Watch the Recording Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-7lyKDY68Y
Description: Jose Gonzalez will discuss why he founded Latino Outdoors, what the organization’s mission is today, and how the local chapters work with volunteers to lead outings that encourage experiences in nature and the outdoors!
About the Presenter: José G. González is the Founder of Latino Outdoors and Co-Founder of the Outdoorist Oath, along with a former partner at the Avarna Group. He is a professional educator with training in the fields of education and conservation while engaging in different artistic endeavors with art and messaging—often exploring the intersection of the environment and culture. As a Partner in the Avarna Group and through his own consulting, his work focused on Equity & Inclusion frameworks and practices in the environmental, outdoor, and conservation fields. He is also an illustrator and science communicator. He currently serves as the inaugural Equity Officer for the East Bay Regional Park District. He received his B.A at the University of California, Davis, and his M.S at the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources & Environment. His teaching coursework was at the Bilingual, Multicultural, Education Department at Sacramento State. He serves on the boards for Parks California and Resource Media, along with being a Commissioner for the California Boating & Waterways Commission. You can connect with him on social media @JoseBilingue. Puns welcomed.