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GCSAA names Erin Wolfram director of First Green and workforce development

Erin Wolfram, who brings 15 years of experience in the careers services profession, was named director of First Green and workforce development for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America( GCSAA).

In her role, Wolfram will lead the execution of the initiatives focused on enabling current members to continue to grow their careers, providing programs to find and retain skilled employees and increasing interest in turfgrass management careers. At the center of these efforts is GCSAA’ s First Green STEAM-education program.

Wolfram is a familiar face to many GCSAA members, whom she has supported through individualized career coaching and job search services as the owner of Career Advantage Golf since July 2020. She takes over the director of First Green and workforce development position from Leann Cooper, who was recently promoted to senior director, member programs.

Wolfram most recently served as program director for the University of Kansas Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships. She holds two master’ s degrees from the University of Kansas in educational technology and counseling psychology. Wolfram earned a bachelor’ s degree in education from Kansas State University.

“ After working with hundreds of GCSAA members through Career Advantage Golf, I am excited to transition into a full-time role at GCSAA,” Wolfram said.“ I am looking forward to strengthening the relationships I already have with members and continuing to help them and the industry grow while applying skills and knowledge from teaching, career services and program management.”

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