In late October, I had the privilege of being a part of the Emerging Leaders Program at the SHIFT conference in Grand Junction Colorado. I was recognized as a young professional that identifies the environment…

During my internship, I had the opportunity to visit and learn about the National Wildlife Refuges across the Portland-Vancouver area. Before this internship, I didn’t understand what the differences are between parks. What made National…

When Tropical Storm Fred made landfall on the Florida panhandle in mid-August of this year, I never imagined it would be a major threat where I’m currently stationed in Western North Carolina. Being someone who…

Starting a new job is always a combination of exciting and scary. Especially when it’s somewhere you’ve never been before. I’ve learned to expect the unexpected… and I sure did not expect the surprise my…

I’m back with more about Alaska! As a Communications Fellow, I am proud to work with the National Park Service – Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (NPS-RTCA), via the Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF). In…

I cannot believe that I am already nearly halfway through my fellowship! It has been such a privilege to develop my skills and learn more about the community resiliency work that the National Park Service…