Aurora Cortes was born and raised in Santa Ana, CA. Growing up, she worked with her dad, un jardinero, and helped weed plants, rake debris, and mow the lawn. Aurora went on family camping trips to the Angeles National Forest. She celebrated many birthdays with her family amongst the trees, in the snow, and under the stars. As she grew older, she loved listening to stories that her mom and dad shared from their own experiences back home in Mexico from el ahijadero and la florenia. All the family stories and childhood experiences planted the seed of adventure and love for the outdoors for Aurora.

As the SF Bay Area Regional Coordinator, Aurora will engage and empower people to connect to beautiful natural lands and create a comfortable space for people to share their stories and create new memories. Aurora will continue to organize community-based programs and seek partnerships and collaboration opportunities for the community to come together and celebrate language, traditions, and culture in the outdoors.