National Parks Business Plan Internship

I’m a Pacific Northwest transplant who came to the East Coast to experience living in a new part of the country. My second year just began at UNC Kenan-Flagler, where I’m pursuing my MBA in Marketing and Operations, with a focus on Sustainable Enterprise. Prior to moving to North Carolina, I was a consultant for a fortune 100 company in Seattle and relentlessly pursued all types of outdoor recreation, which made the National Parks internship a perfect fit!

Creating a business strategy surrounded by America's highest mountain range.

The National Parks Business Plan Internship (BPI) is a highly selective summer program for graduate students studying business, public policy, environmental management, or related fields. Applications

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