Joe (he/him) is an educator, youth mentor and adventurer from the Bay Area who currently works seasonally at Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska. His childhood time spent outdoors with rocks and plants both small and large has sparked a consistent tug to immerse himself in the natural world. To find himself absorbed in moments… Continue Reading Joseph Thomas Rodrigues
Chris (they/them) is a queer, trans nonbinary, and triracial artist, storyteller, and nonprofit laborer (currently at Rocky Mountain Wild) trying to build spaces ready to celebrate when they turn up authentically. They recently joined the coalition Next 100 Colorado, which seeks to establish a just and inclusive parks and public lands system. When they aren’t… Continue Reading Chris Talbot-Heindl
Cameron (he/him) is an experienced educator in the classroom and informal science settings. He has a wealth of experience in developing and implementing inquiry-based science programs for learners of all ages. Cameron holds a Master of Education in Urban Environmental Education from Antioch University, where he focused on racial equity and environmental justice practices. Originally… Continue Reading Cameron Steinback
Stephanie (she/her) is a Jersey City, NJ born and bred environmental educator who’s passionate about getting more kids from urban areas into the outdoors. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, advocating to reduce the use of single-use plastics, and traveling to new places. Spending her summers as a child in Puerto Rico is what… Continue Reading Stephanie Silva
Corina (she/her) began working in the Shark Lab in 2021 as its first full-time science educator. Among the most important aspects of her job are curriculum writing, education program development, staff training, and coordinating new k-12 school programs. In addition to her education duties, Corina enjoys learning all about the amazing shark research happening in… Continue Reading Corina Silva
Zaira (she/her) is passionate about education, the urban environment, and youth development. She grew up playing outside and was always surrounded by nurturing adults. As the Bilingual Community Engagement Coordinator for Sonoma County Regional Parks, she gets to combine her love for community and nature to ensure our parks are accessible.
Jaclyn (she/her) is a Chicanx, Indigenous, queer, ocean enthusiast, educator, and ecologist. She is a California native with years of experience as an outdoor educator and enjoys exploring the ocean with students. Jaclyn earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Cal Poly Humboldt and currently works for the Greater Farallones Association as the… Continue Reading Jaclyn Schneider
For Brenda (she/her), after pairing her environmental studies with a feminist lens while studying at UC Santa Barbara, the importance of explicitly making the connection between environmental issues and social injustice began to become clear. After graduating she pursued internships that focused on engaging the Latino/e community around equitable access on public lands. Since then,… Continue Reading Brenda Ramirez Romero
Asia(she/her)’s love for the outdoors began in 2014 when she became a crew member on a backcountry chainsaw crew removing invasive Russian olive trees in Escalante, Utah! She led a chainsaw crew in Montana where she first fell in love with mountain landscapes. This love brought her to Colorado where she led wilderness character monitoring… Continue Reading Asia Pfeifer
Sutara (they/them) is a water child with a passion for increasing ocean equity. They identify as mixed-race, Asian American, queer, and a snack enthusiast. Sutara is currently passionate about language as a tool for inclusivity and empowerment, the intersectionality of “mixedness” in race and gender, and actualizing safe and inclusive ocean/surf spaces! They are constantly… Continue Reading Sutara Nitenson