Professional Academic Advisor

Brittany (she/her) serves as a Professional Academic Advisor for first- and second-year students in the Rubenstein School. She also provides programming for student and community wellness and underrepresented group support.

Prior to this position, Brittany was a consulting ecologist in Vermont, specializing in wetlands, GIS analysis, and rare species surveillance. She worked closely with engineers, landowners, and state officials to protect and restore habitats through permitting, mapping, and ground-truthing.

Brittany graduated from the Rubenstein School in 2017, earning her B.S. in Environmental Studies. She concentrated in Ecology & Conservation and received minors in Soil Science and Geography. Outside of work, Brittany spends as much time as she can exploring outdoors, eating tacos, cuddling her pup, and learning new skills.

Brittany Claussen

Areas of Expertise and/or Research

Holistic health and wellness coaching, ecological sciences, traditional ecological knowledge, social justice, career development, and holistic student support. Advisor to the RSENR Student Advisory Board

Education

  • Certified Holistic Health Coach, Institute of Integrative Nutrition 2021
  • B.S. Environmental Studies, University of Vermont 2017

Contact

Phone:
  • 802-656-9085
Office Location:

220G Aiken Center