People

My name is Sydney Barnason and I received my Masters Natural Resources at the University of Missouri Columbia. I have ten years of experience in environmental education as an educator and volunteer.

Currently working at the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, heading up Project Learning Tree (PLT) and PLT Canada, connecting young to young adults to our forests, through meaningful school experiences, green jobs, and mentorship

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 work across the disciplines of dance, education, environmental science, and arts administration to inspire curiosity, empathy, and connection through creative encounters with nature. I currently lead aquatic science programs onboard research vessels in Lake Michigan and adjoining waters.

Ginger Potter is the Senior Environmental Education Specialist in the Office of Public Engagement and Environmental Education (OPEEE) for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.   

Ms. Potter is responsible for environmental education program design, implementation, and management as well as research, evaluation and program assessment and strategic planning in the Office of Environmental Education. She serves as the Technical Advisory for the National Teacher Training and Professional Development Program (currently ee360) and is the Co-Chair of the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP).

Before coming to EPA, Ms. Potter was a research chemist for the U.S. Geological Survey. Ms. Potter has degrees in Chemistry, Business Administration, and Organization Development/Behavioral Psychology. She has published several articles on environmental education and speaks frequently at national and international conferences on education and sustainable development education issues.