our team Archives - Ecotrust

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Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month: the rich and varied heritages within ‘Latinx’ identities

Three Ecotrust team members share vulnerably about who they are, their reflections about Latinx Heritage Month, and recommended readings.

Yolimar Rivera Vázquez
October 15, 2021 15 October 2021

A note to the Ecotrust community

A note from our departing Executive Director, Jeremy Barnicle, on his transition and what's next.

Jeremy Barnicle
September 1, 2021 21 September 2021

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In humble collaboration

In humble collaboration, the Ecotrust team embarked on a strategic planning process.

Ecotrust Team
August 12, 2021 13 August 2021

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Celebrating Asian voices

This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Ecotrust staff who are of Asian descent share readings and writings that resonate with their uni

Emilie Chen
May 27, 2021 02 June 2021

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Introducing Carson Viles

Tribal Network Strategist Carson Viles discusses a growing body of work at Ecotrust around Indigenous stewardship and co-management.

Emilie Chen
May 10, 2021 14 September 2021

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Reflecting on food, roots, and family

Aaron Vargas, Food Equity Manager, reflects on what inspires his work building equitable regional food systems.

Aaron Vargas
March 18, 2021 26 March 2021

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Forward progress

Together, we took on the challenges of the year.

Emilie Chen
December 8, 2020 09 December 2020

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Casting a vote for common purpose

Ecotrust team members discuss what's at stake in the upcoming election.

Jeremy Barnicle
October 27, 2020 27 October 2020

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Tribal school science class centers indigenous language and mentorship

As part of the Tribal Workforce Development Project, this culturally-relevant online class connects Native students to urban forests.

Emilie Chen
October 16, 2020 27 October 2020

A conversation with Laurie Dunne

Indigenous Fellow Laurie Dunne talks about her GIS work, her experience working from home, and her hopes for the future.

Emilie Chen
October 2, 2020 02 October 2020