Kim Zemel, Urban School Registrar and Adiminstrative Coordinator

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Kim grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and spent many of her childhood summers camping and hiking with her family. In high school, she went on her first backpacking trip, which is where she truly gained a passion for being a part of nature and exploring the outdoors. After receiving her B.S. in Psychology and volunteering as a mentor with youth, she discovered a strong interest in working with underserved communities. These various passions inspired Kim to move to Washington and accept a position as an AmeriCorps member serving youth in the town of Darrington. Since this role, she has continued her work in outdoor education as a Camp Director and Outdoor Education Manager. In 2024, she joined Islandwood as the Registrar and Administrative Coordinator with the Urban School Programs team. In her free time, she loves to read fantasy and sci-fi novels, explore the PNW, and dance to live music!