People

Joel Denney grew up amongst the sunny skies and sandy beaches of Southern California. Originally from Tustin, Joel spent some of his formative memories seeing views of the West from the window of his family RV. These camping trips would form the basis of his love for the outdoors and his passion for the environment. After High School, he worked as a Recreation Leader at a summer camp near Yosemite National Park, where he developed a yearning for a career in the outdoor industry. He would go on to obtain a bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies at Cal Poly Humboldt, nestled in the Redwood forests and rocky cliffs of Northern California.

After graduating during the height of the pandemic, Joel realized that getting a corporate job in a big city didn’t seem realistic, so he chose adventure and moved to Aspen, Colorado, to work on the lifts and learn how to ski. After some time at the Keystone Science School, Joel moved to Steamboat Springs in 2021, searching for community, adventure, and a career in Environmental Education. He enjoys skiing, camping, biking, hiking, reading books, and playing music.

Molly Nation is an assistant professor of Environmental Education in the Department of Marine and Ecological Sciences. She earned her BS. in Biology and Masters of Arts in Teaching from Georgia Southern University. She also holds a Ph.D. in Science Education from The University of South Florida.

Current Career Tech STEM Teacher with 5 years of experience developing and implementing engaging curriculum in environmental education. Adept at leveraging data analysis, community partnerships, and professional development to enhance student learning outcomes, resulting in a 91% proficiency rate. Strong leadership and mentorship skills, focusing on sustainability practices and student environmental literacy. Aiming to create scalable sustainability initiatives for students and community members.

Passionate environmental educator. Children's Education Manager at Desert Botanical Garden. BS in Biology with an emphasis in Environmental Science and a certificate in Environmental Education. Promoting hands-on and experiental learning in inclusive and fun informal environments.

I have moved around a bit but have been living in North Carolina for the past few years. I love animals and hiking and being outside. Marine ecosystems are my favourite to learn about. I am dive certified and love being in the water.

Chief Operating Officer for the past four years at the Minnesota Humanities Center.

Lead Farm to School Educator and Summer Camp Director for Stonewall Farm in Keene, NH

Greatly passionate about ocean conservation, environmental education, youth leadership, and scientific communication. Carlos is a shark lover and an ARTivist, leader of the virtual educational program “Club Tiburones” The Shark Club.

I am a married mom with three children and a grandson on the way. I run a licensed childcare at my home. When I am not working or doing school work, I am an Uber driver for my 12 year old son! I am a lover of all things Disney and enjoy putting together large Lego kits. 

I'm a youth services librarian in North Carolina, and am pursuing Environmental Education certification to learn more about how I can incorporate outdoor learning experiences into teaching at the high school where I work. In my free time, I get outside as much as possible, and especially enjoy trail running, hiking, paddling, and outdoor yoga.