Jada Lindblom

Jada Lindblom, Ph.D., is an Economic Development State Specialist on UNH Cooperative Extension’s Community and Economic Development team. In this role, Jada provides research, education, and technical assistance to communities and organizations across the state. She aims to facilitate strategic partnerships and collaborations among stakeholders to strengthen communities’ economic potential and enhance quality of life. Jada’s focus areas include tourism and outdoor recreation, workforce development, downtown revitalization, and other economic development topics. Jada is affiliated faculty in UNH’s Recreation Management and Policy Department.

Prior to joining UNH Cooperative Extension, Jada was a research assistant with Arizona State University’s Center for Sustainable Tourism and an instructor in the Tourism Development and Management program. She has worked in historic preservation, nonprofit management, environmental education, outdoor guiding, and hospitality. She holds a Ph.D. in Community Resources and Development from Arizona State University, an M.S. in Parks, Recreation and Tourism from the University of Utah, and a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Scripps College. Happy to be back in her home state, Jada enjoys spending time in New Hampshire's forests, fields and lakes whenever she can, and is always seeking out the best homemade ice cream and clam rolls.