Negina is a Black and Native Hawaiian person who is currently based in Maine. They developed her passion for environmental justice through friends and colleagues, and exploring and appreciating the outdoor spaces around them. Having access to these spaces and this knowledge lit a flame in them to preserve them for generations to come. Living… Continue Reading Negina Lowe
Hello! My name is Monica. My pronouns are she/her/ella. I am a lover of the sun and the moon. I enjoy cooking, hiking, camping, rock climbing, and sharing quality time with loved ones.
Lilli Y. Garza is a proud Mexican-American from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Various life experiences have led her to believe in grassroots led movements, environmental justice, and the power of storytelling. Lilli is passionate about increasing access to the outdoors for communities of color and ensuring that there is representation in our industry. In her current role… Continue Reading Lilli Y. Garza
Laura was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is proud of her multi-ethnic roots, with her dad’s side from Oaxaca, Mexico, and her mother’s side with Polish/Slovak roots. She received her B.S. in Zoology from Michigan State University and her Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of Connecticut (UConn). Today, Laura is an… Continue Reading Laura Cisneros
Kenjah O’Donnell (they/them) currently resides in the unceded homelands of the Mohican Nation past and present, otherwise known as The Berkshires of Massachusetts. Kenjah recently moved to this area in April of 2022 to pursue a career with The Venture Out Project; a non-profit organization that is run by queer folks, for queer folks who… Continue Reading Kenjah O’Donnell
Jonatan Salinas was born in a small mining town, Zimapán, in the state of Hidalgo, and immigrated with his family to Austin, Texas, in the late 1990s. As Austin developed, he began to notice the effect on natural spaces, which caused him to become curious about the impact of urbanization on native fauna and flora… Continue Reading Jonatan Salinas
Jennifer Yip is Project Manager for the 10-Minute Walk Program at Trust for Public Land, supporting the program’s research and policy work. Prior to joining Trust for Public Land, Jennifer worked at City Parks Foundation, a local New York City parks organization that provides programming in parks around the city. Jennifer fell in love with… Continue Reading Jennifer Yip
Ivana Quinones, known to all as Eve, has loved the outdoors since she was a child. Her passion for the environment led her to graduate from Stockton University with a B.S. in Marine Science and a concentration in Marine Biology. Her experiences sparked her desire to work with environmentally oriented non-profits. She is currently working… Continue Reading Ivana A. Quinones
After completing her Master’s Degree in Environmental Policy, Etta discovered a deep passion for digital design. She uses that love of design to share the endless stories of nature and the work that Mt. Adams Institute is doing to bring people closer to it! Etta is an advocate for increasing awareness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and… Continue Reading Etta Margeaux Souser
Erick Valdez is an Education Manager at Crystal Cove Conservancy. He develops and leads K-12 Science, Engineering, Technology, & Mathematics (STEM) programs based out of Crystal Cove State Park which is located in Southern California’s coast in Orange County. On his spare time, Erick likes to hike and boulder.