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Andre Elizabeth is a Professor of Nature and Culture at Northland College, which announced its closure at the end of the 2024–25 academic year. They hold a PhD from the University of Minnesota, an MA from Griffith University (Australia), and a BA from Iowa State University. Their research focuses on designing outdoor experiences to foster environmentally responsible behavior and addressing hope in the face of ecological challenges.
Professionally, Elizabeth served on the Board of Directors of the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE), including a term as president (2011–2012). They organize annual student participation in the AORE conference for networking opportunities. Teaching includes courses like Outdoor Fundamentals, Winter Travel, and Wilderness Instructor Training through The Great Courses series.
Prior to academia, they led outdoor expeditions for Outward Bound and the University of Montana’s Wild Rockies Field Institute across North America, Costa Rica, and the European Alps. Notably, they participated in National Geographic explorer Will Steger’s 2007 Arctic dog sled expedition and contributed educational materials to environmental projects.
Personal interests include competitive whitewater canoeing, off-grid homesteading, and recreational activities on Lake Superior. Elizabeth and their partner Tim are constructing a sustainable cabin using salvaged barn timbers.
