Ginny Brooks

About Ginny Brooks

As a part of the City Kids Wilderness Project team, I work to support DC high schoolers as they build resiliency, broaden their horizons, and develop life skills through experiential and outdoor education. Prior, I worked in policy and programs for US SIF in Washington, DC making positive systemic change through ESG investment policy, education, and research. I\'m a driven graduate of the University of Virginia passionate about outdoor education, equity, and the environment. I work to create supportive and challenging communities in all aspects of my life.

Experience

1. Senior Manager

   City Kids Wilderness Project

   Sep 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   As Senior Manager, I plan and execute year round programming focused on wilderness leadership, youth development, post-high school planning, professional development, and community service. I work with 10th, 11th, and 12th grade cohorts, empowering them to explore and expand their interests at City Kids and beyond. I manage seasonal staff, full-time staff, and project-based teams throughout the year, and coordinate work with partner organizations and volunteers. City Kids enrolls cohorts of 6th graders every year who participate in the City Kids program for 6+ years. In my role, I support their continued growth in their high school years tailoring programming to each individuals interests. During the school year, our youth and programs are based in DC. We provide after school and weekend outdoor adventure programming including climbing, hiking, biking, horseback riding in around the greater DMV area. During the summer, our operation moves to Jackson, WY where high schoolers take on a junior counselor role working with younger campers, or choose to participate in internships, a career exploration week, a backpacking trip, and/or a climbing trip.

Education

• University of Virginia

  Global Studies (Interdisciplinary) & Spanish, Minor in Urban Planning, Echols Scholar

  2016 — 2020

Skills

• Mountain Biking
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Soccer
• Social Media
• Photoshop
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Babysitting
• Rock Climbing
• Leadership
• Photography
• English
• Journalism
• Spanish
• Microsoft Word
• Research