Meet the Corps

Bryant (He/They) is a recent undergraduate from University of California Berkeley, with studies focused on urban ecology and aquatic conservation. They are originally from Temecula, CA and have sought out ecological knowledge centered around accessibility for all. Bryant has studied nature principles aboard research vessels, abroad in remote forests, and in freshwater rivers and streams. He has also engaged in courses centered around environmental justice, providing underrepresented communities with resources and support at his college university. In Bryant’s free time they enjoy going to the tidepools, cafes, and music concerts.

Mac is an aspiring environmentalist born and raised in San Jose, California. She graduated from Seattle University with a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies with a specialization in Urban Sustainability. Within her own and communal existential dread, they realized one thing that permeates; global problems require local solutions, and the only way to change the world is to educate the next generation.

While in university, Mac was interested in understanding community-centered resilience and the complex and diverse stages of environmental disasters. In her senior capstone, she studied community-led wildfire preparedness programs such as FireWise USA, to gauge inequities within program distribution and support across diverse communities. She has also lobbied bills that support increasing county level disaster funding; specifically, for often overlooked long term disaster recovery. As an urban environmentalist, Mac is grateful for the opportunity to attune her skills and educational experiences within the outdoor recreation and conservation sector. Mac is confident that EarthCorps will expand their lens on developing community-centered resilience and disaster preparedness.

Mac also has an affinity for GIS and received a Geographic Information System (GIS) Certificate from Seattle University. In future endeavors, Mac has a desire to further their application of how spatial analysis and visualization can further stakeholder engagement and support within the NP sector as well as increase resource allocation, equity, and feasibility studies.

In their free time, Mac enjoys conversations about music and the history that music encapsulates. You can also find her exploring community events in Seattle, or specifically catching a live show. Mac loves trying new food, new card games, tea, and learning about other cultures.

Sammie (she/her) was born and raised in rural Iowa. She moved to Phoenix, Arizona for 5 years to go to school at Arizona State University where she received her degree in Environmental Design. In the summer of 2024 she moved to Seattle where she is now building her career in environmentalism. She feels fortunate to have experienced a wide range of ecosystems—from the Great Plains to the Sonoran Desert and now the Pacific Northwest.

Some of her favorite things about Seattle are the rainy days, the great hub it is for spectacular hikes, and most of all, the oysters! Sammie also enjoys trying out new restaurants, listening to CDs, collaging, and cooking without a recipe. She looks forward to how this city can foster her ever growing love for conservation!

Anthony grew up in Salt Lake City, where soccer was a huge part of his life. At 16, he moved to Mexico to live with family and train with Los Olivos, a third-division soccer club. He also traveled to scouting events with other professional clubs across the country. That experience pushed him outside of his comfort zone at a young age and helped shape the independence, resilience, and adaptability he brings to his work today.

Anthony’s love for the outdoors grew after moving to Washington about three years ago. He began his environmental career with the Washington Conservation Corps as a crew member before being promoted to Assistant Supervisor and later serving as Interim Supervisor for a Tacoma crew. Through that work, he discovered how much he values working alongside others, sharing knowledge, and helping a team grow together.

As a Crew Leader at EarthCorps, Anthony is excited to continue building his environmental experience while working toward his degree. He enjoys being part of a community where people can learn from one another, take on new challenges, and make a meaningful difference together.

Outside of work, Anthony loves rock climbing, reading, playing video games, and spending time with friends. He is happiest when he is bringing people together, whether that means hosting a gathering at home or simply enjoying time with the people around him.

Conor Zeutzius (he/him) is a man of many passions. Whether he is playing sports, dabbling in disc golf, or admiring the quirks and whimsy of urban landscapes, he has loads of aspiration to improve the world and society through local action. Given his educational background in Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management, Urban Ecological Design, and Quantitative Science, as well as his involvement in a plethora of organizations at the University of Washington like the Student Mycology Club and the Forest Mycobiome Lab, the Society for Ecological Restoration, the Burke Meadow Team, the Dawg Pack Executive Board, MESH: Fashion and Design, and the Dirty Dozen Club, it has motivated Conor to strive for a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to everything he does. Although environmental justice and sustainability are forefronts of his, Conor also encourages himself to continue his electric enthusiasm in the realms of landscape architecture, public transportation, design, mycology, sports, and the outstanding outdoors as a whole. Other endeavors of Conor’s include plant-based cooking and baking, jazz and 70s music, gardening, crafting, reading non-fiction, and biking. As an EarthCorps Crew Leader in 2026, he hopes to build his knowledge and appreciation each and every day, while connecting people and communities together for stewardship to last eternities.

