Crystal Skahan

Crystal Skahan

Clinical Assistant Professor
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist II
Office: Recreation Management and Policy, 121 Technology Drive, Durham, NH 03824

Crystal Skahan, M.S., CTRS/L, CBIS, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of New Hampshire's Department of Recreation Management and Policy, and the Education and Training Director at Northeast Passage, a program of the UNH College of Health and Human Services.  A practitioner-scholar with expertise in adaptive sport and therapeutic recreation, they focus on accessibility in recreation.  In addition to mentoring students, they actively engage in the American Canoe Association Universal Paddling Committee and the Move United Ethics Committee, advancing equitable and inclusive recreation opportunities.  

Courses Taught

  • RMP 720/820: Adapt Sports for Rec Therapy
  • RMP 764: Internship

Education

  • M.S., Therapeutic Recreation, University of New Hampshire
  • B.S., ParksRecreationLeisureFaciMgmt, University of Minnesota
  • B.S., Psychology, University of Minnesota