our team Archives - Ecotrust

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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 12 May 2021

A man in his 30s, with short dark hair and wearing a hooded tan jacket, sits in a squat in a grassy field. He is looking down at his hands, which are parting the grasses.

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

Surrounded by trees, a small group of people gather around a woman wearing a red jacket. Her arm is raised, holding a branch that everyone is looking at.

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

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The future of our forests at the confluence of climate change and wildfire

This year's wildfire season has been nothing short of devastating. How did we get here and where do we go from here?

Brent Davies
September 22, 2020 28 September 2020

Welcome Cat Goughnour

We chat with our new board member, Cat Goughnour, who has been part of Ecotrust's racial equity work since 2016.

Emilie Chen
September 15, 2020 20 November 2020

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Home fires burning

As devastating wind-driven fires reshape forest communities up and down the West Coast, our team reflects on home.

Megan Foucht
September 10, 2020 13 September 2020

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Climate, land, and BIPOC leadership: Pursuing equity-centered solutions

Jamese Kwele, Director of Food Equity / Director of Equity, spoke on centering equity in climate solutions panel hosted by Rep. Blumenauer.

Jamese Kwele
July 23, 2020 24 July 2020