Angela’s great passion is the natural world. She is Director of Development for Marine Conservation Institute where she brings her expertise with both oceans and people to guide the development and communication team engaging funders and...
With her background in ecosystem services market mechanisms and many years in international environmental markets, Carina helps craft and foster private funding partnerships and mechanisms that leverage and celebrate the immense value of...
Chris Larson is completing a Master’s Degree in Business Administration at the Yale School of Management (SOM). At SOM, and through coursework at the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, he is developing approaches to engage...
Doug Johnson has been executive director of the nonprofit California Invasive Plant Council since 2002. He currently serves on California's Invasive Species Advisory Committee (www.iscc.ca.gov) and as an officer with the National...
Dipti Vaghela focuses on decentralized renewable energy solutions for marginalized, rural communities. Since 2006, in Odisha and other regions of indigenous India, Dipti's dual role as a researcher and practitioner has helped to synergize...
Dr. Amber Pairis is the Founder and Lead Advisor of the Climate Science Alliance and Associate Research Faculty with the Western Regional Climate Center at the Desert Research Institute. The Climate Science Alliance was created in 2015 out...
Raymond Costantino is the Park Planning, Design and Development Manager for the Department of Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment for the City of Sacramento. He has 20 years of government sector experience specializing in urban planning...
Linda is a northern California botanist with special interest and expertise in California coastal prairie. Her professional focus is on protection, restoration, and stewardship of significant natural lands in community-based settings. After...
Lily Verdone is an environmental leader with two decades of experience in partnership building, fostering diverse teams, and strategic development in organizations with a focus on natural resource conservation, water, and climate. Since...
Mark is currently in his fourth year as Rangeland Management Specialist at Point Reyes National Seashore. He oversees grazing permits with 22 beef and dairy ranchers whose properties were acquired as part of formation of the park. His...
