Justice Outside Dorothy Valerie Cardenas is an abolitionist passionate about connecting people to the outdoors and strengthening community partnerships that advance accessible education, youth development, and environmental justice. As the Community Partnerships Manager at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles she leads the community engagement and community education programming, developed the Blue Wave volunteer program, and… Continue Reading Dorothy Valerie Cardenas
Davis Bush was born and raised in New Jersey and developed a love for the natural world from a young age. As a kid, he found peace going on walks or just sitting in the woods. This love grew into his adulthood and he now finds fulfillment educating his community about nature and environmental issues.… Continue Reading Davis Bush
Manuel Belmonte (He/Him/Él) is a first generation chicano of Mexican descent. Rooted in a decolonial feminism, Manuel has been involved in water and land protection initiatives in solidarity with Indigenous communities, and navigates the outdoor recreation and education sphere with an environmental justice framework. He aims to reduce barriers to accessing nature in a culturally… Continue Reading Manuel Belmonte
Anastasia (she/her) was born and raised on Ohlone Land/San Francisco, and works with Oakland based organization, Salted Roots as the Administrative Coordinator. With an immense love for playing in the ocean, she is passionate about environmental justice. She is the happiest when she is snuggling her fur babies, catching a wave, or eating yummy food… Continue Reading Anastasia Bloise
With seven years of experience in the substance use prevention field, coupled with a background in public health, I have dedicated myself to promoting healthier lifestyles and communities. Currently, my interests have expanded to encompass environmental justice work and the exploration of the health benefits associated with outdoor activities. Through my work, I aim to… Continue Reading Evelyn Balderas
Alejandra Arellano (she/her/ella) is a Mexican-American born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. When visiting Yellowstone National Park, she got inspired to work in environmental education and share her passion for the outdoors. She earned her B.S. at the University of Utah in Environmental and Sustainability Studies. Currently she works with the Oregon Department of… Continue Reading Alejandra Arellano
Santos Amaya (pronouns they/them/elle) is of Salvadoreñe and Guerrerense descent. They enjoy swimming in bodies of water during the summer and feeling as though they are bathing in medicine. Santos’ reconnection and ability to access the outdoors is something relatively new, and they are specifically thankful for the people at Outward Bound Adventures for creating… Continue Reading Santos Amaya
Audrey Serene Alonso grew up witnessing firsthand how the intersections of environmental racism and the climate crisis play a role in the lives of frontline communities. She recognizes the importance of ensuring science-based climate information is accessible to communities facing the climate crisis first and worst. Audrey received her Social Justice Communication B.A. during the… Continue Reading Audrey Serene Alonso
Cyatharine joined CNT in 2020, bringing analytical expertise and a commitment to equity and sustainability to the organization. She contributes to CNT’s work by working with community based partners on environmental justice advocacy, co-designing and co-leading community research efforts around urban flooding and nature-based solutions, and supporting quantitative and qualitative analysis. She is a graduate… Continue Reading Cyatharine Alias
Jen Aguilar (she/her) was raised in Southeast Los Angeles, the ancestral homeland of the Tongva people. Her first exposure to the outdoors came through playing at local city parks. It was in these parks that she discovered her love of connecting with the natural world. Today, Jen is an Education Specialist with the California Native… Continue Reading Jen Aguilar