05 July 2023
My time at the Green Latinos National Summit 2023
Hello blog readers! Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Green Latinos National Summit in San Antonio, Texas! Green Latinos is a national nonprofit with the vision of “a healthy and equitable society…
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05 July 2023
Embracing Urban Outreach
Growing up in San Diego, I often felt limited in my ability to explore my interests and connect with nature. However, my recent internship with the US Fish and Wildlife Service as a Visitor Service/Urban…
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05 July 2023
My First Month as an Endangered Species Intern
On my first day at the Sacramento USFWS Office, I received a welcome letter that said “and so the journey begins” on the cover. I had a full circle moment because that was my senior…
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23 June 2023
Embracing a New Journey
May 22nd marked the first day of my National Trails Systems Communications Fellowship with the National Park Service (NPS). As time crept closer to my first Microsoft Teams meeting, I couldn’t seem to relax. To…
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08 June 2023
Reaching out to the Communities
Over the last few months of my internship, I was able to connect with local community organizations that uplift Latino voices and the area itself is predominantly Hispanic. It also makes it even more special…
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30 May 2023
My fellowship with Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers
I've been working part time since late February with Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers Program. As I balance completing my undergraduate degree with this fellowship, I have met a lot of new people who have…
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