Ruby (she/her) is so excited to be back at EarthCorps as a Crew Leader after being a Crew Member in 2025! In this new role, she is excited to sharpen her leadership skills, deepen her ecological knowledge, and continue to build community in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Ruby was born in Australia, and spent her youth living in Wisconsin, Singapore, and Washington. Her international childhood inspired a deep appreciation of culture and community, which she maintains throughout all her work. Ruby graduated with a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Washington, where her interests lay in Criminal Justice, Gender Studies, and Environmental Justice. Ultimately, she hopes to pursue a career at the intersection of culture and the environment. Outside of work, Ruby is an avid reader and enjoys a long stroll through her neighborhood to explore all of the Little Free Libraries. 

Ben(He/Him) was born and raised in Maryland close to Washington, D.C. He developed an interest in the environment due to hiking, volunteering at the National Zoo, and the disasters of Flint, Michigan, and East Palestine, Ohio. At first, studying Environmental Science, he soon realized he wanted to focus on the people, cities, and most especially the policies regarding the environment, so he moved to Environmental Studies. He graduated from Seattle University with a major in Environmental Policy, Politics, and Justice, where his interests in Justice, Policies, and Water Safety, Management, and Resources were formed. Ben rushed to EarthCorps to gain hands-on and practical experience working with the earth, and to gain a clearer image and understanding of the urban issues and the cities’ interactions with the environment, a passion that relates to all of his interests in Policy, Justice, Water Safety, Management, and Resources. Before coming to Earthcorps, Ben was both a sustainable leader for his college dorm hall and a representative for his college program. He hopes to pursue a career that can be a connection and a benefit for people, the environment, and the city. In his free time, Ben enjoys walking around Seattle, reading, collage and doodling, and writing stories.

Evelyn Osburn (she/her) is from Whidbey Island, Washington and is a proud, recent first-generation college graduate!! She earned a double major in Political Science and Environmental Studies with a minor in Spanish from the University of Washington in Seattle. She’s extremely passionate about addressing injustices that arise at the intersection of policy, people, and the environment. Ever eager about intersectionality, during her time at the UW, she involved herself with NextGen Civic Leader Corps, researching through the Center for American Politics and Public Policy, completing her capstone project for the Program on the Environment at the UW while partnering with the nonprofit Zero Waste Washington, leading as President of the Student Employee Leadership Board of UW Recreation, and both leading and attending UW Climbing Club trips. In everything she does, Evelyn imbues what she’s learned and is still learning about injustice/justice, sustainability, the environment, politics, building community, environmental policy, and outdoor recreation. It is Evelyn’s utmost goal to continue breaking down barriers that others have helped her overcome, and to channel energy towards building, uplifting, and empowering resilient communities so that working class people have access to resources, knowledge, rest and recreation, and platforms to express their needs, desires. In her free time, Evelyn loves to run, rock climb, mountaineer, draw, read, cook/bake, and listen to music. She is also an Auntie to one adorable nephew and soon to be one more!

Nathan was born and raised in Kirkland, Washington. He attended Western Washington University and graduated with a BS in Environmental Science.

Nathan values the conservation of biological diversity and is thrilled to be continuing his journey at EarthCorps as a crew lead assistant. Outside of his career interests, bikes, kendama, and laughter are a few of many things that bring Nathan joy in life.

Savannah (she/her) is happy to be working in Seattle where her family is and in the Pacific Northwest, her favorite place. After studying environmental science at University of San Francisco she worked a season with the National Park Service in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and fell in love with field work. She is excited to be back at EarthCorps for another term so she can use her passion for restoration ecology and environmental justice. She hopes to engage with community and more local environmental and social justice organizations. She enjoys dreaming at the beach and in the woods or while painting/drawing/collaging.

