08/10/2026CaliforniaAlumni SuccessPennWest California alumnus finds his calling in conservation educationTeaching, writing and a lifelong love of Pennsylvania's outdoors come together in Jacob Pistner's new role with the Keystone Elk Country AllianceJacob Pistner ’14 is an avid outdoorsman, dedicated educator and published author. Somewhere at the intersection of those passions, the PennWest California alumnus has found his dream job.PennWest California alumnus Jacob Pistner reads to children.