Alex is a senior at the University of Washington studying environmental science and resource management with a business minor, where he focuses on ecology, restoration, and field research. He contributes to EcoLearn by helping develop club lessons, aiding in EcoLearn program development, and supporting the chapter pilot program.

Briana Yancy is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with a Master’s in Biology from Miami University. She is currently in a Master’s of Social Work program at University of Maryland, Baltimore. Over the course of her career, Briana has built a diverse portfolio of experience spanning coalitions, federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Working on projects that connect environmental and social science fuels her passion for creating meaningful change at the intersection of science, people, and strategy. She brings her passion for creativity and a holistic and person-centered approach to every project.

Caroline is a fourth-year Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management student at the University of Washington. She is passionate about creating opportunities for young people to become environmental leaders, with interests in environmental policy, sustainable energy, and climate solutions. At EcoLearn, she adapts climate lessons into hands-on, peer-to-peer activities and develops ways to bring EcoLearn into college and community settings. Outside of EcoLearn, she enjoys skiing, climbing, hiking, and backpacking.

Claudia brings over thirty years of expertise and leadership in climate adaptation research, services development, and science policy. During her career at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), she mentored numerous science fellows and early career scientists who have since gone on to careers in climate adaptation in government, academia, non-profits, and the private sector.

Phoebe is a high school senior at Bellevue Digital Discovery. She supports EcoLearn’s lesson development and Bellevue School District’s student sustainability work. She develops food lessons for preschool through first grade and helps with Sustainability Summit communications, social media, and community outreach. She also co-leads the Sustainability Design Team’s District Efforts subgroup.

Scout is a professor of history at Troy University whose work includes environmental history and learning through games. Scout helps EcoLearn turn environmental learning into hands-on games and activities. Her work includes reviewing early elementary animal lessons, developing a memory-card activity, and preparing learning materials for the Bellevue Sustainability Summit.

Viccy is an environmental leader with more than 30 years of experience at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, focusing on climate change, sustainability, and community partnerships. She has mentored student environmental teams for over twenty years and continues that work through EcoLearn’s youth-led teaching model.