Meet the Staff

Tara Carolin

Director of the Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center

Tara Carolin began working at Glacier National Park in 1996 as the park's ecologist. In 2009, Tara became the Director of the Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center. She oversees staff, facilities, research permitting and partnerships, sustainability, and public engagement. Tara can be reached via email or at 406-888-7863.

Jami Belt

Biologist and Citizen Science Program Manager

Jami Belt is the program manager for Glacier's Citizen Science Program. Jami started working at the CCRLC in 2005. After leaving for a biologist position at Klondike Goldrush National Historical Park in 2015, she returned to the CCRLC in 2018 to manage the citizen science program. Jami can be reached via email or at 406-888-7986.

Kylie Caesar

Science Communication Specialist

Kylie Caesar has worked for the National Park Service since 2018 and joined the CCRLC in 2023. As the Science Communication Specialist she provides in-person and virtual educational programs and communication products for the CCRLC. Kylie can be reached via email or at 406-888-7894.

Summer Seasonal Staff

Each summer season, up to 5 seasonal positions are hired to assist with science communication, office administration, and the Citizen Science Program. To find out about summer positions with the Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center, please visit our Work With Us page.