Alex(he/him) was born and raised in the Snake River Plains of Idaho surrounded by dramatic mountain landscapes and harsh volcanic steppe. With a childhood full of outdoor adventure –hiking, camping, rock climbing, and skiing throughout the region, he developed a strong love of nature and a passion for the environment. In 2023, he graduated from Knox College with a bachelors in Environmental Studies before beginning seasonal work for his local state and city park services in Idaho. Through these experiences he has developed a myriad of skills and expertise from interpreting complex environmental topics for the public to managing noxious and invasive weeds with integrated pest practices. Now living in the Puget Sound region, Alex is determined to continue his contribution to the environments and communities around him.

Alex dedicates his free time to a seemingly limitless number of hobbies. One may find him foraging for fibers one week, spinning yarn the next, or knitting a wearable garb the week after. His love for the fiber arts is filled by an underlying love of humanity, which can be seen in his other interests from linguistics and literature to history and philosophy.

Cassidy (she/her) grew up in Massachusetts, enjoying the beautiful coastal ecosystems and studying the local wildlife. It was clear to her from an early age that she was very passionate in her love for nature and animals. After graduating with a degree in Environmental Science at Wheaton College in Norton MA this past May, she briefly enjoyed working at a chemistry lab until she realized how much field work was calling towards her. With her background interning in species conservation during the summer of 2023 and 2024 at New England Wildlife Alliance, she began working for MassAudubon doing coastal restoration and ditch remediation. Now that she has developed experience in marsh and coastal ecosystems, she is ready to explore other ecosystem types and learn more about the field of conservation. Species and habitat restoration remain Cassidy’s biggest passions and she is delighted to learn about new and exciting ways that everyone can make positive restorative change on local levels. In her free time, Cassidy enjoys taking hikes and being outdoors in nature and she is excited to be able to do this in the Pacific Northwest.

Clemence Mukankuriza is an Environmental Conservationist from Rwanda with a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Management from PIASS. She has over five years of experience working on environmental projects, particularly in rural communities, focusing on ecosystem restoration, natural resource management, and environmental education.

Currently she pursuing a Master’s degree in Environmental Economics and Natural Resources Management. Clemence is also an International Corps member from Rwanda. She is passionate about empowering communities, promoting environmental stewardship, and advancing sustainable development through education, collaboration, and service.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, sports, traveling, praying, reading, and learning about different cultures around the world.

David (he/him) was born in Cambodia but grew up in the Bay Area. His passion for nature began in high school as a member of the Environmental Science Academy, where he participated in field trips to Lake Merritt to collect water samples and observe the local wildlife.

David is a firm believer in leaving things better than you found it, and always goes out of his way to ensure that the places he visits are well maintained for others to enjoy. He graduated from the University of California San Diego with a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution, where his experiences in environmental policies, health and safety led him to his first job as a compliance analyst. He later transitioned into environmental and safety consulting, focusing on helping industrial companies in the Bay Area navigate complex environmental and workplace safety regulations including OSHA, stormwater, and hazardous waste.

Now, as a Crew Member with EarthCorps, David is excited to gain hands-on field experience in environmental restoration while contributing to healthier ecosystems and communities. He hopes to build a long-term career focused on restoring and protecting natural environments. David loves cars and dinosaurs so during his free time, he’ll often be found at car shows or museums geeking out at all the cool cars he can’t afford or reminiscing about animals that have gone extinct millions of years ago.

Easton (he/him) was raised in Tucson, Arizona. Growing up in the Sonoran Desert taught him to find beauty and curiosity in all kinds of natural areas. Easton graduated with a B.S. in Natural Resources from the University of Arizona in 2025. His time at the U of A gave him an appreciation for botany, ecology, and meeting new people to connect with! He is excited to assist in restoring ecosystems, gain knowledge on conservation and natural landscapes, and help the public feel connected to nature!

