Crystal Skahan

Crystal Skahan is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Recreation Management and Policy at the University of New Hampshire and serves as Education and Training Director at Northeast Passage, a UNH program promoting inclusive recreation. They hold an M.S. in Therapeutic Recreation from UNH and dual B.S. degrees in Parks/Recreation Management and Psychology from the University of Minnesota.

Professional Focus: Skahan specializes in adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation, working to expand accessible recreation opportunities. Their applied research examines barriers to participation and develops inclusive programming models. As a practitioner-scholar, they integrate clinical expertise with academic instruction.

Teaching: Develops and teaches courses including RMP 720/820 (Adaptive Sports for Recreational Therapy) and oversees internship placements (RMP 764). Their pedagogy emphasizes practical skill development in accessibility assessment and adaptive programming.

Leadership and Service: Actively contributes to national accessibility standards through committees including the American Canoe Association Universal Paddling Committee and Move United Ethics Committee. These roles involve developing certification standards and ethical frameworks for inclusive recreation.