Adam Fletcher
Experience
Since he was 14, Adam Fletcher has been working with organizations at the local and national levels to promote youth engagement in a variety of ways. This is a short summary of Adam Fletcher's professional work experiences related to youth, schools and social change. Last updated January 2010.
Summary of Professional Experience
1997-Present - Private consultant.
2008-2010 - Washington State Department of Health Coordinated School Health Manager, Olympia, WA.
2007 - Learner Centered Initiatives, Ltd. Consultant, Floral Park, NY.
2005-2007 - CommonAction Executive Director, Olympia, WA.
2003-2004 - Generation YES Customer Support Manager, Olympia, WA.
2001-2003 - Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Student Engagement Specialist, Olympia, WA.
2000-2001 - Points of Light Foundation Youth Engaged in Service Ambassador, Washington, DC.
2000 - City of Tumwater Youth Center Director, Tumwater, WA.
1999-2000 - Corporation for National Service AmeriCorps Leader, Washington, DC.
1999 - National Camping School Ropes Challenge Course Director Certification Instructor, Spokane, WA.
1998-2000 - Camp Hahobas Ropes Challenge Course Director, Tahuya, WA.
1998-1999 - Washington Service Corps AmeriCorps Member, Tacoma, WA.
1996-1998 - YWCA/Planned Parenthood Independent Living Skills Instructor, Lincoln, NE.
1997-1998 - Changing Trends Program AmeriCorps Member, Lincoln, NE.
1997 - Boy Scout Camp Cornhusker Ropes Challenge Course Director, DuBois, Nebraska.
1996 - CentrePointe, Inc. Teen Floor Attendant, Lincoln, NE.
1995-1997 - Pioneer Park Nature Center Teacher/Naturalist, Lincoln, NE.
1994 - Camp Kitaki Nature Program Director, Louisville, NE.
1990, 1993 - Camp Cedars Nature Program Director, Fremont, NE.
1989-1992 - United Ministries of Northeast Omaha "You're The Star" Program Assistant.
Professional Service (abbreviated)
2008-present. Co-Chair, Washington Action for Healthy Kids, Olympia, WA.
2009-present. Founding Advisor, Institute for Democratic Education in America, Tarrytown, NY.
2009. Advisor, Patchwork School, Louisville, CO.
2007-2009. Member, Board of Directors, Partners in Prevention Education, Olympia, WA.
2006-2007. City of Olympia Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Olympia, WA.
2006-present. Advisor, Olympia School District Career and Technical Education Program, Olympia, WA.
2005-present. Member, Board of Directors, Kijana Voices, Olympia, WA.
2003-present. Contributing Editor, Review of Education, Pedagogy and Cultural Studies.
2002-present. Member, Board of Advisors, National Youth Rights Association. Washington, DC.
Education
2007. Fellow, Communities for Learning, Floral Park, NY
2006. Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. University of Washington College of Education, Seattle, WA
2006. Certification, Grant Writer. Grant Writing Institute, Seattle, WA
2002. Bachelors of Arts, Education and Community Development. The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA
2000. YES Ambassador Fellow, Points of Light Foundation, Washington, DC
1996. Ropes Challenge Course Director Certification, National Camping School, Oskaloosa, KS
