People

Working as a behavioral health technician has shown me the benefits of nature and healing. With a wide variety of professional education I feel comfortable guiding people through nature while explaining our need for connection with the natural world. 

Hi! I’m Jammica, nice to meet’cha! I’m a proud Norfolk resident, Urban Ag advocate and Environmental Steward. I’m passionate about our planet and have worked in the “green” field for about 10 years as a Regional Environmental Outreach & Education Coordinator, an Environmental Marketing Rep as well as an enthusiastic volunteer. I currently work for Keep Norfolk Beautiful. I'm a member of the Norfolk Food Policy Council, a FEAST VA facilitator, a K.U.S.P volunteer, and I'm on the board of directors at The Fred Heutte Center in Norfolk, VA. I'm also a Master Gardener Volunteer with the Virginia Cooperative Extension program and I help work on projects with the non profit Support & Feed organization. I enjoy healthy eating, gardening, learning about innovative environmental and agricultural techniques and educating kids about the environment while opening their eyes to the immense opportunities awaiting them in the agricultural career space. It is also my absolute purpose and promise to help make Norfolk Virginia THE greenest city on the East Coast.

As a passionate conservationist and educator with years of experience, I have worked in varying aspects of conservation ranging from Environmental Permitting for the private sector to Conservation Research on South Africa's fauna.

Carla Gull is the coordinator of the masters of art of environmental education program and associate professor at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College in northern Indiana. She has over 20 years of experience in the education field at the preschool, elementary, and college levels. Dr. Gull enjoys helping educators incorporate more nature in the everyday early childhood setting. She hosts a podcast, Loose Parts Nature Play; facilitates an international group, Loose Parts Play; and presents workshops, presentations, and academic research around loose parts, tree climbing, STEM outdoor classrooms, and nature education. She is coauthor of the book, Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms. 

I have sixteen years' experience as a grade 7-12 science teacher, largely focused on biology and environmental science. I now work in student services in higher education. I am an EdD student, with plans to focus on sustainability education in my dissertation and scholoarly work. 

YMCA Camp Bernie is a premier outdoor education and overnight camp facility located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. As part of the YMCA of the USA, we are dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, offering transformative experiences that build confidence, leadership, and a love for the outdoors.

With year-round programming that includes overnight and day camp, outdoor education, weekend retreats, and community programs, Camp Bernie provides enriching opportunities for campers, school groups, and families. Our 350-acre property features a high and low ropes course, rock climbing walls, archery ranges, a natural creek, hiking trails, and more, creating an immersive environment for outdoor adventure and personal growth.

At YMCA Camp Bernie, we believe in the power of camp—where teamwork, resilience, and lifelong friendships are fostered. We are looking for passionate individuals who want to make a lasting impact through engaging, mission-driven work. Whether you’re an experienced educator, camp counselor, or program coordinator, joining our team means joining a supportive and dynamic community dedicated to creating life-changing experiences for youth and families.

For more information, visit www.campbernieymca.org

Megan Amaral has decades of leadership experience in mission-driven organizations. Her professional and volunteer work has spanned the arts, education, community development, and sustainability, often at the intersections of these fields and with a social justice lens. She previously managed UC Berkeley’s Energy and Resources Group, The Sunrise Project-US, and currently is program director of Future Framers Gap Year which has a climate and environment emphasis. Megan holds a BA from Goddard College and a MA in Community Development from UC Davis, with a focus on community arts and culture.

My name is Megan McKenna. I am currently serving as a California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) Fellow at my host site FoodCycle LA. FoodCycle LA focuses on food recovery and redistributing food to underserved communities in LA.