MCC Member Profiles

Meet a few of the Maryland Conservation Corps’ Current Members and Alumni

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Da’Mya McNair

Home State: Maryland
Service Location: Assateague State Park (2021-2022 Merkle Natural Resources Management Area, 2022-2023)

Joining MCC was important to me because:
I love to help the environment and I love to communicate with people I meet.

Career/Future Goals:
I would like to work in the park service. I enjoy everything, so I can’t choose one job.

What I enjoy most about MCC:
I enjoy traveling and seeing different places in the state of Maryland. I also enjoy the ocean views.




Anna Helgeson

Home State: Maryland
Service Location: Patapsco Valley State Park (2021-2022, 2022-2023)

Joining MCC was important to me because:
I wanted the opportunity to do hands-on work outside, learn practical skills, and help with the conservation of Maryland’s public lands.

Career/Future Goals:
Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in a natural resources field and join a related career.

What I enjoy most about MCC:
The camaraderie of the crews as well as traveling all over Maryland working on different projects.




Ryan Brown

Home State: Maryland
Service Location: Merkle Natural Resources Management Area (2021-2022 South Mountain Recreation Area, 2022-2023)

Joining MCC was important to me because:
All my life I have had great interest in the environment and conservation. I want to have a further career inside DNR, so I thought MCC would be a great opportunity.

Career/Future Goals:
My future goals are to become an NRP officer one day soon, hopefully in either the Southern Region or the Western Region.

What I enjoy most about MCC:
The things I enjoy most about MCC are the people that I have met through this program, along with the experiences I have gained from this program. I have been able to see so many different parks and places around Maryland that I had never seen before.




Eliott Turner

Home State: Maryland
Service Location: Gunpowder Falls State Park (2021-2022, 2022-2023)

Joining MCC was important to me because:
It allowed me to apply my passion for nature to my everyday life. The privilege of being surrounded with wildlife and nature as a job was a dream come true for me. Also, the large amount of experience and knowledge I have gained from joining MCC would be hard to get from anywhere else.

Career/Future Goals:
My future goals in life consist of eventually going back to college to obtain a bachelor’s degree to broaden my choice of job opportunities. With that degree I would like to eventually become something along the lines of a park ranger.

What I enjoy most about MCC:
The thing I enjoy most about MCC is the teamwork and problem-solving. It’s one of the best feelings to achieve something with your crew that otherwise wouldn’t be possible.




Brittney Swanson

Home State: Maryland
Service Location: Susquehanna State Park (2021-2022, 2022-2023)

Joining MCC was important to me because:
MCC provides the opportunity to learn and gain experience through hands-on training. It gave me the opportunity to conserve Maryland’s State Parks and give back to my community.

Career/Future Goals:
After MCC I hope to work in an agency or non-profit organization that is immersed in restoration, conservation, or natural resource management. MCC has provided me with an amazing foundation for the future that I envision for myself and the world we live in.

What I enjoy most about MCC:
I enjoy that we get to work on various projects throughout the year that help us learn and hone in our skills. Each week of MCC looks different than the last and it keeps the work interesting. I also enjoy getting to work with my friends and meet new people all the time, while also getting to travel throughout the state!




Kris Campbell

Home State: Maryland
Service Location: Susquehanna State Park (2021-2022, 2022-2023)

Joining MCC was important to me because:
I really enjoyed my first year of MCC and was excited to do it again. The mission and work of MCC is important to me and is rewarding after a long hard day. The training I receive as a second year member will greatly benefit me with the work I do in AmeriCorps and the park service. It also helps me advance my career as a ranger, and the job experience I gain will always be beneficial no matter where I end up.

Career/Future Goals:
Full time Park Ranger (Maybe Coast Guard)

What I enjoy most about MCC:
The happy memories and experiences I make with others. The training and job experience is great too! I also really like that we get to travel across the state.