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Kennesha is a climate researcher, literacy advocate, and biomimicry enthusiast. She can talk about all things waste and landfills! 

My love for the outdoors began when I was a small child, exploring the creek in our backyard with my grandmother and going camping with the Boy Scouts with my father and little brother. I have been working in environmental education since graduating from Georgia Tech in 2009 with a degree in Applied Biology. Since then, I have worked in a variety of education positions, from interning at the Oregon Zoo to teaching a middle school STEM elective to managing camps at the Museum of Life and Science. My goal is to be able to work full time in a position connecting people with their own environments.

I'm a fourth grade teacher who loves nature and cares about our environment.

Born, raised and educated in central Minnesota’s rolling farmland, with plenty of opportunities to explore the land of over ten thousand lakes. While earning my bachelors degree in education I explored the prairies near the University of Minnesota, Morris. Student teaching near the rich table top fields of the Red River Valley. Bike riding the bluffs of Rochester. Kayaking the pristine Lake Superior and cross country skiing the trails of the boundary waters canoe area. The vast variety in the beauty of the four distinct seasons.  Recently transplanted in North Carolina with renewed joy of exploring the tar heel state from ocean beaches to mountain top views.

Hannah holds her M.S. in Environmental Education and a dual B.S. in Environmental Studies and International Affairs. She draws from 10 years of experience working internationally with dynamic environmental conservation and education programs.

Hannah applies her robust knowledge and skillset to connect people with complex ideas through guided facilitation, culturally responsive learning design, and collaborative project management. In her years of practice, Hannah has curated engaging learning programs for youth, corporate audiences, and education professionals in the non-profit, academic, and corporate sectors.

Hannah’s experiences are myriad, and always align with Tending Embers’ mission to inspire innovative, just, and restorative socio-environmental systems through culturally responsive education and community engagement.

Immigrated from China, I came from a background with mixed cultures and religions. Grow up in Canada, I gained degrees and certificates in biological and life science, food science, business development,  English language teaching. I hold TKT teaching certificate and serve as a Cambridge examiner as well.  As a high school teacher and an environmental educator, I thrive to share my experience of nature exploration and multi-lingual learning with children who share similar backgrounds. 

I am a Chemical Engineering graduate from the National University of Science and Technology, having completed my degree in 2019. My academic journey has instilled in me a profound interest in innovation and research development. I am particularly passionate about addressing sustainability challenges and constantly seek alternative and creative solutions in this regard. My fascination with nanotechnology has led me to explore its potential applications in the oil and gas industries, envisioning a future where this cutting-edge technology can contribute to more efficient and eco-friendly processes. I am driven by the desire to make a positive impact in the world and contribute to a greener and more sustainable future for generations to come.