People

I am Charlie Riley,

I've been pursuing a career in outdoor education for five years now. I've had the opportunity to work in The Great Swamp of New Jersey, the Coastal Redwood Forest, the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, and the larger Southwest of the US.

I have worked as a head counselor, a leadership program director, a naturalist, an assistant rock climbing guide, and more. My personal hobbies and interest add to the list of outdoor experience and knowledge I've acquired. I hope to add to this list through future opportunities. 

I am the Executive Director for the Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education and the Green and Healthy Schools Wisconsin Coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Sustainable Schools, accessible green career pathways, and environmental equity are my main motivators.

Nina grew up on the island of Martha's Vineyard and spent her twenties travelling the world, while living in the South Pacific. After teaching middle and high school, both at home and abroad for a decade, Nina settled on Martha's Vineyard with a Masters in Library and Information Science. While raising two young boys with her husband, Nina joined the Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group as an Educator in 2022 following a six-year tenure in public libraries. Passionate about the environment, the ocean, and broad access to resources and education, Nina brings the people to the ponds and the ponds to the people. Celebrating and sharing aquaculture's myriad benefits makes every workday fun.

Educator, Yoga Alliance, National Park Geek. My goal is to create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and inspire community among the underserved. Proud Latina mom.

 

 

Steven Greenleaf is President of Fundación Esperanza Aplicada (Applied Hope Foundation), a non-profit dedicated to supporting people and projects focused on restorative and sustainable practices, and entrepreneurship in Costa Rica, Latin America, and beyond. Steven Greenleaf is also Director of Greenleaf Education Costa Rica S.A. (GECR). GECR offers courses in environmental leadership, environmental project planning and management, and environmental problem-solving. Steven is originally from Northern California and has worked in construction and natural resource management as well.

Alissa is an outdoor educator and summer camp director turned university instructor.  She uses her relationships with students to create passionate recreation professionals.

EcoRise is a nonprofit that empowers the next generation of sustainable leaders to tackle real-world challenges. We partner with K–12 educators and enliven conventional classrooms with resources supporting STEM edu, environmental literacy, green careers, and the development of 21st-century skills.

As a Basin Coordinator, I work with local communities in my area (Western KY) to develop watershed plans aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution.

Hi! I’m Jimena, raised in Southern California with a love for nature and shaped by my family. I now call Alaska home. Previously, I’ve worked in fieldwork helping on avian research projects with the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service before working with the National Parks Service as a park ranger. At present, I’m a Digital Community Coordinator at NAAEE. When I’m not supporting our amazing eePRO community, you can find me reading, writing, doodling, or bicycling to the nearest coffee and tea place.