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Kevin Marshall
Growing up in Baltimore City, Kevin did not have access to any national or state parks. When he had his first chance to travel and visit his first national park as an 8th-grade student, he gladly took the opportunity. He quickly found joy in hiking, exploring the outdoors, and capturing...
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Rachel Harley
“All important ideas must include the trees, the mountains, and the rivers.” Mary Oliver, Leaves and Blossoms Along the Way Rachel grew up on the Carolina coast in Charleston, South Carolina. Surrounded by the Lowcountry’s expansive salt marshes, mossy forests, and blue ocean, she developed an appreciation for nature from...
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Michael Dillinger
Since his childhood, Mike Dillinger has been visiting the National Parks.  He fondly remembers multiple trips with his parents, siblings and grandparents to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.  Growing up in North Dakota, Mike also spent many of his summers working near Teddy Roosevelt National Park.  Now, he is passing...
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Mary Beth Kirchner
Mary Beth grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, in a region that is inextricably linked to the iron and steel industry. But to her, it was the home of Mill Creek Park, established at the end of the 19th century by a remarkable visionary named Volney Rogers. He believed the land...
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Mariana Silva
Mariana is a nature lover who grew up in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She had much exposure to nature through trips to beaches, hikes in forests, and time spent at her family’s farm, where she learned about agriculture and was surrounded by animals and beautiful scenery. As an au pair in...
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Deb Callahan
Deb Callahan is president and founder of North Star Strategy, a consultancy that provides strategic services to environmental nonprofits, foundations, and electoral campaigns. Deb grew up in the Los Angeles area when LA’s infamous air pollution engulfed her hometown each summer. On weekends her family escaped to their family’s mountain cabin,...
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Devon Camillieri
Devon (she/her) grew up between lower New York, Connecticut, and the legendary Adirondack Park. She was raised to appreciate the outdoors and to help keep the world around her clean. This childhood passion led her to the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Environmental Science and Forestry, where...
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Sophia Grande
Sophia grew up in the DC Metro area, where her appreciation for the outdoors came from her Abuela, who instilled a love for local parks, arts, history, and education. As a child, she and her family loved exploring the area’s local, state, and national parks. Now a senior at the...
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Wendy Dinner
A 4th-generation Denverite now living in New Mexico, Wendy grew up skiing and hiking in the Colorado Rockies, as well as taking family vacations to National Park sites around the West.  Her love for the outdoors deepened during summers learning to canoe in the boundary waters of Minnesota, and spending...
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Alma K. Bangura
Hey everyone! My name is Alma Bangura and I’m a senior Political Science major with a minor in Pre-Law. I am originally from Columbus, Ohio, and spent some time growing up there until I moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Due to moving, I was able to be exposed to a...
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Rachel Paicopolis
Rachel grew up in Baltimore, MD, and Beverly, MA, where she grew to appreciate the outdoors from a young age. She loved exploring nature with her sisters by boating on the Northshore and attending Beverly public recreation camps throughout the year.  Rachel earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and...
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Morgan Hoyle
My name is Morgan Hoyle, and I’m a third-year student at UCF in Orlando, Florida. I love exploring the different ecosystems Florida has to offer in regard to water recreation. We like to explore our rivers, beaches, and springs. I’m excited to be an ambassador to pass on the experience...

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