The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Maryland’s leading research institution aimed at advancing scientific knowledge of the environment, recently appointed Janice Keene, founder and president of the Evergreen Heritage Center Foundation in western Maryland, to its Board of Visitors.
"We are delighted to welcome Janice Keene to our Board of Visitors," said Don Boesch, president of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. "Through the Evergreen Heritage Center’s programming, she has been able to help young people learn about their environment so they can be productive citizens in a sustainable world.”
Keene has over 30 years of experience in management, business development, and marketing. She founded and managed her own consulting company in 2003, serving as business advisor to both government and commercial organizations.
Evergreen Heritage Center provides multiple programs for the community and was named a 2014 Chesapeake Forest Champion for its work in engaging the public in sustainable forestry. It received a 2015 Maryland Sustainable Growth Award for its work in environmental conservation and preservation. Environmental education programs include field classes for students in pre-school through grade 12, experiential learning for college students, and professional development for educators. As President of Evergreen, Keene has partnered with numerous organizations in the region to make programs possible.
Keene is the 2015 recipient of the Richard A. Johnson Environmental Education Award from the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, one of University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s four laboratories across the state of Maryland. She and her family have long supported the Appalachian Lab.
She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland with a B.S. degree in Mathematics and Physics. She completed Executive Education Program courses at Wharton Graduate School of Business, and in 2013 was recognized by the Daily Record as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women.