Ethan has worked at the shipyard maintaining navy ships, in the food industry making
peoples bellies full, and fundraised professionally for the Nature Conservancy!
With a background like this, one can tell where he’s going in life. They say, ‘the jack
of all trades is a master of none, but is often better than a master of one.’
As a result, his interest spans many categories such as nature, instruments of any kind,
3D visual design, wood/metalworking, and exploring the world. Nature and music go
perfectly with each other!

Felix Adrian (he/him) was born and raised in the pacific northwest and attended Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. He graduated with a bachelors in Geology and a minor in Climate Change, and decided to join Earth Corps to gain more skills, knowledge, and confidence surrounding earth surface processes. After the rewarding experience of being a teaching assistant for WWU’s geology field camp and physics department, he hopes to continue teaching in physical/environmental sciences in the future. He loves exploring new places to wander and is always looking forward to his next camping trip.

Galadriel (she/her) came to Seattle from the east coast to attend the University of Washington, where she graduated with a degree in Marine Biology. She is very passionate about the protection of marine species and their habitat. Since graduating, she has worked with Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife to protect crab and salmon species and helped lead a conservation program for chum salmon in the Lower Columbia. She is excited to learn about the impact of habitat restoration on ecosystems and gain experience working in terrestrial environments. In her free time, Galadriel does volunteer work rehabilitating stranded harbor seal pups and enjoys running, crocheting, and playing video games.

Gaylen a.ka. Tegan (she/her) is excited to work with Earthcorps after moving to Seattle from Washington, DC, where she got a BA at American University in International Relations and Mandarin Chinese. Although she originally planned on having a career in foreign policy and global development, she has pivoted to a path more aligned with what she feels is essential, local and/or community-based work with nonprofits and community organizations. Studying abroad in Taipei, Taiwan and interning with USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs further engaged her passion for human rights and nonprofit work within communities. Through Earthcorps, she hopes to find fulfillment in community engagement and provide a direct impact through partaking in hands-on restoration work. Ultimately, she hopes to pursue a masters in Environmental Justice and/or Criminal Justice, through which she can continue working with communities that are marginalized and helping to create more equitable systems locally and nationally.

Growing up near Seattle, Graham Luethe (he/him) fell in love with the evergreen forests of the pacific northwest. He attended Occidental college in Los Angeles where he studied Urban and Environmental policy. Throughout college Graham found a sense of place and community through native restoration events and on-campus sustainability work. This included working at an urban farm, representing sustainability in student government, and creating a new native garden on the Occidental campus.

Returning to the PNW Graham is excited to again be around big trees and free flowing rivers! He hopes to dedicate his life to stewarding our crucial urban ecosystems and is excited to get his hands dirty with Earth Corps.

Growing up in Somerville, Massachusetts, Isaac (any pronouns) has always enjoyed exploring urban areas and learning their way around, which takes up much of their free time. They have a bachelor’s degree from Tufts University in Environmental Studies and Race, Colonialism and Diaspora Studies, and since graduating in 2025, Isaac has been working in conservation. Isaac is excited to engage with conservation work in an urban setting, hoping to study Urban Planning in the future. And, having never been to Washington, Isaac is also excited to learn all about this new ecosystem! On any given off day, you can likely find them biking around, trying a new food spot, or listening to a new album – or even, if you’re lucky, all three at once!

Isabella Fehringer grew up in Sacramento California and had a lifelong dream to move somewhere it rains more. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Environmental Science, where she was a part of the Environmental Leadership Program in a project surveying Oregon ash trees for the invasive emerald ash borer. She has worked on restoration projects with Mt Pisgah Arboretum in Eugene OR and Putah Creek Council in Winters CA and is happiest when using power tools or driving a tractor. Coming from a family of natural science nerds, she has grown up surrounded by an appreciation for ecology. She is interested in habitat restoration, plant identification, and wetland ecology. In her free time she enjoys fantasy novels, DnD, and roller derby.

Jacob Fridenmaker(he/him) is hardworking and a nature loving soul. Growing up, hiking and camping trips with his family were always on the agenda and created an embrace and passion towards the nature of the PNW. His years of background in landscaping and construction work has instilled a hardworking and leadership mentality that gets things done in a joyful, positive, and efficient manner. Although he has plenty of expertise in the construction world, the natural world has always had a pull on his heart. He is unsure of what exactly he would like to pursue in the field, but knows that this experience at EarthCorp will help him find a great path forward.

