Professor
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, California
Dr. Marni Goldenberg joined Cal Poly in 2003. She previously worked at Green Mountain College in Vermont for a year after she completed her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Prior to working on her Ph.D. she worked in campus recreation. She teaches in the Experience Industry Management core, as well as classes focused on outdoor and adventure leadership. Her classes involve community partnerships and many of them require students working with the community to volunteer or create programs. All of her classes have a focus on leadership, personal development, community involvement, and learn by doing. She believes in student development and leadership.
Her research has focused on outcomes and benefits associated with participating in outdoor experiences. She has several publications, presentations, and books on various topics including Outward Bound outcomes, skatepark participation, NOLS participation, Pacific Crest Trail, and outdoor leadership. Her current research topics include outcomes from outdoor participation and leadership, hiker experiences and land ethics on the Pacific Crest Trail, and user experiences in gardens and on trails.
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Design Thinking: A User-Centered Approach to Addressing Parks and Recreation Problems
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
3:45 PM – 5:15 PM PST