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Currently a PhD Candidate in History and Philosophy of Science at Arizona State University, my research focuses on non-cognitive outcomes of environmental science in higher education. I use interviews and surveys of instructors and students to try to understand more about what we are trying to accomplish in the affective domain (the aims and ideals), how we are trying to achieve those targets (the techniques and approaches), and how we are doing on achieving those (the student's experience and outcomes).

I am a nature and environmental educator who loves teaching people of all ages about the natural world and our place in it. I am a big fan of hands-on and interactive education.

I am a nonprofit leader with a deep commitment to conservation, education, and cross-sector collaboration. My career has been dedicated to designing and leading programs that inspire stewardship, strengthen partnerships, and create measurable impact. With a background in environmental education, interpretation, and organizational leadership, I have built and scaled initiatives that connect people to landscapes, cultures, and conservation efforts in meaningful ways.

As Chief Program Officer at Yellowstone Forever, I oversee education, Tribal engagement, and park project initiatives that bridge organizations, align priorities, and maximize impact. My work is centered on strategic program development, data-driven evaluation, and fostering collaboration between public agencies, Tribal Nations, and nonprofit partners. Whether developing innovative learning experiences, securing funding for mission-driven projects, or leading multi-organization initiatives, I strive to ensure that conservation efforts remain inclusive, sustainable, and effective for future generations.

Earth Day Initiative is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the mainstream public into the environmental movement. We operate a year-round sustainability education program, a green-buildings publication, and a climate communications podcast.  

Grace joined the NAAEE team in September 2021 and works as an Event and Executive Coordinator. She was raised in western Massachusetts where she developed a deep appreciation and love for the surrounding environment. Grace began her journey in Washington, DC by attending American University, where she earned both her BA and MPA in 5 years. She studied a combination of environmental studies, public health, public administration, and nonprofit management. She comes to NAAEE with a background in programming for youth development, education, and in-person and online farmers markets.

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I am a middle school science teacher in Wisconsin and a master's student studying Natural Science Environmental Education. I am hoping to learn some new strategies to get our students more engaged and excited about our natural world.  Some of my favorite outdoor activities include hiking, kayaking, camping, and bird-watching.  

I am a current senior undergraduate student majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Education at Binghamton University. I have experience in environmental education in adolescents and children, in the form of working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at their Conservation Education Summer Camps. 

Kimi Waite's research and professional praxis is situated in the intersections of environmental education, geography, critical pedagogy, and social studies. She is passionate about inspiring and leading PK-12 students and teachers to take local action for global environmental change.

I am passionate about learning and passing on the things that I learn. I greatly enjoy science, but mainly environmental sciences. I majored in biology and am interested in pursuing a career inenvironmentall education. I'd very much like to focus on animal perhaps doing educational programs at zoos or something similar. It definitely took a while to realize that this is something that I wanted to do. I started off wanting to pursue veterinary medicine or wildlife rehabilitation. Later, I thought a more husbandry-focused career was for me, or maybe animal training. Eventually, through my current internship and the responsibilities I was given in that internship, I realized that I really enjoyed talking to others about the knowledge I learned and facilitating experiences for others that were not just fun but educational as well. This really came as a surprise since I've always considered myself not the best people person or an introvert, but luckily, I was able to get out of my comfort zone and realize my potential.

12 years in environmental education with a degree in Marine Biology. 

I am senior undergraduate at UNL majoring in Fisheries and Wildlife. I want to go into animal conservation, maybe even research, and enjoy learning about the ecosystem and ecology. 

Executive Director of the Missouri Environmental Education Association. A longtime youth gardening educator and outdoor education advocate, who believes that teaching systems thinking is key to tackling our myriad, complex, and intertwined environmental and social issues....and knows that environmental education is the perfect avenue for developing that kind of understanding!