Xochyl Perez (She/her/ella) is a master’s student at the University of Michigan, researching non-crop plant competitive interactions in Chiapas, Mexico’s coffee agroecosystems. She focuses Indigenous and rural farmers’ perspectives and traditional practices to promote resilient food systems, biodiversity, and food sovereignty. With a background in environmental education and advocacy in Chicago’s BIPOC communities, Xochyl brings… Continue Reading Xochyl Perez
Sharon Musa is a 1st generation Nigerian- American who grew up in LA County. After graduating with a BA in Neuroscience & African American Studies, they initially began working in federal environmental justice policy advocacy through a post-graduate fellowship at The Wilderness Society (TWS) in 2020. Since then, she has transitioned to CA state &… Continue Reading Sharon Musa
Evelyn is a first-generation college student born and raised in California. She is a proud Latina woman who desires to help those in need. She enjoyed her many years in the education field but is eager to focus on the environment. Evelyn is passionate about animals, nature, and photography. Now, as a Program and Communication… Continue Reading Evelyn Murcia
Jose Munoz (he/him) is a lifelong resident of the Inland Empire. He earned a degree in history, which led to his employment at a state park. This experience expanded into a fulfilling career with the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Growing up with parents from Mexico, who experienced a more organic connection to nature through… Continue Reading Jose Munoz
Kristina is a southern Black femme who currently resides in Portland, Oregon. She developed her passion for environmental justice through her late father and the respect shown to the land and what it produces. She believes that everyone deserves to live in a healthy, safe, and sustainable world; in order to achieve this goal, we… Continue Reading Kristina Mucker
Maya Morales (she/her) is an environmental educator and artist who seeks to make connections between our natural and cultural worlds. She has worked in the outdoors field as an educator at various institutions and organizations such as the National Park Service, outdoor learning schools and nonprofit organizations. Throughout her career, she has looked towards learning… Continue Reading Maya Morales
Bia grew up in São Paulo, Brazil and migrated to the united states in 2014. They currently live, work, and learn in the territory of xučyun (Huichin), the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo-speaking Ohlone people, otherwise known as the East Bay. They joined the informal education filed interested in the multitude of ways… Continue Reading Bia Moraes
I was born and raised in Pasadena and Altadena. My birth chart is Capricorn Sun, Moon, and Rising. Growing up near the San Gabriel mountains, I always see them from a close distance but didn’t spend times exploring the mountains. As a teenager, I would go urban hiking which was accessible by public transportation to… Continue Reading Kimberly Mejia
Rizalyn is a conservationist and advocate of outdoor education. She is a naturalist who enjoys exploring California, camping, garden projects, and loves working as a field lead at her current job. Rizalyn aspires to be a good leader and resource to serve her community. She loves to participate in career and educational development opportunities regarding… Continue Reading Rizalyn Mayberry
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