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Jaime González, M.Ed. Jaime González is the Founding Executive Director of the University of Houston’s Institute for Ecological Resilience (IER), where he leads at team to activate strategies, partnerships, and fundraising efforts to advance research and community engagement around nature-based solutions. Through IER, he and his team works to bridge academia, policy, and practice to foster ecological resilience, public health, and environmental justice across the Greater Houston region and beyond. With over 28 years of experience in conservation, One Health action, and urban greening, Mr. González is nationally recognized for building multi-sector coalitions that deliver tangible environmental and social benefits and as a keynote speaker. He also serves as Board Chair - Ex Officio for the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), as a Climate Adaptation and Justice Advisor to the City of Houston and Harris County, and as a Community Fellow with the Rice University Center for Environmental Studies. Previously, he held leadership and programmatic roles with The Nature Conservancy, The Student Conservation Association, the Coastal Prairie Conservancy, and the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.Mr. González holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction–Science Education and a B.S. in Biology from the University of Houston, along with professional certificates from Cornell, Duke, Yale, and the University of Alaska–Fairbanks.

 

As the K-12 Science Senior Team Leader at Newark Charter School in Newark, Delaware, Tami Lunsford teaches AP Biology and Marine Science half time and coaches other science teachers half time. She also facilitates professional development for NOAA Ocean Exploration. She has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science with a Biology concentration from the University of Delaware, and a Master’s Degree in Marine Science from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary.

I am an educator with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department working to build a passion for conservation and our wild spaces in Wyoming's youth.

I am an Assistant Professor of Environmental Education in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University. I work collaboratively with educators and youth on design-based research to understand and develop pathways for people to learn about and care for the natural world we are all a part of. I focus on urban communities and explore questions of environmental identity, environmental literacy about complex ecological issues, and the structure and function of learning ecosystems.

CalWest is a premier educational search firm, offering strategic consulting to help school teams create equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Our methodology and expertise help administrative teams attract, hire and retain diverse faculty and staff. We also lead teacher, administrator, and head-of-school searches across the western United States. Through a combination of dedicated search consultants and highly trained search staff, we recruit culturally competent and highly-accomplished educators and school leaders from a wide range of professional backgrounds.

Multi-sector Experienced Program Coordinator with a passion for sustainable development, specializing in initiatives empowering youth, women, and girls. Skilled in strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement, with a track record of successfully leading programs at the intersection of social impact and environmental sustainability. Proven ability to drive innovation, foster partnerships, and deliver measurable outcomes in diverse cultural contexts. Passionate about creating opportunities for marginalized groups and driving positive change at the grassroots level.