People

Michael Zanetti grew up in Connecticut. He is an author and a proud environmentalist. He has been a member of The Nature Conservancy for almost 20 years. Michael enjoys creative writing and music. He taught piano for many years and studied literature at Fairfield University. Michael's stories reflect his love for animals and nature.

 

I am an Agricultural Engineer from Haiti with a background in Natural Resources and Environment.My undergraduate thesis focused on cadmium uptake by cocoa trees, investigating its accumulation in soils and beans as well as potential mitigation strategies. Currently, I am interested in understanding drought-induced forest and tree mortality in the context of global warming.I aim to apply Remote Sensing and GIS to analyze both physiological and ecological patterns and to predict tree mortality. Besides academic work, I enjoy playing and watching soccer, and spending time with my family.

I currently work to support leadership and best practices at nature centers throughout North America. In my role with the Association of Nature Center Administrators, I create and share content about the issues that nature centers face, and how they can overcome their challenges.

www.joshua-r-york.com

The San Francisco Waldorf School was founded in 1979 and serves more than 400 students across a parent-child program, a Preschool program, Kindergarten, and the First through Twelfth grades. Our grade school campus (Preschool through Eighth grade) is in the Pacific Heights neighborhood and is easily accessible via Muni lines.

Professor of Environmental Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point;  Director of the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education

Elizabeth ‘Libby’ McCann, Ph.D. is Director of Environmental Education Concentration, Environmental Studies at Antioch University – New England. Libby received her Ph.D. in adult education, with an emphasis in environmental education, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her dissertation, “Passion and Persistence: A Study of Communities of Practice in Schools,” earned her the Russell J. Hosler Award for Outstanding Dissertation.

Since 2017 I have served as Audubon Vermont's Education Manager.  I Oversee the Green Mountain Audubon Center’s educational programming and act as the primary interface with teachers, parents, science curriculum coordinators and other organizations participating in Audubon programs. I Develop and teach the Green Mountain Audubon Center’s education programs and summer day camp programs as well as serve as Summer Day Camp Director.

PUDDLESTOMPERS' mission is to connect the youngest naturalists, ages 2 to 8 (and their parents and caregivers) to the open spaces in their communities. PUDDLESTOMPERS seeks to help build the foundation for a lifelong enjoyment, love of the outdoors, and a lasting stewardship of nature.

Ariel joined the NAAEE team in September of 2021 as a Senior Administrative Assistant. Prior to this role, she has over 15 years of administrative experience in a laboratory and office setting. She is originally from the suburbs of Illinois and moved to Washington DC in 2009, where she attended Howard University. She received her B.A. in Psychology at the College of Arts and Sciences with a minor focus in Administration of Justice. She aspires to travel the world to learn and experience cultures outside her own. Should Italy be next?

Chief Fairy Godmother

Connecting children and nature through fun outdoor educational activities

 

Doreen has a deep desire to ignite a love of nature in children using her magical ability to communicate with all ages. She has degrees in Cultural Anthropology, Early Childhood and Elementary Teaching. She then went on to complete a Masters in Special Education.

Her smile disarms and gives an opening to understanding opposing views that is so needed in our world. She is a lifelong student of philosophical and metaphysical methods that expand human thought into various realms where the sacred and scientific are beginning to intersect.

It’s her vision and listening skills that allow her to walk as one with nature and all creation. She holds a great wealth of ancient wisdom from indigenous cultures. She is an educator and master at igniting a passion within those she meets.

Doreen recently joined the Board for Caregivers of Mother Earth where she immediately made significant contributions and continues to lead with courage and an unstoppable joy in living.