People

Amanda has spent more than 20 years engaging children in authentic science experiences and leading her students to become informed change-makers in their communities. At Friends of the Everglades, founded by legendary activist Marjory Stoneman Douglas, our mission is to preserve, protect, and restore the only Everglades in the world.

I have been a high school teacher in kenyan schools for over 30 years.I have great passion for teaching climate change because currently it is not adquately taught and i believe it should be embedded in the school curriculum.I have previously established peace education and climate change projects to make students and teachers get sensitized  on climate crisis and value of solving conflicts peacefully.I would like to work with groups and professionals who believe that time has come for all peoples to take action about climate change because we are at tipping point.I have skills and competencies like teaching and facilitation,training,project managemen6t,climate change education,peace education,monitoring and evaluation,guidance and counseling ,mentorship,.

I am currently studying Recreation Management with a concentration in Outdoor Experiential Education at Appalachian State University. When I graduate, I plan to become an Environmental Educator in North Carolina in the camp circuit.

Hi, I'm Chelsea! Mom of three. Homeschooling Nature Teacher. Micro homestead in the city of San Diego. We have 12 chicken, 2 ducks, 2 goats, 2 dogs and a bunny. Love hikes, gardening, sunsets, the ocean and learning ancestral ways.

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.