I grew up in Connecticut as a Boy Scout with a troop that spent a lot of time hiking, camping, and surviving in the outdoors. Through that, I learned to appreciate and respect every minute spent in the wilderness. My love for the outdoors followed me into my teenage years when I got my first car...
Hey there, my name is Geoff Buchanan. I came from a humble background growing up in Northern California along the coast and the Redwood National Forest where there wasn’t much else to do besides get involved in the outdoors. My father was a roofer and my mother worked in human services, so I...
I’m a 25-year-old woman from rural Louisiana. Being outdoors has always been part of daily life. I grew up hunting and fishing with my family, helping maintain our land, and learning to appreciate the hard work it takes to care for the natural world. These experiences shaped my respect for the...
By Brianna Hungerford, Land Stewards Intern serving with Mt. Hood National Forest. Over the past three months serving as a Land Steward with Mt. Adams Institute, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service in the Mt. Hood National Forest, I’ve grown tremendously—both professionally and personally....
Land Stewards Intern Jeffery Martinez speaks to his time as an MAI intern working on the Olympic National Forest.
Land Stewards Intern Delaney Skiles speaks to her time as an MAI intern working at King Conservation District.
My name is Brianna (Bri) & I grew up in Queens, NY where I couldn't successfully connect with my inclination for nature except for occasional camping trips to the Catskills. After graduating college with a BS in Criminal Justice & Sociology, I moved to the Poconos with my family &...
I'm Kelton Bournazian and I enjoy challenging myself and seeking adventure, excitement and success in all that I do. I grew up in Lander, WY and moved to Rock Springs, WY for junior high and high school. Being close to the Wind River Mountains my whole life, I've spent much time hiking, fishing,...
I grew up just outside of Tacoma Washington, spending time diving, tide pooling, and adventuring around the Puget Sound while hiking, backpacking and exploring the Cascade Wilderness. I recently left the Pacific Northwest, moving to California’s central coast to get my master’s in marine biology....
How goes it, folks? My name is Jeff. I grew up in Centralia, Washington. Though I truly bloomed more in the city of Tacoma later in life. I love camping and hiking. I fell in love with the great outdoors in my early teens when I camped in Cape Disappointment and for the first time witnessed...
VetsWork Intern Ryan Robinson speaks to his time as an MAI intern working at the U.S. Forest Service.
My name is Mitch Martinez. I was born and raised in Denver Colorado. I’m a big Colorado sports fan. I like to hike and camp there; the state has a lot of really nice spots for recreation. I was in the Air Force for 11 years stationed in New Mexico and Colorado. I’ve...
Hey, I am Steve Iannuzzi, and I grew up and lived in Michigan for pretty much my whole life. I enjoy kayaking, hiking, fishing, playing hockey, golf, disc golf and other activities outside. I enjoy being out in nature. I served in the US Army for 4 years active until...
My name is Calvin and I grew up with both of my parents in the service. We moved around the country and settled on Prince of Wales Island in Alaska for my middle and high school. I graduated from Thorne Bay High School and went into the Marines. After getting out of...
How goes it, folks? My name is Jeff. I grew up in Centralia, Washington. Though I truly bloomed more in the city of Tacoma later in life. I love camping and hiking. I fell in love with the great outdoors in my early teens when I camped in Cape Disappointment and...
I grew up moving around Oregon, starting out on the coast before spending most of my life in the Willamette Valley. Oregon’s diverse ecosystems, from oak savanna to old growth coastal forest, developed my passion for the outdoors, especially forests. Hiking is my...
Hello, my name is Carl, and I'm from Hillsboro, Oregon. I served in the Air Force for seven years, stationed in South Dakota and Okinawa, Japan. During that time, I developed a passion for activities like photography, hiking, camping, rock climbing, and especially fly...
My name is Delbert Henson. I was originally born in southern California but then moved to a small town called Yreka in northern California. I grew up in a large family playing football, basketball and running track. We were always an active family doing outside...
Hello! My name is Delaney Skiles (she/her), and I’m from Portland, Oregon. My love for nature has blossomed throughout my years in the PNW and continues to thrive here in Seattle, Washington. I’m fond of hiking, cycling, running, birding, hammocking, crocheting,...
Deonza speaks to the scope of work she’s accomplished as a GIS Specialist at Tongass Misty Fjord’s Kechikan, Alaska Ranger Station.