Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center

We are delighted to share the news that our new Executive Director, Anna George, will begin her role at Shaver's Creek on April 27! 🎉

Anna George, a nationally recognized conservation leader and educator who most recently served as vice president and chief conservation and education officer at the Tennessee Aquarium, brings more than two decades of experience in conservation science, environmental education and nonprofit leadership.

Anna holds a doctorate in biology from Saint Louis University, where her research focused on freshwater biodiversity conservation, and a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Virginia. She also completed an executive certificate in nonprofit leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School in 2024.

“Nature is for everyone,” Anna says.

“Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or simply someone who enjoys a quiet moment in the woods, we all benefit from time outside. The Penn State community is fortunate to have this resource just minutes from campus, and I look forward to helping more students, faculty and partners across the commonwealth connect with the work happening here.”

And we're just as excited to welcome Anna into our community! You can learn more about Anna and her background at bit.ly/3PpNCvw.

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