Justice Outside

Cristina Mancilla (she/her) is from the Lower Rio Grande Valley in South Texas where she grew up in borderlands that Anzaldúa describes. Cristina currently lives in Santa Barbara, California where she works at the Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network office helping to build bridges and strengthen relationships between scientists and the communities who live in… Continue Reading Cristina Mancilla

Tanya Mahadwar is a proud first-generation Desi American. Originally hailing from Mumbai, India, she grew up on the Ohlone lands of the East Bay and now calls the Piscataway lands of Arlington, Virgina her home. They currently serve as an Associate for CEA Consulting, an environmental consultancy that advises philanthropies on their climate grantmaking strategies.… Continue Reading Tanya Mahadwar

Felipe Lepe (he/him/el) is a first generation Mexican-American. He was born and raised in Fernandeño Tataviam land/Los Angeles and has an academic background in Recreation and Tourism Management from California State University, Northridge. As a Southern California Program Coordinator for the National Forest Foundation, he works across the region to manage projects including fuel reduction,… Continue Reading Felipe Lepe

Arzina Lakhani (she/her/hers) has a dual degree from The George Washington University: B.S. in Public Health with a focus on Migration Studies and a B.A. in International Affairs with a concentration in International Development. Lakhani is currently working with United Health Group as an Accelerated Development Program Associate, which involves four six-month rotations across the… Continue Reading Arzina Lakhani

Rochelle is a multi-ethnic Taiwanese/European American, and she grew up in Los Angeles underneath the canopy of oak trees and sycamores. She has worked with diverse communities and in outdoor and informal science education spaces for over ten years, and is a certified California Naturalist. Rochelle is passionate about mission-driven non-profit work, and currently holds… Continue Reading Rochelle Kuan Hoffman

Rukmini Kalamangalam (she/her) is a south asian southerner, raised in Houston and currently living in Atlanta. Her work is is invested in building power in communities of color, especially those affected by state and interpersonal violence. In the past, she has contributed to empowerment spaces with South Asian survivors of violence, incarcerated survivors of gender-based… Continue Reading Rukmini Kalamangalam

Lili Jeske (she/her) carries a strong respect and sense of awe at the natural environment and all the ecosystem and community connections that fall within it. She channels her curious brain into developing connections with communities and environments. This has led her to the field of environmental education both as a garden educator and a… Continue Reading Lili Jeske

Jessie Jennewein (She/They) is a neurodivergent Colombian American passionate about society’s transition towards embodying a ‘slow lifestyle’ and more intersectional environmentalism through achieving racial justice, anticapitalism, and community care. Jesse is embracing her goblin-esque quirks, interests in storytelling and foods, and desire to enter her señora era. As a recovering museum professional advocating for equitable… Continue Reading Jessie Jennewein

Maura Jarvis is a Program Manager at the US Water Alliance, a national nonprofit organization advancing policies and programs that build a sustainable water future for all. A proud Philadelphia native, Maura holds a custom, interdisciplinary degree in Sustainable Product Development from Drexel University and is passionate about advocating for environmental justice in her hometown… Continue Reading Maura Jarvis

Bethany Humphrey was born on an island off the coast of Maine. Her experiences growing up mixed-race in a small, rural fishing town inspired her interests in both the environment and in empowering people whose voices often go unheard. She has seen firsthand the ways climate change threatens communities’ wellbeing and survival. She firmly believes… Continue Reading Bethany Humphrey