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
After years of working and traveling, they went back and got a master’s in International Affairs focused on Environment, Energy, and Health. They work to create awareness on the wealth of knowledge our Indigenous Communities Internationally have and their struggles with injustices. They enjoy conversations on the intersectionality of who people are and how systems… Continue Reading Samantha Houck