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08 November 2023

Rachel Forbes: Leading the Integration of Social Work in Climate Change Resiliency

Guaranteeing environmental justice encompasses the integration of all sectors of public health to work through the many challenges people face as members of social groups. Rachel Forbes, a faculty member of the Graduate School of…
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01 November 2023

Lucía Márquez: Paving the Way for Environmental Justice and Empowerment

Lucía Márquez's journey is a remarkable example of the transformative power of determination and resilience. As a first-generation student at San Francisco State University majoring in environmental studies, she has risen above numerous obstacles to…
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24 October 2023

Daniel Asyn: Championing for Latino Heritage and Climate Mitigation

For Daniel Asyn, achieving a purposeful career means aligning his passion for stewardship and protecting biodiversity in a way that inspires others to achieve their goals in the conservation field. This drive is deeply rooted…
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18 October 2023

Ángel Colón: A Champion for Clean Water in Latino Communities

For Ángel Colón, studying water has always been a lifelong passion and a professional calling. Hailing from Puerto Rico, Ángel has dedicated his career to understanding and safeguarding water resources. With a background in biology…
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11 October 2023

Sharon Dorsey: Paving the Way for a Career in Inclusive Conservation

Sharon Dorsey is a graduate student at Virginia Tech studying fish and wildlife conservation with a focus on an endangered coastal bird known as the piping plover. Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, her passion for conservation…
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04 October 2023

Natalie De la Torre Salas: A Passionate Advocate for Cultural Heritage Preservation and Climate Justice

Natalie De la Torre Salas is a dynamic professional with a career in archaeology and heritage conservation. Originally from Puerto Rico, her journey into the world of archaeology and her dedication to preserving cultural heritage…
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