People

PhD. Environmental Planning, Management, & Education. Researcher in the field of Environmental Education and Sustainable Behavior Change.

Since 2016, I have been with REAP teaching K-12 Alaskan students about clean energy (energy efficiency and renewable energy). I also design and lead trainings for K-12 educators on energy literacy, renewable energy curriculum, AK EnergySmart curriculum, and other hands-on lessons that can be integrated into classrooms.

I work at the Research Group at the Lawrence Hall of Science. My interests lie in the intersection of structural racism, equity, inclusion, and STEM education, and how we understanding learners' experiences. Current projects: BEETLES and Working Towards Racial Equity in Environmental Education.

Anne Umali has been working in the environmental education field since 2000 and has built a strong passion for teaching and training others, especially when it comes to leadership training, community engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Anne's connection to NAAEE goes back to 2013 when she was the project manager for the U.S. EPA’s National Environmental Education & Training Program (EECapacity, then ee360, then later ee360+). Today she's the Director of Leadership, Conservation, and International Programs at NAAEE.