring, learning, and conserving in our wild places. I have the privilege of learning about their stories on a weekly basis....
by Kristina | Mar 31, 2018 | Advice, Nonprofit
It’s 7:43pm on a Tuesday night and you’ve just hit send on your final email of the evening. You’re working late again because, well, you are only one person and you subscribe to the idea of inbox zero, even if it isn’t sustainable for you most...
