Kathryn Metzger,  Program Coordinator

Kathryn Metzger is the Program Coordinator for the Tourism Enterprise Program. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Kathryn earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Education with a concentration on College Student Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Louisville. After finishing graduate school, Kathryn lived in Nyack, New York, for nine years, where she gained professional experience in Tourism and Higher Education. In August 2021, Kathryn and her husband moved to Fort Collins, Colorado. She received a Career Coach Certification from the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches in February 2023. Kathryn is passionate about helping others succeed, discover their potential, find purpose, and broaden horizons to develop personally, academically, and professionally. In her free time, she likes to hike, travel, and explore Fort Collins with her husband, son, and dog.

Austin Hannon,  Communications Coordinator

Austin Hannon joined Human Dimensions of Natural Resources as a Communications Coordinator in July of 2023. Familiar with the Fort Collins’ campus, Austin previously had been an Events, PR, and Communications Coordinator for the Energy Institute for nine months and before that was an Assistant Director of Communications for CSU Athletics since August of 2019. He served as the primary media contact for the Rams’ women’s basketball, women’s soccer and track and field and cross country programs, in addition to assisting with the overall operations of the athletics communications department. He earned a master’s degree in Sports Management and Policy in May of 2019 at the University of Georgia to pair with a bachelor’s degree of Sports Management obtained in 2015 at UGA too. Now out of the press box, he is eager to learn a new industry and tell the stories of HDNR’s students, faculty, and alumni. Outside of work, you can find him at a concert or exploring the outdoors.