People

Dr. Sherri A. Mason (aka “Sam”) earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin.  She completed her doctorate in Chemistry at the University of Montana as a NASA Earth System Science scholar. Her research group was among the first to study the prevalence and impact of plastic pollution within freshwater ecosystems. She currently serves as the Director of Project NePTWNE at Gannon University.

Krysta works to advance environmental literacy in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed through online and in-person training for educators and network building with government and nonprofit partners.

As the first Director of Education for a long-standing membership driven non-profit, I have opportunity to learn from our diverse program leaders and members every day. Our mission to preserve, protect, and restore is present in all of our citizen science projects and especially in our outreach to public school teachers in a collaborative project between Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Loudoun Co. Public Schools. The Peterson Young Naturalist journaling program brings teachers and students to the outdoors and to the idea that nature can be our teacher and our classroom.

4th-year doctoral candidate in the Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies (DPS) at the U of A. My research explores the advancements of increased accessibility, program inclusion, and equitable practices within EE educational opportunities for historically marginalized communities.

I have a background in freshwater fisheries management and outdoor education. I recently shifted to teaching full time in a higher ed institution. My courses include environmental education for natural resources students, ichthyology, principles of ecology, and marine ecology.

Passionate about the environment, education, and social innovation. I am dedicated to driving meaningful change through community engagement, collaboration, and leadership in conservation efforts.

Biologist with a Master's in Environmental Education, specializing in sustainability consulting in collaboration with national and international organizations. Have held public positions in environmental education within government agencies. Fellow of the Mesoamerican Reef Leadership Program of the Mexican Fund for the Conservation of Nature. Accredited with the Environmental Registry for developing Solid Waste Management Plans. University and Master's Degree Lecturer. Former Licensee for TEDxCancún and TEDx Ambassador for Mexico.