Where Are They Now? Alumni Highlight: Addison Tansom
Addison Tansom served in the Field Crew Program in central Minnesota in 2021 and 2022. Now, she works on sustainable waste management initiatives with the City of St. Louis Park!
What kind of work did you do when you were in the Corps?
I spent most of my time at Lake Mariah helping with invasive species management. We also had the opportunity to do some prescribed burns and shoreline restoration.
What did you do immediately after your term with the Corps?
Seasonal position with Anoka Conservation District.
Where are you now?
City of St. Louis Park, Solid Waste Specialist
What kind of work do you do?
I help to coordinate waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and organic recycling related initiatives for the city.
Were there any particularly memorable or challenging experiences during your time in the Corps?
My most memorable part of the Corps was my crew. It’s amazing how close you can get with your crew mates in such little time!
How did the experience shape your career/life?
The Corps was such a great year to lead me to what was next in my career. One of the projects hosts was Anoka Conservation District, which lead me to a seasonal job with them after the Corps, which helped me land a job with Anoka County in waste reduction, which opened doors for me and brought me to where I am today!
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