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Am a conservation storyteller and envoronmental advocate in Nyeri, Kenya and founder of Together4trees Kenya- a community based organisation focused on School Greening, community tree planting, and forest restoration.

Focus on community-based education about the environment, and changing behaviors related to natural resources. Served as Executive Director of NAAEE, 2001-03; NAAEE President, 2001; Board of Directors: 1991-1993, 1994-1996; Committees: Membership (chair), Publicity, Conference, Research.

I grew up in Western North Carolina where I learned to love the outdoors through adventures with my family. I have always  been torn between the ocean and the mountains. My interests are wide, including snorkling and scuba diving to rock climbing and mountain biking to doodling personalized cards for friends. Environmentalism and sustainability are passions of mine that I try to share with all those around me, whether its on a hike explaining why we should stay on trail or teaching a class about Leave No Trace and recyling practices. The outdoors is where I thrive and I want to share this love and meaning with people.

Samintang is an environmental advocate with experience in multi-stakeholder projects and participatory research. Growing up in East Luwu, the world’s third-largest nickel-producing region, she saw firsthand how extraction and inequality affected local communities and the environment. These experiences inspired her to co-create Climate Catalysts Indonesia (CCI), a youth-led organization that seeks to support climate-vulnerable communities through environmental education, citizen science, and dialogues on the resacralization of nature. Through CCI, she works alongside local communities to foster ecological awareness, share knowledge, and explore practical ways to care for both people and the natural world.

I have a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and history of science and mathematics and a Master of Science in marine science. For over 25 years my work has focused on building ocean literacy, environmental literacy, and science literacy among K-12 and informal education audiences to build community resilience to climate change and public support for a healthy, thriving ocean. 

My philosophy of teaching outdoor education is rooted in experiential learning, intentional facilitation, and reflective practice. I believe students learn best through direct engagement with natural environments, integrating cognitive, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. Nature is an active teammate in fostering curiosity, responsibility, and connection.

Oluwaseun is a Extension Associate in Organic Agriculture at Kentucky State University. I help farmers grow healthy soils and sustainable crops and occasional grow some myself. Off duty, I love trying out new dishes and a firm believer that laughter and food are the best medicine.

I oversee the year-round community programs with YMCA Camp Chingachgook, as well as the Adventure Trip and Day Camp programs during the summer. In the spring and fall I oversee our Outdoor Education program and work with our seasonal staff to facilitate activities for school groups. Before I joined the Chingachgook team I was in Cortland, NY where I got an M.S. in recreation for environmental and outdoor education. During my time in Cortland I also worked with Lime Hollow Nature Center as an educator for their forest preschool and summer day camps.

I have been teaching life and earth science to middle school students for 31 years.  I graduated from the Univeristy of Pittsburgh with a BS in Biology and then Slippery Rock University with a BS in Education.  I received my masters in education from Capella University.

 

i teach at youth science institute about nature and aniamls for childeren to learn about nature and the world around us.