People

Tori Green joined Friends of the Rainforest in March 2023. Her lifelong passion for wildlife and global conservation drove her to obtain a B.A. in Conservation Biology and Ecology with a minor in Geography. Prior to FOTR, Tori's background includes a mixture of fieldwork, lab work, education facilitation, nonprofit management, and wildlife research. Tori also serves on the Board of Directors for Treehouse Wildlife Center and works as a supervisor and consultant for Earthday365. While not in the office or in the field teaching, you can find Tori caring for her rescue ranch of animals and plants, working in her garden, painting or drawing, cooking up new recipes, rehabilitating local wildlife, reading, doing renovations on her home, or on crazy explorations with family and friends. She loves hiking, caving, and especially kayaking.

I am a fifth grade teacher in Arlington, VA. I teach science and English language arts. I'm pursuing a certificate in environmental education from the Virginia Association for Environmental Education.

My previous experience includes volunteering with SNC for trail hosting and educational field trips in the Spring Mts. with Go! Mt Charleston. I was also a Field Ranger for Desert National Wildlife with SNC. This gave me great insight on wildlife conservation as well as getting to work with NDOW and F&WS. I am currently an Interpretive Naturalist with SNC at Red Rock Canyon, NCA. I get to work with the BLM on interpretive programming such as field trips, guided hikes, presentations, and more. In October, I became a certified interpretive guide with NAI. I love having this amazing opportunity to influence and educate people on the wonders and conservation of our public lands, in addition to being able to learn something myself, everyday! I am an avid hiker and wildflower lover!

I'm a nonformal educator (Certified through Environmental Educators of North Carolina - NAI CIG), and looking to connect with others for networking. Feel free to follow or contact me via my socials provided. Pronouns: She/Her/Hers.

I'm a passionate early childhood educator who believes in the power of nature to inspire curiosity, resilience, and joy. I weave outdoor exploration and sensory-rich experiences into our daily rhythm, whether we’re investigating puddles, building leaf shelters, or painting with natural materials. My teaching is rooted in play, wonder, and respect for the natural world, helping children feel grounded and engaged while building key developmental skills. Every moment in nature is a chance to grow—and I aim to make those moments magical.

Nayiri Haroutunian is Program Director at EarthGen, an environmental education nonprofit. She creates programs and develops curricula to help support students to take environmental action in their school communities. She has a MS in Natural Resources & Environment from Michigan.

I teach environmental science at Bluffton Unviersity and I manage the Bluffton University Nature Preserve.