People

A Los Angeles area native with the interest of changing her city and the world for the better. She graduated from CSU, Northridge and is currently attending the University of Montana Graduate School for Environmental Studies. Her passions include exploring cities, forests, and literature.

I am a biology and environmental science teacher at Bryan Station HIgh School. I also serve as the sustainability cooridnator and Green team sponsor. I have been at Bryan Station since 2012 and helped us earn the distinction of a Green Ribbon School in 2021. 

Esther Wagner has been talking trash with PalmettoPride since 2011, serving as the education and awareness coordinator. She holds a BA degree in History from Bob Jones University. Esther is a certified Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) professional and created PalmettoPride’s CPTED training program. She also gives voice to Curby the Trash Talking Robot. 
Esther has picked up litter in every South Carolina county and six states. She enjoys reading, writing, hiking, thrifting and being the fun aunt.  
 

I'm Richard Tusabe, a Ugandan-born social innovator and environmental advocate who grew up as an orphan in the remote Ssese Islands on Lake Victoria. My journey from poverty to global impact drives my life's work: empowering young people as environmental stewards and entrepreneurs. As Founder of Youth Startup Fund, I back youth-led organizations aged 16-35 tackling climate change, poverty, and environmental challenges with seed grants and mentorship. Through SAPE Foundation (www.sapeug.org) in Uganda, I bridge environmental literacy with entrepreneurship, helping youth build sustainable livelihoods while addressing climate resilience. With a degree in Environmental Management and graduate studies in Climate Change from Makerere University, plus my work as a NAAEE CEE-Change Fellow, I contribute to global conversations on youth-led climate action. As author of Mental Toughness and founder of Tsabex, I prove that environmental stewardship and entrepreneurship can transform communities and create lasting change.

Interests are wildlife conservation, pre-K through 12 curriculum, climate change education, educational value of festivals that celebrate natural resources, holistic youth development in EE, rivers, paddling