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Hannah Sprotte is a third generation Bay Area native who moved to Monterey county 5 years ago to attend CSUMB, where she received her BA in Creative Writing and Social Justice. As a student she spent two years working with local nonprofits through the Service Learning Institute as the liaison between community partners and students. With 8 years of experience … Read More

Sarah was born and raised on the Monterey Peninsula and joined MEarth as an intern from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, where she earned her Master’s in Public Administration for Social Change. With a long history working for local small businesses, she’s a self-proclaimed “feet on the ground, head in the clouds” type and brings a community-rooted perspective to … Read More

Holly Julson grew up in the East Bay and has lived all over California from the Sierras to Monterey. Growing up she was a Junior Ranger at a Regional Park near her home, this quickly became her favorite place to be and is where her inspiration to work in outdoor education began to bloom. She went on to earn an … Read More

Sophie is a Pacific Grove local who grew up hiking and playing outdoors, leading to an appreciation for natural beauty and wildlife. She attended UC Santa Cruz where she studied Sociology and Legal Studies, learned the importance of community-building, and saw the positive impact that outdoor spaces play in social well-being. With a foundation in business development and non-profit work, Sophie hopes to … Read More

Katie Reneker brings a wealth of experience to MEarth as an educator, advisor, entrepreneur, and community advocate. As the founder of Carmel Berry Company and a trailblazer in the U.S. elderberry industry, she has championed sustainable agriculture by empowering small farmers through mentorship and collaborative partnerships with universities and non-profits. With a strong foundation in education and a deep commitment … Read More

Stewart Gardner is a third-generation Carmel local. He grew up in the Highlands and attended Carmel Unified schools. After graduating from Carmel Valley High he went on to attend MPC and later graduated from UC Berkeley with a bachelor’s in Classical Civilization. His interests in history and culture led to many adventures around the world. During that time Stewart discovered … Read More

Moving to the United States as a teenager, Mauricio Lopez carries many ofthe memories created in his home, Guatemala City. There, Mauricio witnessed thesevere environmental degradation that comes along with the development ofmetropolitan cities. Seeing human’s extraordinary impact on the earth has inspiredMauricio to devote his career to educating others about the importance ofsustainability, environmental stewardship, and the threat of … Read More

Chloe grew up in Los Angeles, California, and spent a lot of her childhood exploring nature. Leaving the city during family camping trips ignited her love for nature, and also showed her the disconnect between many people and the natural world. Because of this, from a very young age, she has been passionate about conserving and protecting our beautiful planet. Throughout … Read More