Meet University of Montana student Cossette Burnham. Cossette moved to Missoula from Utah and has high hopes of finding comparable winter skiing in Montana. While I don't know about her chances for that (weather is so fickle here), I do know we are exceedingly pleased to have her aboard. Cossette qualified for the student work study program and I knew immediately that she was a great fit for the project. Now it's time for you to get to know her a bit better.Name: Cossette Burnham
Hometown: Mountain Green, UT
School and Major: University of Montana, Exercise Science
Hobbies: Snowboarding, rock climbing, mountain biking, baking delicious treats
What's your favorite mode of transportation around town?
My 1978 Specialized road BIKE!
What is your impression of Missoula?
Missoula has it all! It's a great place to enjoy the beautiful outdoors, has a fun atmosphere, and many people here are really passionate about the environment and biking. It amazes me how welcoming and friendly the people in this town are!
Why did you want to work for Adventure Cycling and the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS)?
It's a great cause to be a part of, trying to promote bicycling and make the world a better place for cyclists. It's something that gets me excited!
How do you see this work benefiting you professionally?
Working for a great nonprofit organization to make a nationally recognized bike route network is a great opportunity that can help with any future career I may have. Among other things, I'm learning about the organization and the teamwork that goes into collaborating with different organizations for a common goal.
What's your favorite thing about working here so far?
It's fun being someplace where everyone is working hard toward something they are passionate about. I've really enjoyed learning about how the USBRS is being put together, and all the people that work hard to make changes happen.
How do you hope to impact the progress of the project while you're here?
I'm trying to help Ginny as she works with many other people to push the USBRS forward. I hope to help raise awareness and support of the project by getting the word out there so more people understand and support the USBRS project.
Photo by Casey Greene
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BUILDING THE U.S. BICYCLE ROUTE SYSTEM (USBRS) is posted by Ginny Sullivan, USBRS coordinator at Adventure Cycling, and features news and updates related to the emerging U.S. Bicycle Route System. The USBRS project is a collaborative effort, spearheaded by a task force under the auspices of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Members of the task force include officials and staff from state DOTs, the Federal Highway Administration, and nonprofits like the East Coast Greenway Alliance, and Mississippi River Trail, Inc.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2011/10/meet-cossette-brunham-newest-staff-for.html
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