Georgia (she/her) is originally from Chillicothe, Ohio. She earned a BS in Marine, Freshwater, and Environmental Biology from Ohio University. After graduating, she became a Teach for America Corps member, and began teaching 9th grade biology while also working as an informal educator at the Memphis Zoo. During this time, she fell in love with… Continue Reading Georgia Hilliard
As an advocate for environmental justice and sustainability, I currently serve as a Zero Emissions Policy Intern at CALSTART in Pasadena, leveraging my foundational knowledge of environmental policies. In this role, I conduct research on clean transportation topics and contribute to ongoing Zero Emission Vehicle initiatives in the Southeast. Previously, as a Federal Affairs Intern… Continue Reading Diana Harden
Olivia Hall has been working in the outdoors since 2019. Having worked on a trail crew, a prescribed fire crew, biodynamic farms and as a cook, instructor, and logistics staff in outdoor education. She has also worked in social media for a national conservation non-profit and has done social media and design work for other… Continue Reading Olivia Hall
Andrew grew up in Los Angeles, moved up north to San Francisco for college, and then moved east to Delaware for graduate school. There, he studied neuroscience and organized an outreach group to connect marginalized communities with the world of S.T.E.M. From there, he moved back west, to Utah, to be closer to big mountains… Continue Reading Andrew Garcia
Oscar is a first year Grizzly Corps Fellow working for the Small Farms Team in Fresno. Oscar is a graduate of UC Merced with a bachelors in Public Health. Oscar has worked in both soil ecology and microbiology labs for many years during undergrad and as a staff lab assistant after graduation. Most recently, Oscar… Continue Reading Oscar Elias
As a mixed-race, Egyptian American, teacher and outdoor educator, Grace (She/her) strives to make those around her feel seen and cared for. In 2020, she co-directed a free, virtual summer camp for 500+ kids in NYC. In 2021, she facilitated a teen leadership program at Camp Hazen YMCA with a focus on equity and justice.… Continue Reading Grace El-Fishawy
Lauren (she/her) was born and raised in San Francisco, California on the ancestral land of the Ramaytush Ohlone. She is currently an Education Program Associate at the California Coastal Commission, a state agency whose mission is to protect and enhance the coast for present and future generations. At the Commission, Lauren works on multiple public… Continue Reading Lauren Dung
Nancy (she/ella) is a proud child of Mexican immigrants with roots in the Sierra Gorda mountains. Born and raised in the mountains of North Carolina, Nancy’s commitment to environmental advocacy in mountain communities is a part of her heritage. She is currently the Southern Regional Director for MountainTrue, an environmental advocacy nonprofit in the Southern… Continue Reading Nancy Diaz
Minoli is a SoCal native plant enthusiast in Long Beach and has interned for a native land restoration site since May 2023. This internship has propelled them into the world of California ecology and native plant ecosystems. They are passionate about water conservation, and enjoys transforming yard spaces into native plant habitat gardens. They also… Continue Reading Minoli De Silva
Elysse Delia Alvarado, a Senior Associate at CPI’s North America office, is deeply committed to fostering innovation in government and championing the creation of healthier, more equitable, and environmentally just cities. Prior to CPI, she led engagement efforts at The Trust for Public Land, transforming schoolyards into public parks in Dallas, TX. Elysse holds a… Continue Reading Elysse Delia Alvarado