Chantelle Hutchens

Hi, My name is Chantelle Hutchens and I am the Watershed Specialist at MWA!

I was born and raised in Somerset County and have spent my college years exploring South Western Pennsylvania. I graduated from California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U) in December of 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and spent a year in Graduate school studying Secondary Education focused in Biology and Environmental Science before stepping away to realign my career goals. So I am very proud to begin serving my community through my work at Mountain Watershed Association!

I have always had a passion for nature and animals and enjoy being outdoors as much as possible! I grew up exploring my yard looking for bunnies in brush piles, taking walks in the woods while exploring the mountains, and raising animals of all kinds. I always had a love for the sciences and found myself at home when engaging in those classes in school. 

I enjoy kayaking (Somerset Lake has recently been restored so this may be my new favorite spot!), fishing with my fiancé, hiking at a slow enough pace to identify the plants and animals that I encounter (much to my hiking partner’s anguish), dabbling in my garden growing wildflowers, herbs, and veggies, and caring for my chickens and snakes!