Katherine is a recent UC Berkeley graduate who studied environmental policy and sustainability. She enjoys creating new running and walking routes for herself around Berkeley to stay active. This summer, she’s especially looking forward to getting more acquainted with climbing and backpacking! Eventually she’d like to conquer the Trans-Catalina Trail with friends.
Garden educator, part time chef, and native plant enthusiast.
My name is Jennifer López (She/they) and I from Southeast Los Angeles with roots in Mexico City and Oaxaca––places I hope to return to. I moved to the Bay Area in 2018 to attend UC Berkeley where I majored in Urban Planning and developed a passion for urban design, community development, and environmental justice. I… Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez
Hello! I’m Jeanney (she/they) and I am ecstatic to be part of the OEI 2024 Cohort! I am originally from Redding, CA, and have lived in Northern California my whole life. My connection to the environment led me to a major in Geography allowing me to bond with a love of maps as well as… Continue Reading Jeanney Keo
Cassandra is an outdoor educator deeply committed to nurturing environmental stewardship and empowering vulnerable youth communities. They are currently employed at Real Options for City Kids, a non-profit organization that brings engaging environmental literacy programs to students in Visitacion Valley. Cassandra is a strong advocate for environmental justice and anti-oppression work, ensuring that marginalized communities… Continue Reading Cassandra Rebeka Hodges
Hello, I’m Selma, a 25-year-old outdoor enthusiast with a passion for adventure. Alongside my two beloved feline companions, I find solace and joy exploring the natural world. Hiking is my preferred way to unwind, allowing me to connect with nature’s beauty and recharge my spirit. Beyond my personal pursuits, I dedicate my free time to… Continue Reading Selma Hernandez
Gabriel (They/Them) is excited for the opportunity to grow their appreciation for the outdoors. Seeing that this is the first time they will do many of the activities in this program, they are excited to try everything for the first time and give it their best shot. Gabriel graduated from the University of California Berkeley… Continue Reading Gabriel Alejandro Garcia
Michelle Cai (they/them) grew up in the Chicago area, sustained by the waters of Lake Michigan. They are passionate about teaching and learning through the embodied knowledge that comes with making art and going outdoors. Michelle loves swimming in the ocean, laying out in the sun, and engaging in practices of somatic care. They look… Continue Reading Michelle Cai
Josué Corado (they/he/she) is a first-generation Queer Salvadoran-Mexican individual born and raised in the Bay Area. Their passion for the outdoors sparked through their spontaneous familial camping trips organized by their tíos and tías, which instilled a profound love of the outdoors. More recently, they attended UC Davis where they were involved in activist spaces… Continue Reading Josue Rafael Corado
OEI: Seattle 2023 Program Lead My name is Rebeca (she/her) but it preferer to be called Beca. I am an Indigenous woman from Mexico, more specifically I belong to the Hñañu people of the states now known as Querétaro and Hidalgo. I am a migrant and because of these I try to have a global… Continue Reading Beca Perez Martinez