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Tess Wilson

Bethany Ricks

Asa Duffee he/him

I currently work to support leadership and best practices at nature centers throughout North America. In my role with the Association of Nature Center Administrators, I create and share content about the issues that nature centers face, and how they can overcome their challenges.

Geneva Pous

My name is Geneva or Neva for short. I have five years working with children who have experienced domestic violence as a volunteer with Safe Alliance. My passion is watching them learn resiliency through interactions with each other and the world around them. My goal is to teach children life skills gained from learning how to use the environment around them. 

Mary- Clark

Alexa Bixel

Dustin Angell

Educator and photographer focused on science and conservation in Florida's Northern Everglades.

Kelly Frame

Cindy Fitzwilliams-Heck

Through an experiential, place-based approach to teaching and learning, I inspire broad audiences to understand and find connections in nature and work toward an environmental stewardship ethic.

Preethi Mony she/her

Preethi Mony is a specialist in the field of environmental education, program evaluation and grants and has a wide range of experience from developing resource matierials, conducting programs with children and adults, as well as evaluating programs and grant reporting.

Growing up in the busy metropolis of Mumbai, she quickly recognized the importance of the social aspects of conservation in protecting the natural world. She has worked with organizations in India and the US to help with environmental education program planning and resource development. She has over 20 years of experience working with zoos and museums to evaluate programs and exhibits and recommend strategies to improve the overall visitor experience. Over the last 2 years, she has worked at a local community college to support grant work (federal, state, and private) as well as to inform data driven decision making in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space. She brings all of these experiences to her current role of EE Grant and Program Manager at NAAEE.

Preethi holds a Ph.D. in Natural Resources from The Ohio State University. She earned her M.S. in interdisciplinary Ecology from the University of Florida, and a B.Sc. in Life Sciences from the University of Mumbai, India.

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Luciana Ranelli

Luciana Ranelli’s personal and professional life revolve around the theme of connections as she fosters relationships among people, sees connections between ideas, and invests in connection to "where we are." Joining the ee360+ project ties in her passions for communication, social justice, inquiry, outdoor exploration, and education. 


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Anne Umali

Anne Umali has been working in the environmental education field since 2000 and has built a strong passion for teaching and training others, especially when it comes to leadership training, community engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Anne is the Project Manager for the ee360 Project at the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), U.S. EPA’s most recent National Environmental Education & Training Program. Before NAAEE, she was the Project Manager for EECapacity, the U.S. EPA’s National Environmental Education & Training Program housed at Cornell University 2011–2016.

Susan Quincy

Environmental education specialist with the state of CT for 18 years. Working on natural history experiences and curriculum development throughout the state. Member of Environmental Literacy Committee and Green Ribbon Schools steering committee.

Katie Navin

Katie has been active in the field of environmental education for more than 20 years. She currently works as an environmental and outdoor learning consultant, supporting organizations and networks with planning, professional learning and field-building initiatives. Previously, Katie served for 17 years as Executive Director of the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE), where she led environmental literacy planning and implementation efforts and played an active role in advancing environmental education at both the state and national levels.

Janice Bredahl

I am a dedicated middle school science teacher in North Carolina who is passionate about helping students connect with the natural world through hands-on learning and exploration. I believe environmental education plays a vital role in helping students understand the relationship between people and the environment while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In my classroom, I incorporate investigations, outdoor learning experiences, and real-world environmental issues to make science meaningful and relevant. My goal is to inspire curiosity, encourage stewardship, and empower students to make informed decisions that positively impact their communities and the environment.

Miranda Litwiller

Adebusola Olusina

Environmental Education & Community Engagement Professional

Summer Silbart

Aaron White

Jasmine Nunez Navarro

Gabrielle Burke

I am a teacher looking to expand beyond the typical classroom and get outdoors! My dream is to create an outdoor school or to work at one, so that everyday teaching is more hand on and creative. My favorite subject to teach is math and science, so I am excited to learn more about environmental education to incorperate into my curriculum.