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I am a Brazilian biologist and educator with over 18 years of experience teaching and leading science programs. As Department Chair in Saint Louis, Missouri, I coordinate all science teachers and teach high school biology. I hold a Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences and a Master’s in Animal Biology from the University of Brasília (UnB), with research in animal behavior, ethnobiology, and science education. I focus on sustainability projects, international collaborations, and exploring how students understand and engage with climate change and STEM topics.

I am an environmental science student at Appalachian State University. I have a concentration in Earth Systems and am working towards a minor in geology, a minor in geography, and a GIS Certificate. 

Hi! I’m Paz, a 27-year-old queer climate organizer, and social anthropologist from Argentina. I lead programs at Jóvenes por el Clima Argentina (Youth for Climate Argentina), where I blend education, community organizing, and climate justice to empower youth and vulnerable communities. From co-founding a solar energy project in a marginalized neighborhood to launching a national school for young environmental educators, I turn climate concepts into tools for action, leadership, and green jobs.

I'm currently the Director of Adult and Family Education at the Chincoteague Bay Field Station in Wallops Island, VA. I have a strong background in outdoor recreation and education, environmental education, and experiential education. My greatest passion is outdoor accessibility for all (and dogs)!