People

Wildlife scientist, educator, and program coordinator with an M.S. in Wildlife Science (UGA) and more than five years of experience in wildlife ecology, field research, biological data management, youth education, and program coordination. Experienced in capturing and handling wildlife, managing spatial and biological datasets (R, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS), supervising field technicians, and publishing peer-reviewed research. Currently coordinates county-wide 4-H programming for K-12 youth with UGA Extension, delivering STEM enrichment lessons and building partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations. Seeking mission-driven work in conservation, natural resources, environmental education, or program coordination.

Sydney spent the bulk of her childhood learning and growing under the canopy of the southeastern deciduous forests that make up her home state of Virginia. She earned her B.A. in International Studies with a minor in Environmental Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. Following her undergraduate schooling, she began working as a youth environmental educator, leading her to eventually pursue her M.A. in the University of Utah's Environmental Humanities Program to study how nature-based programs can better support nature-connections across diverse groups. While in Utah, she also co-founded Camping in Color, an overnight program designed for black youth and their families in the Salt Lake Valley area to enhance a sense of belonging, appreciation, and engagement in the outdoors. She joins the Natural Start Alliance team excited to further her work in making quality early childhood environmental education more accessible to all.

I am a Master's researcher specializing in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and sustainable nutrient recovery. My work uses environmental modeling tools like SimaPro to evaluate ammonia recovery pathways from agricultural waste streams. Holding a B.Sc. in Environmental Education, I am passionate about combining systems-level environmental research with science communication and education.

I was an informal environmental educator for 30 years and now I am looking for a formal teaching position

Hey! My name is Christina Ferrari. I graduated from Duke in 2024 with a Bachelors in Linguistics, Journalism, and French. While studying at Duke, I led climbing, surfing, and hiking trips with the Outdoor Adventures program and interned at the New Orleans' Times Picayune in the features department. After graduating, I worked as the Sloss Fellow at the one-acre Duke Campus Farm, where I stewarded all communications and events. I currently work as a part-time Community Outreach and Events Coordinator at the Piedmont Feed and Garden Center. I have an interest in sustainable agriculture, environmental justice, and all creatures on this earth, and I love sharing what I learn with others! You can find me exploring the outdoors with all my senses through rock climbing, trail running, foraging, and backpacking. 

I have been teaching for 27 years. I've taught in both Maryland and Pennsylvania. I have a B.S. in Biology from Penn State University and a M.Ed. in Secondary Education from East Stroudsburg University.

I was born and raised in the Hazleton area.  I have been teaching for over 30 years in the district I attended - Hazleton Area School District.  I started out as a middle school science teacher and then switch to middle school ESL, I am currently a High School Biology teacher.

I have been a formal educator in South Carolina for nearly 30 years, teaching mostly earth science and working from grade 4-12. I am a Palmetto Environmental Education Certified (PEEC) teacher, a member of the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC), and a National Geographic Certified Educator. I enjoy spending time outdoors and participating in too many related activities to list them all.
 

Laguna Canyon Foundation is dedicated to the conservation and ongoing protection of the South Coast Wilderness. We envision a thriving coastal ecosystem that serves as a source ​of inspiration, connection, and refuge for all.