People

Preston Slaughter is the founder and Executive Director of L.O.C.A.L. Adventures, a Richmond, VA-based nonprofit empowering youth through mindfulness, outdoor adventure, and creative expression. With a background in experiential education, yoga, and wilderness leadership, she designs programs that help young people explore their inner and outer landscapes. Her work connects youth with the James River through paddling, environmental education, and hands-on experiences that build curiosity, confidence, and a deeper connection to nature.

Dr. Medina is an independent consultant specializing in environmental education. His areas of proficiency include program design, project management, proposal writing and review, professional development, cultural competency and inclusiveness, strategic planning, and facilitation. Dr. Medina has worked extensively at both the national and international levels. Until 2014 he was Project Manager of the Cornell University-led Expanding Capacity in Environmental Education (EECapacity) Project funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Education. Between 1995 and 2011, he managed the National Environmental Education Training Program (EETAP). He now designs and facilitates professional development environmental education courses and workshops. Dr. Medina serves on the NAAEE, ee360+, and GEEP Advisory Councils. He also serves on the Board of Environmental Education and Conservation Global.

I enjoy creating and facilitating educational experiences for kids.  I design camps, activities, and lessons that help younger audiences learn about wildlife conservation.  I also enjoy learning myself.  I am always seeking professional development to enhance my knowledge.  

I am a children's book author in the process of publishing my second picture book. It will be published early in 2027.

I'm a student who works as a nanny with young children with a basis of emergent and nature-based teachings.