Jacob loves to play sports and has recently been getting into disc golf because of how it gets people into nature and brings people together in nature.

Through her time spent outside, connecting with nature and strengthening her relationship with
the environment, Jayce has grown to be deeply connected to the natural world. She graduated
from the University of Washington with a BA in Environmental Studies. During her time in
college she interned with the organization Weed Warriors at a community garden. Which taught
her the importance of understanding how to engage and care for local flora and fauna. As well
as the importance of engaging with our communities and the role we play in our local
communities. With EarthCorps she hopes to grow her skillset and knowledge about various
aspects of the PNW and continue to apply it to her future endeavors.

Kara (They/She) was originally born in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia. Their background in the study of native plants and animals at the University of Puget Sound has guided them to Earthcorps as they search for a permanent role in the conservation workforce.

Before coming to Earthcorps, they worked for Delridge Neighborhood Development Association as a Forest Restoration Intern alongside Olivia Lindstrom, Grace Chinen, and Ben Antonius, well seasoned conservationists in addition to many other knowledgable people from the Delridge Nature Program. They spent a good amount of their time at Delridge facilitating volunteer groups, conducting fieldwork of invasive species removal, and native plant installation.

A few memories in recent time that bring Kara joy are:
– The time they spent at Yosemite in May with friends
– Camping with their dog for the first time
– Backpacking the Bogachiel River with friends

Kate Forsman (she/her) was born and raised in Los Altos, California and attended the University of Oregon in Eugene. She earned her Bachelors of Science in June 2025, majoring in Environmental Science with minors in Biology and Earth Science. Kate moved to Seattle, Washington in 2026 and is excited to be a Earthcorps crew member in hopes of positively impacting the community and learning more about restoration work.

Prior to being a crew member, she worked and lived in the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest in Blue River, Oregon where she resurveyed and mapped trees for a long-term monitoring project. Kate grew up with a deep love and appreciation for the ocean and mountains since she spent a large portion of her childhood and teen years driving through the California redwoods on the way to the Santa Cruz beaches. Following this opportunity, Kate hopes to make her way back down to California to pursue a Masters degree in marine ecology and enjoy her free time near the ocean while fulfilling her lifelong bucket-list item of learning how to surf!

Kōlea Valentine (she/her) is originally from the Big Island of Hawai’i but after earning her degree in both Earth and Environmental Science and Environmental Policy with a minor in Chemistry, she fell in love with Washington and now calls it her home. Throughout her education she learned the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to environmental science and hopes to build her practical skills in the field; she is excited to have found a position where she can get her hands dirty in service of her local communities’ outdoor spaces. When tides are favorable she can be found tiptoeing through the tidepools and nerding out over all of the life that calls the Pacific Northwest its home.

Laura (she/her) is looking forward to joining the crew for this season! She was born and raised in Alaska on her family’s organic vegetable farm. Recently, she moved to Seattle and has loved exploring her new home.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Educational Studies from Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, and enjoys seeing how her teaching background and personal interest in the outdoors intersect. Laura’s experience as a summer camp counselor in Alaska and on Bowen Island, British Columbia fueled her passion to work outdoors and preserve natural spaces for future generations to thrive on.
In her free time, you can find her mountain biking, hiking, enjoying plants and oceans, dancing, and sharing meals and treats with her family and friends.

Maddy (she/they) was born and raised in Seattle. She grew up hiking the Olympics with her family, and performing in musicals. After high school she lived in Munich, Germany for a year before attending Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. There, they graduated with a degree in Media and Cultural Studies and a minor in German Studies. Since graduating she has worked as an actor, stagehand, props designer and Audio Visual technician. Maddy is looking forward to reconnecting with the outdoors in Seattle and developing connections with Earth Corps Crew and Staff members. Their interests include film and music, volunteering at The Northwest Film Forum, singing and playing guitar in a local band and songwriting for solo projects. She is excited to be outside everyday and engage directly with work that benefits Seattle’s residents’ access to nature and improves the health of local ecosystems. Maddy loves to observe the way light filters through trees in the forest, and to swim, especially in the Puget Sound.

