People

Trying to leave our grandchildren a stable society in a flourishing earth.

Stacie joined the NAAEE team in April 2020. She has worked in or alongside the education field for over two decades and in communications for more than 15 years. She started her career teaching at a public charter high school in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining NAAEE, she managed communications for Annenberg Learner, a leading national nonprofit that connects K–12 and college educators with classroom content and professional development to support and strengthen their practice. She holds an M.A. in Spanish and Latin American Studies from American University, and a B.A. in Modern Languages and Linguistics and Certificate in Secondary Education from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She also completed a Certificate in Social Impact Storytelling at Georgetown University. Throughout her career, she has been committed to bringing exceptional educational opportunities to underserved areas and educating to promote civic engagement.

I have worked in local, state and federal government resource agencies and non-profits. I have been involved in program development and evaluation, professional development, volunteer management and more. I try to share my passion for the natural world with others and inspire them to make changes.

AppaLatina from the mountains of NC. 

New to EE as a professional but have been a student of nature since I was young. 

 

 

I am a documentary filmmaker and home gardener who has been volunteering at the North Carolina Botanical Garden for more than ten years.

Hi everyone! My name is Abby, and I use she/her/siya pronouns. I am a proactive and mission-driven aspiring environmental educator. I'm deeply passionate about community care and promoting sustainability, with experience in community outreach and education, and have a strong understanding of the importance of diversity in shaping effective policies and programs. My goal is to inspire the younger generation while continuously learning and applying environmental best practices to ensure equity for all.

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.

I am from Cochiti Pueblo, father of 2, married to a beautiful young woman.  I love to watch baseball both MLB & Pueblo Leagues, & I particpate within my community to be part of my cultural.

After over 30 years of supporting community development and environmental conservation all across the world, I am excited to support Neighbors of the Northwest Branch in protecting and restoring this urban treasure. Originally from Colombia, South America, I am passionate about working at the interface of community development and environmental conservation. 

Bug Hartsock is a graduating Master's student in an Entomology lab. When he's not staring at small critters, he spends his time reading, making art, and going on hikes (as well as playing plenty of Dungeons & Dragons). Bug is passionate about scientific outreach and communication, creating zines and comics designed to make science accessible to everyone. He's also spoken at conferences, on public radio, and at a variety of school outreach events. It's his hope to encourage the rest of the world to fall a little bit more in love with its tiny, many-legged residents.