People

I am a conservation educator passionate about helping people connect with wildlife and the natural world through meaningful, inclusive experiences. With over three years of professional interpretation experience and more than eight years of volunteer leadership, I strive to inspire curiosity, empathy, and stewardship in every interaction. I currently work at Utah’s Hogle Zoo, where I mentor staff and volunteers and create opportunities for learning and growth through storytelling, conservation, and community engagement.

I am the Adopt-A-Stream Director for the state of Mississippi. I am also the Chairman for the MS Environmental Education Alliance (MEEA)

I am the Director of Education at The Raptor Trust, and love to share the beauty and intricacy of nature with students, young and old. I love all creatures, whether soft or scaly, and am always ready to learn more!

Hi! I'm the Program Coordinator for the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education. My primary roles are facilitating our Careers in Natural Resources Initiative, Awards for Excellence in Environmental Education, and other EE Professional Development in Colorado.

Ellen is currently a water education consultant with municipal water providers in Colorado. She brings together her experience as an outdoor enthusiast, whitewater raft guide and educator to engage young people in learning more about the role water plays in their life, community and environment.

I am a nature-based educator with a passion for integrating science education and the arts. I presently work as a teacher for a private nature-based program and am a graduate student in the nature-based education program at Antioch University.