People

I am from Mexico and I have been living in the San Francisco Bay Area, California for 22 years. I have been working in the environmental field for 25+ years. My roles have included-  governmental official, consultant, researcher and environmental science educator. I have lived and worked in Mexico, UK and USA.  

I  hold a PhD in Environmental Sciences and have 10+years experience in developing curriculum and delivering environmental and sustainability education. I have a passion to mentor and cultivate environmental leaders and professionals that will help create a sustainable world.

I am an associate Montessori Teacher at Sussex Montessori School.

Sowing the seeds of awe in the hearts and minds of young learners is the greatest thing I can do. My mission to impact positively on the world through young people has spanned 30 years as a high school teacher and continues today. I am passionate and positive about our future because I know the mindset of young people is radically different than the mindset of our current ruling generation. My job to help instill a deeper understanding and respect keeps me going every day.

Dr Pramod Kumar Sharma is working as Senior Director of Education with Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). This is a new position within the FEE structure and he is responsible for the overall programme development, administration, supervision, and evaluation of the three formal educational programmes (Eco-Schools, Learning About Forests, and Young Reporters for Environment).

Dr Sharma is an Education for Sustainable Development professional with a broad experience of 20 years. Before joining FEE, he was working with FEE member organization Centre for Environment Education in India where he handled a portfolio of school programmes dealing with quality education and education for sustainable development.  He has participated and presented papers in more than 15 international conferences organized in 13 countries dealing with education and sustainable development. His current area of interest is the development of measurable outcome indicators for SDG Target 4.7 and peace education. 

His doctoral research is in the area of Assessment of Environmental Literacy. He has a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) also holds an integrated Bachelors Degree in Science and Education B. Sc (H) B.Ed.

I am an outdoor enthusiast who loves spending any time outdoors that I can. I enjoy time outside with friends or solo. 

Welcome Center Assistant at the Jefferson Memorial Forest in Louisville, KY. Informal environmental education for all ages. 

I was origioally in public school but switched to homeschool during covid. I enjoy teahing children so I am seeking to teach elementary school.

Lori Mann has more than 40 years of experience in environmental education at the local, state, and national levels. Lori joined the NAAEE staff in 2012 as Program and Conference Manager and now serves as Director of Conferences and Programs. In this capacity, she manages all aspects of the NAAEE annual conference and coordinates several national projects related to building capacity to deliver high-quality environmental education. 

My name is Diego Hernandez and I am a professional animal keeper. I am a graduate from the Zoo and Aquarium Science program at Davidson and Davie County Community College. I have worked for the North Carolina Zoo and currently work at Rowan Wild at Dan Nicholas Park in Salisbury, North Carolina. I've been in this field since 2018 and have expanded into environmental education. In addition to animal care, I am also proficient in educational programming and am a certified interpretive guide. 

A former middle school science teacher with a background in geology, I joined Rocky Mountain Conservancy in 2022 to help revive our Field Institute after a two year hiatus. I'm excited to lead the program into it's next chapter. I care deeply about the outdoors, protecting wild spaces, and helping people learn about the natural world. I can think of no better place to do that than spectacular Rocky Mountian National Park, and am honored to carry on the Field Institute's legacy of connecting our participants with expert instructors and helping them forge a deeper understanding and love of our public lands.

Valerie Allgrove is a writer, photographer, and educator who has been studying nature for many years. In 2026 she received a Master Naturalist certificate from the State of Connecticut. While she is a generalist, she also has areas of specific concentration including Monarch Butterflies, Pegmatite Minerals, American Hazelnuts, Wild Orchids, and Foraging.

Valerie has won awards for her informational videos, photograps, and presentations. Her lifes's goal is to increase others understanding and enjoyment of the natural world.

The website www.pleasantgardensct.com documents many of Valerie Allgrove's enthusiasms and writing.