People

Bug Hartsock is a graduating Master's student in an Entomology lab. When he's not staring at small critters, he spends his time reading, making art, and going on hikes (as well as playing plenty of Dungeons & Dragons). Bug is passionate about scientific outreach and communication, creating zines and comics designed to make science accessible to everyone. He's also spoken at conferences, on public radio, and at a variety of school outreach events. It's his hope to encourage the rest of the world to fall a little bit more in love with its tiny, many-legged residents.

I have a philsophical bent of mind and have been passsionate about worldly issues from a young age, and not just the environment. Growing up in the heart of New Delhi, India, I have been exposed to sights of poverty, homelessness, discrimination and suffering. I believe that the approach to make headway with these worldy issues should be radically different. By drawing on philsophy, I believe it is possible to make people re-interpret the predicament we're in and consequently we will chase after unique and new solutions to make the world a better place.

The casual music game Sprunki Game allows you create distinctive soundscapes. DJ control over loops, voices, beats, and melodies in this NyankoBfLolCombine modified Incredibox lets you build your own musical style. 
 

I'm really pleased to share Space Waves with you. This game is a result of my passion for science fiction and a longtime goal to create something genuinely remarkable. I hope you love the voyage as much as I enjoyed bringing it to life.
 

Judy Braus brings to her role as NAAEE Executive Director a wealth of experience in the environmental education profession, with a focus on conservation education, diversity and inclusion, and using the power of education to help create healthier communities that empower local communities, stakeholders, and individuals to help restore and protect the environment. She comes to NAAEE from the National Audubon Society, where she was the Senior Vice President of Education and Centers, overseeing an extensive nationwide network of nature centers and educators. Prior to that, she led the education programs at World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the U.S. Peace Corps, and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).

Stacie joined the NAAEE team in April 2020. She has worked in or alongside the education field for over two decades and in communications for more than 15 years. She started her career teaching at a public charter high school in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining NAAEE, she managed communications for Annenberg Learner, a leading national nonprofit that connects K–12 and college educators with classroom content and professional development to support and strengthen their practice. She holds an M.A. in Spanish and Latin American Studies from American University, and a B.A. in Modern Languages and Linguistics and Certificate in Secondary Education from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She also completed a Certificate in Social Impact Storytelling at Georgetown University. Throughout her career, she has been committed to bringing exceptional educational opportunities to underserved areas and educating to promote civic engagement.

I actively seek to educate others about the environment through positive, interactive experiences.

Preethi Mony is a specialist in the field of environmental education, program evaluation and grants and has a wide range of experience from developing resource matierials, conducting programs with children and adults, as well as evaluating programs and grant reporting.

Growing up in the busy metropolis of Mumbai, she quickly recognized the importance of the social aspects of conservation in protecting the natural world. She has worked with organizations in India and the US to help with environmental education program planning and resource development. She has over 20 years of experience working with zoos and museums to evaluate programs and exhibits and recommend strategies to improve the overall visitor experience. Over the last 2 years, she has worked at a local community college to support grant work (federal, state, and private) as well as to inform data driven decision making in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space. She brings all of these experiences to her current role of EE Grant and Program Manager at NAAEE.

Preethi holds a Ph.D. in Natural Resources from The Ohio State University. She earned her M.S. in interdisciplinary Ecology from the University of Florida, and a B.Sc. in Life Sciences from the University of Mumbai, India.

I am an empty nester newlywed who lives on family farmland. I am a former college athlete who loves to be outdoors. My family and friends are super important to me, and believe that spending time with others and having experiences is way more rewarding than material things. My hobbies are baking, learning to cook new italian dishes (for my italian husband) and mowing my four acres of grass. I have a 95 lb Doberman-poodle mix named Hudson and two adult children who I adore. I would rather vacation in the NC mountains (4+hours away) than the beach (1.5hrs away). 

Madeline is an international programs specialist at NAAEE, supporting the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP), youth leadership programs, and other global initiatives.

Brandi Stewart is a Space Science Outreach Coordinator for the Earth to Sky Interagency Partnership. Brandi grew up near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moved out west to complete an M. Ed. in Environmental Education and Non-profit Leadership through the North Cascades Institute's residency program. Brandi brings a background in place-based engagement, training development, and program management, primarily through their work with the National Park Service. Prior to joining the Earth to Sky team in November 2024, Brandi worked for the National Park Service for almost 14 years, as an educator and interpreter at parks such as Mount Rainier, Devils Postpile, Death Valley, and Grand Canyon. 

After a successful 30-year teaching career, Patty retired from the classroom and joined the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative. In this new role, she brings her passion for teaching and place-based education to life by supporting educators in their own journeys. Patty is developing meaningful programs that empower teachers to deepen student learning through connection to place, community, and environmental stewardship.