People

I am a Program Coordinator at Sierra Outdoor School, with Clovis Unified School District. I grew up in the Hudson Valley of New York and earned my B.S. in Geology in 2014. I was lucky enough to have opportunities to study glaciers on the Juneau Icefield, paleo landslides in the southwest, and microplastic pollution in northeastern waterways. Soon after this I caught the Outdoor Education bug, packed up my car and drove out to California to become a naturalist intern at Sierra Outdoor School in 2015. This opened a new world for me as I had the privilege to work alongside incredible educators, soaking up their knowledge and developing my own teaching style. I have since worked for other outdoor schools in NY and CA before finding my way back to SOS where I now get to work with the next wave of outdoor educators - the Naturalist Interns! In my free time I love to go camping, get crafty, cross country ski, play the fiddle, find secret swimming holes, and go hiking with my super-mutt pup Banjo!

Educator and photographer focused on science and conservation in Florida's Northern Everglades.

Victor Ayegba Mathew is a Nigerian environmental educator and founder of the Vikipedia Initiative. With a background in environmental sciences and over seven years of experience, he designs practical, locally relevant climate and sustainability education programs for schools. Through experiential learning and youth-led environmental action, he equips young people to become environmentally conscious leaders in their communities.

Studying and teaching about humans and their place on the planet. Historically science education and place-based education in the Hudson River Valley, NY. Contributed to the Urban Environmental Education Book (Alex Russ, editor; Published by Cornell, NAAEE, and eeCapacity). Previous work: Classroom teaching in Red Hook and Chatham; Outdoor education at Wild Earth Wilderness School, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, and San Mateo Outdoor Education. Currently with Kingston Land Trust doing conservation and stewardship work with education infused into our work with volunteers, land owners, and neighbors. 

Outdoor and environmental educator, nature connection facilitator, science communicator, and organizational leader. 

I am a teacher of 4 1/2 years at PGCPS. I have worked in the education sector most of my adult life. I love the Arts and all that it enlightens. I am the eldest of eight children. 

I am Executive Director of the non-profit SOPISDEW Cameroon and an advocate for transformative education. My work focuses on strengthening schools through environmental education, climate action programs, and practical SDG learning that equips students with leadership and problem-solving skills. As a Global Schools Advocate with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), I connect schools in Cameroon to the global schools network, advancing sustainability, resilience, and student-centered innovation.

I am Monica Odhiambo Adhiambo, based in Kisumu, Kenya, with over four years of experience designing and leading community-centered programs for marginalized communities. As Director of Programs at the Riley Orton Foundation, I oversee innovative STEM mentorship initiatives that expand access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for youth aged 9–18, while integrating STEM learning with environmental activities to create practical, community-driven solutions. My work strengthens STEM pathways by combining hands-on learning, digital literacy, coding, robotics, and emerging technologies such as AI with environmental sustainability initiatives. I am passionate about empowering young people to apply scientific thinking and technological tools to tackle local environmental challenges, enhance climate resilience, and promote sustainable development.

With expertise in project management and deep community engagement, I deliver measurable and sustainable impact. I am committed to leveraging STEM innovation and community-led approaches to drive inclusive and environmentally conscious development.