Marcella (she/they) grew up hiking, biking, and windsurfing in Alameda, California. They received their Bachelor of Science in Molecular Environmental Biology from UC Berkeley, where they discovered their interests in wildlife conservation, sustainable agriculture, and environmental justice. Following a summer spent restoring beaver habitat in Oregon, they decided to pursue further opportunities in land stewardship that promote community engagement and place-based knowledge. In her free time, Marcella enjoys birding, crafting, playing tennis, and exploring the great outdoors!

Maggie (they/them) grew up in coastal Massachusetts where they developed a deep appreciation for all things plant related. They studied Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management at the University of Washington in Seattle, and during their time there worked for the SER-UW Native Plant Nursery where they enjoyed learning to identify and care for as many species as possible. After graduating, they interned as a Forest Research Assistant with UW’s Pack Experimental Forest and discovered their love of fieldwork that they’re excited to develop further with Earthcorps. Outside of work, Maggie can be found trying to resist the urge to take home interesting sticks, rocks, and mosses from Seattle’s numerous natural areas or scouring the internet for cool vintage furniture.

Maria Lopez (she/they) was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. They went to NAU in Flagstaff,
AZ, where they studied Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
After graduating from university, they went to work for the Arizona Conservation Corps. Where
they worked as a member for 2 seasons and an assistant crew leader for 1 season. Throughout
Maria’s time with AZCC, they learned a variety of different skills, including trail maintenance and
trail management, herbicide, and chainsaw, to name a few, and they want to continue
developing these skills that they have already learned, as well as learn some new skills now that
they are starting with Earthcorps.
Maria really enjoys bird watching and anything that has to do with birds. They hope that
someday they will get to work within the field of ornithology. Maria’s favorite bird is the Common
Raven (which was also their nickname when they worked for AZCC).

Mayee brings a passion for environmental learning, creative expression, and connecting people with nature to her work at EarthCorps. She studied Ecosystem Science and Policy at the University of Miami, where she also double majored in English with a focus on creative writing. Her long-term goal is to inspire others to care about and help protect the environment, and she is especially interested in using writing as a way to help people feel more connected to the natural world.

At EarthCorps, Mayee has found joy in working outdoors and gaining hands-on experience with plants, restoration, and environmental education. She especially values workshops and opportunities to build her knowledge, including improving her plant identification skills and learning more about environmental issues.

Outside of work, Mayee enjoys singing, songwriting, playing guitar, and piano. Her curiosity, creativity, and eagerness to learn shape both her environmental work and the way she hopes to inspire others to care for the world around them.

Nabila (she/her) was born and raised in Houston, TX. She was interested in moving out of state and
experience living in different places around the country and is interested in moving abroad. Nabila went
to Colorado College where she majored in environmental science and was able to experience field work
and overnight field trips all over Colorado, while also balancing athletics. Waking up to the Rocky
mountains every day, she discovered her love for being surrounded by nature. She has worked on a
chainsaw crew in Salida, Colorado where she felled trees and learned more about the importance of
conservation work. It also opened her eyes to the amazing adventures, fun experiences, and a friendly
community that comes with working in conservation work. Nabila is very curious about where this new
chapter will lead her to. She is very open to a lot of new things and enjoys swimming, crocheting &
knitting, reading, thrifting, antique shopping, going out to eat with friends to new places, and hiking!

Nanako (she/her) is excited to be a part of EarthCorps as an international crew member from Kobe, Japan. With her academic background in cultural anthropology and environmental studies—focusing on ethnobotany and traditional ecological knowledge—she has been interested in the interplay between people and nature. During her exchange program at the University of California, Santa Barbara, she learned environmental restoration and botany through work in native plant nursery and greenhouse. Enjoying wilderness education as an outdoor leadership trainee in California further fueled her passion for nature conservation and sharing the joy of outdoor recreation. Driven by her creativity and an interest in sustainable community making, she is also drawn to the fields of landscape architecture and urban/cultural garden design. Beyond her outdoor pursuits, Nanako enjoys crafting, writing, running, printmaking, and hula dancing.

