Ever wonder how to best support diverse youth in conservation fields? Join us on March 15, 2023, 3-4pm EST as we hear about examples and success stories of Environment for the Americas (EFTA) doing just that! EFTA works to connect and inspire the next generation of conservationists by connecting diverse people to nature and to the protection of birds and their habitats.
Carina Ruiz will share how EFTA strives to meet their goal of increasing diverse representation in conservation fields, through established partnerships with government agencies and nonprofit organizations to create successful internship programs for underrepresented participants to grow future conservation professionals and leaders.
About Our Presenter, Carina Ruiz:
Carina Ruiz (she/ella) is the Associate Director of Internship Programs with Environment for the Americas and holds 23 years of youth development experience in formal and nonformal education environments. As a former Chicago high school and early childhood educator, she transitioned into the field of Conservation as an urban wildland firefighter in 2007. Combining her experience in education/youth development and natural resources, she gained 16 years of experience and expertise in program design and partnership development.
Carina has provided support to a variety of national environmental organizations, government agencies, and a museum institution with bridging connections to underrepresented, multigenerational community groups through the co-development, with community, of science and nature programs that are accessible and culturally resonant.
Contact: For Closed Captioning or technical questions: Randy Robinson 304.876.7450 or randy_robinson@fws.gov
Who Should Attend:
We welcome any Department of the Interior staff and partners, and anyone else who may be involved with tribes or who wish to learn more about working with tribes.
Please join 5-10 minutes early to make sure your connection is working properly.
Live captions will be included in the broadcast. We will record this broadcast and upload it to the NCTC Broadcast Gallery 2 weeks after the event for a 6-month time period. Access the NCTC Broadcast Gallery’s Indigenous Speaker Series here.