Hilary McManus
Program Facilitator HB9
Hilary McManus is a full professor of environmental sciences at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY. She teaches about the science of the climate crisis in the classroom and local community and serves on various committees developing frameworks for more sustainable and climate-resilient communities. She aims to nurture the current and next generations of environmental stewards through hands-on experiences connecting with nature and leadership coaching.
In addition to being a professor, Hilary is a certified Executive Leadership and Career Coach and a member of the International Coaching Federation and Association for Coaching. She guides people to clarify goals, gain self-awareness, and unlock leadership potential.
Hilary is also a member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps. She facilitates interactive workshops that offer participants opportunities to brainstorm climate action items on the individual, community, and policy levels.
In 2018, Hilary was selected as a participant in the second cohort of Homeward Bound, which culminated in a 3-week voyage to Antarctica. She has recently joined the faculty of Homeward Bound, helping to facilitate the leadership development program for the ninth cohort.
Hilary’s free time is spent outdoors with her two sons, hiking, camping, gardening, and practicing shinrin yoku and silent meditation.
Visit her website here.