Oliver has moved to Seattle from Princeton, New Jersey. He is a recent graduate from Bates College in Maine with a B.S. in Environmental Studies and a concentration in Ecology and Earth Systems. Prior to EarthCorps, Oliver worked in multiple New Jersey parks and land preserves, and most recently at the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve in Minnesota. His time at all these incredible organizations allowed him to work in everything from trail maintenance and land restoration to rare species surveys and prescribed fires. He is excited to continue gaining experience in a broad range of ecology work in a new environment. In his free time, Oliver enjoys reading and hiking.

Growing up in the Methow Valley, Owen fostered a love for outdoor recreation, ecological
restoration, and building community in connection with the land. After studying environmental
sociology in Ohio at Kenyon College, he returned to the Pacific Northwest, bouncing back and
forth between Seattle and the Methow. Professionally, Owen emphasizes hands-on work in
habitat restoration and community engagement with the environment, wherever that may be.
When he’s off the clock, you can find Owen hiking, biking, and bagging peaks.

Sadie (she/her) grew up in the Seattle area and is excited to be back in the PNW. She attended Western Washington University, where she got her BA in Cultural Anthropology with a minor in Environmental Studies. After graduating, she spent a year on Maui where she fulfilled an internship as a caregiver at a primate sanctuary. Upon returning to the mainland, she completed an additional internship at the PAWS Wildlife Center here in the Seattle area. Sadie has spent the last few years working as a caregiver at a wildlife clinic and sanctuary in Southern Utah. After spending so much time away she was eager to return to her home in the PNW, and is very excited to be a part of EarthCorps where she is looking forward to learning about the ecosystems and habitats that support the wildlife she has so loved working with. In addition to her passion for learning about animals of all kinds (most especially birds), Sadie enjoys spending time with friends and family and exploring all the amazing sites the PNW has to offer.

As a recent graduate of UW Environmental Science program, Sam is excited to gain hands-on experience restoring local ecosystems in the PNW. Sam grew up in West Seattle where he enjoyed recreating on public lands and waters, and now aims to help maintain access to natural resources. In college he worked as a deckhand educator on the historic schooner Adventuress, managed the UW Bike Shop and is always happy to help wrench on a bike.

Skye (she/her) was born and raised in Shoreline, Washington. As a young child, she developed an interest in the environment through hiking and was especially inspired by an insect curriculum in her second-grade class. This interest grew as she became aware of environmental injustices across America, such as the Flint, Michigan, water crisis and Cancer Alley in Louisiana. Skye went on to pursue an undergraduate degree at the University of San Francisco, where she studied Environmental Science with a minor in Environmental Studies, as well as a GIS certificate. During her time at the University of San Francisco, she worked on campus as an Environmental Health & Safety Assistant, maintaining chemical inventory, conducting safety and compliance checks, and helping ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

Additionally, Skye had a keen interest in pollinators, so she helped start and maintain a bee club and eventually became the club’s leading member. Through this club, she started an on-campus native pollinator garden.

Before joining Earthcorps, Skye interned with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA Region 9) Superfund Division’s Program Management Office, where she primarily handled administrative tasks for Superfund contracts across Region 9.

Skye is excited to join Earthcorps and can’t wait to do more fieldwork! She is especially excited to gain stronger skills and experience in ecosystem restoration, particularly regarding hazardous waste sites. She is also hoping to utilize some of her GIS mapping skills throughout her time with Earthcorps!

In Skye’s free time, she is practicing doing yoga and trying new restaurants!

Sosna (she/her) grew up in the Seattle area, interacting with the beautiful green life of the PNW. Her passion and respect for the environment were instilled at an early age, encouraging her to go vegetarian and later on vegan.

Now graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Studies and minors in Economics and Sustainability from Santa Clara University, Sosna is excited to use her knowledge and experience from school, jobs, internships, and volunteer work to make a positive impact on the environment with EarthCorps through ecological restoration.

Sosna values being a lifetime-learner, community, and the hands-on work involved in protecting and restoring ecosystems. She has played soccer since birth, loves to spend time with her dog, Mufasa, read, and eat all kinds of tasty food! 😀