People

LeAnna Cargman is a local herbailist and entrupuner. She offers seasonal classes and workshops for all ages ranging from environmental literacy to foarging. 

Ocean Wise is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower communities and individuals to take action to protect and restore our world’s oceans. Jessica focuses on developing resources that support teachers on bringing meaningful and impactful climate change education into their classroom through a variety of education resources and professional development workshops. 

Helio has a background focused on community, social investment and inclusion, sustainability, and project management from working with local communities affected by private sector development projects in Mozambique and Malawi. He currently works as a Senior Community Relations Coordinator at Syrah Resources Limited where he focuses on implementing risk assessments and conducting stakeholder outreach. He is passionate about corporate social responsibility and is committed to driving social development. Helio successfully completed the Mandela Washington Fellowship in 2017, studying Leadership in Business at Dartmouth. 

I have been involved in both formal and nonformal education for over five years and am now finding my niche as an environmental educator. As an AmeriCorps Environmental Educator at Bluff Lake Nature Center in Denver, Colorado, I share the wonder of nature with diverse audiences through a variety of programs in English and Spanish.

Erica Hall, M.S. CED, MBA, ARM, has a multi-disciplinary background as a community economic development practitioner, community organizer, environmental justice advocate, Board member, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) facilitator/trainer/consultant, and Senior Legal Professional.