People

I am born and raised in South Sacramento, California. I am a product of immigrant parents from Mexico. I have a passion for education and the environment. I see a need for environmental education in the traditional school classroom. 

Hello NAAEE. My name is Christopher Loeb. My work is centered on advancing environmental education by blending conservation science with innovative, engaging mediums. Through Kingdoms of Terra, I create accessible and interactive tools that teach ecological literacy, inspire youth and adults alike, and foster a deeper connection to the natural world. My goal is to make environmental knowledge not only informative but immersive—so it becomes part of how people think, play, and act in their daily lives.

Sustainability & DEI Catalyst ◄ Operations Leadership ◄ Education Industry Strategist ◄ Business Strategy Champion ◄ Wellbeing Advocate ◄ Billion-Dollar Portfolio Asset Management ◄

Dave Bader, Chief Operations & Education Officer at the Marine Mammal Care Center, has over 20 years of experience in informal science education. Since beginning his career in 1998, he has developed and managed programs spanning education, guest experience, and hospital operations. Dave has created capacity-building opportunities for staff, scientists, and educators nationwide, drawing on his background in marine science, conservation (including efforts to save the vaquita), and inclusive education. He holds a B.S. in marine biology from UC Santa Cruz and an M.S. in biology with a focus on educational media design from UC Irvine.

Derek Scott’s decade in leadership roles coupled with 12 years of experience in environmental education makes him an asset to the Pocono Environmental Education Center’s day to day operations.  In addition to being a passionate mission driven leader, he oversees all departments and operations at PEEC, including: education, dining services, facility care and maintenance, and custodial departments.  Derek serves as the primary host for school groups and guests to assure consistency and quality experiences to connect with nature during their visit.   He embraces best practices and safety for all programs and activities including staff training and development. 

My motto is strategic thinking for practical results! I like to start with the big picture, thinking about all the amazing ways that people in the field of EE are striving to make the world a better and more inclusive place for all our wonderful diversity. Then I seek to collaborate with people who bring many ways of knowing and lived experiences to developing strategies and pathways that lead to practical actions and results.

I live next to the Skykomish River near Index, WA. I am working to integrate environmental education programs into my community and local school district.

Hi, my name is Kaitlyn! I am originally from West Virginia, but now call North Carolina home. I have always loved nature and learning. Now I want to teach others how they can love and appreciate nature too.