Katherine Defrancesco

Katherine DeFrancesco is an experienced outdoor educator and ecology enthusiast with a strong background in conservation biology and Spanish from Middlebury College. Currently serving as the Assistant Director of Trip Planning and Trip Leader at Overland Summers, Katherine has led multi-week hiking and backpacking trips across New England, Alaska, and Spain. Previous experience includes providing emergency medical rescue as a Ski Patrol member at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl and serving as a Teaching Assistant for an Ecology and Evolution lab. Additionally, Katherine completed a Field Research Internship at the University of Montana, focusing on post-fire regeneration of Western Larch trees. Furthering education through the School for International Training, Katherine's diverse experiences reflect a commitment to environmental stewardship and leadership in outdoor settings.