C. Andrew Northrop, M.A.

C. Northrop

northro5@msu.edu

St. Clair County Extension Office

Statewide Government and Community Vitality, Sustainable Tourism Educator

Telephone: 810-989-6331

Area of Expertise:

Community Vitality, Sustainable Tourism, Leadership and Civic Engagement

Degree:

Masters of Arts, Sustainable Development
Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Andy holds a statewide appointment with Michigan State University Extension's Community, Food, and Environment Institute (CFEI), which focuses on developing strong sustainable community blueprints that strengthen relationships and social capital, foster innovative economic growth, and leverage and sustain our natural resources.

Originally a Michigander, Andy brings more than ten years of international sustainable development experience to his role with Michigan State University Extension. His previous global experiences coupled with his current role support the community transformations necessary to retain and attract visitors, residents, investors, and resources. His programmatic area for MSU Extension helps communities uncover their economic, ecological, and social capital via capacity building and collaborative process. By engaging in this role, communities are able and willing to leverage their true potential to become places where people want to live, work, play, learn and return.

Program areas include:

Degrees:

  • MA, Sustainable Development - SIT Graduate Institute (2007)
  • BS, Psychology - Michigan State University (2001)

Certifications:

Publications:

Memberships: National Extension Tourism (Vice-Chair), Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals, Global Sustainable Tourism Council, National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals, and Community and Natural Resource Development Association

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