People

I am a new teacher in Pennsylvania and have a passion for anything education! I love to learn new things as well as bring new resources and knowledge to my students!

Krysta works to advance environmental literacy in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed through online and in-person training for educators and network building with government and nonprofit partners.

I am currently getting my master's at Western Carolina University in the Experiential and Outdoor Education program. After I graduate in May of 2027, I plan to be an adjunct professor in the Parks and Recreation Management department at WCU. 

Lori Mann has more than 40 years of experience in environmental education at the local, state, and national levels. Lori joined the NAAEE staff in 2012 as Program and Conference Manager and now serves as Director of Conferences and Programs. In this capacity, she manages all aspects of the NAAEE annual conference and coordinates several national projects related to building capacity to deliver high-quality environmental education. 

I've been working in sustainability for over 20 years, have been at AASHE since 2009, and Executive Director since 2015. I'm passionate about transforming higher education to ensure all students are able to implement sustainability solutions in their careers and doing so with justice at the center.

Erica is an assistant professor at the University of Colorado Denver in Responsive Literacy Education. As a former elementary teacher and administrator, and current teacher educator, Erica is committed to supporting activism, advocacy and environmental justice through literacy in PK-12 classrooms and in higher education. 

Krysten is a Program Manager at Earth Force. She works with partners across North America to integrate youth voice, youth-adult partnership, and civic action into their existing work. 

Aspiring environmental educator with a Bachelor's in Conservation Biology with a passion for sparking curiosity. 

I am the Sustainability Coordinator for Douglas County School District in Colorado. I integrate environmental education with district operations to support place-based, student-centered learning. My work spans energy management, waste reduction, and outdoor learning, empowering educators and students to engage in real-world sustainability practices that foster environmental literacy and stewardship.