Eien VanRiper
Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration in Sustainability and Resource Management from Oakland University, 2025.
Masters in Public Administration with a concentration in Urban Planning and Regional Development, expected 2027.
License / Certifications
American Red Cross Certification in CPR, AED, and Lifeguarding.
American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, and, AED Instructor Certification
Biography
Eien is from Carleton, Michigan, a small town in Monroe County. He first began working in aquatics in 2019 working as a lifeguard for the Jefferson Recreation Center until 2020 when he began working as a Lifeguard for the Huron Clinton Metroparks. From 2022-2024 Eien Served as a aquatics facilities supervisor at Lower Huron and Willow Metroparks. Eien graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Oakland University in Environmental Science. While at Oakland University he was involved in the Universities Ecology club and was a member of the Model UN team. While attending Oakland University he was a research assistant in the river ecology lab from 2022-2024 and continued to work in various parks and recreation programs including Rochester Hills City Parks (2023-2024) and Stony Creek Metropark (2024-2025). Eien is excited to continue working in aquatics and facilities at Eastern Michigan University as Graduate Assistant.
Interests and Expertise
Eien enjoys fly fishing, beekeeping, running, playing pickup basketball, reading, and talking sports.
Professional Summary
Huron Clinton Metroparks Operations and Aquatic Facilities Management 2021-2025
Ecology Lab Research Assistant 2022-2024
Eastern Michigan University Graduate assistant 2025
Memberships
American Red Cross
Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals